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“Djené: We Wanted Uche to Stay at Getafe,” Says Defender

“Djené: We Wanted Uche to Stay at Getafe,” Says Defender

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Getafe defender Djené Dakonam has revealed that the club made every effort to keep Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche after several clubs expressed interest during the summer transfer window. Uche was heavily linked with moves away, but Getafe’s staff, including its captain, did not want him to go. Djené expressed pride in Uche’s performances, saying his […]

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Atubolu Breaks Bundesliga Record with Fifth Consecutive Penalty Save

Atubolu Breaks Bundesliga Record with Fifth Consecutive Penalty Save

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Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has made Bundesliga history with a feat rarely seen he saved his fifth consecutive penalty in matches this season. Latest stop came in the 59th minute of their 3-0 win over Werder Bremen, preserving a strong lead for his side. At just 23 years old, Atubolu’s run of consecutive penalty saves

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Samuel Kalu signs for Botev Plovdiv as winger seeks career revival

Samuel Kalu signs for Botev Plovdiv as winger seeks career revival

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Samuel Kalu, formerly of Bordeaux and Gent, has joined Bulgarian First League side Botev Plovdiv, in what is being seen as a chance for the Super Eagles winger to revive his playing career. The deal was completed with Kalu joining as a free agent, following a period without a club. bsnsports.com.ng At 26, Kalu is

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Rodgers Confident He’ll Rekindle Iheanacho’s Best at Celtic

Rodgers Confident He’ll Rekindle Iheanacho’s Best at Celtic

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Brendan Rodgers says he believes Kelechi Iheanacho can rediscover his top form now that he has arrived at Celtic. Rodgers, who previously coached Iheanacho at Leicester City, spoke this week about the striker’s fitness, attitude and potential. Iheanacho joined Celtic as a free agent this summer after his spell at Sevilla. Rodgers admitted the past

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Mangut Applauds Nasarawa Utd’s First Away NPFL Win at Bayelsa

Mangut Applauds Nasarawa Utd’s First Away NPFL Win at Bayelsa

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Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has praised his team for their “impressive” performance after they came from behind to beat Bayelsa United 2-1 away at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Nasarawa’s first away win in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Bayelsa United struck first through Jawad Mustapha in the 36th minute. However,

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Eguma Seeks Healing Victory for Enyimba Following Mother’s Death

Eguma Seeks Healing Victory for Enyimba Following Mother’s Death

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Stanley Eguma, Enyimba’s head coach, has made it clear that Sunday’s NPFL Matchday 5 fixture against Bendel Insurance holds special significance for him. Eguma is hoping a strong performance and victory will bring solace after the loss of his mother on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. Speaking from Port Harcourt, where he is currently, Eguma described

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WAFCON Winner Babajide Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Coach Beard

WAFCON Winner Babajide Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Coach Beard

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Rinsola Babajide, the forward who helped Nigeria to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, has paid tribute to former Liverpool Women coach Matt Beard, following his passing at age 47. Babajide, who spent four years under Beard at Liverpool before moving permanently to Real Betis, shared her condolences via social media. Beard first

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Teen Forward Benjamin Onyekachi Signs First Pro Deal with JS Kairouan

Teen Forward Benjamin Onyekachi Signs First Pro Deal with JS Kairouan

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Benjamin Onyekachi, a promising Nigerian teenager, has inked his first professional contract with Tunisian side JS Kairouan, the deal confirmed earlier this week. This marks a major step for the young forward, moving from youth or amateur status to full professional ranks. Though the length and financial details of the contract were not disclosed, sources

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Akor Adams & Ejuke return to Sevilla squad for Alavés La Liga tie

Akor Adams & Ejuke return to Sevilla squad for Alavés La Liga tie

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Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has welcomed back Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke ahead of their La Liga meeting with Deportivo Alavés. Both players had been sidelined with muscle injuries but are now fit to make the matchday squad. Adams missed Sevilla’s last two games after sustaining a thigh issue, while Ejuke was forced

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Elvis Elendu pens pro deal with Wolves after youth promotion

Elvis Elendu pens pro deal with Wolves after youth promotion

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially handed Italian-born Nigerian centre-back Elvis Elendu his first professional contract, the Premier League club announced in an official statement.Elendu, 17, began the season as a first-year scholar before earning promotion to the Wolves U18 squad. Elendu originally started his football journey as a goalkeeper with Pro Soccer Youth in 2020, but

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