Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Cyriel Dessers says Rangers showed how good they are in the Old Firm 3-3 draw against Celtic. Philippe Clement’s side rallied from two goals down to earn a share of the spoils in the thrilling contest. The Light Blues are one point behind the Hoops at the top of the table having played a game fewer. Rangers will play their …

Wilfred Ndidi is expected to be sidelined for around three months, according to Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca. Ndidi is already sidelined with injury and has missed the Foxes last two games. The midfielder has already been replaced in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as a result of the setback. Read Also:AFCON 2023: I Would Be …

Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq was missing in action as Barcelona pipped Real Madrid 1-0 in Saturday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international has made 10 appearances and bagged one assist in the ongoing season. Sociedad were on top throughout as Barcelona offered embarrassingly little in attack, with the Catalan side instead spending plenty of time holding on in defence. …

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is considering legal action against Napoli after a video mocking him was posted and then deleted from the Serie A champions’ official TikTok on Tuesday. Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda revealed this in a statement on his X handle formerly known as Twitter. The controversial video came about after Osimhen missed a penalty in Napoli’s 0-0 …

Ademola Lookman had an assist in Atalanta’s 2-1 defeat away to Cagliari in the Serie A on Sunday. It is Lookman’s fourth assist in 24 league appearances for Atalanta this season. Lookman set up Gianluca Scamacca for the opening goal in the 13th minute. Also Read: Paris 2024 Qualifier: Super Falcons Won’t Disappoint Nigerians — Ajibade Tommaso Augelio equalised for …

Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella and their Bayer Leverkusen teammates are just one win away from landing a first-ever Bundesliga title for the club. Leverkusen continued their push for the title with a 1-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday. Tella, was in the starting 11 and was replaced on 79 minutes, while Boniface came on in the 67th minute for …

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was in action for struggling Brentford who held Aston Villa to a 3-3 draw away in Saturday’s Premier League. Onyeka was introduced into the game with four minutes left to play. Brentford have now failed to win any of their 10 consecutive games. Also, they have drawn their last three Premier League games. Also Read: …

Ademola Lookman is up for Serie A club Atalanta Player of the Month award for October. The Nigeria international will battle Ederson,Luis Muriel, Gianluca Scamaca and Saed Kolasinac for the award. The 26-year-old scored twice for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side in the month. Read Also:Lee Edward Evans – To Be Remembered, Celebrated And Immortalized In Abeokuta!  –Odegbami Lookman has netted …

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo was on target for Kasimpasa who lost 2-1 to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. It was Omeruo’s first goal in the Turkish elite league this season. Galatasaray’s two goals were scored by Côte d’Ivoire star forward Wilfried Zaha, who has now taken his tally in the Turkish league to three goals in …

Paul Onuachu was on target again and also had an assist for Trabzonspor, who surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday, Completesports.com reports. Last Sunday, Onuachu marked his debut for Trabzonspor with a goal as they thrashed Besiktas 3-0. In Monday’s clash with Hatayspor, Onuachu doubled Trabzonspor lead in the 62nd …