NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Nigerian footballer Umar Sadiq grabbed the spotlight as his wonder strike guides a 2-1 victory against Sevilla in LaLiga action on Sunday. The match witnessed an early lead for Real Sociedad with a Sevilla own goal within the first three minutes. Umar Sadiq, returning to starting 11 after a season-long injury layoff, doubled the advantage with a remarkable long-range strike …

Nigerian footballers Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been named as finalists for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in their respective categories. Both Osimhen and Oshoala had outstanding performances for their clubs and national teams throughout the year. Osimhen, who is currently the leading scorer in the African Cup of Nations qualifying series with seven goals, has made history by …

Nigerian forward Adams Akor continue his goal drought for Montpelier in the French Ligue 1. Akor fired blank as his team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Brest at home on Sunday. The 23-year-old was on for the full duration of the match, and none of his six attempt on goal found the back of the net . The former Flying …

Onumonu Demands more Commitment from NFF towards Women’s football – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Super Falcons did not have the best of preparations leading to the tournament …

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on parade for Atalanta and Napoli respectively in Saturday’s Serie A game. The game marked Osimhen’s triumphant return from injury after being sidelined since October due to an injury sustained in a friendly against Saudi Arabia.   The striker marked his return in style by contributing a crucial assist for the winning goal in …

Genk gaffer backs Orban to Rediscover form – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban was named among the substitutes for the clash against Genk over the weekend, but came on after 30 minutes because defender Ismaël Kandouss left the pitch injured. …

Chelsea Legend Wants Osimhen to Replace Mbappe – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Mbappé’s contract with PSG is set to expire, and he is reportedly considering a move to Real Madrid, leaving PSG in need of a suitable replacement for their star player. Leboeuf believes Osimhen could be the perfect fit for the Parisian club. …

Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong says the team is determined to secure a resounding victory for the team in their upcoming match against Sao Tome and Principe’s Falcons and True Parrots. Despite already securing qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Troost-Ekong believes that a victory in this match is crucial for various reasons. The team aims …

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface faced a goal drought as Bayer Leverkusen triumphed over Werder Bremen with a resounding 3-0 win. Boniface. The forward attempted three shots during his 12th league appearance before being substituted in the minute.   Despite, firing blanks in this encounter, the 22-year-old boasts an impressive record with seven goals and five assists in the ongoing …

Boniface gunning for third Bundesliga season Award – Latest Sports News In Nigeria It is the second Rookie award of the month nomination for Boniface since he arrived Bundesliga, and third overall, including player of the month nomination. The Striker previously …