New Zealand 1 Nigeria 4: Moshood, Adegoke, Abdulwahab and Afolabi goals help Flamingos secure big win
Published: October 16, 2024
The Flamingos opened their Fifa U17 Women's World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over New Zealand at the Cibao Stadium on Wednesday night.Two minutes into the game, Nigeria took the lead; after a first attempt was blocked, Harmony Chidi picked up Shakirat Moshood, who drifted past her marker before finding the bottom ...
'I really don't care' - Galatasaray striker Osimhen insists he's not focused on winning top scorer award
Published: October 16, 2024
Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen has insisted that he is not chasing personal glory at Galatasaray but focusing instead on the objectives of the team.The Nigeria international sealed a shock move to the Turkish champions last month, joining them on a season-long loan after proposed transfers to Chelsea and Al-Ahli fell thr...
Ahmed Musa scores and provides assist, wins 2 penalties for Kano Pillars in 7-goal thriller v Rangers
Published: October 16, 2024
In a captivating showdown, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa showcased his exceptional talent as Kano Pillars triumphed over Enugu Rangers with a thrilling 4-3 victory in a Nigeria Premier Football League clash on Wednesday. Musa played a pivotal role, influencing all four goals for the Sai Masu Gida during the match he...
Official: Real Betis sign Falconets defensive midfielder Kalu
Published: October 16, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Spanish Liga F club Real Betis Féminas have announced the signing of Nigeria U20 international Chinyere Mercy Kalu.The 2005-born Kalu was a member of the Falconets squad to the Fifa  U20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, where she came off the bench in a group game with Cana...
Push for Serie A title: Former Italian goalkeeper reveals Lookman is Atalanta's decisive player
Published: October 16, 2024
Former Italian goalkeeper Simone Braglia has backed Ademola Lookman to help Atalanta push for the Serie A title.After helping the Bergamo-based side scoop the UEFA Europa League crown last season, the Super Eagles forward has emerged as one of their most important players.  He tried to force an exit in the summer but ...
Orlando Pirates confirm injured Super Eagles defender Ndah will not play again until 2025
Published: October 16, 2024
There is no chance Olisa Ndah will be invited for the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps in November 2024.Today, Wednesday, South African giants Orlando Pirates confirmed through the club's official website that the Buccaneers will be without key defe...
After hostage situation, Sevilla hoping Iheanacho, Ejuke will resume training on Thursday pre-Barcelona
Published: October 16, 2024
Sevilla are hoping Nigeria internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke will resume training on Thursday, October 17 ahead of their La Liga clash against Barcelona, Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo is reporting.Ejuke and Iheanacho returned to Nigeria on Monday evening after what has been described as a hostag...
'I am a fan'- 2016 Olympic Games top scorer reveals what makes Super Eagles striker Boniface so special
Published: October 16, 2024
2016 Olympic Games top scorer with six goals in six matches, Nils Petersen has admitted that he is a fan of Bayer Leverkusen center forward Victor Boniface.After putting himself in the shop window by scoring against Bayer Leverkusen in the quarterfinals of the 2022-2023 Europa League, the Black and Reds acquired Bonifa...
Samu Omorodion: PSG interested in Porto striker who almost joined Chelsea in the summer
Published: October 16, 2024
French giants Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly setting their sights on Samu Omorodion, the young Spain forward who is also eligible to represent Nigeria.The 20-year-old, who was on the verge of joining Chelsea last summer, saw his move to the Premier League side collapse despite successfully passing medical examinati...
2024 Fifa U17 WWC Young Football Ferns v Flamingos: Match preview, what to expect, where to watch, H2H
Published: October 16, 2024
The Nigerian U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, are poised to kick-start their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup campaign with a highly anticipated clash against New Zealand's New Zealand's Young Football Ferns on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.Following a impressive third-place finish at the 2022 tournament in Ind...
Chiemela Ude: England provisionally cap-tie Arsenal goalkeeper eligible for Nigeria
Published: October 16, 2024
Talented Arsenal goalkeeper Chiemela Ude is now provisionally cap-tied to England, having made her competitive debut for the Young Lionesses this month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Ude is eligible to represent the Super Falcons through her Nigerian father but the English Football Association are currently ahead of the...
Flamingos defender names Liverpool captain as her role model ahead of Fifa U17 World Cup opener
Published: October 15, 2024
Flamingos defender Jumai Adebayo has named Liverpool star and skipper Virgil van Dijk as her role model ahead of the start of their campaign at the 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup.Adebayo is one of the key players for Bankole Olowookere's side, having played an influential role in ensuring their qualification for the W...
'I'm not going to lie' - Super Eagles forward Tella reveals he's frustrated at Bayer Leverkusen
Published: October 15, 2024
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has admitted that he's frustrated at German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen due to a lack of playing opportunities. The Hale End Academy product joined Bayer Leverkusen from Southampton in the summer of 2023 for a fee in the region of 23 million euros.In his first season at Baye...
'I couldn’t believe' - Galatasaray icon admits surprise over Osimhen's transfer to Turkish champions
Published: October 15, 2024
Legendary Galatasaray midfielder Dževad Prekazi has expressed his surprise at Victor Osimhen's decision to join the Turkish champions.The Super Eagles star forward had set his sights on moving to the Premier League or a return to the Ligue 1 after making up his mind to leave Napoli.However, the Parthenopeans placed a ...
What to expect as Juventus face Lazio in first game after international break
Published: October 15, 2024
We are heading to Turin where Juventus will host Lazio in a game from the 8th round of the Serie A. Our advice is to keep up with us and our best soccer tips today. Let’s get to work!Juventus are the only unbeaten team in Italy so far, but they need to step up their game - Thiago Motta’s team made four draws in the...