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Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has defended Victor Osimhen and claimed the forward needs time to find his best form. Osimhen has failed to register a goal in his last three outings for the Serie A champions following his return from a hamstring injury. Napoli also won one and lost two of the three games. Mazzarri believed the talismanic striker will …

Fulham manager Marco Silva has heaped plaudits on Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey for their positive impact in the Whites away win against Manchester United on Saturday. The Nigerian duo were both on target in Fulham’s 2-1 win at the Old Trafford. It was the London club’s first win over Manchester United since 2003. Bassey’s opener was cancelled out by …

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is currently hosting members of the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Super Falcons crashed out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, having lost through penalties to the English team, last Monday, August 7. The First Lady, …

Striker Victor Osimhen is doubtful for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying games due to the injury he sustained against Saudi Arabia. Osimhen limped off during the game and was diagnosed with a medium-grade lesion of the biceps femoris in his right thigh after arriving his club. He has since commence treatment and he’s expected to be sidelined between  four to …

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have landed their spot in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed to hold in Cote d’Ivoire. Cameroon beat Burundi 3-0 in their final qualifiers to reach the finals, where they will battle with 23 other already-qualified teams. Cameroon finished top of Group C to qualify alongside Namibia, completing the line-up. The Super Eagles …

Former Director General of the defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Patrick Ekeji, has described the composition of the current board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as truly representative of the critical sectors of the country. Ekeji, who praised NFF President, Shehu Gusau for ensuring that the current board has men and women capable of fulfilling Nigerians’ desire for …

Ogboni Fouad Oki and Alhaji Liameed Olawale Gafar Barely after four months he was elected as Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, the board members of the state ruling body have suspended Ogboni Fouad Oki over gross misconducts. Out of nine board members, five were in support of Oki suspension, while four are against. The board members led by vice …

Osimhen back from AFCON Better — Di Lorenzo – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite Robert Lewandowski breaking the deadlock in a game Barcelona dominated, Osimhen, in his first match back from the AFCON, delivered a decisive response, leveling the score. “Osimhen is a champion and he returned with the right mindset. He will give …

In the aftermath of their recent loss to Dreams FC in the CAF Confederation Cup, tensions rise as Rivers United players clashed with officials over withheld allowances and Estacodes. The decision to slash these benefits comes in the wake of the defeat, with Rivers United players still awaiting their November salaries.   The club reportedly issued a warning, contemplating a …

Racing Genk is facing challenges in bringing back Paul Onuachu to the club due to the high asking price. However, they are reportedly negotiating with Southampton for a potential exchange deal involving Joseph Paintsil and Onuachu. Onuachu himself seems interested in returning to Genk less than a year after joining Southampton in a deal worth €18m. The Genk’s director, Dimitri …