Former BCC Lions captain, Bolaji Douglas, has expressed his concerns over the inclusion of Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Speaking to The Nation, Douglas questioned the presence of both players, suggesting that Musa and Iheanacho inclusion could prevent younger,…
Barcelona are reportedly considering a summer move for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as sporting director Deco seeks to revamp the club’s attacking options. Lookman has enjoyed a stellar season at Atalanta, and his performances have reportedly propelled him to the top of Barcelona’s transfer wish list, surpassing AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. Deco, a strong…
Kano Pillars have extended the suspension of their technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, adding another game to the original ban. Initially, Abdallah’s suspension was set to end after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Rangers United on Matchday 27. However, the club has now confirmed that Abdallah will remain sidelined until after the Matchday…
Manchester United’s pursuit of a top striker has taken a thrilling turn, as the club now finds itself in a dramatic race to secure either Victor Osimhen or Jean-Philippe Mateta. Osimhen, who has been on United’s radar for over a year, continues to be the club’s primary target. However, the Nigerian forward’s future is now…
Fenerbahce head coach José Mourinho has praised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers following his exceptional performance in Rangers UEFA Europa League victory on Thursday night. The 30-year-old Super Eagles striker opened the scoring just seven minutes into the match at the Ülker Stadyumu, celebrating with a cheeky taunt toward the Fenerbahce fans by cupping his…
As the 2025 Niger Delta Sports Festival approaches, scheduled for April 1-9, Akwa Ibom State is putting everything in place to ensure a seamless event. Elder Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports, recently conducted an extensive inspection of key sporting facilities across the state. With over 3,000 athletes from the nine Niger Delta States set…
Former Nigeria youth international Orji Okwonkwo has opened up about his emotional journey and the strength he found during a two-year doping ban. Now, at 27, Okwonkwo is aiming for a triumphant return to Serie A after a remarkable recovery. Okwonkwo, currently on loan at Serie B side Cittadella from Bologna, scored his first goal…
Cyriel Dessers delivered a standout performance in Rangers’ 3-1 victory over Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday. The Super Eagles striker scored and provided an assist, showing his quality on the big stage while compatriot Leon Balogun did not start the game, but was introduced in the…
Former Nigeria U17 coach, Manu Garba, has shown his full support for Tolu Arokodare and Igho Ogbu, believing they will make a significant impact in the Super Eagles following their first-ever call-ups. Eric Chelle announced a 39-man provisional squad on Tuesday for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month….
Kwesi Appiah, the former Ghana coach, is at the center of a salary dispute that’s keeping him from the Sudan national team camp. According to Africasoccer the Falcons of Jediane are in Saudi Arabia for a crucial 12-day training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Appiah’s absence is sparking controversy. Appiah, the head…
