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Tolu Arokodare, RKC Genk’s current top scorer, has expressed his joy and excitement at receiving a call-up to the Super Eagles, revealing that wearing the national team jersey has been a lifelong ambition. The 24 year old striker, born in FESTAC Town, Lagos, never played professionally in Nigeria before moving abroad in 2019. His journey […]

Victor Olatunji, Nigerian striker for Sparta Prague, was left out of the squad during their recent 1-0 defeat to Slovan Liberec in the Chance League, not due to injury but as a result of disciplinary action. Head coach Lars Friis confirmed after the match that Olatunji’s omission was because he arrived late to training sessions.

Newly called up Super Eagles defender Igho Ogbu has revealed that he turned down an opportunity to play for Norway while at Lillestrom, choosing instead to wait for his chance with Nigeria’s national team. Ogbu, 25, had an outstanding 2022 season with the Norwegian club, which led to his record transfer to Slavia Praha in

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has stressed the importance of unwavering concentration and discipline as Nigeria prepares for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. He emphasised that a winning mindset should begin the moment players arrive in camp, not just on match day. “There should not be a distraction once you step your foot inside

Victor Osimhen has emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum after Galatasaray’s dominant 4-0 win over Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian striker played a starring role, netting a hat trick while Álvaro Morata added the fourth goal. The victory extended Galatasaray’s unbeaten run and solidified their position at the top of the league

Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, has defended the selection of Papa Daniel Mustapha in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Eguavoen revealed that the decision to include the midfielder was based on extensive scouting by himself, head coach Eric Chelle, and several Nigeria Professional

Tolu Arokodare, the KRC Genk striker, has admitted that despite his impressive goal scoring form this season, he still needs to work on his professionalism to reach the highest level of his career. Despite his success, Arokodare believes there is still room for improvement, particularly in his off-field discipline and focus. “Although I am certainly

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that his relationship with Ademola Lookman has been restored after a recent rift following the player’s missed penalty in a UEFA Champions League tie. Gasperini had publicly criticized Lookman for the wasted opportunity, which led to disappointment on both sides and required intervention from the club’s management. However,

Former Flamingos head coach, Bala Nikiyu, has expressed concerns about Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, stating that they will need a combination of good preparation and luck to secure victory against South Africa’s Bantwana in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier this weekend. While South Africa has enjoyed an extended training camp, the Flamingos

Galatasaray icon Tanju Çolak has praised Victor Osimhen, stating that without the Nigerian striker’s contributions, the club would likely be in fifth place in the Turkish Süper Lig rather than leading the table. Since joining Galatasaray on loan last summer, Osimhen has been a transformational figure for the club. The 26 year old Nigerian international