Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Just seconds after coming on Samuel Chukwueze scored brilliant goal to secure a 2-1 comeback win for AC Milan against Newcastle United in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League in Group F. Unfortunately, it was not enough as Milan could only finish third and earn a spot in the Europa League. The Italian giants needed PSG to lose against Borussia Dortmund to …

West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan has confirmed Josh Maja is set to miss around four months after suffering an ankle ligament injury in the clash with Sunderland. Maja, who was making his first start in Albion colours following another ankle injury against Bristol City, was on the end of a challenge from Dan Ballard and forced off during the …

Al-Ittihad new signing Ashleigh Plumptre was accorded a warm welcome by her teammates as she linked up with them for the first time on Friday night. The Nigeria international joined the Tigers on a free transfer this week. Plumptre left Leicester City at the end of last season following the expiration of her contract. Read Also:Ligue 1 Praises Moffi After …

Moses Simon is subject of interest from a number of French clubs, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international is into final months of his contract at Nantes and is not expected to sign a renewal. Olympic Lyon, OGC Nice and Lille have all lined up to sign Simon, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano also revealed that there is interest …

Victor Osimhen was on target as Napoli defeated SC Braga 2-1 to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. It ended a run of three consecutive defeats under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Osimhen was named in the starting line-up despite being in Morocco on Monday night to pick his African Player of the Year …

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis announced on Sunday night that Victor and his teammates as well staff members will no longer release pre and post-match interviews with DAZN. De Laurentiis briefly showed up at the Stadio Maradona press room on Sunday night following Napoli’s win over Juventus. Several Italian sources, including Il Corriere dello Sport, reported that De Laurentiis looked …

Victor Osimhen missed the chance to continue his scoring streak, but it was enough to prevent Napoli from securing an historic Serie A win against Juventus on Sunday. Going into Sunday’s game, Osimhen had scored in Napoli’s last three games in all competitions. The reigning CAF Player of the Year, saw his 88th minute penalty saved, but Giacomo Raspadori reacted …

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has praised Victor Osimhen after the striker was named CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2023. Osimhen made history as the first Nigerian to win the prestigious gong after Nwankwo Kanu won it 1999. The Napoli hitman beat Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah to the award. The former Lille …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have congratulated Victor Boniface after winning the Bundesliga player of the month award for August. The 22 year old bagged the award after scoring two goals and providing an assist during his first month in the German top flight. Boniface won the award ahead of Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Kevin …

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso says Victor Boniface is recovering fast from his injury. Boniface went under the knife in January after sustaining an abductor injury during Nigeria’s preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The forward is currently recuperating from the injury. Alonso, who praised the Nigeria international for his dedication stated that the striker’s recovery process is …