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Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have renewed their interest in Southampton’s Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. The Turkish side had initially pulled out of negotiations after Southampton rejected multiple offers for the Nigerian. Onuachu, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, made a significant impact during his time at the club, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in …

A source in the Sports Ministry says Minister Senator John Enoh is favourably disposed to the idea of ​​Samson Siasia taking over as the new coach of the Super Eagles after his ban expires, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Siasia’s ban for alleged match-fixing has expired and with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yet to choose a replacement for Finidi George who left …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings. The latest rankings were published on the world football body’s official website on Friday, August 16, 2024. In Africa, Falcons remain the top-ranked team, followed by Banyana Banyana from South Africa. Their ranking is not surprising, considering their disappointing showing at this summer’s Paris Olympics. The Falcons …

Thompson Ishaka’s long-awaited move from Scottish Premier League giants Rangers to English Premier League side Nottingham Forest has failed, which is a major disappointment for the promising young winger. Read also: Ogun State gears up for CAF competitions: “We are always good hosts,” says Majekodunmi Nigeria’s 2023 Under-20 wildcard was in England this week, set to finalise his move to …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have maintained their 36th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings. The latest rankings were published on the website of world football’s governing body on Friday, August 16, 2024. In Africa, the Falcons remain in the number one position and are followed by South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The Falcons’ position was no surprise after their dismal showing …

Wilfred Ndidi is ready for a fresh start at Leicester City with a new shirt number. The Nigerian international midfielder has worn the number 25 shirt since joining the Foxes from Racing Genk in 2017. But he will now wear the number 6 shirt, recently vacated by Jonny Evans. The move comes shortly after the 27-year-old signed a new three-year …

Nigeria’s senior men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, dropped from 39th to 42nd in the latest FIBA ​​rankings released on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The drop in rankings reflects their inability to qualify for the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Men’s Basketball Tournament, which was won by the USA. D’Tigers failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after failing to …

Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will take over as US national team coach. The Argentine coach has agreed to become the new head coach of the United States national team. Pochettino has been out of work since leaving Chelsea at the end of last season. He is also being considered for the vacant England manager’s job, following the …

The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has pledged to complete the construction of a world-class stadium in the state capital, Yola, by the end of March 2025. This promise was made during a meeting on Thursday with a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, at the Government House …

Nigerian striker Chrisantus Uche made a memorable LaLiga debut for Getafe this evening, scoring a crucial goal in a thrilling 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao. Uche, who joined Getafe this summer, was handed his first start by manager José Bordalás and made an instant impact. Getafe CF players line up for a photograph …