International Nigerian Footballers

In a thrilling FA Cup 5th round clash at the City Ground, Manchester United edged past Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Casemiro, securing their progression. Amidst the excitement, teenage fullback Habeeb Ogunneye experienced a significant personal milestone, receiving his first senior team call up for this crucial match. Despite not making an appearance, […]

In a significant move within European football, Austrian powerhouse LASK Linz is on the brink of completing a deal for Jonathan Alukwu, the prolific forward from Sporting. Alukwu is slated to land in Vienna the following week, marking the final step in his transfer process. Sporting Lagos, in anticipation of Alukwu’s departure, has already taken

Leicester City, the 2020/21 FA Cup champions, have advanced to the quarter finals of the competition after a gripping encounter against Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. The decisive moment came in extra time at the Vitality Stadium, where Abdul Fatawu Isshaku’s stunning strike in the 105th minute sealed the victory for Leicester. The match was

In a recent revelation, the agent of Fiorentina’s standout defender, Michael Kayode, has clarified the young athlete’s international allegiance amidst interest from both Nigeria and Italy. At just 19, Kayode has become a subject of national team speculation following his exceptional performance during Fiorentina’s 2-1 victory over Lazio, where he not only scored the equalizing

Ahmed Musa, the esteemed captain of Nigeria’s senior national team, has officially ended his contract with the Turkish club Sivasspor. Musa, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s runner up finish at the recent Africa Cup of Nations, had initially joined Sivasspor in 2022 on a two year agreement following a mutual termination of his

Vicky Lopez, the promising young football talent, born in Madrid to a Spanish father and a Nigerian mother has received her first call up to represent the senior national team of Spain. The announcement comes as a well deserved recognition of her exceptional performance and dedication to the sport. Lopez, who has been making waves

Trabzonspor’s manager, Abdullah Avcı, has openly discussed the fitness levels of Paul Onuachu and Nicolas Pépé following their participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Both players, having spent approximately a month with their national teams, have rejoined their clubs in Turkey but are not yet in peak condition. Onuachu, a late addition to

Victor Osimhen has once again proven his worth by scoring for Napoli in their latest match against Cagliari, marking his second goal in as many matches since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON with the Super Eagles. Following a midweek performance where he secured an equalizer against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League,

Alhassan Yusuf has officially joined the prestigious Centurion Club at Antwerp, marking his 100th appearance for the Belgian champions in a nail biting 2-2 draw against Gent. Playing a significant role in the match, Yusuf was on the field for 79 minutes, contributing to his team’s performance in a game that had fans on the

In a pivotal match that saw FC Lorient face their first defeat in 27 days, Nantes emerged victorious, claiming all three points and leaving Lorient to contemplate their first loss in five games. Despite Lorient’s dominance in possession, holding 61% in the first half, it was Nantes who posed the greater threat. The visitors managed