Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up why he substituted youngster Ethan Nwaneri during the team’s defeat to West Ham United on Saturday in the English Premier League. The England-born forward of Nigerian descent started the crucial game for the Gunners but was substituted in the 81st minute. After the substitution, there were fears that […]
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed he will step down at the end of the season, following rising tensions with Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman. The 66-year-old, who has been at the helm since 2016, announced his decision during a press conference on Tuesday, signaling the end of an era for the Bergamo-based club. The […]
African football legend, Samuel Eto’o has backed Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman after an argument with Gian Piero Gasperini. The Nigeria international was publicly criticized by Atalanta’s manager after missing a penalty in their 3-1 defeat against Club Brugge in the Champions League playoff. The Italian tactician was pretty harsh on Lookman, saying that Lookman was “one of the worst […]
George Ilenikhena’s impressive form for AS Monaco has drawn the attention of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with the 18-year-old striker emerging as a potential call-up for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Since returning from injury, Ilenikhena has been in outstanding form, scoring three goals in two matches. His performances have […]
It has come to light that French giants PSG attempted to sign Victor Osimhen from SSC Napoli last summer but failed. According to information gathered, PSG offered a sum of €210 million to the Italian club hoping to sign both the Nigerian forward and Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Napoli believed to have valued the two […]
Nigerian international, Victor Boniface is being patient about deciding his next destination amid interest from several clubs. The Bayer Leverkusen star striker is one of the most sought-after attackers in Europe. He came to prominence last season when his many goals helped Leverkusen to clinch the German Bundesliga title. In the recent winter transfer window, […]
Taiwo Awoniyi will return to action for Nottingham Forest in their upcoming Premier League clash against Newcastle United, but the Nigerian striker will do so wearing a protective mask following a broken nose sustained during an FA Cup fixture. The 27-year-old was forced to sit out Forest’s recent 2-1 defeat to Fulham but has now […]
Getafe will be without Nigerian forward Christantus Uche for their upcoming La Liga clash against Real Betis, a setback coach José Bordalás has described as a “huge loss” for his side. Uche, a key figure in Bordalás’ attacking setup, will miss the fixture due to suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season […]
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Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has called on Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman to leave Atalanta at the end of the season, following controversial remarks made by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The tension arose after Lookman missed a crucial penalty during Atalanta’s 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League, prompting Gasperini to […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced that registration for the upcoming CAF B-Licence coaching course will close at midnight on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. The four-month programme, scheduled to run from April to August 2025, is designed to elevate the standards of coaching in Nigeria and better equip coaches for the evolving demands […]
