Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Frank Onyeka was in action as Coventry secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after Bobby Thomas’ late equalizer earned a 1-1 draw against Ryan Alebiosu’s Blackburn. While Onyeka was substituted in the 62nd minute, Alebiosu was in action for 90 minutes. Coventry only needed a point from Friday’s game to seal promotion but …

Okan Buruk says Victor Osimhen’s return to training has provided a significant boost for Galatasaray ahead of their Turkish Süper Lig clash against Gençlerbirliği. Osimhen returned to training on Tuesday after recovering from the arm injury he suffered in last month’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool. The injury has forced the Nigerian international to miss Galatasaray’s last three matches …

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams scored as Sevilla beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Saturday’s La Liga match. The Nigerian international, who was playing his 25th game, has scored seven goals and provided three assists for Sevilla this season. Adams opened the scoring for the hosts in the 10th minute with a penalty, much to the delight of the home fans. …

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was missing in action as Crystal Palace thrashed Fiorentina 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday. The Nigerian international made four appearances in the Conference League for Palace and scored two goals. Also read:Lazio set price for Dele-Bashiru The French striker, who started for the first time since January, …

Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has described the trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams as the shining light for the Super Eagles in Europe this season. Oliseh made this known against the backdrop of his impressive goalscoring form with his respective clubs in Europe. Let us remember that Osimhen has scored 19 goals for Galatasaray in all …

Chiamaka Nnadozie continued her impressive form as Brighton defeated European champions Arsenal 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the England Women’s FA Cup, reports completesports.com. Nnadozie made three important saves in a closely contested match. This is his second clean sheet in the competition this season. Also read:Udinese coach confirms that Okoye is fit for the Como Clash The Nigerian …

Frank Onyeka scored his first goal for Coventry City as they earned a 3-2 win over Derby County on Friday. completesports.com information. Onyeka opened the scoring for Frank Lampard’s team with 13 minutes remaining. The defensive midfielder superbly nailed the ball from inside the area. The Nigerian international was in action throughout the match. Also read:Championship: Ajayi Bags helps Hull …

Galatasaray has confirmed that Victor Osimhen has returned to training in the gym, reports completesports.com. Osimhen recently underwent surgery after breaking his arm in a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool two weeks ago. The Nigerian international recently underwent surgery after suffering a broken arm during a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool two weeks ago. Galatasaray provided an update …

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill explained the reason for his decision to start Kelechi Iheanacho in Dundee United’s 2-0 defeat on Sunday, reports completesports.com. O’Neil said Iheanacho’s recent recovery from hamstring problems and his strong performances in training justified his inclusion. “Thomas [Cvancara] He’s been sick all week. He trained yesterday and wasn’t feeling very well, so there was no point. …

Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has revealed the reason for his decision to bench Akor Adams in Saturday’s home defeat to Valencia, reports completesports.com. The rojiblancos lost at home 2-0 against Carlos Corberán’s team. Adams was named among the substitutes and Neal Maupay started up front. The decision backfired and Valencia scored two goals in the first half. Also read:Paris FC …