NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Injury Update! Victor Osimhen Returns to Training – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen left training on Tuesday after colliding with new Napoli’s new signing, Nathan.     The …

Super Eagles forward, Sadiq Umar added another sumptuous and wonder goal to his collection on Saturday. The forward netted a long range effort for his side Real Sociedad in their 1-1 against CA Osasuna at the Estadio El Sadar on Saturday.     Sadiq, who recently broke a 15-month goal drought with a stunning strike in a match against Sevilla, …

Enzo Maresca Confirms Iheanacho’s Availability – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Iheanacho played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s journey to the final, scoring the winning penalty in the semi-final against South Africa. However, despite his contributions, Nigeria fell short in the final match against the hosts, Ivory Coast. Nonetheless, Iheanacho is now back with Leicester …

Awoniyi Secures Victory For Forest – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Taiwo Awoniyi was decisive once again, finding the back of the net for Forest, with his sixth goal in 14 appearances in the English topflight this season.   Awoniyi’s clinical finish in the first half stoppage time gave Forest a crucial lead. Then West …

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is enjoying every bit of his role at Leicester City. Ndidi, who is a natural defensive midfielder, is now playing in attacking position following the appointment of Enzo Maresca.   The Nigerian showcasing his versatility under the Italian, and providing an assist in hard-fought 2-1 victory against West Brom in the Championship on Saturday.   …

Historic Bundesliga Win for Tella and Leverkusen Teammates – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Tella entered the fray as a substitute for Jeremie Frimpong in the 88th minute, and imparted the Leverkusen attack.   This season, the Nigerian has scored four goals and registered one assist in his 12 appearances. The match saw Frimpong break …

Coach Jose Peseiro says Jordan Torunarigha will get his chance to play for Super Eagles.   Jordan Torunarigha received an invitation to the Super Eagles for the tie against Sao Tome and Principe, after switching allegiance to Nigeria from Germany.   The player made the match day squad but didn’t get a taste of action as the Super Eagles thrashed …

Coach Jose Peseiro is disappointed Super Eagles couldn’t convert their chances in the international friendly against Saudi Arabia. The Super Eagles wasted the best opportunities from the games as they were forced to a 2-2 draw. Italy based duo Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze were the culprit, wasting golden chances in the first half. Coach Jose Peseiro, however, is concerned …

Forward Ibrahim Olawoyin was the hero, guiding Rizespor to a 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkish Super Lig encounter at the Caykur Didi Stadium. Olawoyin stole the show in the nail-biting encounter with two crucial goals for his team. He opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute before sealing the win with a stoppage-time strike. The …

In a thrilling English Championship match at the Hawthorns on Saturday, Leicester City secured a 2-1 away triumph against West Bromwich Albion, with key contributions from Wilfred Ndidi and Josh Maja. Ndidi played huge role Leicester City’s victory by setting up Kiernan Dewberry-Hall for first goal of the game in the 72nd minutes.   It was the Midfielder’s sixth assist …