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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been cleared to play in Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. The striker had caused concern after appearing with a protective brace on his arm during Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup match against Gençlerbirliği. Fenerbahçe have reportedly lodged a complaint with the Turkish Football Federation, claiming the brace could pose a risk to …

Former Super Eagles defender Eric Ejiofor has expressed his support for Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle’s decision to invite local players for the team’s upcoming off-season friendlies. “It’s an opportunity to see these new players in every position,” Ejiofor said. “We will use this friendly to test and identify good players. We will see if they can fit into the …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has poured cold water on reports of talks with Newcastle United striker William Osula to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com exclusively reports. Danish outlet Tipsbladet reports that the striker, who was last selected for the Danish national team in March but did not make his debut, is in talks with Nigeria. …

Owerri-based Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke is seemingly closer than ever to the team’s exit door following their elimination from this year’s Imo State FA Cup. READ ALSO: Sporting Lagos to open NNL Super-4 against Ranchers Bees on May 4 in Ikenne Sports247 gathered in Owerri that Amuneke has been under fire since he failed to lead Heartland back …

The Unity Cup 2026 is the fourth edition of the international football tournament to be held in London, England. The tournament, which is scheduled to take place between May 26 and 30, will feature the Super Eagles of Nigeria, India, Jamaica and Zimbabwe. The Nigerian Super Eagles have long used invitational tournaments as platforms to test depth, experiment with tactics …

Nosa Igiebor, former midfielder for the Super Águilas and Real Betis, admitted that he underestimated Ademola Lookman after his move to Atlético de Madrid. Igiebor revealed that he initially doubted Lookman’s ability to adapt to the demands of Spanish football, but that the winger’s outstanding performances have since proven him wrong. “To be honest, I’m really surprised that it’s a …

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has reportedly died after collapsing during a training session in Kaduna on Friday morning. The former Lobi Stars, Espérance of Tunisia and Beşiktaş striker reportedly collapsed while taking part in a routine kick on the field of a primary school in Ungwan Yelwa, an area close to his residence. According to reports from Owngoal.ng. …

An eyewitness has narrated how former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo was killed during a kick in Kaduna in the early hours of this morning, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The forward had an outstanding football career playing for teams such as Esperance of Tunisia, Turkish Besiktas, Sivasspor and Istanbul Basaksehir, among others. He quit football in 2018, but usually stays …

Mike Eneramo The whistle never blew for the last time. He simply stopped. Michael Eneramo, the powerful striker who once proudly wore Nigeria’s green and white shirt, collapsed during training in Kaduna on Friday morning. He was 40 years old. Teammates rushed to him. Hands felt his chest. Prayers went up on the pitch. But this was a battle the …

Suddenly, the ideal place to look for untapped football talents in Owerri, Imo State, has become Chika FC, Sports247 reports. Unlike in the past, when the Old Stadium in the heart of the city dominated in terms of central focus for grassroots football, the place to be now is Chika FC’s training base at Orji Primary School. The move to …