Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has said he will cope with the absence of Nigerian duo, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Boniface and Tella are among five Leverkusen’s players that are expected to be called up by their respective countries for the AFCON. The other three are; Burkina Faso’s Edmond Tapsoba, Ivory Coast’s …

Chippa United goalkeper, Stanley Nwabali is doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali due to injury. Nwabali was taken off the pitch during Chippa United’s 2-0 defeat to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. The 27-year-old featured for 73 minutes in the keenly contested encounter. The severity of what is suspected to be a knee injury will only …

Alex Iwobi is full of excitement following his winning debut for Premier League club Fulham. The 27-year-old made his first appearance for Marco Silva’s side in the 1-0 victory against Luton Town at the Vicarage Road on Saturday. The Nigeria international replaced Harrison Reed two minutes after the hour mark.Read Also:EPL: ‘Winning Is Important’ –Sanchez Speaks Ahead Bournemouth Vs Chelsea …

KAA Gent manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck says rumours linking Gift Orban with a move away from the club has affected the forward’s performance. The Nigeria international was linked with a move to a number of clubs in Europe this summer following his impressive displays for the Buffalos since his arrival from Norwegian club, Staebek in January. The 21-year-old has scored 26 …

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has said Taiwo Awoniyi is progressing well with his injury. Awoniyi is not expected to return to action until the new year after undergoing groin surgery last month. Cooper confirmed the Nigeria international is doing well with his rehabilitation. “Taiwo is the obvious long-term one,” Cooper was quoted by Nottingham Post. Read Also:Melbet Review: How …

Super Eagles goalkeper, Stanley Nwabali has taken his rivalry with South Africa’s Rowen Williams to the Premier Soccer League. The 27-year-old outshine Williams when Nigeria and South Africa clash in a semi-final fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The shot stopper saved two spot kicks as the Super Eagles defeated Hugo Broos’ side 4-2 on …

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala scored two goals as Barcelona thrashed Granada 6-1 in the Spanish women’s league on Saturday. Oshoala first goal came in the 80th minute to put Barcelona 5-0 ahead. Just two minutes later she got her second and Barcelona’s sixth goal of the game. Going into the game on Saturday, Oshoala had failed to score in …

Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka was in action as Newcastle United pipped Brentford 1-0 in Saturday’s Premier League game at St James’ Park. The Nigerian international, who was making his third appearance in the league, had a decent performance. He came on as substitute for Christian Norgaard in the 72nd minute.   Read Also: Serie A: Chukwueze In Action As …

Scottish Premiership club, Motherwell FC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Moses Ebiye. Ebiye, who left Norwegian outfit, Aalesund in January, penned a contract until 2025. The 26-year-old scored 19 goals in the Norwegian top-flight. “This has been a long and arduous process,” manager Stuart Kettlewell told the club’s official website. Read Also:Africa Games 2023: Sports Minister Charges Athletes …

Napoli head coach Rudi Garcia has explained why Victor Osimhen has similar leadership traits with Cristiano Ronaldo. Napoli won their first Scudetto in 33 years last season seeing Osimhen become the league’s leading scorer. “Osimhen is a leader, he always wants to win and drag the team,” said Garcia, as quoted by Corriere dello Sport. “He’s a bit like Cristiano …