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Maduka Okoye has expressed his desire to become the Super Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper, aiming to displace Stanley Nwabali. In a recent interview, Okoye also discussed Victor Osimhen’s ongoing transfer saga with Paris Saint Germain. Osimhen is eager to join PSG, but negotiations have stalled, making it uncertain if he will leave Napoli this summer. […]

Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Usman Abdallah, has expressed that no Nigerian coach is currently qualified to manage the senior men’s national team. His comments follow the Nigeria Football Federation’s NFF announcement that they are considering hiring a foreign coach after Finidi George’s resignation last month. As the NFF searches for the next coach, reports

Nigerian U20 women’s coach, Christopher Danjuma, has reported that the team is training effectively ahead of the 2024 U20 World Cup in Colombia, scheduled from August 31 to September 22. Danjuma emphasized the team’s commitment to making Nigeria proud, noting the excellent preparations underway. We’ve been in camp, preparation has been excellent. Everyone is giving

New Napoli coach Antonio Conte has addressed the ongoing transfer situation involving striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has expressed his desire to leave the Italian club this summer, and Napoli is open to his departure. However, the club has not yet received a formal bid for the player. Conte emphasized that while Osimhen’s situation remains unchanged,

Former West Ham United and Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has urged his former club to sign Kelechi Iheanacho, who recently ended his contract with Leicester City. Iheanacho, a 27 year old Super Eagles forward, has been linked with Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United. Iheanacho is well acquainted with the English Premier League,

Former Nigerian international, Victor Agali, has recommended adopting a strategy similar to Senegal’s for advancing Nigerian football. Agali highlighted the recent appointment of Sone Aluko as the first team coach for Ipswich Town, arguing that Nigerian coaches shouldn’t have to seek jobs abroad first, as foreign countries typically favour their nationals. Agali emphasized that Nigeria

Jennifer Echegini has announced her departure from Italian club Juventus after a six month stint. The Nigerian international joined the Turin-based club in January and made an immediate impact. On social media, Echegini expressed her gratitude for her time at Juventus, highlighting the growth and learning she experienced during her stay. I wanted to take

Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her heartbreak over missing the Paris 2024 Olympics with the Super Falcons due to an injury. The defender, who has been sidelined for much of the year while playing for Al Ittihad women, underwent surgery in late April and has not yet fully recovered. Plumptre shared that playing at the Olympics

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has revealed that his resignation as the senior national team coach was due to insufficient support from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF. Oliseh, who managed the Super Eagles from July 2015 to February 2016, cited the NFF’s failure to honour the terms of his contract as the primary reason

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that he experienced sleepless nights after his error led to Nigeria’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. In a critical moment of the match against Tunisia, Youssef Msakni’s shot from outside the penalty area slipped through Okoye’s hands, resulting in a goal and Nigeria’s elimination