Garba: Iheanacho Best as Support Striker Behind Main Forward

Garba: Iheanacho Best as Support Striker Behind Main Forward

Former Nigeria U20 coach Manu Garba has identified Kelechi Iheanacho’s ideal role on the pitch, backing the forward to thrive as a support striker rather than a central striker or midfielder. The insight comes as Iheanacho finds form at Middlesbrough, where he is currently on loan from Sevilla. After a quiet start to life at […]

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Shooting Stars Penalised ₦5m, Fans Banned After Ikorodu City Attack

Shooting Stars Penalised ₦5m, Fans Banned After Ikorodu City Attack

Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC have been hit with fines totalling ₦5 million and handed a stadium ban for the remainder of the season following a violent incident involving fans after their NPFL Matchday 32 clash with Ikorodu City FC. The match, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, ended in chaos as supporters

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Janet's Hat-Trick Leads Nasarawa Amazons to 5-0 Win

Janet’s Hat-Trick Leads Nasarawa Amazons to 5-0 Win

Nasarawa Amazons delivered a dominant masterclass as they thrashed zonal rivals Confluence Queens 5-0 on Matchday 11 of the 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership. The hosts came out flying, finding the net five times in a ruthless display that left their visitors without answers. The scoring began almost immediately, with Bello breaking the deadlock in the second

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Chippa United Coach Hints at Nwabali Exit Amid Transfer Interest

Chippa United Coach Hints at Nwabali Exit Amid Transfer Interest

Stanley Nwabali could be on the move this summer, according to Chippa United head coach Thabo September, who has admitted the club may part ways with key players in the upcoming transfer window. The Nigerian goalkeeper, who has been in fine form since joining the South African outfit in 2022, is attracting interest from clubs

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Iwobi, Eze Earn Team of the Week Honours After Standout Displays

Iwobi, Eze Earn Team of the Week Honours After Standout Displays

Alex Iwobi and Eberechi Eze have both been named in the Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 31, following their influential performances for Fulham and Crystal Palace respectively. The selection, released by football statistics platform WhoScored, highlights both midfielders’ impressive contributions over the weekend. Iwobi starred for Fulham in their comeback win against

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NWFL Heats Up as Edo Queens Face Remo Stars in Top Table Showdown

NWFL Heats Up as Edo Queens Face Remo Stars in Top Table Showdown

A fierce contest is on the cards in Ikenne today as unbeaten Edo Queens square off against Remo Stars Ladies in a battle for Group A supremacy in the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL. The defending champions, Edo Queens, are aiming to extend their unbeaten streak, while Remo Stars, who sit second, are eager to

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Martins Urges Chukwueze to Seek Fresh Start Away from AC Milan

Martins Urges Chukwueze to Seek Fresh Start Away from AC Milan

Obafemi Martins has called on Samuel Chukwueze to leave AC Milan at the end of the season to revive his form and career. The former Nigeria international believes the winger would benefit from a change of environment, having struggled to secure consistent playing time since his move to the Serie A club from Villarreal in

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Augsburg Set to Return Onyeka to Brentford After Loan Spell

Augsburg Set to Return Onyeka to Brentford After Loan Spell

Frank Onyeka will return to Brentford this summer following the conclusion of his loan spell at Augsburg, with no permanent transfer currently being negotiated. The Nigerian midfielder, who made history as Brentford’s first Premier League-era signing in 2021, joined the German club last summer in search of regular playing time. Brentford initially allowed Onyeka to

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