News - Football In Nigeria

Heartbreak for Club Brugge and Onyedika in Conference League Semi final

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / May 9, 2024

Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge faced a disappointing exit from the UEFA Europa Conference League as they were narrowly defeated by Fiorentina. The match concluded with a 4-3 aggregate score in favour of the Italian side, decided by a late penalty that sealed Brugge’s fate. Club captain Hans Vanaken captured the sombre atmosphere in the […]

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Hilary Gong Eyes MLS Future as Transfer Window Approaches

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / May 9, 2024

Nigerian winger Hilary Gong has expressed his willingness to join Major League Soccer following a missed opportunity during the primary transfer window with Toronto FC. Currently playing for AS Trencin in Slovakia, Gong is actively considering a move to the MLS in the upcoming summer window. Toronto FC had previously shown strong interest in the

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Race Against Time Super Eagles’ Osayi Samuel Strives for Quick Recovery

By Kelechi Abel / News / May 9, 2024

Bright Osayi Samuel, a key defender for the Super Eagles, is undergoing intensive treatment to recover in time for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. His club, Fenerbahçe, has reported that he sustained an injury to his left ankle, which may sideline him for at least two weeks. The injury

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Nigeria’s U17 Flamingos Set for Crucial World Cup Qualifier in Bamako

By Kelechi Abel / News / May 8, 2024

Nigeria’s U17 girls’ football team, the Flamingos, are scheduled to depart for Bamako, Mali, this Thursday for an important first leg of the third round in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualification series against Burkina Faso. The match, set to take place on Saturday, is critical as the Flamingos aim to secure a

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Chelsea, Arsenal Lead Race for Osimhen, Di Marzio Reports

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / May 8, 2024

Transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio has indicated that Chelsea and Arsenal are leading the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli in the upcoming summer transfer window. This news comes amidst reports that Paris Saint Germain PSG had been the frontrunners for his signature as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappé, who

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Ademola Lookman Shares Emotional Tie to Special AFCON Goal

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / May 8, 2024

Ademola Lookman, after switching his international allegiance from England, made a deep connection with Super Eagles fans during the AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. Emerging as one of the team’s joint top scorers, Lookman was instrumental in Nigeria’s journey to the final. The Atalanta winger, who scored three crucial goals and was a creative force

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Premier League Clubs in Bidding War for Antonio Nusa

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / May 7, 2024

Club Brugge is poised to profit significantly as several Premier League teams are set to engage in a heated bidding war for the talented winger Antonio Nusa. Nusa, who has Nigerian roots, nearly joined Brentford last January but was sidelined by a knee issue identified during a routine medical exam. Nevertheless, multiple physicians have subsequently

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Madueke: Chelsea Hit Form with 2 Clean Sheets, 7 Goals

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / May 7, 2024

Noni Madueke, Chelsea’s key forward, expressed confidence in the team’s form as they approach the Premier League season’s climax, following consecutive victories over Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. With Chelsea aiming for at least sixth place, these results could propel them into next season’s Europa League, especially if Manchester United falter against Manchester City

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NFF’s Missteps Could Derail Golden Eaglets’ AFCON Dreams

By Kelechi Abel / News / May 6, 2024

The Nigerian Football Federation NFF will bear the entire responsibility should the Golden Eaglets fail to secure a spot in the 2024 U17 African Cup of Nations AFCON. Under the leadership of Ibrahim Gusau, the federation has severely neglected the necessary preparations for the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Ghana. The decision to

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2026 WCQ Finidi Insists Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa, Benin

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / May 5, 2024

Finidi George, the Super Eagles head coach, emphasized the crucial need for victories in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying matches. This call to action comes as the team prepares to face South Africa and Benin, following draws in their initial qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. George will make his official debut as coach

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