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Igoh Ogbu Rejects Besiktas, Commits to Slavia Prague Till 2027

Igoh Ogbu Rejects Besiktas, Commits to Slavia Prague Till 2027

Contrary to recent media claims, Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu will not be making a summer move to Turkish giants Besiktas. The 24 year old defender, who has enjoyed a standout season with Czech champions Slavia Prague, has officially committed his future to the club by signing a new contract that runs until December 2027. […]

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Gift Orban Vows Comeback After Challenging Bundesliga Debut Season

Gift Orban Vows Comeback After Challenging Bundesliga Debut Season

Nigerian striker Gift Orban has promised to bounce back stronger following a turbulent start to life in the Bundesliga with Hoffenheim. The 22 year old, who joined from Olympique Lyon in January for €9 million (plus performance-related bonuses), experienced a mixed half-season in Germany. Orban started brightly, netting four goals in his first six appearances.

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Boniface Urges Union SG to Clinch Historic Belgian Title

Boniface Urges Union SG to Clinch Historic Belgian Title

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has rallied support for his former team, Union Saint-Gilloise, as they aim to clinch the Belgian league title after a 90 year drought. The Brussels based side stands on the brink of glory, leading the Championship Playoffs by a single point ahead of reigning champions Club Brugge. Union will host

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Lookman Nears Atalanta Exit Amid Premier League Return Talks

Lookman Nears Atalanta Exit Amid Premier League Return Talks

Ademola Lookman is reportedly edging closer to a departure from Atalanta, with sources close to the player revealing he is “70%” set to leave the Italian side. The transfer negotiations appear to be progressing smoothly, raising expectations that a deal may soon be finalised. The Serie A outfit values the Super Eagles forward at around

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Getafe Boss Hails ‘Fabulous’ Uche Ahead of Potential Super Eagles Debut

Getafe Boss Hails ‘Fabulous’ Uche Ahead of Potential Super Eagles Debut

Getafe head coach Jose Bordalas has described Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche as “a fabulous kid” while praising his breakthrough campaign in La Liga. Uche, 22, has been instrumental in Getafe’s midfield this season, making 37 appearances across all competitions and contributing four goals and six assists. Speaking ahead of Getafe’s final game of the season

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Eguma Applauds NPFL Board for Matching EPL Calendar

Eguma Applauds NPFL Board for Matching EPL Calendar

Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for aligning the league’s calendar with that of the English Premier League (EPL), marking a significant milestone for the domestic game. For the first time in decades, the NPFL season will officially conclude on the same day as the

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Dortmund Seek Extension for Chukwuemeka Loan to Cover Club World Cup

Dortmund Seek Extension for Chukwuemeka Loan to Cover Club World Cup

Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Chelsea over a short-term extension to keep Nigerian-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka beyond his current loan deal, which expires on June 30. The aim is to retain the tri-national player through the FIFA Club World Cup, which runs from June 15 to July 13. Dortmund want to extend the 21

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Club Brugge Targeting Nigerian Winger Akere in Summer Move

Club Brugge Targeting Nigerian Winger Akere in Summer Move

Belgian top-flight giants Club Brugge are reportedly in talks to sign Nigerian winger Samuel Akere from Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv as the summer transfer window approaches. According to reports from Africafoot, initial contact has already been made between Brugge and the player’s camp. Akere, 21, has impressed with five goals in 32 matches across all

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Madugu Sees Cameroon Friendlies as Key to AWCON Preparation

Madugu Sees Cameroon Friendlies as Key to AWCON Preparation

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has expressed his enthusiasm ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly double-header against Cameroon, seeing the matches as vital for fine-tuning the squad ahead of the upcoming Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON). The two fixtures will be staged in Ikenne and Abeokuta, both located in Ogun State. Madugu believes the

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