Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has showered encomium on Victor Boniface following the forward’s impressive start to life in the Bundesliga. Boniface linked up with Die Werkself from Belgian Pro League outfit, Union St Gilloise this summer. The Nigeria international has been one of the standout performers in the opening weeks of the campaign. The 22-year-old has scored four …

Former Nigerian football stars, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi and Perpetua Nkwocha are among the top dignitaries that will add glitz and glamour to the CAF Awards 2023. The event is earmarked to celebrate the excellence and remarkable achievements of African football. The trio and other renowned personalties will bring an aura of grandeur to the event and …

Roma striker Tammy Abraham could become teammate with Samuel Chukwueze at Serie A giants AC Milan. According to Italian journalist Carlo Pellegatti, Abraham’s agent travelled to Milan over the last few days to meet the Rossoneri directors at Casa Milan.Pellegatti said through his YouTube channel that Roma‘s asking price for Abraham is €30m. But the Rossoneri are aware that the …

Napoli manager, Francesco Calzona believes Victor Osimhen is gradually getting back to his best. Osimhen fired a hat-trick in Napoli’s 6-1 victory against Sassuolo at the MAPEI Stadium on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international has now scored five goals in three games since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. “Victor is returning to his levels. Clearly, he wasn’t in …

Super Eagles forward, Isaac Success was missing in action as Inter Milan thrash Udinese 4-0 in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who has made 13 appearance, has bagged one assist this ongoing season.   Read Also: EPL: McGinn’s Goal Earns Aston Villa Victory Over Arsenal Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco and Marcus Thuram all scored in the first half …

Montpellier forward, Akor Adam played the entire 90 minute as the team were held to a goalless draw by Lens in Friday’s Ligue 1 game. Akor is Ligue 1 second top scorer with seven goals from 14 appearances this ongoing season. Visiting Lens had two thirds of possession and slightly more chances but neither side sparkled on France’s southern coast. …

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has been ruled out action for four weeks due to an injury sustained while on international duty. Chukwueze sustained the injury in Nigeria’s 2-2 friendly match draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday at the Estadio Muncipal de Portimao. Salman Al-FAaraj and Mohammed Kanno scored for Saudi Arabia while Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike and Abdulelah ‘s own …

Bayer Leverkusen has won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for the fourth consecutive time. Boniface won the award in August, September and October. The 22-year-old provided two assists for Bayer Leverkusen in November. Read Also:Peseiro Scouts Chippa United Goalie Nwabili For AFCON The Nigeria international beat RB Leipzig winger Xavi Simons and Freiburg’s Merlin Rohl to the award. …

Kelechi Nwakali has backed Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to win the 2023 CAF Player of the Year award. On Friday, CAF unveiled the final three shortlist for the award with Osimhen, Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi making the cut. Osimhen is hoping to become the first Nigerian since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999 to win the award. A …

Young Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro made a winning debut for Inter Milan in their 4-0 win against Lecce in the Serie A on Sunday. Akinsanmiro, a former player at Remo, was introduced in the 76th minute with Inter already 4-0 up. The 19-year-old joins the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, Taribo West, Obafemi Martins, Nwankwo Obiora, Joel Obi and Obinna Nsofor …