Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has been named ‘Best African International Footballer’ at the Ghana Football Awards. Lookman was recognised for his remarkable performance for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire and his Serie A club, Atalanta. The 27-year-old scored three goals in seven games …
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SUPER Falcons winger Rasheedat Ajibade has been named Atletico Madrid Femmine’s Player of the Season. It’s the first time the Nigerian will win the individual accolade. The 24-year-old enjoyed a remarkable campaign for the Reds and Whites. Ajibade registered 10 goals and eight assists for Atletico Madrid during the 2023–24 …
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I am writing under the ASSUMPTION that Coach @FinidiGeorge_FG said he could not be begging @victorosimhen9 to play for Nigeria. ASSUMPTION. If that were to be the case, then @victorosimhen9’s outburst tells me (me) everything I need to know about his attitude to the appointment of Coach Finidi. The outburst …
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Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France’s opening game at Euro 2024 but will not need immediate surgery. The French Football Federation said a mask would.be made for their captain, but it is not yet known if he will play against the Netherlands on Friday. The 25-year-old forward …
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The governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has described the triumph of the Enugu Rangers in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as “the reenactment of the greatness that Enugu is known for.”. After recording 20 wins, 7 draws, and 10 defeats, the Enugu Rangers won the 2023–2024 NPFL title …
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Spanish La Liga giants Sevilla have agreed to sign Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Chidera Ejuke on a free transfer after his deal with Russian club CSKA Moscow expired this summer. Recall that Chidera Ejuke, who started his professional football career in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with Gombe …
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THE 2024 UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024) in Germany has a couple of players of Nigerian descent who would have been a big addition to the country’s national team. In the Euro 2024, there are at least seven top players of Nigerian descent that will make the presence of the country …
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Sergio Ramos is set to leave Sevilla after his contract expired, the La Liga club announced on Monday. Ramos made 37 appearances in all competitions last season as they finished 14th, scoring seven goals. Newsextra24 reports Sevilla wanted the 38-year-old to stay, but the player opted to move on because …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said it was unaware of the resignation of the Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George. Reports emerged on Saturday, June 15, 2024, that George resigned as the head coach of the Nigeria men’s football team. There were claims that the former Super Eagles forward tendered …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to appoint an expatriate coach for the Super Eagles. The NFF said it took the decision following the Super Eagles dismal display in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The West Africans battled 1-1 against Bafana …
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