CSKA Moscow legend Chidi Odiah reveals if he will attend Russia v Nigeria friendly
Published: May 25, 2025
CSKA Moscow legend Chidi Odiah has revealed plans to attend the high-profile international friendly between Russia and Nigeria, scheduled for June 6, 2025, at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.A household name in Russian football during his career, Odiah won multiple domestic titles with CSKA Moscow, including two ...
'Sadiq plays well, Iheanacho good left foot' - Odemwingie hails Nigeria forwards except Boniface
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles winger Osaze Odemwingie has lauded the quality of Nigeria's forward line ahead of their upcoming friendly against Russia but expressed concerns over Victor Boniface's underwhelming performances for the national team.Odemwingie made the remarks while analyzing Eric Chelle’s 21-man squad selected fo...
'I like it when new names appear' - Odemwingie names 3 Nigeria players he expects to start v Russia
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles star Peter Odemwingie has welcomed the emergence of fresh talent in the Nigeria national team, ahead of their high-profile international friendly against Russia.Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named four uncapped players in his 21-man squad list for the friendly against Russia, including Amas Obasogie...
Photo: Chukwueze makes milestone appearance in Serie A after AC Milan injury mix-up
Published: May 25, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has been handed a timely boost ahead of his side's participation in the Unity Cup and a high profile international friendly against Russia, with key forward Samuel Chukwueze making a surprise return to action for Italian giants AC Milan.The English version of AC Milan's official website i...
'Arsenal have standards' - Transfer market expert insists Lookman is not a top target for Gunners
Published: May 25, 2025
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is expected to leave the Bergamo club at the end of the season, according to transfer market expert Matteo Moretto.Speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, via Area Napoli, Moretto confirmed Lookman’s imminent departure."Lookman is a name that we will definitely talk about in ...
'Takes care of thousands of Africans' - Pundit suggests Osimhen can't say no to lucrative offers
Published: May 25, 2025
Victor Osimhen's future remains a topic of intense speculation, and Turkish pundit Onur Tugrul believes the Nigerian striker is unlikely to reject lucrative contract offers due to the weight of responsibility he carries.Speaking on the Vole YouTube channel, via habersarikirmizi.com, Tugrul highlighted the unique pressu...
Confirmed: Igoh Ogbu extends contract with Slavia Prague ahead of Super Eagles duty
Published: May 24, 2025
Nigerian centre-back Igoh Ogbu has signed a contract extension with Slavia Prague, securing his stay at Eden Stadium until December 31, 2027, the official website of the Czech champions confirmed on Saturday evening.Ogbu signed a new deal with Slavia Prague just a few days before traveling to London to join his interna...
'A rough season' - Injured Hoffenheim striker Gift Orban vows to come back better
Published: May 24, 2025
Hoffenheim striker Gift Orban has admitted his first few months in the Bundesliga have not gone as planned, but remains determined to bounce back stronger next season.The 22-year-old Nigerian forward joined Hoffenheim from French side Olympique Lyon in January for a fee of €9 million, plus €3 million in performance...
'It's a test' - Chelsea legend backs Tosin and George to deliver against Nottingham Forest
Published: May 24, 2025
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has expressed confidence in Nigeria-eligible duo Tosin Adarabioyo and Tyrique George ahead of the Blues' crucial Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Enzo Maresca’s side will travel to the City Ground for their final matchday of the campaign, needing a wi  to seal Champio...
N430 billion gone: Nigerian RB and Sheffield United beaten by Sunderland in 'football's richest game'
Published: May 24, 2025
Manchester-born Nigerian right-back Femi Seriki made a late appearance as Sheffield United fell 2-1 to Sunderland in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Saturday, missing out on a lucrative return to the English Premier League.Dubbed 'the richest game in football,' the playoff final carries a financial windfal...
'I achieved that’ – Onyeka opens up on his mission at Augsburg after Brentford return
Published: May 24, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has opened up about his key objective during his loan spell at FC Augsburg, declaring he achieved his main target following his return to parent club Brentford.Onyeka, while speaking to the club, revealed that before making the move last summer, his primary objective was to secure c...
Green light from DFB: NFF confirm Felix Agu is eligible to make Super Eagles debut in Unity Cup
Published: May 24, 2025
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have officially confirmed that Felix Nnaemeka Agu is eligible to represent the Super Eagles at the senior international level.This confirmation comes after the German Football Federation (DFB) clarified that Agu has never played for Germany in any official competitive match at bot...
Will Eric Chelle call up a replacement? AC Milan confirm Chukwueze will miss season finale
Published: May 24, 2025
Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has a selection dilemma on his hands ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming Unity Cup clash against Ghana and a high-profile June international against Russia, following confirmation that winger Samuel Chukwueze is unavailable for AC Milan's season finale.Chukwueze was named in the squads for the U...
Odemwingie: Forward who snubbed Russia for Nigeria explains why he won't attend June 6 friendly
Published: May 24, 2025
Former Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has revealed he will be unable to attend the upcoming friendly between Russia and Nigeria on June 6 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, citing personal commitments.Odemwingie, who was eligible to play for Russia through his Russian mother, famously chose to represent Nigeria at...
'A pity Osimhen won't come' - Ex-Russia CB speaks on friendly v Nigeria, laments missing stars
Published: May 24, 2025
Retired Russia international centre-back Vladimir Granat has expressed disappointment over the absence of several key Super Eagles players ahead of the upcoming international friendly between Russia and Nigeria at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.For the internationals this summer, Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has om...