Nigerian Footballers Abroad

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 …

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 …