Nigerian Boy Goshen Ishicheli Signs for Man Utd Academy

Nigerian Boy Goshen Ishicheli Signs for Man Utd Academy

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A young boy with Nigerian blood flowing through his veins has walked through the doors of one of football’s most famous academies. Goshen Ishicheli has officially signed with Manchester United’s U9 setup — and Nigeria is already celebrating. Goshen Ishicheli has taken his first formal step into professional football, signing with Manchester United’s academy and […]

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Inter Milan Net €7m as Pisa Sign Akinsanmiro

Inter Milan Net €7m as Pisa Sign Akinsanmiro

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Inter Milan paid €500,000 for Ebenezer Akinsanmiro in 2023. Three years later, Pisa have activated a €7 million buy-out clause to sign the Super Eagles midfielder permanently — giving the Serie A champions a 14-fold return on their investment. Pisa Sporting Club have decided to keep Ebenezer Akinsanmiro beyond his loan spell, triggering the purchase

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Awoniyi Bags Brace in Forest's 3-1 Shock at Chelsea

Awoniyi Bags Brace in Forest’s 3-1 Shock at Chelsea

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Taiwo Awoniyi celebrated his 100th Forest appearance with a brace, as Nottingham Forest dismantled Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge and dealt a serious blow to the Blues’ Champions League hopes. Taiwo Awoniyi needed just 97 seconds to announce himself on his 100th Nottingham Forest appearance. The Super Eagles striker headed in Dilane Bakwa’s cross to

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Moffi and Sanusi Are Champions of Portugal — And the Stories Behind the Title Could Not Be More Different

Moffi and Sanusi Are Champions of Portugal — And the Stories Behind the Title Could Not Be More Different

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Two Nigerians. One trophy. Completely different journeys to get there. Zaidu Sanusi earned his second title with the club after four years of consistent service. Terem Moffi arrived on loan in January from a club in crisis and is leaving as a champion. Porto’s 31st Primeira Liga title belongs to both of them. FC Porto

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Ilechukwu's Warning to Rangers After Yenagoa Win: Don't Lose Concentration Now

Ilechukwu’s Warning to Rangers After Yenagoa Win: Don’t Lose Concentration Now

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Rangers are one point clear at the NPFL summit with two games left, and the man responsible for putting them there is already focused on what could go wrong. Fidelis Ilechukwu has a word for his players after Sunday’s win in Yenagoa: this is precisely the moment to stay sharp. Winning away from home when

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Onikute: Hosting International Games Has Put Ikenne on the World Map

Onikute: Hosting International Games Has Put Ikenne on the World Map

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When the Falconets walked out at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday for the U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi, they did so on a pitch that carries Nigeria’s first FIFA Quality Certification. The man who helped build that reputation says the journey is only getting started. Not many football stadiums in Nigeria can

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