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Leicester City’s central defender, Caleb Okoli, remains eligible to represent the Super Eagles despite being on the bench during Italy’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Israel. If Okoli had played even a single minute in the match, he would have been permanently tied to Italy. However, he did not feature, leaving his eligibility to […]

Michael Olise, the talented Bayern Munich player, has officially made his competitive debut for France, ending any speculation about his international future. By starting for France in their UEFA Nations League match against Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Olise is now cap tied to the French national team, meaning he can no

Lagos based Iganmu Football Club has announced the transfer of its promising player, Izuchukwu Lawrence David, to Tokushima Vortis, a club in Japan’s top tier J League. The move comes as part of the club’s elite football scholarship program with Fukuchiyama Seibi High School in Japan. Lawrence, fondly called “Izu,” is a left footed winger

Teenage Anglo-Nigerian left back Josh Ogunnaike and English-Spanish Indian-Nigerian midfielder Zac Shuaib recently had the opportunity to train with Arsenal’s first team, alongside new signing Raheem Sterling. The session took place at the Sobha Training Centre on September 3, 2024, with first team players who were not called up for international duty. Ogunnaike, aged 16,

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye played a crucial role in securing a 1-0 victory for Udinese over Como in Serie A on Sunday, keeping a clean sheet in his third appearance for the club. Okoye delivered a solid performance throughout the match, helping his team maintain their lead. The game’s only goal came just before

English Championship club Watford has parted ways with Nigerian international Samuel Kalu. The club decided not to renew the Super Eagles forward’s contract, which expired this summer. Kalu, 27, spent the previous season on loan at Swiss side Lausanne after joining Watford from French club Bordeaux in January 2022. Over his career, he has earned

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has spoken out about Taiwo Awoniyi’s missed penalty, which ultimately led to the team’s elimination from the League Cup. The match against Newcastle United ended 1-1 in regular time, but Forest fell 4-3 in the ensuing penalty shootout after Awoniyi sent his decisive kick over the bar. Espirito Santo

Udinese Calcio has officially terminated the contract of former Super Eagles striker Isaac Success by mutual agreement. The Serie A club announced the decision on their social media platform X, thanking Success for his contributions over the past three years and wishing him well in his future endeavours. During his time at Udinese, the 28

Lagos born winger Fred Onyedinma is currently in talks with Turkish First League club Amedspor following his release from Luton Town. Onyedinma, whose contract with Luton Town expired in June 2024, is seeking a new club, and while no agreement has been reached yet, Amedspor has shown genuine interest in signing the versatile winger. Onyedinma,

The Super Eagles duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke are set to make their La Liga debut for Sevilla on Friday, 23 August 2024, in a Week 2 match against Villarreal. Both players missed Sevilla’s opening game against Las Palmas, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Ejuke was an unused substitute, while Iheanacho was unavailable