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Captain Alalibo Somiari, Four Others Leave Enyimba by Mutual Consent

Captain Alalibo Somiari, Four Others Leave Enyimba by Mutual Consent

Five senior players, including captain Alalibo Somiari, have officially parted ways with Enyimba FC following mutual contract terminations. Also exiting the club are Ezeh Chidera Collins, Nwaodu Chukwudi Justin, Onyemaechi Austin, and Onyirimba Odinaka. The decision comes amid frustrations over limited playing time under head coach Stanley Eguma. According to an internal source, the players […]

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Aliyu Ibrahim Seals Move to Columbus Crew in MLS Trade Deal

Aliyu Ibrahim Seals Move to Columbus Crew in MLS Trade Deal

Nigerian forward Aliyu Ibrahim has completed a switch within Major League Soccer (MLS), moving from the Houston Dynamo to the Columbus Crew in a cash for player trade agreement. The 23 year old has signed a one year deal with Columbus, with the option for two additional seasons. During his time at the Houston Dynamo,

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Omar Sowunmi Makes EFL Easter XI, Reaffirms Nigeria Commitment

Omar Sowunmi Makes EFL Easter XI, Reaffirms Nigeria Commitment

Central defender Omar Sowunmi has been included in the EFL Easter Weekend Best XI by football stats platform WhoScored, following standout performances for Bromley. The towering defender recorded an impressive 8.18 rating over two matches, helping his side keep back to back clean sheets against Morecambe and Swindon Town. Sowunmi, who is eligible to play

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Blessed Stars, FC ONE Rocket Draw 1–1 as NLO Season Kicks Off in Uyo

Blessed Stars, FC ONE Rocket Draw 1–1 as NLO Season Kicks Off in Uyo

The 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) Division One season began with fireworks in Uyo as Blessed Stars FC and FC ONE Rocket shared the spoils in an exciting 1–1 draw at the Uyo Township Stadium. Kicking off at 9:00 a.m., the match set an early benchmark for intensity and entertainment. Blessed Stars displayed silky passing

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Trabzonspor Reconsidering Onuachu Move After Southampton’s Relegation

Trabzonspor Reconsidering Onuachu Move After Southampton’s Relegation

Turkish giants Trabzonspor may reignite their pursuit of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu following Southampton’s drop from the Premier League. Onuachu, who enjoyed a productive loan spell at the club last season, was previously unattainable due to Southampton’s high valuation. The Super Eagles forward has just one year left on his contract with the English side,

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From Scorer to Shot Stopper: Jecinta’s Journey of Grit and Goals

From Scorer to Shot Stopper: Jecinta’s Journey of Grit and Goals

Echefu Jecinta’s transformation from striker to goalkeeper has been anything but conventional. Today, she commands the box with authority for Ibom Angels, but her journey began on the opposite end of the pitch as a forward with a passion for scoring. “I was once a striker,” she revealed, smiling. “But something inside me just clicked.

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Leon Balogun Likely to Exit Rangers at Season’s End

Leon Balogun Likely to Exit Rangers at Season’s End

Nigerian international Leon Balogun is expected to part ways with Scottish Premiership side Rangers this summer as his current contract approaches expiry. Reports from Football Insider suggest the 36 year old defender is unlikely to receive a contract extension, marking the potential end of his second stint at the Ibrox club. Balogun first joined Rangers

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Finidi Vows Rivers United Will Keep Pushing for NPFL Title

Finidi Vows Rivers United Will Keep Pushing for NPFL Title

Rivers United manager Finidi George has reiterated his side’s commitment to challenging for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) crown, insisting they will fight until the final whistle of the season. Following a narrow 1–0 home win over Sunshine Stars last weekend, Rivers United sit second on the table, trailing current leaders Remo Stars by

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Olamide Oyinlola Impresses with Commanding FK Žalgiris Debut in Lithuania

Olamide Oyinlola Impresses with Commanding FK Žalgiris Debut in Lithuania

Teenage Nigerian defender Olamide Shakirat Oyinlola made an eye-catching debut for FK Žalgiris women’s team, helping them to a 2–0 away win against FK TransInvest in Lithuania’s A Lyga. The former Nigeria U17 international, who represented the country at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, stood tall throughout the match, delivering a performance that earned

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