Igoh Ogbu Back from Injury, Boosts Nigeria Ahead of Unity

Igoh Ogbu Back from Injury, Boosts Nigeria Ahead of Unity

By / Health & Fitness /
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has been handed a timely fitness boost with the return of Igoh Ogbu to action for Slavia Prague ahead of next month’s Unity Cup in London. The central defender made his first appearance since sustaining a muscle injury during the March international break. Ogbu was sidelined for several matches, including […]

Igoh Ogbu Back from Injury, Boosts Nigeria Ahead of Unity Read More »

Ugochukwu Nets Stoppage-Time Equaliser in Draw Against West Ham

Ugochukwu Nets Stoppage-Time Equaliser in Draw Against West Ham

By / Events & Tournaments /
Lesley Ugochukwu scored a dramatic last-minute goal to salvage a point for Southampton in their 1–1 draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday. The 21 year old midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, struck deep into stoppage time, securing his first-ever Premier League goal in what was his 34th top-flight appearance. The

Ugochukwu Nets Stoppage-Time Equaliser in Draw Against West Ham Read More »

Gift Monday Strikes on First Start to Seal Win for Washington Spirit

Gift Monday Strikes on First Start to Seal Win for Washington Spirit

By / Events & Tournaments /
Nigerian international Gift Monday made an immediate impact on her first start for Washington Spirit, scoring the decisive goal in a 1–0 victory over Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League. The 23 year old striker netted in the 63rd minute, capitalising on a costly error from Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. Monday pressed aggressively

Gift Monday Strikes on First Start to Seal Win for Washington Spirit Read More »

Odemwingie Lauds Boniface for Staying in Europe, Avoiding Saudi Move

Odemwingie Lauds Boniface for Staying in Europe, Avoiding Saudi Move

By / Interviews /
Former Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has voiced strong support for Victor Boniface’s decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen rather than accept a January move to Saudi Arabia. The 24 year old Nigerian forward was reportedly close to signing with Al Nassr, following Anderson Talisca’s departure from the Saudi side. However, the club opted for

Odemwingie Lauds Boniface for Staying in Europe, Avoiding Saudi Move Read More »

Valencia Coach Confirms Full Trust in Sadiq’s Playing Time

Valencia Coach Confirms Full Trust in Sadiq’s Playing Time

By / News /
Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has clarified that there are no club-imposed limitations regarding the playing time of Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq. On loan from Real Sociedad, Sadiq had raised eyebrows after being left on the bench for much of the recent 1–1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. The 27 year old made his impact felt regardless,

Valencia Coach Confirms Full Trust in Sadiq’s Playing Time Read More »

Enyimba, Katsina Utd, Enugu Rangers Secure Key Wins on Matchday 34

Enyimba, Katsina Utd, Enugu Rangers Secure Key Wins on Matchday 34

By / NPFL /
Matchday 34 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered thrills across the country as Enyimba, Katsina United, and Enugu Rangers claimed important victories. In Aba, Brown Ideye made the difference for Enyimba in their 2–1 win over Kano Pillars. Joseph Atule opened the scoring in the 34th minute before Ideye doubled the lead early in

Enyimba, Katsina Utd, Enugu Rangers Secure Key Wins on Matchday 34 Read More »

Durosinmi Strikes Again as Viktoria Plzeň Sink Dukla Praha 4–2

Durosinmi Strikes Again as Viktoria Plzeň Sink Dukla Praha 4–2

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Rafiu Durosinmi found the back of the net in Viktoria Plzeň’s 4–2 home triumph over Dukla Praha at the Doosan Arena on Saturday. The Nigerian striker registered the second goal of the match for his side, continuing his solid form this season. Durosinmi’s contribution takes his tally to five goals and one assist across 11

Durosinmi Strikes Again as Viktoria Plzeň Sink Dukla Praha 4–2 Read More »

Flamingos Dominate Algeria 4–0, Edge Closer to World Cup Spot

Flamingos Dominate Algeria 4–0, Edge Closer to World Cup Spot

By / Events & Tournaments /
A thrilling performance from Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team saw them crush Algeria 4–0 in the first leg of their final World Cup qualifying round on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Queen Joseph lit up the match barely a minute in, calmly slotting home a cross from inside the area to give Nigeria

Flamingos Dominate Algeria 4–0, Edge Closer to World Cup Spot Read More »

Okocha: “I Deserved CAF Player of the Year at Least Once”

Okocha: “I Deserved CAF Player of the Year at Least Once”

By / History /
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has opened up about one of the biggest disappointments of his career never winning the CAF Player of the Year award. In a candid interview with Omasports, the former Super Eagles captain admitted he believed he had done enough during his career to deserve the honour. “I thought I

Okocha: “I Deserved CAF Player of the Year at Least Once” Read More »

Uche Sent Off as Getafe Lose to Espanyol in Tight La Liga Clash

Uche Sent Off as Getafe Lose to Espanyol in Tight La Liga Clash

By / Events & Tournaments /
Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche was at the centre of controversy on Friday night after receiving a straight red card in Getafe’s 1-0 defeat to Espanyol in La Liga. The 21 year old was dismissed in the 60th minute for a reckless challenge on Espanyol winger Jofre. Initially shown a yellow card by referee Ricardo de

Uche Sent Off as Getafe Lose to Espanyol in Tight La Liga Clash Read More »

Scroll to Top