News - Football In Nigeria

Omeruo Calls for New Super Eagles Coach Before Qualifiers

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / April 13, 2024

Kenneth Omeruo has highlighted the urgent need for the Nigeria Football Federation NFF to secure a new head coach for the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. Currently, the team lacks a permanent coach following Jose Peseiro’s departure at the end of February. In […]

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NNL Seeks Corporate Patronage for League Enhancement

By Kelechi Abel / News / April 12, 2024

The Nigeria National League NNL, facing financial challenges, is actively soliciting support from the corporate sector to bolster the quality and competitiveness of the country’s second tier football league. George Aluo, the NNL Chairman, stressed the crucial need for corporate sponsorship, drawing parallels to the support the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL receives from GTI.

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Premier League Eyes Dutch Nigerian Striker Amid Italian Interest

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 10, 2024

Aston Villa is the latest club to express interest in Joshua Zirkzee, the Dutch Nigerian striker making waves at Bologna, Zirkzee’s impressive form in Serie A, with 10 goals and four assists in 29 appearances, has not gone unnoticed, placing him on the radar of football giants including Manchester United, Arsenal, Juventus, and AC Milan.

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National Leaders Commend Super Falcons for Olympic Qualification

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments, News / April 10, 2024

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, have publicly lauded the Super Falcons for securing a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the team’s return to the Olympics after a 16 year hiatus. The Super Falcons’ victory over South Africa with a 1-0 aggregate on Tuesday evening in Pretoria

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PSG Sets Sights on Osimhen with a Record Buyout Fee

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 10, 2024

In a bold move that’s set the football world abuzz, Paris Saint Germain PSG is reportedly on the verge of securing Napoli’s Victor Osimhen for a staggering 130 million Euros. This development comes as leading media outlets in France and Italy converge on the narrative that PSG is prepared to meet Napoli’s hefty buyout clause

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Rivers United’s CAF Cup Journey Ends A Tale of Missed Opportunities

By Kelechi Abel / News / April 9, 2024

Stanley Eguma, the head coach of Rivers United, pinpointed the team’s inability to capitalize on their chances as the primary reason for their exit from the CAF Confederation Cup. Despite a commendable 1-0 win in Nigeria, Rivers United’s journey ended with a 3-1 aggregate loss to USMA of Algeria. Reflecting on the crucial first leg

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Osimhen’s Heroic Header Astonishes Football Legend Drogba

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / April 9, 2024

In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen’s remarkable aerial prowess led Napoli to a 4-2 victory against Monza, marking his 12th goal of the season. The 25 year old’s daring leap, culminating in a powerful header to level the score, has been the talk of the football world, especially after it was

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Premier League Clubs Eye Super Eagles Star Wilfred Ndidi

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 8, 2024

In a striking development that underscores the high demand for top talent, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United lead a pack of Premier League clubs closely monitoring Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. With the 27 year old’s contract with Leicester City nearing its end and no signs of renewal, a free transfer seems imminent this summer,

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Juventus Eyes Nigerian Star Boniface for Summer Transfer

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 8, 2024

In a strategic move to bolster their squad, Serie A giants Juventus have set their sights on Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface. The club’s interest in the Nigerian striker comes as part of their summer transfer plans, contingent on the sale of Serbian international Dusan Vlahovic, as reported by Tuttosport. Boniface has been making waves

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Super Falcons Energized for Olympic Playoff vs South Africa

By Kelechi Abel / News / April 3, 2024

The Super Falcons’ training camp in Abuja is bustling with activity and high spirits as key players have joined the squad in preparation for the pivotal 2024 Paris Olympics playoff against South Africa. The camp has seen the arrival of notable figures including goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Juventus’ in form midfielder Jennifer Echegini, and World Cup

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