Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi could be set for another spell on the sidelines after sustaining what appeared to be a hamstring injury in West Bromwich Albion’s 2-0 win over Oxford on Saturday. It was just Ajayi ‘s second appearance since returning from more than three months on the sidelines following surgery earlier in the season. … Read more
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is doubtful for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe after sustaining an ankle injury in Lazio’s SerieA clash with Venezia on Saturday. Dele-Bashiru sprained his ankle in a coming together with Alessio Zerbin towards the end of the first half. The midfielder was carried off by two members of … Read more
Following the circumstantial cancellation of the planned friendly matches between the Nigeria U20 team and their Egyptian counterparts, the Nigeria Football Federation has secured a replacement team, in order for the Flying Eagles not to leave camp without testing their strength ahead of the forthcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations. The seven-time African champions will … Read more
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has clarified that he didn’t want to offend Ademola Lookman. Gasperini infuriated Lookman after criticising the Nigeria international for taking a penalty in Tuesday night’s home loss to Club Brugge. The Italian declared that the striker was “one of the worst penalty kick takers” he had ever seen. Lookman responded … Read more
Four-time African Player of the Year, Samuel Eto’o has sent a touching message to Ademola Lookman following the winger’s row with Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini harshly criticised Lookman for stepping up to take a penalty in the club’s UEFA Champions League play-off tie against Club Brugge on Tuesday night. Gasperini said the Nigeria … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is on the radar of Premier League club Newcastle United. According to the Chronicle, the Magpies have already established contact with the Nigeria international’s representatives. Boniface was close to joining Al Nassr during the winter transfer window, but the Saudi club opted to sign Aston Villa and Colombia striker Jhon … Read more
Nigerian officials will take charge of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Ethiopia and Uganda. The first round second leg tie will hold at the Abebe Bekila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday, February 26. Uganda defeated the Ethiopians 2-0 in the first leg on Friday. Seasoned arbiter Patience Madu … Read more
Viktoria Plzen forward Rafiu Durosinmi has confessed it was a “tough experience” for him to spend several months on the sidelines without kicking the ball. Durosinmi was sidelined for around 15 months due to a knee injury. The Nigerian was on the verge of sealing a move to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt before failing a … Read more
Viktoria Plzen manager, Miroslav Koubek has kind words for Rafiu Durosinmi following the forward’s impressive performance in the win over Ferencváros. Plzen defeated the Hungarians 3-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off tie at the Doosan Arena on Thursday night. Durosinmi registered one goal and an assist for the Czech Republic … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced that midnight on Tuesday, 25th February 2025 will be the deadline for registration, for those who desire to participate in the four-month CAF B-License Coaching Course that will run between April and August this year. The course, according to the NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, is designed … Read more