News - Football In Nigeria

Ndah eyes Super Eagles home debut against Cheetahs if given a chance

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / September 6, 2024

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah is eager to make his home debut for the Super Eagles in their upcoming clash against Benin Republic. The match is scheduled to take place at the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m. local time. Despite having represented Nigeria in away games, the 25 year old has yet […]

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Moses Simon reveals preference for Eguavoen over foreign coach

By Kelechi Abel / News / September 6, 2024

Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has expressed his preference for interim coach Augustine Eguavoen over a foreign manager, highlighting Eguavoen’s familiarity with the players and understanding of the team’s dynamics. Simon’s remarks come in response to the brief appointment of Bruno Labbadia as technical adviser for Nigeria’s upcoming matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. However,

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Okoye set to challenge Nwabali for Super Eagles’ number 1 spot

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / September 5, 2024

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his readiness to compete with Stanley Nwabali for the starting role in the national team ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After a long absence from the squad, Okoye has returned following his resurgence in form at Serie A club Udinese, where he helped

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Goalkeeper Asemota Joins Aston Villa After Leaving Arsenal

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / September 5, 2024

Aston Villa has officially announced the signing of Owen Asemota, a promising young goalkeeper with Nigerian heritage, who has joined their academy. Asemota, who previously played for Arsenal, rejected a contract extension from the North London club in favour of this new opportunity. He has signed a scholarship deal and is expected to secure a

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Sports Minister Praises Ogechi Nworgu’s Silver at Paris Paralympics

By Kelechi Abel / News / September 4, 2024

In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian athlete Esther Ogechi Nworgu secured a silver medal in the Women’s up to 41kg powerlifting category at the Paris Paralympic Games. Nworgu’s outstanding performance not only earned her a podium finish but also saw her set two new Paralympic records. She narrowly missed out on the gold medal, which was

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Crawley Town New Boy Replaces Osayi Samuel in Super Eagles Squad

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / September 4, 2024

Crawley Town’s new signing, Benjamin Tanimu, has been called up to the Super Eagles squad to replace Fenerbahçe fullback Bright Osayi Samuel for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Osayi Samuel has been sidelined due to an ankle injury, missing Fenerbahçe’s recent league games and now the

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Eguavoen Warns Super Eagles ‘Disrespect People, and You Have a Problem

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / September 3, 2024

Interim manager of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed strong confidence in his team’s ability to secure victories in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The Super Eagles will face the Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium before traveling to Kigali

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Talented 17 Year Old Nigerian Midfielder Sign Deal with Manchester City

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / September 3, 2024

Talented 17 year old English born Nigerian midfielder, Femi Fapetu, has signed a new deal with Premier League champions Manchester City. The promising youngster, who joined City from Arsenal three years ago, has now put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the club. Fapetu’s new deal comes after a series of impressive

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Anderlecht Loans 2002 Born Midfielder Ishaq to Norwegian Club Odds BK

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / September 2, 2024

Norwegian top flight club Odds BK has announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Abdulrazak Ishaq on loan from Belgian giants Anderlecht. The 22 year old midfielder, who joined Anderlecht in the summer of 2022, has struggled to secure regular playing time and will now spend the remainder of the 2024 Norwegian season at Odds BK.

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NFF Appoints Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu as Assistant Coaches

By Kelechi Abel / News / September 2, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu as assistant coaches to Augustine Eguavoen for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. This move follows the NFF’s unsuccessful attempt to secure German coach Bruno Labbadia, whose potential contract was derailed by complications related to German

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