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Following the success of Emmanuel Fernandez and three other players – Chibuike Nwaiwu, Yira Sor and Philip Otele – who made their debuts in the recently concluded four-team tournament in Turkey, Super Eagles coach Chelle has his sights set on five new players. Chelle has shown over time that he is not afraid to give new players a place in …

Nigerian-born youngster from Italy’s Genoa, Osayuki Jeff Ekhator, has received intense summer transfer attention from his club’s Italian Serie A rivals, Juventus, who are seriously considering adding him to their ranks. Sports247 reports that Juventus, who have a strong tradition of targeting Nigerian players, dating back to the days of Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh and Benjamin Chukwuka Onwuachi, are eager to …

Post views: 19 Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, says his team is happy to stop Rangers International after both sides shared the spoils in a hotly contested match on matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Maliya Boys displayed a heroic performance at the Enugu Cathedral, Sunday, securing a vital spot in the ongoing 2025/26 NPFL season. …

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk described the Reds’ current form as a mentally tough and difficult period after losing 4-0 to Man City in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the weekend. In a chat with the club’s website, the Dutch international acknowledged that the players have disappointed the coach, the fans and themselves, citing in particular a lack of fighting …

Kenyan football icon Victor Wanyama bid farewell to professional football at the age of 34, ending a remarkable 19-year career. Wanyama played for six clubs in four countries, including Celtic, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. During his illustrious career, he made history as the first Kenyan player to score in the UEFA Champions League, achieving the feat in Celtic’s 2-1 victory …

The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has praised Maxwell Int’l Venture, as the renovation of the Osogbo Municipality Stadium progresses significantly. Prince Adewusi, who also acts as Commissioner for Sports, on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of the sports facilities with his entourage. At the initiative of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osogbo Municipality Stadium is undergoing a …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach Jose Peseiro says his team, which finished second in the AFCON two years ago, had better results than the one that finished third in the tournament in January, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Peseiro led the team to their first AFCON final since 2013, a match they lost 1-2 to hosts Ivory Coast. It was his best …

It was praise after praise on Friday night at the sixth Sportsville Awards that took center stage in Lagos. Dignitaries who were on site to witness the ceremony described the award as a masterpiece in planning and execution. Former WAFU President and CAF Executive Member, Dr. Amos Adamu, described the event as world class. He said: “Honestly, I haven’t seen …

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 …

Post views: 22 Impressive striker Oluebube Umejiaku and composed midfielder Faith Samson have been named Imo SWAN Heartland Queens Players of the Month for February and March 2026 respectively, after outstanding performances. Umejiaku stood out in February, turning in a match-winning performance in Heartland Queens’ 3-1 home win against defending champions Bayelsa Queens. She scored two goals and provided …