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Etebo joins Genclerbirligi on a permanent basis – Latest Nigeria Sports News Nigerian midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Genclerbirligi, marking his return to football after a year without a club. The 28-year-old, who last played for Greek club Aris, has been on his own since leaving the team. Etebo’s career includes spells at Galatasaray …

After bagging two assists against Manchester City three days ago, Samuel Chukwueze was once again AC Milan’s man as he scored the winner to give them a 1-0 win over Real Madrid, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. All eyes were on Brazilian teenager Endrick, making his Real Madrid debut, but it was the Nigerian who stole the show by finishing off a collective …

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, two events were decided: the gold medals in the men’s and women’s 20 km race walk were won by Brian Pintado of Ecuador and Yang Jiayu of China, respectively. Read also: Nigeria team’s focus turns to athletics as Super Falcons leave Paris 2024 empty-handed This effectively sets the tone for many other historic moments …

Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiano has explained why he would never sign Colombian midfield star James Rodriguez. Speaking about why he passed up the opportunity to sign Rodriguez, Fabiano explained the age factor as the main reason behind his decision. “I would never choose James,” Fabiani said in an interview with Lazio Style Channel (Via La Lazio Siamo Noi). “He …

Samuel Chukwueze’s 55th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for AC Milan against Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday night at Soldier Field in Chicago. Chukwueze, running unmarked on the right, deftly converted Mattia Liberali’s pass with a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Thibault Courtois from eight yards. He scored his first goal of the preseason with the Italian club. …

Barring a last-minute change of heart, 46-year-old Malian coach Eric Chelle will be appointed as the new head coach of the Nigerian senior national team before the end of this week, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Chelle is the favourite to take the job ahead of Belgium’s Tom Saintfeit and England’s Steve McClaren, who recently took up the vacant post of …

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has insisted that suspended Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore is guilty of the charges against her after failing to prove her innocence. Read also: BBNaija 2024 Day 4: A new arena for rivals and champions According to NOC spokesman Tony Neziaya, “he had allegedly consumed drugs and could not prove anything else.” Naziaya dismissed Ogunsemilore’s claims …

Nigerian badminton player Anuoluwapo Opeyori maintained a positive outlook on his performance at the Paris Olympics, despite failing to advance to the second round of the men’s singles event. Opeyori was eliminated after a 2-0 (21-17, 21-17) loss to world number six Li Shi Feng in his second group match on Wednesday. Earlier in the competition, he also lost his …

Barring a last-minute change of heart, 46-year-old Malian coach Eric Chelle will be appointed as the new head coach of the Nigerian senior national team before the end of this week, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Chelle is the favourite to take the job ahead of Belgium’s Tom Saintfeit and England’s Steve McClaren, who recently took up the vacant post of …

In a major transfer move, former Sporting Lagos winger Godwin Odibo has signed for Rwanda Premier League champions APR FC. This transfer marks a pivotal moment in Odibo’s career as he becomes the third Nigerian player to join the club, following in the footsteps of Victor Mbaoma and Chidiebere Nwobodo. The 26-year-old Odibo caught the attention of APR FC with …