NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Head coach Jose Peseiro is seeking improvement from the Super Eagles after mixed performance against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Super Eagles of Nigeria had a mixed result in their recent friendlies, drawing against Saudi Arabia and winning against Mozambique. Both game were littered with individual errors and Peseiro has warned his players, saying they must give their maximum to …

Moses Simon Shines in Nantes’ Victory – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The decisive moment came four minutes into the second half when Simon assisted Cameroon international, Jean-Charles Castelleto securing the winning goal.   This marked the Nigerian’s fifth assist in the current French top-flight season. Having made 19 league appearances for the Canaries, the …

Asisat Oshoala is in the final three of nominees for this year’s CAF Women’s Player of the Year accolade. The Confederation of African Football unveiled the final shortlist for the prestigious award on Thursday, with Oshoala, a standout player for Barcelona Femeni, being one of the three contenders. The 28-year-old former Arsenal and Liverpool forward will slug it out with …

Cameroon v Nigeria Battles to Goalless Draw in Intense Clash – Latest Sports News In Nigeria In the first half, Nigeria dominated with swift pace and precise passing, generating numerous opportunities that unfortunately went unconverted.   As the game progressed into the second half, both teams intensified their efforts, creating chances in a more balanced …

Striker Victor Osimhen is doubtful for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying games due to the injury he sustained against Saudi Arabia. Osimhen limped off during the game and was diagnosed with a medium-grade lesion of the biceps femoris in his right thigh after arriving his club. He has since commence treatment and he’s expected to be sidelined between  four to …

Osimhen back from AFCON Better — Di Lorenzo – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite Robert Lewandowski breaking the deadlock in a game Barcelona dominated, Osimhen, in his first match back from the AFCON, delivered a decisive response, leveling the score. “Osimhen is a champion and he returned with the right mindset. He will give …

Racing Genk is facing challenges in bringing back Paul Onuachu to the club due to the high asking price. However, they are reportedly negotiating with Southampton for a potential exchange deal involving Joseph Paintsil and Onuachu. Onuachu himself seems interested in returning to Genk less than a year after joining Southampton in a deal worth €18m. The Genk’s director, Dimitri …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made the decision to exclude Nigerian referees from officiating at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The announcement was made on Tuesday, as CAF revealed the list of 85 referees selected for a preparatory course ahead of the 2023 AFCON. Notably absent from the list were Nigerian referees, marking another …

Osimhen Rekindles Hope for Napoli – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After being included in the starting eleven by new coach Francesco Calzona, Osimhen’s equalizer nullified Robert Lewandowski’s opener for Barcelona. This marked the Nigerian’s 9th goal in 16 Champions League matches, with 6 goals at home, matching Lorenzo Insigne’s record. His standout performance against …

Nigeria beat Mozambique to End poor run in Friendlies – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended October’s international window with a hard fought victory over Mozambique, on Monday. Nigeria, at the Estadio Municipal De Albufeira Portimao, …