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Atalanta’s head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, has thrown his full support behind Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, nominating him as a frontrunner ahead of notable players like Vinicius Jr., Rodri, Jude Bellingham, and Lamine Yamal. Lookman is among 30 finalists for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, thanks to his impactful performances […]

Super Eagles hopeful Tolu Arokodare expressed his frustration following KRC Genk’s unexpected 2-1 defeat to Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League. Genk, aiming for a sixth consecutive win, initially led 1-0 but couldn’t hold their advantage as Kortrijk staged a comeback to secure all three points. The defeat halted Genk’s impressive winning streak, although they

Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has expressed confidence in Victor Boniface’s ability to score his first goals for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, emphasizing the importance of giving him time to adjust to the national team. On Supersport’s Monday Night Football, Ikpeba highlighted Boniface’s recent goal scoring success with Bayer Leverkusen, which he believes

Despite being called up for national duty with the Super Eagles, Taiwo Awoniyi’s Premier League club, Nottingham Forest, is demanding more from the forward. Awoniyi has struggled to find form this season, failing to score in his appearances so far. His latest outing saw him substituted at halftime during a 4-4-2 formation against Fulham. Forest’s

Former national team scout Hassan Abdallah has praised the Flying Eagles for their quality but insists that the team needs more physical power to succeed in the upcoming WAFU B U20 AFCON qualifiers in Togo. Abdallah noted that while the team, coached by Aliyu Zubairu, has improved, they will face tough and physical opponents, especially

Former Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has disclosed that he was close to signing for Besiktas before ultimately joining their Turkish rivals Galatasaray. Etebo played for Galatasaray on loan from Stoke City during the 2020/2021 season, where he made 29 appearances. Etebo expressed his surprise at how quickly the decision changed, but he eventually completed

Victor Boniface, the Bayer Leverkusen striker recently linked with a potential move to Chelsea, has revealed that he has never been a fan of the Premier League. Speaking to SportyTV, Boniface shared his preference for both the Bundesliga and La Liga over England’s top-flight competition. The Nigerian striker explained that his passion for German and

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has shared proof of executing a Thierry Henry inspired fake shot pass during Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 victory over Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League. In the match, Boniface attempted to pass with his right foot but flicked the ball with his left to Jeremie Frimpong, who then assisted Alejandro Grimaldo’s

Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, has expressed his regret for not purchasing Premier League football club Arsenal. The Nigerian billionaire, an avid supporter of the London based team, had the opportunity to acquire the club for $2 billion. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote admitted, I regret not buying Arsenal when I had the chance.

Former Super Eagles star Emmanuel Amuneke has joined Victor Ikpeba in endorsing Ademola Lookman for the prestigious African Player of the Year title. Lookman, who scored a remarkable hat trick for Atalanta in May to secure the UEFA Europa League, has also been instrumental in helping the Super Eagles reach the final of the 2023