Victor Osimhen has revealed the real reason behind his decision to leave Italian Serie A side Napoli ahead of today’s UEFA Champions League game against Juventus. Victor Osimhen gave to assist to help Galatasaray defeat Juventus Osimhen who guided Napoli to their first ever league title in 33 years three seasons ago, forced his way out of the club by initially joining Galatasaray on loan before making the transfer permanent in the summer. He will be up against an Italian oppo

On loan Simoiben of Kaduna prospect David Oguejiofor made an instant impact for Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr with a goal and assist for their U21 in his debut game. David Oguejiofor scored and assisted on his debut for Al Nassr's U21 team The 19 year old who was signed on loan during the January transfer window wasted no time in making his mark at the club, when he was introduced for his debut against the U21 team of Al-Jabalin. He wasted no time in getting on the score sheet t

The first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria Stanley Nwabali is not in the plans of head coach Eric Chelle for their upcoming engagement in the next international window. Stanley Nwabali is set to miss out on Nigeria's March international games, having not played since his departure from Chippa United Nigeria will be up against world cup debutants Jordan in March and Chelle will use the game to access fringe players, and also some new players who he has

Former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro saved the team from a very likely ban from FIFA during his time as head coach of the team. Jose Poseiro helped Nigeria avoid a costly mistake that would have led to a significant punishment from FIFA Peseiro who led the team to the final of the AFCON two years ago, where they were beaten by the host Cote d’Ivoire left after the tournament and he is presently the head coach of Saudi Arabia side Al-Ula. During his

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports claiming that FIFA has delivered a verdict on Nigeria’s protest concerning the eligibility of players fielded by the DR Congo national football team. No decision has been made yet regarding the alleged Ineligible players fielded by Congo despite speculations Speculation had circulated online suggesting that world football’s governing body had ruled on the matter, with some reports even alleging that Nigeria had been

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Alhaji Shehu Dikko has reveal how they will handle any decision taken by FIFA on the protest lodged by Nigeria on the eligibility of some players in the team of DR Congo that defeated Nigeria in the final of the world cup qualifiers playoff. According to multiple sources, a decision over the petition submitted by NFF is expected today Nigeria protested against seven players in the team that will represent Africa in next mon

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has taken the initiative towards becoming the new coach of French Ligue 1 side Marseille. Eric Chelle is reportedly interested in taking up the Vacant role at Marseille Chelle who is presently the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria is among the names touted to be the coach of the Ligue 1 side, following the exit of Roberto De Zerbi as coach. Yesterday the Malian who lives in Marseille reached out to the

The senior national team of Nigeria will be back in action in the March international window with a friendly game against Asian side Jordan in their capital city Amman. The Super Eagles will face Jordan in Asia, subject to FIFA's ruling on Congo's case It will be the first time, the team will be in action since finishing third at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco, but the game is dependent on a decision by world football governing body FIFA on their protest against DR C

Rangers of Scotland defender Emmanuel Fernandez has said yes to playing for the senior national team of Nigeria. Emmanuel Fernandez has scored 4 goals in 17 games for Rangers this season Fernandez has been a revelation in the Scottish League this season following his move in the summer, and reports say he was close to joining German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in the January transfer window. The 24 year old was born in London to parents of Nigerian descent making him el

Hamburg summer signing Philip Otele is in the list of new players who will be a part of the Super Eagles team when they resume in March. Phillip Otele has recorded an assist in two Bundesliga games for Hamburg While still at Swiss side FC Basel Otele made the provisional list for the AFCON, but was dropped from the final list of 28 players picked for the tournament by head coach Eric Chelle. At that time Chelle felt they were some players ahead of him notably Chidera Ejuke of

Arthur Okonkwo picked up his ninth clean sheet of the season as Wrexham continue their giant killing run in the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Ipswich yesterday. Arthur Okonkwo is up with the top goalkeepers in England this season, keeping clean sheets and saving penalties Okonkwo who was the hero for the English Championship side in the last round of the tournament, where they knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest on penalties was once again at his best. It was his n

The international career of Brentford defender Michael Kayode could take a dramatic turn with reports indicating that the 21 year old hasn’t ruled out a switch to Nigeria from Italy. Michael Kayode has been instrumental to Brentford's Europe placing in the Premier League table Born in the Italian city of Borgomanero to parents of Nigerian descent, he has represented Italy at different youth levels from U18 to U21, but still remains eligible for Nigeria as he is yet to be capp

The Congolese Football Federation is allegedly doing everything within their powers to hand twist FIFA into rulling in their favour as the World Football Governing body meets on Monday February 16, to decide on the petition filed by the Nigeria football federation on the eligibility of six Congolese players in last year’s FIFA 2026 Africa World Cup play-offs. A decision is expected to be taken before the March international break, when the intercontinental play offs are set t

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be bracing for high-stakes regional clashes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) clarified that the newly-introduced African Nations League will not revolve around a single host nation but will instead operate on a zonal, home-and-away structure. Based on the proposed format, Nigeria might face Cameroon, Ghana and co early into the competition CAF President Patrice Motsepe had earlier unveiled the competition’s format and calendar in D

As many as five players of the senior national team of Nigeria will have to make a decision on their club career at the end of the ongoing season. The Super Eagles squad might look different in September, with the future of many players unsettled Ebenezer Akinsamiro In Italy Ebenezer Akinsamiro who is on loan to relegated haunted Pisa from Inter Milan, will return back to the Italian giants at the end of his loan with Pisa unlikely to take up the option of signing him permane

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle says he didn’t go to the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with two of his best players. Ola Aina and Benjamin Fredericks both missed out of the tournament due to different cases of injuries sustained by the pair Nigeria finished third at the tournament playing a brand of football that many considered as the best in the tournament. Chelle is however of the opinion that they could have gone a step

Nigeria international midfielder Frank Onyeka has explained why he turned his back on a move to Spanish LaLiga side Valencia in favour of a move to English Championship side Coventry FC. Frank Onyeka joined Coventry on loan from Brentford, after playing an instrumental role in Super Eagles AFCON campaign Onyeka joined Coventry on loan from top division side Brentford in search of more game time, but the move was seen as shocking considering that he had the option of moving to

21 year old goalkeeper Colin Andrew is open to representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite playing for Czech Republic at U21 level. Zbrojovka Brno's Colin Andrew is of Yoruba Decent Born to Nigerian parents in Czech Republic, the shot stopper who was a part of the U21 team of the country of his birth last year, he recently moved to second division side Zbrojovka Brno, who are top of the league and in strong position to gain promotion to the top division. Despite his invi

Nigeria U20 star Onuche Ogbelu has taken the shock decision to leave Esperance of Tunisia for Libyan side Al-Ittiha, where he win earn almost five times his current salary. Onuchu Ogbelu narrowly missed out on a chance to join Nigeria's Squad for AFCON A member of the Ladan Bosso U20 team for the AFCON, but missed out on the chance to be a part of the world cup with new Marseille signing Tochukwu Nnadi picked in his position. He moved to Esperance two years ago, and immediate

The pending petition from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) challenging the eligibility of some players in the squad of DR Congo that defeated Nigeria on penalties, to grab the sole ticket to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoff for a spot at the world Cup. A decision by FIFA is expected before the March international break, where the World Cup international playoffs will continue After the defeat in November, Nigeria acting on a tip off from sources in DR Con