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Despite coming on as a second-half substitute in Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Atalanta last weekend, Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is set to be handed a starting role by coach Walter Mazzarri when the Italian champions face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League today. According to the projected lineup released ahead of today’s encounter, Osimhen […]
Super Falcons duo Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been named in the final shortlist for the CAF Player of the Year award in the women’s category. Oshoala, the first African woman footballer to win the UEFA Champions League, aims to win her sixth award while Nnadozie hopes to make the podium for the first time. […]
Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s record at Los Blancos after scoring in their 3-0 La Liga win over Cadiz. Bellingham scored a goal with 16 minutes remaining as Real Madrid resumed their league campaign with a victory against Cadiz following the international break. The England international has made an immediate impact […]
Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast after aggravating his groin injury in the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Lesotho in Uyo last Thursday. The Nigerian striker has since undergone surgery and will be out for months according to Forest coach Steve Cooper. Speaking ahead […]
Spanish La Liga side Sevilla has emerged as a serious contender for the signing of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is set to become a free agent next summer. The club is currently undergoing a midfield rebuild, having already secured the loan of Leicester City’s Boubakary Soumare this season. According to reports, Ndidi would need […]
Napoli could be forced to sell their star striker Victor Osimhen for around €120m next summer if he fails to sign a new contract, according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs. Osimhen’s current deal expires in 2024, and he has so far resisted Napoli’s attempts to extend it. The Serie A club are now considering selling […]
Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro has debunked reports that he has applied to coach Egyptian club, Zamalek SC. The 63-year-old was said to have submitted his CV to the Zamalek management for the vacant coaching job. Peseiro however said his focus is on the Super Eagles job. Peseiro signed a contract extension with the Nigeria […]
Nigeria’s Falconets Soar to the Playoff Round of the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers In a thrilling display of athleticism and determination, Nigeria’s Falconets have secured their place in the playoff round of the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Facing off against Tanzania in the second leg of their third-round tie, the Falconets […]
Bruno Onyemaechi has received the green light to participate in today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. Onyemaechi’s participation was uncertain due to his substitution during the second half of Boavista’s 3-1 home loss to CD Feirense last weekend. On Tuesday, the defender trained separately from his Super Eagles teammates during their first […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been slated to tackle Lesotho and Zimbabwe on the 16th and 19th of November for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tie. Super Eagles players have been spotted preparing for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Jose Peseiro’s team will first face Lesotho on […]
