Football In Nigeria

Napoli Frustrated as Victor Osimhen Declines Manchester United Move

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 7, 2025

Napoli has reportedly expressed frustration with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after he rejected a potential transfer to Manchester United. According to La Repubblica, Manchester United was keen on acquiring Osimhen this January following their challenging start to the season. However, the forward has opted to remain at Galatasaray, where he is on loan until the […]

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Onyinyechi Zogg Earns Player of the Match Despite Perth Glory’s Defeat

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / January 7, 2025

Nigerian international Onyinyechi Zogg delivered a stellar defensive performance for Perth Glory in their A-League Women’s match against Wellington Phoenix, earning the Coates Player of the Match award despite her team’s 2-0 defeat. The 27 year old defender’s solid display highlighted her growing influence within the team since joining the Australian club in August 2024.

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Awoniyi Scores First EPL Goal in Forest’s 3-0 Win Over Wolves

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews and Reviews / January 7, 2025

Taiwo Awoniyi opened his Premier League goal account for the season as Nottingham Forest secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Monday night. The Nigerian striker, appearing as a late substitute in the 88th minute, found the back of the net in stoppage time to seal the win. Forest set the

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Enyimba Coach Eguma Hails Team’s 4-1 Victory Over Black Bulls

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / January 7, 2025

Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma expressed his delight following the team’s 4-1 victory over Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the CAF Confederation Cup at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The win, achieved under Eguma’s recent management, provided a significant morale boost and served as a “New Year gift” to Nigerian football fans. Reflecting on

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Bayer Leverkusen Provides Update on Victor Boniface’s Injury

By Kelechi Abel / Health and Fitness / January 6, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen has issued an update regarding Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, who remains sidelined due to a thigh injury sustained during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda. Boniface, who has been out of action for seven weeks, has missed eight games for Leverkusen, including five Bundesliga fixtures. Although Boniface resumed full training

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Ajax Considers Selling Super Eagles Hopeful Chuba Akpom

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 6, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam has decided to offload Nigerian striker and Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom as part of a broader cost cutting strategy during the January transfer window. The club, struggling with financial constraints, aims to sell Akpom alongside three other players Benjamin Tahirovic, Owen Wijndal, and Branco van den Boomen. Since joining Ajax from Middlesbrough

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Nwakali Delighted as Barnsley Triumph Over Crawley Town

By Kelechi Abel / Football Tactics and Analysis / January 6, 2025

Kelechi Nwakali expressed his joy following Barnsley’s emphatic 3-0 win over Crawley Town in an English League One match at Oakwell. This victory marked Barnsley manager Darrell Clarke’s second win of the new year, solidifying the team’s strong start to 2025. The former Golden Eaglets captain shared his excitement on social media, writing, “2 wins

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Kingsley Madu Resumes Career with MFK Zemplín Michalovce

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 6, 2025

After an 18 month hiatus, Nigerian international Kingsley Madu has resumed his professional football career, signing with Slovak First Football League side MFK Zemplín Michalovce. The 29 year old left back, who last played for AS Trenčín, has agreed to a contract lasting until the summer of 2026, with an option for an additional year.

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Kenneth Omeruo Relishes Return to Full Training After Injury

By Kelechi Abel / Player Health and Injuries / January 6, 2025

Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo is overjoyed to be back in full training with Turkish Super Lig side Kasimpasa following a prolonged injury absence. The 31 year old defender had been sidelined since October after picking up an injury in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Galatasaray. During his recovery, Omeruo missed nine crucial matches for the

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Fulham Draw 2-2 with Ipswich Town as Iwobi and Bassey Shine

By Kelechi Abel / Football Tactics and Analysis / January 6, 2025

Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played key roles as Fulham secured a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town in a hard fought Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. Raul Jimenez delivered both goals for Fulham, while Ipswich responded through Samuel Szmodics and Liam Delap. Iwobi, who has scored five goals and provided three

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