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Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer has confirmed that Nigerian forward Gift Orban could return to action in today’s Bundesliga match against Freiburg. The 21 year old was an unused substitute in the previous game against Mainz but has impressed in training during the week. Orban, who joined Hoffenheim from Lyon, has scored four goals in 12 […]

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has advised Samuel Chukwueze to stay put at AC Milan and fight for his place rather than seeking a summer move away from the Serie A giants. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner believes the winger still has much to prove and should focus on improving his consistency.

Borussia Dortmund manager Nico Kovac has clarified the absence of Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka from the squad that defeated Barcelona 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday night. The Nigerian-eligible midfielder, who has impressed since his January move, was left out due to a minor injury concern. Kovac explained in a post-match interview

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has spoken candidly about his turbulent spell at Real Sociedad, where a devastating ACL injury halted his momentum just days after making a dream debut. The 27 year old joined Sociedad from Almeria with high hopes but was sidelined for nearly a year due to the serious knee injury. Despite

Lazio manager Marco Baroni has thrown his support behind Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and two other young players Noslin and Tchaouna ahead of their crucial UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash against Bodo/Glimt. Speaking at a press conference, Baroni described the trio as key to the club’s future, stating: “We need them. We have

Fulham manager Marco Silva has lauded Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey for his growing influence and physical prowess in the Premier League, highlighting his aggression and quickness as standout traits in the team’s defensive line. Since joining Fulham from Ajax, Bassey has steadily cemented his place in the starting XI, drawing praise for his athleticism,

Sevilla’s sporting director, Victor Orta, has expressed unwavering support for Nigerian forward Jerome Adams, following a string of injury setbacks that have curtailed his impact since joining the Spanish side in January. The former Flying Eagles striker signed permanently from Montpellier during the winter transfer window but has managed only four league appearances due to

Former Golden Eaglets star Ishaq Abdulrazak is yet to feature for IFK Varnamo in Sweden as he continues to recover from lingering fitness issues, following a turbulent spell at Belgian giants Anderlecht. The club’s sports director, Jorgen Petersson, has confirmed that the 22 year old midfielder is undergoing a carefully restructured rehabilitation process to regain

Bright Osayi-Samuel has broken his silence on the speculation surrounding his future at Fenerbahçe, as the defender’s contract with the Turkish club nears its end. Despite media reports suggesting a contract standoff, the Super Eagles star has dismissed claims that he rejected a new deal, clarifying that no final decision has been made. The fullback,

Leicester City centre-back Caleb Okoli opened his Premier League goal account with a powerful header in the 74th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. The 23 year old Italian-Nigerian defender converted a well delivered free kick from Bilal El Khannouss to equalise after Leicester had twice fallen behind. João