Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Samuel Chukwueze was in action for AC Milan who overcame Rennes to reach the Europa League round of 16 stage. Milan lost 3-2 in the second leg on Thursday, but advanced into the next round 5-3 on aggregate. Chukwueze was introduced into the game on 62 minutes for Christian Pulisic. Victor Olatunji featured for Sparta Prague in their 4-1 home …

Victor Osimhen is now ready to renew his contract with Napoli after agreeing terms with the Partenopei. Osimhen was a subject of interest from a number of top clubs in Europe following his superlative displays for Napoli last season The 24-year-old scored 26 goals in 32 league games to help the Parthenopeans win their first title in 33 years. Read …

Victor Osimhen was on target for Napoli who held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League first leg round of 16 clash on Wednesday night. Osimhen marked his return from the AFCON with a well taken strike, as he canceled out Robert Lewandowski opener for Barcelona. After a goalless first half, the Polish striker opened the scoring for …

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was awarded a good rating despite Brentford’s defeat to Manchester City in Tuesday’s Premier League game. The ratings, which was done for both teams, was compiled by Sky Sports. City endured a tense evening until Erling Haaland benefitted from Kristoffer Ajer’s slip to score the winner after 71 minutes, Onyeka was in superb form for …

Victor Osimhen has officially been crowned as the Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC) Footballer of the Year. Osimhen was selected as the 2023 winner largely due to his goal scoring contributions to Napoli’s title success. The Nigeria international scored 26 times in 32 outings to help the Partenopei win their first Serie A title in 33 years. The 24-year-old, who recently …

Former Super Eagles defender Mike Emenalo has advised Victor Osimhen to consider a move to the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League. Emenalo is currently director of football of the Saudi League. Osimhen is a target for former Saudi League champions Al Hilal. The Blue Waves attempt to sign the striker this summer has been rebuffed by Serie A champions Napoli. …

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has won both Nottingham Forest’s Player and Goal of the Month awards for August. Forest made the announcement on their website on Monday as the Nigerian international got 83% of the votes to emerge winner. Awoniyi has picked up from where he left off after an excellent end to last season, scoring three goals and …

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo hopes Taiwo Awoniyi will avoid spending another spell on the sidelines. Awoniyi sustained an unspecified injury in Forest’s 2-0 victory against West Ham United at the City Ground on Saturday. The Nigeria international scored the Tricky Trees first goal of the encounter. The 26-year-old was replaced by Belgium international Divock Origi in the second …

Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq was in action as Real Sociedad defeated Mallorca 2-1 in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international who was making his 22nd appearance, has netted two goals and bagged one assist in the ongoing league. Sadiq was substituted in the 65th minute for Silva after an impressive display.   Read Also: Yussuf Alli Excited As Edo …

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen held Borussia Dortmund to a 1-1 draw in Sunday’s Bundesliga game. Leverkusen are the only unbeaten side in Europe’s top five leagues across all competitions so far this season. In 13 Bundesliga games this season, they have won 11 and drawn two. Also, they have won 18 and drawn …