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Paul Onuachu was substituted midway through the second half as Southampton secured a 1-1 draw away to West Ham United in Saturday’s Premier League clash. The Nigerian international, making his 23rd appearance of the season, began the match in Southampton’s attack but was taken off in the 68th minute, replaced by Cameron Archer. Onuachu has […]
Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer has confirmed that Nigerian forward Gift Orban is in contention for a starting place in Saturday’s Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg. The 21-year-old, who joined the German side from Lyon earlier this season, has found opportunities limited in recent weeks and remained an unused substitute during Hoffenheim’s most recent outing against […]
Austrian-Nigerian midfielder, Carney Chukwuemek, is racing against time to be fully fit for Borussia Dortmund’s clash against Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Bundesliga. According to Dortmund manager Niko Kovac, Carney Chukwuemeka has trained with the team on Friday but is not fully ready for the upcoming match this weekend. “Carney Chukwuemeka and Emre Can were […]
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and Nasarawa United have been found responsible for the death of footballer Chineme Martins, who collapsed and died during a league match in March 2020. Martins, 25 at the time, was representing Nasarawa United in a Nigerian Professional Football League fixture when he tragically lost his life on the pitch. […]
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Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu’s potential return to Trabzonspor has hit a significant roadblock, as the Turkish club and Southampton remain at an impasse over the player’s transfer fee. Onuachu, who enjoyed a prolific loan spell at Trabzonspor during the 2023–24 season, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in 25 appearances, has been the subject […]
Cyriel Dessers endured an unusual moment during Rangers’ Europa League quarter-final tie against Athletic Bilbao, as the Nigerian forward had his shirt ripped apart during a fierce exchange on the pitch. In a tense and physical battle at Ibrox on Thursday night, Dessers found himself at the centre of a brief but striking incident. As […]
England striker of Nigerian descent, Tammy Abraham, wants to make his stay at AC Milan permanent in the summer transfer window. The club signed the former Chelsea forward from AS Roma on loan in 2024. Impressed with the performances of Tammy Abraham, AC Milan now want to retain his services. Unfortunately, the loan deal between […]
Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray are interested in signing French striker of DR Congo descent Kolo Muani. The club believes the forward will be a good replacement for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The 26-year-old striker’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks, with his time at Paris Saint-Germain appearing increasingly uncertain. According […]
Former Nigerian international Seyi Olofinjana has urged Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho to strive to get better. Iheanacho, 28, is currently playing for English Championship side Middlesbrough on loan from Spanish club Sevilla. This season, the forward has not impressed with his performances, only scoring once and providing two assists after making 11 appearances in […]
Nigeria Super Falcons winger, Francisca Ordega, has been awarded the Player of the Month accolade for March in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. The exciting attacker who plays for Al-Ittihad Jeddah was confirmed winner of the award on Wednesday, April 16. The league, through its official “X” platform account, revealed that the Al-Ittihad striker claimed […]
