Africans Born Abroad

Napoli pulls plug on Noah Okafor deal after quiet loan spell

Napoli have decided not to keep Noah Okafor after his short loan from Milan, opting out of a permanent transfer...

Elias Boateng May 24, 2025

Africans Abroad

Taiwo Awoniyi to miss Nottingham Forest season finale against Chelsea due to injury

Taiwo Awoniyi will be absent from Nottingham Forest’s final Premier League fixture of the season after the Nigerian forward sustained...

Issa Said May 24, 2025

Africans Abroad

Victor Osimhen’s potential transfer to Al Hilal hits uncertainty

The potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli to Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal has taken an unexpected...

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah May 24, 2025

Africans Abroad

Arsenal make approach for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman

Arsenal have made initial contact with Atalanta regarding a potential move for Nigerian international winger Ademola Lookman, as the Premier...

Issa Said May 24, 2025

Africans Abroad

Getafe boss Jose Bordalas reflects on bold gamble to sign Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas has acknowledged that the club took a significant gamble when they signed Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche...

Issa Said May 24, 2025

Countries

Coach Eric Chelle invites eight new players to Nigeria squad for 2025 Unity Cup

The head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has called up eight new players into his squad...

Eric Kwafo May 23, 2025

Al-Hilal in advanced talks to secure Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen transfer

Africans Abroad

Saudi giants Al Hilal offer Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen bumper deal

Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal are tempting Nigeria international Victor Osimhen with a 45 million euros annual wages to...

Sylvester Ntim May 23, 2025

Countries

Paris FC make formal contact in push to sign Canadian-Nigerian youngster Promise Akinpelu to augment squad for next season

Newly-promoted French Ligue 1 side Paris FC are interested in signing Canadian forward of Nigerian descent, Promise Akinpelu. The club...

Eric Kwafo May 23, 2025

Clubs

Newly promoted French Ligue 1 outfit Paris FC eyes move for Nigerian striker Promise David

Nigeria striker Promise David has emerged as a transfer target for newly promoted French Ligue 1 outfit Paris FC. Having...

Sylvester Ntim May 23, 2025

Clubs

Stellenbosch winger Ibrahim Jabaar dreams of Nigeria call up

Stellenbosch winger Ibrahim Jabaar is hoping for a call up into the Nigeria national team after a standout performance this...

Sylvester Ntim May 23, 2025

Africans Abroad

Victor Osimhen turns down Juventus in favour of Premier League ambitions

Victor Osimhen has rejected a move to Juventus, reaffirming his ambition to play in the English Premier League despite significant...

Issa Said May 23, 2025

Africans Abroad

Al-Hilal in advanced talks to secure Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen transfer

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have emerged as serious contenders in the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with...

Elikplim Bokor May 23, 2025

Africans Abroad

RSC Anderlecht eye free transfer move for Nigerian international Jordan Torunarigha

RSC Anderlecht have identified Nigerian international Jordan Torunarigha as a top defensive target ahead of the summer transfer window, as...

Elikplim Bokor May 22, 2025

Africans Abroad

West Ham plot summer move for Chelsea trio Chalobah, Adarabioyo and Disasi

West Ham United are actively pursuing a trio of Chelsea defenders—Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Axel Disasi—as they aim to...

Abdul Karim May 22, 2025

Below is a poorly written news report. Turn it into a highly professional BBC-written news article. Make it 100% unique in wording from the origianl, creative, and human-like style article. Do not change the quotes in the story. The opening paragraph must be direct to the story without any unneccesary opening words. Do not add your own information to the story. Write content that can easily pass the ai detection tools test. Make the new text at least 400 words with its own unique headline. The headline must not have a prefix in it: South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs coach sees Nedbank Cup final as turning point Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi believes winning the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates could mark a turning point for his team, Amakhosi. Despite recent league defeats against Pirates, Nabi is optimistic his team can bounce back and bring home the trophy. "I believe if we win this match on Saturday, everything will change for the club," he said, emphasizing the importance of the encounter. Chiefs' last domestic victory was in 2014, also against Pirates, in the MTN8 in Durban. However, Nabi is cautious and wants to avoid putting too much pressure on his players, aware that this could harm their performance. "I won't put too much pressure on the players, because if I do, they won't perform well. You have to find a balance," he added. The former AS FAR coach is confident his players will respond positively to the challenge and approach the match with high morale. "Trust me, we're going into this match with high morale. We have to fight, and I promise we'll go to Durban with great confidence." This confidence is crucial given the team's current struggles in the league, where they sit ninth with 30 points and just two games remaining. A Nedbank Cup victory would be a significant boost to Chiefs' morale and season. Their last major trophy was in 2015, when they won the league title under Stuart Baxter. The team reached the Nedbank Cup final in 2019, but lost to TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Chiefs' run to the final was impressive, with a semi-final victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates, meanwhile, beat Marumo Gallants to advance. It promises to be an exciting contest between two Soweto giants, with Chiefs looking to end their trophy drought and Pirates aiming for a third consecutive title. The stage is set for a thrilling match at Moses Mabhida Stadium, where Nabi's words could inspire his players against their historic rivals. Will Chiefs bring home the trophy and usher in a new era of success, or will Pirates continue their dominance? The suspense remains, but the match promises to be memorable.

Africans Abroad

Saudi club Al-Hilal commence negotiations with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have opened talks with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, hoping to secure his signing this summer....

Eric Kwafo May 22, 2025

Africans Born Abroad

Nagelsmann to omit German-Nigerian Jamal Musiala from Nations League squad

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann is set to leave Jamal Musiala out of his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations...

Abdul Karim May 22, 2025

Africans Abroad

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen rejects move to Juventus

Highly-rated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly turned down advances from Juventus. Victor Osimhen is set to return to his...

Eric Kwafo May 21, 2025

African Coaches

Eric Chelle names dual Nigeria squads as Victor Osimhen sits out and Ahmed Musa returns

Eric Chelle has unveiled two separate squads for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, notably omitting star forward Victor Osimhen while handing a...

Elikplim Bokor May 21, 2025

Africans Abroad

Liverpool offer Spanish-Nigerian defender Wellity Lucky with a four-year deal

Liverpool are keen on extending the contract of talented defender Wellity Lucky this summer. According to information gathered from transfer...

Eric Kwafo May 21, 2025

Clubs

South African goalie Bruce Bvuma’s future in limbo at Kaizer Chiefs

South African goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma is facing an uncertain future at Kaizer Chiefs as the summer transfer window approaches. The...

Sylvester Ntim May 21, 2025