Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Leon Balogun could be close to earning a longer stay at Rangers after he was praised by manager Philippe Clement ahead of Sunday’s clash with Kilmarnock. Balogun is entering the final four weeks of his contract with the Gers. The veteran centre-back has impressed in his last two outings for the Scottish Premiership club. Read Also:‘We Are The Best Team’ …

Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika was shown a red card as Club Brugge lost 3-2 to Fiorentina in the first leg semi-final of the Europa Conference League on Thursday. The Nigerian international, who was making his 11th appearance for Club Brugge in the competition, has netted one goal. He was shown a red card after receiving two yellow cards in …

Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis is close to sealing a move to Serie A club Udinese. According to reports emanating from Italy, the versatile striker is just few details away from finalising a move to the Zebras. Dennis is expected to sign a four-year contract with option of another year. The 25-year-old joined Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest last summer …

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi got the highest rating after helping Leicester City overcome League Two club Tranmere Rovers, in round two of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. The rating was done by sport media outfit Leicester Mercury. Ndidi, who came on in the second half, opened the scoring in the 55th minute and provided the assist for Jamie …

Serie A champions Napoli have released an official statement on the controversial TikTok video involving their Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. Osimhen was infuriated after a video was posted on the club’s TikTok account this week. In the video, Osimhen was mocked for missing a penalty in the Partenopei’s 0-0 draw against Bologna last weekend. Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda threatened to …

Nigerian defender, Ike Ugbo was in action as Cardiff booked their place in the next round of the Carabao after overcoming Birmingham on penalties on Tuesday. The Nigerian international came on as a substitute for Tanner in the 87th minute and had a decent impact. Colwill netted the opening goal in the 3rd minute before Wintle extended their lead in …

Cyriel Dessers is in the running for Rangers’ Goal of the Season award, reports Completesports.com. Dessers will battle three of his teammates for the individual accolade. The Nigeria international’s superb strike in Rangers’ UEFA Europa League 3-2 win at Real Betis is in contention for the award alongside four others. Read Also:I Divorced My Husband Because He Was Too ‘Perfect’ …

Fulham are in talks with Everton over the signing of Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. Sky Sports Premier League disclosed this on their X handle on Tuesday. The Cottagers are keen to bolster their attack following the £46million exit of star forward Aleksandar Mitrovic to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal earlier this summer. Iwobi, who …

Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is in line to return to action for FC Porto against Royal Antwerp on Tuesday. The UEFA Champions League matchday four encounter is billed for the Estadio do Dragao. Sanusi sustained an injury in Porto’s away win at Shakhtar Donestk on matchday one in September. The 26-year-old has not make an appearance for the Dragons …

Former Chelsea striker, John Mikel Obi is rooting for his compatriot Victor Boniface to become one of the best forwards in the game. Boniface has settled down well at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen following his arrival from Belgian Pro League outfit, Union St Gilloise last summer. The 23-year-old has been in terrific form for Die Werkself , scoring 10 goals …