Nigerians Abroad

Iwobi, Bassey Feature as Fulham Hold Aston Villa to 1-1

Iwobi, Bassey Feature as Fulham Hold Aston Villa to 1-1

Zion Suzuki’s 64th-minute own goal cancelled out Nicolas Jackson’s first-half strike after John McGinn’s early penalty hit the woodwork. Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were both in action as Fulham came from behind to draw 1-1 at Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League game. It was the ninth league appearance of the

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Iheanacho Explains Why He Chose Bursaspor Over Celtic

Iheanacho Explains Why He Chose Bursaspor Over Celtic

The Nigeria striker says the move was arranged through his agent and club directors, and he agreed as soon as he heard the details. Kelechi Iheanacho has explained why he joined Turkish second division side Bursaspor after leaving Scottish champions Celtic. The Nigeria striker says the move was arranged through his agent and club directors,

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Moffi Scores but Hamburg Lose 3-1 to Onyedika's Frankfurt

Moffi Scores but Hamburg Lose 3-1 to Onyedika’s Frankfurt

Moffi’s 79th-minute goal came too late for the hosts, who had trailed 3-0, while Frankfurt midfielder Raphael Onyedika played the full match at the Volksparkstadion. Terem Moffi scored a late consolation as Hamburg lost 3-1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the second round of the German Cup on Tuesday. Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika

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Ihendu Eyes Olympics, World Cup After U-23 Eagles Call-Up

Ihendu Eyes Olympics, World Cup After U-23 Eagles Call-Up

The 21 year old FC Zurich centre back says watching Nigeria’s 1994 and 1996 heroes inspired him, and he thanked coach Eric Chelle for the invitation. FC Zurich centre-back Daniel Kelechi Ihendu says playing at the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup is his greatest career ambition. His invitation to the U-23 Eagles is

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Osimhen Pledges Commitment to Galatasaray After Derby Win

Osimhen Pledges Commitment to Galatasaray After Derby Win

The Nigeria striker says he loves the club and ignores social media after scoring twice to beat Fenerbahçe 2-1 and send Galatasaray back to the top of the Super Lig. Victor Osimhen has vowed to keep giving his best for Galatasaray after inspiring the Turkish champions to a 2-1 derby win over Fenerbahçe. The Nigeria

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Bursaspor Coach Eases Fears Over Iheanacho Injury Scare

Bursaspor Coach Eases Fears Over Iheanacho Injury Scare

Mustafa Er says Kelechi Iheanacho came off in the 69th minute as a precaution after scoring his side’s third goal in Sunday’s 4-2 win over Keçiörengücü. Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er has played down fears over Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness after the Nigerian striker was forced off in Sunday’s 4-2 win over Keçiörengücü. Iheanacho had scored

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