News - Football In Nigeria

Man United Intensify Move for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 6, 2025

Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman ahead of the summer transfer window. The Atalanta star has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, but it appears United are leading the race to secure his signature. Lookman, 27, is reportedly keen on a return to England, where he was born […]

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Napoli Director Heads to London for Osimhen Premier League Talks

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 5, 2025

Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has reportedly travelled to London to engage in discussions with Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United over the potential summer transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The visit was aimed at assessing the interest level and negotiation stance of both English clubs. Napoli have placed a €75 million release

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Nigeria’s All-Time Top 10 Super Eagles Goal Scorers

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / April 5, 2025

Nigeria’s Top 10 Super Eagles Scorers: Updated 2026 Nigeria has produced some of Africa’s most lethal strikers across six decades of international football. Here is the updated 2026 ranking of the Super Eagles’ all-time top 10 goal scorers, with Victor Osimhen now just two goals shy of Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing record of 37. Every era

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Onyemaechi’ Super Eagles Future Uncertain After Limited WCQ Involvement

By Kelechi Abel / News / April 4, 2025

Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi’s place in the Super Eagles squad appears uncertain following limited involvement in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Despite being the only natural left back in the team, Onyemaechi played just 23 minutes in Kigali, with Ola Aina preferred on the left to accommodate Bright Osayi-Samuel on

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Promise David Commits Future to Union St Gilloise After Breakout Season

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / April 4, 2025

Nigerian-Canadian striker Promise David has pledged to remain at Belgian side Union St. Gilloise for at least one more season, promising fans he won’t be leaving in the summer despite growing interest. The 22 year old forward has netted 17 goals across all competitions this season, making a strong impression after joining the club as

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Arokodare Reflects on Super Eagles Debut in Front of Proud Father

By Kelechi Abel / News / April 4, 2025

Tolu Arokodare has described his home debut for the Super Eagles as one of the most emotional moments of his life, made even more special by the presence of his father, who watched him play professionally for the first time. The Racing Genk striker featured in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe during the 2026 FIFA

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Super Eagles Move Up One Spot in Latest FIFA Ranking

By Kelechi Abel / News / April 4, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have risen one place in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, moving from 44th to 43rd globally in the first update of 2025. However, despite the slight global improvement, the team dropped one place within Africa, falling out of the continent’s top five. The new African top five comprises Morocco, Senegal, Egypt,

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Victor Ikpeba Regrets Eze’s England Choice

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / April 3, 2025

Nigerian football icon Victor Ikpeba has expressed disappointment over Eberechi Eze’s decision to play for England instead of Nigeria, calling it a major loss for the Super Eagles. Speaking on SuperSport’s Monday Night Football, Ikpeba lauded the Crystal Palace midfielder’s recent FA Cup performance, labelling him “the star of the show” after a goal and

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Torunarigha Left Frustrated After Missing Out on Playing Time – Father

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / April 3, 2025

Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha was reportedly left frustrated and bitter after not featuring in Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. According to his father, former Nigerian international Ojokojo Torunarigha, the Gent centre-back was upset at not getting any minutes on the pitch. “He’s bitter he didn’t play, he’s not

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Igoh Ogbu Becomes Most Valuable Nigerian Right-Footed Centre-Back

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 2, 2025

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has reached a new career milestone after Transfermarkt updated his market value to €10 million, making him the most expensive Nigerian right-footed central defender. This comes just over two weeks after Slavia Prague head coach Jindřich Trpišovský publicly stated that the defender was undervalued. Ogbu, who received his first senior

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