Young Nigerian Midfielder Chooses Neymar, Moses Simon Over Global Icons

Young Nigerian Midfielder Chooses Neymar, Moses Simon Over Global Icons

By / Nigerians Abroad /
In a candid interview, Slavia Prague’s rising Nigerian talent David Moses revealed his football inspirations and surprisingly, they don’t include Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead, the 21 year old midfielder pointed to Neymar and Super Eagles winger Moses Simon as his key influences. While growing up in Nigeria, David Moses admitted he didn’t follow […]

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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

By / Interviews /
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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Okoye Reflects on Striker to Goalkeeper Journey Before Unity Cup

Okoye Reflects on Striker to Goalkeeper Journey Before Unity Cup

By / Player Profiles /
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that his path to becoming a professional goalkeeper began with a twist he started his footballing journey as a striker. Speaking to Udinese fans ahead of the club’s final match of the season against Fiorentina, the 25 year old shared the unlikely story of how he ended up

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Awoniyi Shares Recovery Progress in Phone Call with Senator Saraki

Awoniyi Shares Recovery Progress in Phone Call with Senator Saraki

By / Injuries /
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has provided an encouraging update on his health following a serious stomach injury that led to surgery and a medically induced coma. In a telephone conversation with former Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki, Awoniyi revealed that although his condition has improved, he remains hospitalised. The Nigerian forward sustained the injury

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Watford Reward Injured Nigerian Starlet Kash Odiase with Pro Deal

Watford Reward Injured Nigerian Starlet Kash Odiase with Pro Deal

By / Youth Development /
Watford FC have demonstrated their faith in 18 year old Nigerian forward Kash Odiase by offering him a professional contract, despite a serious injury that sidelined him late in the 2024/25 season. The Championship club confirmed Odiase’s promotion from academy scholar to professional status in their official retained and released list. The promising attacker suffered

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Okocha: Super Eagles Can Still Reach 2026 World Cup

Okocha: Super Eagles Can Still Reach 2026 World Cup

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Despite Nigeria’s underwhelming start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, former captain Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha believes qualification remains within reach. With just one win from six matches, the Super Eagles sit fourth in Group C, trailing leaders South Africa by six points. Yet Okocha remains optimistic. “If I say we don’t have any chance,

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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

By / Transfer News /
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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