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Nigeria’s Victor Boniface has missed out on Germany’s Footballer of the Year for 2024, with the award going to Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos. Kroos, who retired after Germany’s elimination from the 2024 European Championship, won the award with 285 votes, followed by Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz 246 and Granit Xhaka 66. Boniface, who scored […]

A Super Eagles striker has come under criticism after missing several crucial chances during the opening day of the season. His performance has sparked discussions among fans and analysts, questioning his form and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The striker’s inability to convert key chances has been highlighted as a significant factor in his

Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his hopes of being fully fit for the start of the new La Liga season after his transfer to Sevilla. Having signed a two year contract, Iheanacho admitted that he is not yet at 100% fitness. Iheanacho has been undergoing personal training with a coach to improve his fitness. He mentioned

Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha has been sidelined at KAA Gent due to his lack of focus, which is attributed to ongoing transfer speculations. Gent’s coach Arnar Vidarsson revealed that the player is not currently fit to play because of the distraction caused by transfer interests. Vidarsson mentioned that although Torunarigha has a positive attitude,

Moses Simon demonstrated his return to form by scoring early in FC Nantes’ pre season match against Dunkerque. Simon, who had been sidelined due to a fracture sustained while playing for the Super Eagles in March, netted the opening goal in the second minute. FC Nantes secured a 2-1 victory over French Ligue 2 club

Leading Italian sports newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport, has reported that Paris Saint Germain PSG has withdrawn from the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The report states that PSG never submitted a formal bid for the Nigerian striker. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Ligue 1 champions are unwilling to pay the €130 million

Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, and Italian Serie B side Pisa are interested in signing Crystal Palace’s Irish Nigerian fullback Tayo Adaramola on loan for the upcoming season. The Republic of Ireland U21 international recently returned to Selhurst Park after a loan spell at Belgian club RWD Molenbeek, where he made fourteen appearances. Despite being a

Brighton &amp Hove Albion have included Odeluga Offiah, a 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee, in their pre season squad traveling to Japan. The Seagulls, under new manager Fabian Hürzeler, will play two matches against Japanese clubs Kashima Antlers and Tokyo Verdy at the National Stadium as part of their preparation for the upcoming season. Offiah, who

Aston Villa has received approval to pursue Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho. Concerns over the striker’s fitness were alleviated by injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, who assured that Iheanacho’s injury history should not be a deterrent. Despite limited playing time recently at Leicester City, Iheanacho’s physical condition does not present significant red flags. This development boosts

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has issued a challenge to Irish Nigerian defender Bosun Lawal, urging him to elevate his performance to secure a place in the first team for the upcoming season. The 21 year old, despite being highly rated at Celtic Park, has only made a single first team appearance during a Scottish FA