Nigerian Football News

Fulham secured a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Watford at Craven Cottage. Nigerian international Alex Iwobi delivered an energetic performance, showcasing his creativity and influence in the midfield before being substituted in the 66th minute. Iwobi was pivotal to Fulham’s attacking dynamics, delivering a dangerous […]

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has completed her move to the National Women’s Soccer League NWSL side Washington Spirit. The 21 year old joins from Pittsburgh Panthers, where she had an impressive two-season stint. She has signed a three year deal with an option for a fourth year. During her time at Pitt, Abiodun scored

Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali, popularly known as ‘Pele,’ has been recalled to the CHAN Eagles squad, raising speculation about whether the 44 year old will feature in his third African Nations Championship CHAN. Ali’s inclusion has sparked debate, with critics questioning his ability to perform at this level and suggesting that his place might be

Nottingham Forest have opened negotiations with Ola Aina’s representatives to secure the Super Eagles defender on a new contract. Aina’s current deal with the Premier League club is set to expire in the summer, prompting Forest to act swiftly amid rumours linking him to Turkish champions Galatasaray. Aina, who joined Forest as a free agent

Super Eagles goalkeeper Sochima Victor has completed a move to South Sudanese club Jamus SC. The 25 year old joined Jamus SC from Tanzanian outfit Tabora United, signing a two-year contract with the South Sudanese side. Victor expressed his excitement about the move on social media, writing, “New chapter, new home, new club #Jamus SC,

The CHAN Eagles are set to resume training camp at the Remo Sports Complex in Ikenne as they prepare for the 2024 African Nations Championship CHAN, scheduled to begin on February 1, 2025, in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Officials have confirmed that the team will spend at least three weeks at the Ikenne facility before

Heartland FC technical manager Emmanuel Amuneke has reassured fans of the Owerri-based club of constructive changes to improve the team’s fortunes before the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL resumes. Following a goalless draw against Lobi Stars in their last match, Amuneke acknowledged the need for significant improvements. Heartland, currently 14th in the NPFL standings with

Belgian league top scorer Tolu Arokodare and his club Genk have travelled to Spain for a five day training camp in Algorfa. The camp is part of the team’s preparation for the second half of the season, with a focus on physical and mental readiness. Speaking about the camp, Genk’s German coach Thorsten Fink highlighted

Ademola Lookman will lead Atalanta BC in their Italian Supercoppa semifinal clash against Serie A leaders Inter Milan tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The match, scheduled for an 8:00 PM kickoff, marks Atalanta’s first game of the new year. The Nigerian forward, who was named African Player of the Year, has been pivotal for Atalanta

Arsenal are reportedly considering Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze as a short term solution to cover for Bukayo Saka, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Saka sustained the injury during Arsenal’s recent Premier League victory over Crystal Palace and is expected to be out for several weeks, with his return timeline ranging from February to