International Nigerian Footballers

Dele Bashiru Shines for Relegation Battlers Against Besiktas

Dele Bashiru Shines for Relegation Battlers Against Besiktas

Fisayo Dele Bashiru scored a crucial goal for Hatayaspor in their match against Besiktas as they fight to avoid relegation this season. Bashiru netted in the 55th minute, giving his team the lead. However, Besiktas equalized seven minutes into stoppage time through a penalty, ending the match in a draw. This goal marked Bashiru’s seventh […]

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Switzerland May Cap-Tie Salzburg's Bryan Okoh at Euro 2024

Switzerland May Cap-Tie Salzburg’s Bryan Okoh at Euro 2024

The Swiss Football Association has announced the national team’s provisional roster for the upcoming European Championship, including three players of Nigerian descent. Red Bull Salzburg’s central defender Bryan Okoh, who has only made two appearances for the Austrian club’s first team, has been named in the training camp squad. Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji and AC

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Nigerian Descended Players Excluded from Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad

Nigerian Descended Players Excluded from Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has announced his provisional squad for the 2024 European Championship, with no players of Nigerian descent cutting. Notably, Bayern Munich academy product Joshua Zirkzee, who was scouted by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, was omitted. Additionally, Kingsley Ehizibue, a 2020 Super Eagles invitee, and Everton’s Lagos born winger Arnaut Danjuma were

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PL Int'l Cup Final Eze Attends as Umeh Scores Winner for Crystal Palace

PL Int’l Cup Final Eze Attends as Umeh Scores Winner for Crystal Palace

Franco Umeh scored the decisive goal as Crystal Palace triumphed over PSV in the Premier League International Cup final, securing a 1-0 victory. The match, held at Selhurst Park, saw the presence of first team coach Oliver Gasner, star player Eberechi Eze, and several other first team members. Crystal Palace’s head coach Darren Powell fielded

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Nigerian Forward's Brace, Assist Propel St. Pauli to Bundesliga

Nigerian Forward’s Brace, Assist Propel St. Pauli to Bundesliga

Oladapo Afolayan, the dynamic Nigerian forward, was pivotal in St. Pauli’s successful bid for promotion to the Bundesliga, following a decisive 3-1 victory over Osnabruck. Afolayan’s stellar performance, featuring two goals and an assist, secured the win that propelled St. Pauli to the top of the Bundesliga 2 standings with 66 points, ensuring their place

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Rising Football Star Nwachukwu Idolizes Premier League Legends

Rising Football Star Nwachukwu Idolizes Premier League Legends

Udinese Primavera team captain Samuel Nwachukwu looks up to notable central defenders from the English Premier League for inspiration. During an exclusive interview with the official channel of Udinese, he shared his admiration for Antonio Rüdiger, now with Real Madrid, and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, highlighting their unique qualities that influence his playing style.

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Reading FC Updates Contracts for Three Nigerians, Including Mukairu

Reading FC Updates Contracts for Three Nigerians, Including Mukairu

Reading Football Club has officially released its list of retained and released players following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Among the key announcements was the decision regarding Nigerian winger Paul Mukairu, who will not be offered a permanent deal and has returned to his parent club FC Copenhagen. Mukairu, who joined Reading last summer

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Chukwueze Shines with Assist in Milan's Stalemate Against Genoa

Chukwueze Shines with Assist in Milan’s Stalemate Against Genoa

Samuel Chukwueze made a significant impact in AC Milan’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Genoa at the San Siro on Sunday. Chukwueze, contributing his third assist of the Serie A season, crafted a precise cross in the 45th minute, setting up Alessandro Florenzi to head in Milan’s first goal, equalizing at 1-1. The match began with

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Serie A Champions Inter Milan Target Nigerian Youngster

Serie A Champions Inter Milan Target Nigerian Youngster

Inter Milan, recently crowned champions of Serie A, have set their sights on promising Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena, as per a report by the distinguished Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 18 year old striker, currently with Antwerp, is being eyed as a potential successor to Alexis Sanchez, who is anticipated to part ways

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