Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere heaped plaudits on his players after their away victory over South Africa on Saturday. The Nigerian girls defeated their hosts 3-1 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria. Shakirat Moshood gave Nigeria the lead after 20 minutes. Forward Harmony Chidi doubled the Flamingos’ lead from the penalty spot five minutes before … Read more
Bantwana of South Africa head coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo has expressed disappointment with her team’s performance against Nigeria. South Africa lost 3-1 to the Flamingos in the first leg of their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup second round qualifying tie at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on Saturday. Harmony.Chidi bagged a brace for Nigeria , … Read more
Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has praised Umar Sadiq following the forward’s impressive performance in the club’s 2-1 home win over Real Valladolid. The Nigeria international scored the winning goal for Los Che at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday night. With his latest goal, Sadiq has now scored four times from his four shots on … Read more
Former Inter Milan midfielder Christian Brocchi is rooting for Ademola Lookman to be make the difference for Atalanta against Juventus. Thiago Motta’s side will host La Dea at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night. Atalanta occupy third position on the table with 55 points from 27 matches while Juventus sit in fourth position with 52 … Read more
Nigeria defender Ola Aina is set to make his 50th Premier League appearance for Nottingham Forest against Manchester City on Saturday (today). The matchday 28 encounter will hold at the City Ground. Aina joined the Tricky Trees on a free transfer in 2023 after severing ties with Serie A club Torino. The 28-year-old made 22 … Read more
When his name was first announced as that of the new manager of the Super Eagles, the national football team of Nigeria, I was one of the first persons to ask the question: Eric who? I wondered if ‘Eric Sekou Chelle’ was the name of a person, a place or a thing. As extensive as … Read more
Bantwana of South Africa head coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo has revealed his team’s plan to beat the Flamingos of Nigeria. South Africa will host Bankole Olowookere’s side in the first leg of the second qualifying round tie at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on Saturday. The Bantwana are targeting a third appearance at the FIFA U-17 … Read more
Roma legend Roberto Pruzzo has revealed Victor Osimhen will join Juventus this summer. Osimhen is presently on loan at Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray from Napoli. The Nigeria international will be available for €75m this summer. The 26-year-old has been linked with a number of European heavyweights including Chelsea, PSG and Manchester United. Read Also:Dessers … Read more
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has been included in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Week. Dessers was instrumental in Rangers’ 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Thursday. The Nigeria international registered one goal and an assist in the keenly contested game. Read Also:Bundesliga Matchday 25: Bayern Chase Glory, … Read more
Estonian club FCI Levadia Tallinn have announced the signing of Nigerian defender Victory Iboro Sunday. Levadia signed Iboro from Nigeria National League, NNL, outfit, Beyond Limits FA. The 20-year-old caught the eye during the Viareggio Cup in Italy. Read Also:Bundesliga Matchday 25: Bayern Chase Glory, Leipzig And Freiburg Battle For Top Four The centre-back was … Read more