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Ola Aina’s brilliant goal in Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 victory over West Ham United has surprisingly been omitted from the Premier League’s November Goal of the Month shortlist. The Super Eagles defender scored a thunderous strike from outside the box, his first goal for Forest this season, during the match at the City Ground. After outmuscling […]

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are reportedly targeting a loan move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella when the transfer window opens in January. The 24 year old joined Leverkusen from Premier League club Southampton last summer but has struggled to secure regular playing time under manager Xabi Alonso. Tella, who made 24 league appearances

Victor Osimhen, the current star striker of the Super Eagles, has paid homage to Nigeria’s all time top scorer Rashidi Yekini, describing him as the greatest striker in the nation’s football history. Yekini’s record of 37 goals in 58 international appearances remains unbroken since his retirement. I really don’t care about this record, Osimhen said.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali announced the passing of his father on Thursday, shortly after featuring in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin in a 2025 AFCON qualifier. The news, shared on his Instagram account with tearful emojis, came as a heartfelt message “Goodbye Dad.” Nwabali expressed his grief in the post, which offered little detail

Despite Fenerbahçe’s intention to extend his contract, Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi Samuel has expressed his desire to return to England when his current deal expires in June 2025. The primary motivation behind this decision is his relationship with his girlfriend, a senior manager at a bank in London, who does not plan to relocate.

In a move that has surprised many, Ambassador Paul Maduakor has officially resigned as President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation. Citing personal and professional considerations, Maduakor’s decision marks a new chapter for the Federation. Despite his departure, he expressed pride in the collective achievements during his tenure and reaffirmed his commitment to the Federation’s

Barnsley FC manager Darrell Clarke has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will be back in the squad for their League One match against Shrewsbury Town. Nwakali was omitted from Barnsley’s previous fixture against Charlton Athletic on October 22, despite Clarke naming seven outfield players in the squad. Nwakali, who joined Barnsley over two

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and William Troost Ekong have been nominated for the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award for 2024. The nomination highlights the strong performances of both players, with Lookman and Ekong among the 10 finalists announced by CAF. Surprisingly, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, despite his standout contributions to a

Former Flying Eagles striker Suleiman Abdullahi has been lauded for his return to action after 15 months on the sidelines due to injury problems. Abdullahi, who plays for Swedish club IFK Goteborg, made his comeback as an 83rd minute substitute in their recent match against AIK. He contributed to the build up for Goteborg’s equaliser,

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was spotted at Bayer Leverkusen’s facility on Monday, though he did not participate in team training following his involvement in a serious car accident. The accident occurred a day after Boniface scored the winning goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. While Boniface is reportedly in good condition,