Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has been nominated for the UEFA Europa League Goal of the Day. The Nigeria international was introduced for the final 20 minutes of Rangers’ 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at the Old Trafford on Thursday night. Dessers equalised for Philippe Clement’s side two minutes from time, before Bruno Fernandes fired home … Read more
Belgian champions Club Brugge have announced the signing of Nigerian youngster Vince Osuji. Osuji penned a four-and-half-year contract with Nicky Hayen’s side. The 18-year-old linked up with Club Brugge from Swedish club Kalmar FF. “Our focus on Africa will continue, and we hope to see more players like Vince who lift and contribute to Kalmar … Read more
The two-day scouting programme for the Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U17 national football team, concluded on Thursday, 23 January 2025, at the Awka City Stadium, reports Completesports.com. Organised by the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), the event attracted no fewer than 97 clubs and football academies eager to showcase their young talents. Manu Garba, who led … Read more
AS Monaco are interested in signing Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi on a six-month loan with an option to buy. The midfielder was close to leaving Leicester City last summer following the expiration of his contract. The 28-year-old however signed a new three-year contract after much persuasion from then Leicester City manager Steve Cooper. According … Read more
Chidera Ejuke has expressed his excitement after returning to action following a lengthy injury layoff. Ejuke sustained a hamstring injury in Sevilla’s LaLiga clash with Barcelona last October. The Nigeria international was sidelined for around three months. The 27-year-old returned to action in Sevilla’s 2-1 victory over Girona last weekend. Read Also:5 Football Leagues With … Read more
Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi has dismissed reports he is looking to leave Nottingham Forest this month. Awoniyi has played second fiddle to New Zealand’s Chris Wood in Forest’s attack this season. The Nigeria international has started just one league game so far this term. The 27-year-old was recently linked with a move to West Ham … Read more
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface, has debunked reports circulating in the media that he has broken up with his girlfriend Rikke Hermine. According to reports, the breakup was sparked by Hermine’s insistence on a legal marriage without a prenuptial agreement. Boniface, determined to protect his financial future, refused to proceed without a prenup. The contract … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, on Wednesday decried the increasing use of skin-lightening products among Nigerians and Africans. Salako said despite the well-documented harmful effects, the use of skin-bleaching products like creams, ointments, soap, pills and injections is common among non-white populations throughout the world. Speaking at the … Read more
Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi is closing in on a permanent transfer to Greek Super League giants Olympiacos. Olympiacos and Boavista have agreed a €2.5m fee for the left-back’s transfer, according to reports emanating from Greece. The 25-year-old is expected in Greece on Thursday (today) to finalise his move to the Thrylos. Onyemaechi was previously … Read more
Nigeria striker Abbati Abdullahi has sealed a move to Polish Premier League club Gornik Zabrze. Abdullahi, who joined the 14-time Polish champions from local club, Sporting Supreme FC penned a three-year contract with the option of another year. The 19-year-old expressed his delight after signing for the Tricolors. “I am very satisfied. I know that … Read more