Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Kelechi Iheanacho was on target for Leicester who defeated Norwich 2-0 in the English Championship on Wednesday night. It was Iheanacho’s first goal in seven appearances in the second-tier division in England this season. Also it is his second goal in all competitions for the Foxes. The post Championship: Iheanacho Scores First League Goal Of The Season As Leicester Beat …

Moses Simon has penned a new contract with Ligue 1 outfit, Nantes, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international signed a two-year contract that will see him remain at the Maison Jaune until 2026. Simon joined the Canaries on loan from Spanish club Levante at the start of 2019/20 season. The move was made permanent the following campaign. Read Also:AFCON 2023: Super …

Super Eagles forward, Gift Orban was on target as Gent thrashed Breidablik 5-0 in Thursday’s Europa Conference League. Recall that the Nigerian international has been on a ten-game goal drought, having failed to find the net for his side since August. His form has seen him become a substitute for his Belgian side in recent matches. Orban was introduced off …

Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze bagged his first goal as AC Milan defeated Verona 3-1 in Sunday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 17 appearances, and bagged one assist, came on as a substitute for Okafor in the 74th minute before scoring his maiden goal in the 79th minute.   Read Also: FA Cup: Ndidi In …

Former Napoli head coach, Luciano Spalletti, has given Michael Folorunsho is first call-to the Italy senior men’s national team. Folorunsho, who plays for Hellas Verona on loan from Napoli, was called up alongside Torino’s Raoul Bellanova and Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca.Michael Folorunsho Spalletti confirmed his 28-man Azzurri squad for the coming matches in the United States with Venezuela on March 21 …

Super Eagles duo of Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina were missing in action as Nottingham Forest defeated Luton Town 1-0 in Saturday’s Premier League. Awoniyi, who has made 17 appearances, has netted six goals and bagged three assists this ongoing season for Nottingham Forest.   Read Also: EPL: Onyeka Subbed Off As Burnley Edge Brentford The visitor took the lead …

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon was in action but could not help Nantes avoid a 1-0 defeat at Lyon in Ligue 1 on Wednesday. Simon played for 90 minutes as Nantes suffered their third consecutive defeat. Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette got the only goal of the game in the 49th minute. Also Read: Boniface Scores 10th Bundesliga Goal In …

Alhassan Yusuf was on target for Royal Antwerp who lost 4-1 to Porto in Group H of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, completesports.com reports. Yusuf played for 90 minutes while Chidera Ejuke was brought on in the 77th minute. Antwerp broke the deadlock thanks to Yusuf, who scored in the 37th minute. It is his first goal in all …

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has shed more light on the brilliant goal he scored against Southampton in the Championship at the weekend. Recall that the Nigerian midfield maestro showcased his dazzling dribbling skills and a clinical scoring instinct during the first half’s added time. Expertly receiving a pass from Stephy Mavididi, Ndidi confidently danced past a defender before unleashing …

Ademola Lookman was on target for Atalanta who came from a goal down to beat Sporting Lisbon and reach the Europa League quarter-finals in Thursday’s round of 16 second leg game. Atalanta went into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw in the first leg and go through on a 3-2 aggregate scoreline. Pedro Goncalves put Sporting Lisbon …