Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, touched down in Abidjan on Tuesday morning ahead of their highly anticipated double-header against the Ivorian U20 side. Led by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) executive member Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the 21-man squad is set to face the Young Elephants in two friendly encounters aimed at strengthening their squad […]
Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca has apologized on behalf of Gian Piero Gasperini’ following his comments about Ademola Lookman but insists the Italian is a ‘great, passionate coach.’ Gasperini criticized the Nigerian attacker after missing a penalty following the Champions League elimination against Club Brugge. The former Fulham and Everton attacker was described as a worse […]
AFC Toronto have officially secured the signing of Nigerian striker Esther Okoronkwo, marking a new chapter in her career as she brings her talents to the Canadian top flight from Chinese side Changchun Dazhong. The 27-year-old forward, known for her pace and goal-scoring instincts, adds significant firepower to the AFC Toronto attack as the club […]
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Chelsea have intensified their pursuit of Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, dispatching scouts to Türkiye to monitor his performance during Galatasaray’s high-stakes Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce on Monday, which ended in a goalless draw. The Premier League club sent representatives to the electric showdown at Istanbul’s iconic stadium, with their focus firmly set on the prolific […]
Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has called for justice for late Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal. The 29-year-old striker was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital after allegedly falling from the third-floor balcony of the Voicemall Shopping Arcade. Lawal had visited the location to see a Tanzanian friend. In a statement, Ahmed Musa expressed […]
Authorities in Uganda have launched an investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who reportedly fell from a shopping mall in the capital, Kampala. The 29-year-old striker was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital after allegedly falling from the third-floor balcony of the Voicemall Shopping Arcade. Lawal had visited the location to […]
English giants, Manchester United have entered the race for the signature of Nigerian star Ademola Lookman. As reported by Africasoccer on Monday, the Super Eagles livewire has decided to part ways with Italian Serie A outfit Atalanta at the end of the 2024/25 football season. The decision was reportedly taken following his fallout with Atalanta […]
Arsenal are eyeing Nigerian forward Philip Otele as a potential addition to their attacking lineup ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The 25-year-old, currently on loan at Swiss side FC Basel from Al Wahda, has emerged as one of the names on the Gunners’ radar as they look to strengthen their forward options. With […]
German Bundesliga side, Borussia Dortmund will look to permanently sign Austrian-born forward with Nigerian roots Carney Chukwuemeka in the summer transfer window. The youngster is currently on loan at Dortmund from English Premier League side Chelsea. According to contract details chances upon, Dortmund can trigger a clause to sign Carney Chukwuemeka on a permanent basis […]
Nigerian international, Ademola Lookman has decided to leave Atalanta at the end of the 2024/25 football season and will not change his mind. This is according to information gathered from multiple sources in Italy during the weekend. It is believed that the 27-year-old winger has grown discontented with the Serie A side, particularly after Atalanta […]
