Archives of January 2023 Soccernet.ng

Transfer Deadline Day: Follow all the Nigerian transfers

Official: Promising Nigerian youngster signs for Inter Milan

Former Nigeria youth international joins Apollon Limassol

Transfer: Southampton close to securing the signature of Paul Onuachu from Genk

Confirmed: OGC Nice sign Moffi from Lorient

Official: Ekong joins Perugia

Transfer: Former 36 Lion FC player signs three-and-a-half-year contract with FC Arouca

Announcement imminent: Super Eagles star completes successful Nice medical

Super Eagles star draws close to the Premier League as Everton begin deadline day talks

Deadline day: Which Super Eagles stars can still move to other clubs before the transfer window slams shut?

Sean Dyche: Can Iwobi ‘fight and wear the badge with pride’ under his new manager?

Watch: Chuba Akpom hits Marcus Rashford’s celebration after scoring his 14th goal

Alex Iwobi gets seventh manager since leaving Arsenal

Zaidu Sanusi: Super Eagles defender comments on injury return after Porto’s Cup victory

A mix of Romario, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo: Marca extols Osimhen’s wonder strike against AS Roma

“Need to wake my demons” – struggling Super Eagles star hints at need to improve Premier League form

Osayi-Samuel closing in on Premier League switch

OGC Nice tables last-minute bid to sign Super Eagles forward

Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti tags Victor Osimhen a ‘complete package’

Osimhen, Onuachu, Oshoala and the best-performing Nigerians in Spain, Belgium, Italy on Sunday

‘He has the level of Drogba’ – Everything Jose Mourinho told Soccernet.ng about Victor Osimhen

Super Onuachu continues to fuel Genk’s title charge

My eyes have seen Victor Osimhen in all his glory, hallelujah hallelujah!

Australian Open: Super Eagles Legend claims to be a ‘one-handed backhand tennis player’

For Victor Osimhen, the Diego Maradona legacy is a tantalising possibility at Napoli

“Extraordinary qualities” – Gasperini wants ex-Chelsea winger to emulate unstoppable Super Eagles star

“I’m more mature now” – Super Eagles star on beating Premier League, Bundesliga goal-mark in Serie A

“I love the competition”- Iheanacho on his great record in the FA Cup

Euro wrap: Okereke, Lookman net Serie A stunners; Iheanacho, Akpom lifts Leicester, Middlesbrough

NPFL: No Super Eagles curse for Bendel Insurance in record win over Remo Stars

Iheanacho comes up clutch for Leicester City in the FA Cup again

Leo Neiva: Why ex-Saint Kitts & Nevis and Al Merrikh coach wants NPFL job

Preview: Stadium where Sierra Leone stunned Super Eagles to host clash-of-the-titans between Remo Stars and Insurance

“Nothing to do with my parents” – Ademola Lookman reveals why he dump England for Nigeria’s Super Eagles

“There’s so much more” – Super Eagles star, poorly deployed in England, throws Osimhen goal challenge

Super Eagles star’s second Serie A debut ends in celebration; Udeh scores first goal in Brazil

“He is a joke”- Another Ex-Ajax star knocks Bassey

Former Real Madrid midfielder gives scathing remarks about Bassey

Ibrahim Gusau: NFF President claims national teams will ‘be back’ at the ‘very top’

Atalanta to stall Nigeria-eligible’s move to Cremonese

“Victor is Incredible” – Super Eagles coach applauds Victor Osimhen’s goal

Jose Peseiro hopes outstanding Osimhen will bring a “winning mentality” to the national team

U-20 AFCON: Mphande reveals Zambia’s “readiness” to lock horns with the Flying Eagles

Extent of Ejuke’s injury revealed

Former Napoli attacker says keeping Victor Osimhen will be “difficult”

Onome Ebi: Super Falcons captain breaks silence after being axed by Levante Las Planas

Bassey’s boss at Ajax gets sacked

Former Super Eagles star rejoins Spartak Moscow for training

“The national team is in safe hands,”- says Super Eagles forward on his return

“We will both score goals”- Ighalo ready for Ronaldo challenge

Odion Ighalo unfolds what happened two hours before the World Cup qualifier against Ghana

Revelation Cup: Super Falcons coach invites Barcelona, Paris FC, Leicester City stars, 20 others

“He is not a smart striker” – Japanese defender lashes at Nigeria’s most prolific forward in Europe over the last three years

Transfer Saga! Two club presidents lock horns for Terem Moffi’s signature

Why I would play in the Nigerian Premier Football League – Odion Ighalo

Super Oshoala hits new high in Barcelona’s thrashing of Las Planas

Report: Moffi snubs Premier League clubs; chooses next destination

“This is part of the longer plan”–Jose Peseiro speaks on his visit to England

After Troost-Ekong, Salernitana turn attention to Super Eagles star valued at ₦7 billion

“Come collect big 9” – Nigerian musician implores Osimhen to join Manchester United

“There were many obstacles that I had to overcome”– Osimhen uncovers his achievement so far

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro sets target for 2023 AFCON tournament 

“He’s a very good person” – Victor Osimhen’s former captain lauds Super Eagles star

NGN280 billion: Alex Iwobi’s Everton up for sale

Nigerian referee suspended after controversially disallowing goal in Port Harcourt thriller

“Four years without you” – Super Eagles captain posts emotional tribute to late mother

Dejan Lovren’s return to Lyon

Official: Super Eagles vice-captain joins Salernitana

Lorient’s Nigerian forward suffers horror injury, could be ‘out for a long time’

Eintracht Frankfurt want free-scoring Super Eagles striker

Belgian champions monitoring Dessers’ situation at Cremonese

“It’s very tough” – Leicester City star dissects Nigeria’s World Cup chances vs Australia, Canada, and Ireland

Serie A: Ebuehi’s Empoli hand Osimhen’s Napoli big title boost, Okereke’s penalty earns Cremonese first point in 2023

Official: Iwobi’s boss at Everton gets the sack

Why Napoli should be ready to lose Osimhen – Odion Ighalo

Super Eagles star confirms departure in heartfelt statement

Afrobeat Super Star Wizkid announces show date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

“I want to play in the Premier League”– Super Eagles-eligible declares amid transfer links

Social Media capital: Spanish club courting Nigerian fans’ support

Not me: Atalanta boss reveals who to praise for Ademola Lookman’s signing after masterful Juventus display

Why Iheanacho should mirror Lookman’s success in Italy

Transfer confusion trails West Ham-linked Super Eagles star

“Don’t bet against this team” – Sunday Oliseh praises Premier League club after victory

“He scored a header!”- Atalanta boss amused by Lookman’s brilliance in six-goal thriller against Juventus

Euro wrap: Super Eagles invitee scores first Serie A goal, Chukwueze stars in Villarreal win

Lyon join Nice, three Premier League clubs in battle for prolific Super Eagles striker

Super Eagles coach names two things he wants to see before inviting Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka, Palace’s Eze, Reims’ Balogun

“Let’s focus on the future”- Bassey confident about Ajax’s chances of retaining Eredivisie title

“100% convinced” – Ajax boss reveals two reasons Calvin Bassey will become very good like Tottenham defender

Serie A: Referee Chiffi goofed on Osimhen, Pirola potential red card incident – CdS

Three reasons Victor Osimhen must consider to avoid a Manchester United move

Salernitana 0-2 Napoli: Ruthless Osimhen steers Partenopei to record-breaking win

Iwobi helpless as Everton’s rotten run continues

“I had to collect Enyeama’s boots” – Ex-Nigerian goalie reveals two memorable encounters with Argentina great Batistuta

“He’s an exciting talent” – Chelsea owners reveal why they pushed to sign Super Eagles-eligible attacker

Good news: Injured Super Eagles star gets return date after going MIA since October

“They have the money” – Freiburg manager confesses real reason Super Eagles-eligible star was allowed to make Premier League move

Sharpshooters: Super Eagles star better than Osimhen, Mbappe, Haaland in 2023

Would Chris Wood be the ideal player to fill Awoniyi’s void?

Big Blow! Super Eagles defender picks a knock amid transfer links

Nottingham Forest to make a transfer heist for promising Nigerian star

Golden Eaglets to commence preparation for U-17 AFCON on Monday

“It’s exactly what I needed” – Man United Nigeria-eligible talent completes move to Bolton

Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid- Los Blancos stand tall despite Chukwueze incursion

Lookman! Forgotten ex-Premier League player firing all guns in Serie A

Super Eagles forward claims Italian manager is an “important source of inspiration” for him

Victor Osimhen fires a warning message to Salernitana after Cremonese loss

Struggling EPL club “very interested” in signing Paul Onuachu– Report

Report: Chelsea sign exciting Nigeria-eligible forward from PSV Eindhoven

“It was a night to remember”- Osimhen relives Napoli’s destruction of Juventus

Bournemouth looking to use owner’s connection to land 12-goal Super Eagles striker – report

“We haven’t had it so good in recent years.” Atlanta ‘96 gold medalist salutes Osimhen, Lookman, and Moffi

Nottingham Forest ramp up efforts to sign €10m rated star as Awoniyi’s alternative

Official: Super Eagles hopeful nicknamed the ‘New Okocha’ quits England for Bundesliga 2

“There is no need” – Ex-Spurs star gives one reason why West Ham should not sign Super Eagles striker likened to Romelu Lukaku

Monaco eyeing AC Milan’s Nigerian teen wonder – report

Crystal Palace 1-1 Manchester United- Olise masterclass proves why NFF should get him for Super Eagles

Minutes per goal: Napoli’s Osimhen goes past Mbappe, joins Haaland, Lewandowski on best list

Football Journalist provides devastating update on Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to face Zambia in two friendly matches

Okereke and Dessers’s new manager explains why Cremonese defeated Napoli

Huddersfield Town signs Nigeria-eligible winger on loan

LASK confirm capture of pacy Nigerian attacker

“The team to beat” – Olympic gold medalist tips Flying Eagles to crush all opposition in Egypt

Poor performance: Flying Eagles coach sends 12 players away from camp

Italian club slaps €140m on Super Eagles forward amid Manchester United and Arsenal transfer links

Super Eagles star claims Osimhen “will step in the shoes of Rashidi Yekini.”

Super Eagles stars occupy Serie A team of the week

Copa Italia: Okereke helps Cremonese upset Osimhen’s Napoli on Ballardini’s debut

Crystal Palace line up €11M for promising Super Eagles talent

Agent claims Nigerian forward’s dream is to “pair up” with Osimhen

“I like this player” – Ex-Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr names two Super Eagles strikers who impress him this season

“They put their right foot forward” – NFF boss names one group to commend for a brilliant start to the 2023 NPFL season

“He’s a dynamic winger” – Huddersfield reveal reasons for signing exciting Super Eagles-eligible star

“This boy can defend” – Feyenoord legend Hanegem believes Super Eagles star is a scapegoat for poor Eredivisie champions

Arsenal-owned Nigerian goalkeeper sends message to Crewe fans after leaving for Bundesliga club

Manchester United plotting mega bid for Osimhen

“We played well”- Lookman delighted with record-breaking win against Salernitana

Fulham want in-form Super Eagles goal poacher

Empoli 1-0 Sampdoria: Ebuehi matches Taribo West’s record in Gli Azzurri victory

Victor Osimhen’s agent opens up on Napoli future amid transfer rumours

Three Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal to lock horns for Victor Osimhen – Report

Super Eagles striker set to miss Cremonese vs Napoli clash

“This was one of my best” – Record-making Super Eagles prospect credits coach for stunning full debut goal

Italian Soccer expert reveals Italian coach has bathed Osimhen with “rigor and discipline”

“You throw the title in the trash” – Hans Kraay Jr. insists Man United hero to blame if Chelsea sign exciting Super Eagles-eligible winger

Four red-hot Super Eagles strikers to hand Nigeria’s head coach Peseiro a selection dilemma

Super Eagles-eligible star bags Skybet Player of the month 

Nigerian players abroad: Simon inspires Nantes to victory; Success’ effort is insufficient for Udinese

West Ham United submits £25 million offer to capture red-hot Nigerian forward

Super Eagles star gets new coach in Italy

For Faith Irabor’s referees, it is business as usual – Why Nigerian referees will continue to be overlooked by FIFA

Ademola Lookman’s first Serie A brace pushes Atalanta to historic win

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to be separated from his beloved Napoli fans for two months

“I didn’t think he was going to score” – Croatian great hails Nigerian teen with goal on Hornets home debut

Transfer: OGC Nice agree personal terms with free-scoring Super Eagles star – report

Super Eagles coach reacts to Enyimba’s ‘scrap’ away win at Nasarawa United

Marseille 3-1 Lorient: Moffi’s great streak continues, but Marseille prove superiority over Les Merlus

Ndidi starts, Iheanacho subbed on in Leicester’s loss to hungry Forest

Aribo’s Southampton edge past Everton in Iwobi’s ‘desperate’ comeback

Cremonese 2-3 Monza: Dessers’ strike is not enough as poor Grigiorossi sink deeper

Napoli coach Spalletti points out three important characteristics that make Osimhen unstoppable

Chelsea table first offer for West Ham-linked Super Eagles-eligible forward – reports

Super Eagles dribbling wizard set to miss first Bundesliga match of 2023

“Letting himself be fooled by Osimhen” – Brazilian defender ripped apart after Nigerian striker’s demolition job on Juventus

Settled case? Soccer expert would prefer Victor Osimhen over Harry Kane

Is Victor Osimhen’s near-perfect performance against Juventus the best of his career?

Excellent Osimhen leads five-star Napoli to Juventus destruction

Nottingham Forest eye Ismaila Sarr swap deal for struggling Super Eagles forward

Nottingham Forest boss issues Awoniyi update ahead of Leicester City clash

Super Eagles star Awoniyi nails a one-word verdict on Belgian midfielder

Top French club join the race to sign Terem Moffi

The banter continues! Asisat Oshoala turns up the heat on Chelsea after a major defeat

“Pure talent”– AFCON ‘94 gold medallist salutes Victor Osimhen

Nigerian strikers abroad: Boniface helps Royale USG claim big win; Ogbeche rescues Hyderabad in India

Former Italy International says Super Eagles star reminds him of Cavani

Super Eagles star nets brace in 8-0 friendly win, shuts down injury fears

Serie A top scorer Osimhen tipped to struggle against Juventus’ Brazilian import

WATCH: Referees deny Delta Queens two legitimate goals at Rivers Angels in NWFL match

Moffi shines again for Lorient, Dennis helps Nottingham Forest reach first semi-final in 30 years

“He is the most complete” – Serie A expert reveals why Osimhen is better than Juventus star Vlahovic

Is Ripple a Good Investment and Should I Invest in XRP?

Aribo’s Southampton knocks City out of the Carabao Cup to advance to the semi-finals

Official: “Unpleasant and predatory” Nigerian striker Adediran joins SK Dynamo České Budějovice

Super Falcons forward joins the FIFPro Global Player Council

Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles’ attacker bags prestigious award

Red-hot Super Eagles star has been nominated for FIFA 2023 team of the year

Monaco boss wary of Super Eagles striker’s threat ahead of big clash

Four European teams target Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Ladan Bosso pledges to right wrongs ahead of AFCON 2023 tournament

FIFA ignores Nigerian referees for the 2023 Women’s World Cup for the umpteenth time

“It’s like I operate more in the men’s world”- first female chairperson of Nigerian referee committee speaks on her appointment

“It is not easy to mark Osimhen”- Former Juventus star reveals why Osimhen is the best in Serie A

“I doubt how they are selected” – Nigeria’s Afcon hero knocks Jose Peseiro’s Super Eagles

“If you come, I’d be happy” – Super Eagles star wants Sheraldo Becker to join him in the Premier League

Super Eagles striker proves manager Guion right with brilliant brace at Stade Michel d’Ornano

“Lautaro Martinez has more quality than Osimhen”- Former Real Madrid striker

Super Falcons head coach sets “target” for 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup

“I’ll ask him to take it easy next time” – Super Eagles star reacts to red card shown his manager

“I liked his goal on Saturday” – FCGB manager Guion insists Super Eagles star key to season’s success

Super Eagles striker pens deal with Red Star Belgrade

Super Eagles head coach Peseiro urged to beat the United States, England to prolific Ligue 1 striker

Chelsea add Super Eagles-eligible winger to January transfer shortlist

AFCON U-20: No nonsense Bosso drops 10 players over age discrepancies

“That one hurt a bit”- Super Eagles star speaks on being rejected by English clubs

Nigerian dribble-monger signs for Caykur Rizespor

Transfers: Southampton has multimillion euro bid for Super Eagles star rejected

Bassey speaks on ‘surreal’ feeling during Champions League debut

Head coach Alfred Schreuder explains why he preferred Super Eagles star to Netherlands international at NEC Nijmegen

Super Eagles star reveals why he dumped Leicester City for Glasgow Rangers

Super Eagles star names the 2022 World Cup the “best” he has “seen”

The unthinkable! Super Eagles forward confident Al Hilal can beat Real Madrid and others to win Club World Cup

Sampdoria 0-2 Napoli: Osimhen helps high-flying Partenopeans return to winning ways

Erik ten Hag: Manchester United manager admires Super Eagles attacker in pursuit of a new striker

Ighalo snubs Lewandowski, Haaland, Mbappe, names Real Madrid star as the world’s best

Clash of the Titans: Winning debut for Nigeria’s Sor as Onuachu fires Genk past Onyedika’s Brugge

Everton reveal the true nature of Iwobi’s injury

“It’s just instinct”– Iheanacho explains match-winning goal for Leicester against Gillingham

Peter Rufai urges Nigeria’s most expensive goalkeeper to ‘look elsewhere’ for first-team opportunities

Brendan Rogers breaks silence on Super Eagles star’s lack of playing time

Super Eagles star fires a warning message to the magpies ahead of Carabao Cup clash

“Back soon”- Alex Iwobi finally reacts following an injury sustained during Everton’s tie against Manchester United

Goalless Isaac in action as Juventus narrowly rout Udinese

Samuel Chukwueze in action as Villarreal stunned Real Madrid with a historic win

Super Oshoala continues hot streak for Barcelona femeni in big win over Sevilla

Super Eagles striker flops as former Flying Eagles star Ekpiteta fires Blackpool past naughty Nottingham Forest

Super Eagles goalkeeper’s first FA Cup appearance ends in disappointment

Gillingham 0-1 Leicester: Iheanacho snaps four-month barren run with masterclass at Priestfield

Alex Iwobi’s dad breaks silence on Everton forward’s injury

Former official claims referee made the ‘valid’ decision to cancel Dessers’ goal against Juventus

“Osimhen was the biggest failure against Inter Milan”- Ex-Juventus star

“Against Chelsea, he was really good” – Cooper satisfied with Super Eagles striker’s excellent performance in December/January

NPFL Watch: Akwa United to battle Insurance in season opener, other games postponed, league renamed

Confirmed: Slavia Prague sign Super Eagles prospect Ogbu

Super Eagles forward to have scan on ankle injury after picking a knock in Everton’s defeat to Manchester United

Double heartbreak for Iwobi as Manchester United extend Everton’s poor run

Mats Rits fires warning to Onyedika upon return from long injury layoff

Bordeaux coach crushes Super Eagles star’s chances of playing on the flank, gives reasons

No Chance! Boro hands Super Eagles prospect a new contract extension amid interest from EPL clubs

Watch: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper spotted ‘raising champions’ as he trains with young goalies in France

West Ham join the race for prolific Super Eagles striker

Nigerian strikers’ exploits: Ighalo strikes again Al Hilal; Onyekuru stars for Adana Demirspor in Istanbulspor

Super Eagles star is Ponferradina’s best in La Liga II

“2022 was not a good year for him” – Former Ajax winger backs Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi to rediscover best form

Nottingham Forest boss provides injury update on Awoniyi

“I just had to be there to finish” – Super Eagles star describes his winning strike for Forest at St Mary’s

“He’d do for Everton” – Ex-Liverpool midfielder urges struggling Super Eagles star to consider switching to Merseyside

Super Eagles star better than all but Erling Haaland and Harry Kane in key EPL stat

Osimhen fails to deliver at Inter Milan; Success’ Udinese share spoils against stubborn Empoli

Awoniyi comes up clutch for Nottingham Forest against toothless Southampton

Serie A report: Dessers denied, Lookman caged

2021 Super Eagles invitee wins December Player of the Month award at Crystal Palace

“I would want to be Bruno Mars”- Super Eagles striker reveals what he would be doing if he was not a footballer

Iwobi urges Everton teammates on after Brighton bashing

“It’s a bad injury” – Manager Ivan Juric confirms that injured Super Eagles star not close to return

Watch: Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo spotted at a mini-party marking Okocha’s 25th wedding anniversary

PHOTOS: Super Eagles star trains with Remo stars ahead of new NPFL season

Super Eagles-eligible star on the radar of AC Milan, Inter, and Atalanta – report

Ndidi, Iheanacho in action for the Foxes as Tosin’s Fulham edge past Leicester at King Power

Osimhen and Ndidi top the 10 most valuable Nigerian players

Samuel Chukwueze begins 2023 on an excellent note as Villarreal crush Cartagena

Osayi-Samuel stars for Fenerbahce in dramatic victory at Antalyaspor

Serie A’s best dribblers: Super Eagles star leads AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus stars

Chuba Akpom: Three Premier League clubs keep tabs on Super Eagles prospect

AC Milan identify seven-goal Super Eagles star as Rafael Leao’s possible replacement – report

Former Super Eagles assistant coach reveals why NFF should not “beg” foreign-based players to play for Eagles

WATCH: Super Eagles icon Austin Okocha’s hit song that peaked at number 4 on the German rap chart

Lukaku hails Osimhen as the “best striker” ahead of Napoli match

Report: Nottingham Forest could offload Super Eagles striker in January

Like father like son! Historian labels Alex Iwobi’s father as “one of the most rugged and skillful midfielders”

Super Eagles striker voted best foreign player in the Macedonian FL

“We keep pushing”- Super Eagles striker excited about first Premier League MOTM

Super Eagles prospect begins 2023 on a sad note as injury knocks midfield maestro out for several weeks

Pictures: Peseiro celebrates with Super Eagles Nottingham Forest stars after big performance against Chelsea

Super Eagles Best XI of 2022

Ligue 1: Simon helps Nantes pick result at Auxerre; Innocent and Moffi star in Lorient victory

Paul Onuachu’s shirt sale breaks new Pro League charity donation record

Excellent Super Eagles star named MOTM as Forest hold Chelsea on New Year Day

“Feyenoord was never my first option” – Dessers

“He is always hungry” Napoli icon lauds Osimhen’s tenacity

Umar Sadiq recounts his failed transfer to Dortmund and subsequent switch to Real Sociedad as the “best decision” of his career

Chukwuemeka, Okoli, and the best Nigeria-eligible players Jose Peseiro can target for the Super Eagles in 2023