News - Football In Nigeria

Eguavoen Explains Papa Daniel’s First Super Eagles Call Up

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 14, 2025

Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, has defended the selection of Papa Daniel Mustapha in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Eguavoen revealed that the decision to include the midfielder was based on extensive scouting by himself, head coach Eric Chelle, and several Nigeria Professional […]

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Emmanuel Uchegbu Joins Charlotte FC from AS Trencin

By Kelechi / Transfer News / March 14, 2025

Nigerian forward Emmanuel Uchegbu has completed a move from Slovakian club AS Trencin to Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC. The transfer was officially confirmed by Trencin, following reports that the 20 year old had signed a multi-year deal with Charlotte FC after passing his medical in Europe. Uchegbu’s contract runs through the 2028 season,

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Manchester City Yet to Make Offer for Ola Aina, but Interest Grows

By Kelechi / Transfer News / March 13, 2025

Reports indicate that Manchester City has not yet submitted a formal offer for Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina, despite recent speculation linking him to the club. Meanwhile, Turkish giants Galatasaray have also been linked with the versatile fullback, but no concrete developments have emerged. Since joining Nottingham Forest on a free transfer in 2023, Aina

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Ibrahim Hafiz Umar Earns Flying Eagles Call Up Ahead of U20 AFCON

By Kelechi / National Team News / March 13, 2025

Ibrahim Hafiz Umar, a Stade de Reims centre forward, has been called up to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The 19 year old striker first gained international attention after his outstanding performances at the Viareggio Cup, where he won the Golden Boot with ten goals in

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Arokodare Aims to Improve Professionalism Despite Stellar Form for Genk

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 13, 2025

Tolu Arokodare, the KRC Genk striker, has admitted that despite his impressive goal scoring form this season, he still needs to work on his professionalism to reach the highest level of his career. Despite his success, Arokodare believes there is still room for improvement, particularly in his off-field discipline and focus. “Although I am certainly

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Super Eagles call up Anthony confident of wins vs. Rwanda, Zimbabwe

By Kelechi / National Team News / March 12, 2025

Anthony Dennis, the Göztepe midfielder, has expressed his confidence that the Super Eagles will secure victories over Rwanda and Zimbabwe to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. “These two games won’t be easy, but I believe the team will give everything to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians,”. “The players know just

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Okereke draws interest from Besiktas, Trabzonspor, and Samsunspor

By Kelechi / Transfer News / March 12, 2025

Three Turkish Super Lig clubs are in talks to sign Nigerian forward David Okereke, following his impressive performances for Gaziantep FK this season. With Victor Osimhen being the only Nigerian player with more goal contributions in the Turkish Super Lig, Okereke’s displays have attracted interest from Besiktas, Trabzonspor, and Samsunspor, who see him as a

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Atalanta Coach Gasperini: “Lookman and I Are Friends Again”

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 11, 2025

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that his relationship with Ademola Lookman has been restored after a recent rift following the player’s missed penalty in a UEFA Champions League tie. Gasperini had publicly criticized Lookman for the wasted opportunity, which led to disappointment on both sides and required intervention from the club’s management. However,

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Dessers Set for Super Eagles Recall Ahead of Onuachu, Arokodare

By Kelechi / National Team News / March 11, 2025

Cyriel Dessers is set to make a return to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, with head coach Eric Chelle considering him over Paul Onuachu and Tolu Arokodare. Although Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface remain the top-choice strikers, Dessers has now emerged as a likely

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Ikorodu City youngster Ngenge signs pre contract with Leeds United

By Kelechi / Transfer News / March 10, 2025

Leonard Ngenge, a highly rated left sided central defender from Ikorodu City, has signed a pre-contract agreement with Leeds United, who are currently pushing for Premier League promotion. Ngenge, one of the youngest centre-backs in the NPFL, played a crucial role in Ikorodu City’s recent victory over Lobi Stars, where he was named Man of

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