Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo backs Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi despite goal-scoring drought
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has thrown his weight behind Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi following a difficult start to...
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Atalanta’s success last season was driven by Ademola Lookman – Gian Gasperini
Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised Nigeria Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for the club’s remarkable ascent over the...
Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu celebrates FIFA Puskás Award nomination
Nigeria Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has opened up after being nominated for the 2024 FIFA Puskás Award, which honours...
Nigeria’s stars shine in the best FIFA football awards nominations
Nigeria boasts significant representation in the 2024 Best FIFA Football Awards, with four of its footballers—Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Paul...
Nigerian club El Kanemi Warriors ambushed by armed robbers
Tragedy struck in the early hours of November 30, 2024, as El Kanemi Warriors FC faced a harrowing armed robbery...
Nigerian stars shine with FIFA best awards nominations
Nigerian footballers Asisat Oshoala, Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, and Paul Onuachu have received nominations for the prestigious FIFA Best Awards...
Xabi Alonso to hold talks with Nigeria’s Victor Boniface following phone usage while driving at 140 km/h
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he will hold discussions with Nigerian striker Victor Boniface following the release...
NFF leadership to rally behind Super Falcons in France friendly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, alongside Women’s Football Committee Chairperson Ms. Aisha Falode and General...
William Troost-Ekong nominated for FIFA Best Men’s Defender award
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been shortlisted for the coveted FIFA Best Men’s Defender award, a recognition that underscores...
Rio Ferdinand hails Jay-Jay Okocha as football’s most skillful star
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has labeled Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha as the most skillful player he...
Nigeria suffers significant drop in latest FIFA rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have experienced a dramatic fall in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, dropping eight places from 36th...
Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi back from injury after 10-month layoff
Nigeria international, Zaidu Sanusi has made his long-awaited return from injury, marking the end of a 10-month absence from competitive...
Nigeria’s Raphael Onyedika excels in Club Brugge’s 1-1 stalemate with Celtic
Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika delivered an outstanding performance on Wednesday night, playing a pivotal role in Club Brugge’s hard-fought 1-1...
A homecoming clash: Folarin Balogun eyes Arsenal reunion with mixed emotions
Folarin Balogun, the 23-year-old USMNT forward of Nigerian heritage, is preparing for an emotional return to Arsenal, the club where...
Nigerians should stay calm, Victor Boniface will deliver for Super Eagles – Granit Xhaka
Swiss international midfielder, Granit Xhaka, has defended his Bayer Leverkusen teammate Victor Boniface, urging fans to be patient with the...
CAF Confederation Cup: Nigeria’s Enyimba suffers 2-0 defeat against Al Masry
Enyimba FC endured a tough start to their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign, succumbing to a 2-0 loss against...
Real Sociedad coach blasts Super Eagles boss Eguavoen for playing injured Sadiq Umar
Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil has launched a scathing attack on Nigeria’s interim coach Augustine Eguavoen for fielding Umar Sadiq...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrive in Angers for friendly against France
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Angers, France, ahead of their international friendly against Les Bleues on Saturday. The nine-time...
Lazio coach lauds Nigeria’s Dele-Bashiru amid doubts about his availability for Ludogorets clash
Lazio head coach Marco Baroni has commended Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s dynamic performances and adaptability but remains uncertain if the Nigerian midfielder...
Former Man United coach keen on Nigeria Super Eagles coaching job
Former Manchester United youth coach Jonathan Hill has expressed a strong desire to take the helm of Nigeria’s national football...