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- Chukwueze: How Nigeria star fired Villarreal past Djene’s Getafe
- “Grateful and Honoured”– Super Falcons star spotted with Casemiro, Van Dijk and others
- Nigerians abroad: Excellent Chukwueze’s the hero behind Villarreal’s win; Maja, Henty, Irobiso caged
- Emmanuel Amuneke had only 15 minutes to spare, Victor Osimhen’s story could have been different
- Osimhen effect not working? England attacker struggling to adjust to mask
- Super Eagles star Chukwueze reacts to his performance against Getafe
- Why Victor Osimhen would need another eye surgery – Surgeon
- “He’s unlucky not to score” – Manchester City legend backs Super Eagles-eligible star to rediscover form
- Nigerians abroad: Moffi’s masterclass mangled Monaco; Ighalo, Onyemaechi, Olayinka star in wins
- Revealed: Flying Eagles’ quarterfinals opponents at the U-20 AFCON in Egypt
- Photo: Super Eagles forward Osimhen is a star in Naples and in bakeries
- Eliminating the gaps? Asisat Oshoala reacts to Ighalo’s goal scoring streak following his hattrick against Al Duhail
- Coach Gasperini “hopes” Super Eagles forward would replicate his first-half season performance
- Super Falcons star Oshoala likens Victor Osimhen to Spanish football icon
- Italian black face in honour of Victor Osimhen: A beautiful gesture or harmful stereotype?
- “Who will replace him?” – Coach laments Super Eagles star’s imminent departure after excellent two-goal display
- Mozambique 0 – 2 Nigeria: Lawal, Muhammed’s wonder strikes propel Flying Eagles to U-20 AFCON QF
- Euro wrap: Osimhen rises to new heights; forgettable day for Nigerian stars in the Premier League
- AFCON 2023: Two rockets send Flying Eagles into the knockout rounds- Player Ratings
- KRC Genk boss Wouter Vrancken provides positive update on Arokodare’s injuries
- Flying Eagles coach Bosso reacts to victory against Mozambique
- Promising defender Solomon Agbalaka shares Flying Eagles “objective” in the 2023 AFCON
- Super Eagles star plays for Southampton Under-23 team
- Champions League: Where does Victor Osimhen rank among Nigeria’s greatest goalscorers?
- Serie A: Fiorentina to move for excellent Super Eagles-eligible striker on one condition
- Live Commentary: Mozambique vs. Nigeria – U20 AFCON
- Two reasons why Mozambique’s Mambas will be dangerous opponents for the Flying Eagles
- Photo: Ghanaian star likens his height to Onuachu standing on the tips of his toes
- Report: Makinwa, Brazilian tactician jostle for El Kanemi job
- Top five Nigerian players to watch this weekend
- He left us great memories – Eintracht Frankfurt fans remember Okocha’s goal 30 years after
- Mozambique U20 vs. Nigeria U20: AFCON match preview, where to watch as Flying Eagles hunt for quarterfinals ticket
- European Leagues update: Akanbi helps Tiraspol conquer Belgrade; Bassey found wanting in Berlin
- Napoli planning move for Atalanta star if Osimhen leaves
- Super Eagles-eligible forward Akpom stamps his name into Boro history
- Watch: 2013 AFCON champion Onazi outperforms Khalidiya forward in another sport
- Chelsea legend Drogba shares what he said to Victor Osimhen
- AFCON qualifiers: New venue and time fixed for Nigeria’s Super Eagles match against Guinea-Bissau
- Throw Back: Remember Kanu’s son from the famous Peak Milk video? He’s all grown up now
- WATCH: Adorable song about Victor Osimhen released by Italian musician goes viral
- Which African star can stop Napoli’s Victor Osimhen from winning the CAF Player of the Year award?
- Solomon Agbalaka: Flying Eagles’ messiah versus Egypt gives verdict following the victory
- Nigeria 1 – 0 Costa Rica: Super Falcons salvage battered image with win in Revelations Cup finale
- Nigeria U20 vs. Egypt U20: AFCON match preview, where to watch, as Flying Eagles tackle Young Pharaohs
- Five talking points around Flying Eagles’ crucial win over Egypt’s Young Pharaohs at U20 Afcon
- Four takeaways from Super Falcons’ indifferent outing at the Revelations Cup: Waldrum, Oshoala, Echegini
- Unstoppable! Super Osimhen helps Napoli gain first-leg advantage at Eintracht Frankfurt
- “They can make an impact”- Southampton boss confident of Onuachu, other signings
- Tottenham Legend reveals what Iheanacho must do to become a top player
- “Get him now!” – Arsenal midfielder reveals he advised Napoli to sign SE striker Victor Osimhen
- Ballon d’Or: Will Napoli’s Victor Osimhen be the first Nigerian to be named World’s Best?
- “You deserve three lifetime bans” – Nigerian star’s handball sparks angry outbursts against referee Tomáš Klíma
- Nigeria U20 1-0 Egypt U20: Agbalaka’s towering header hands Flying Eagles first Afcon win
- Record books: How well did the Flying Eagles fare after losing the first match at the U20 AFCON?
- Revealed: Why Super Eagles star Ola Aina will miss Torino’s crucial Serie A clash against Juventus
- Former Everton boss likens Victor Osimhen to ex-Liverpool hero Fernando Torres
- Top five Nigerian players to watch in the European League this week
- “Both have exceptional pace” – Frankfurt boss Glasner compares Victor Osimhen to French forward ahead of UCL clash
- Brilliant Ighalo sends Al-Hilal to AFC CL quarters; bad night for Onyemaechi at Benfica
- Like Davido at the World Cup, Burna Boy, Tems and Rema take Afrobeats to NBA All-Star Game
- “Very dangerous” – German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp weary of Nigeria’s best player in Europe
- Why we lost against Lecce – Lookman’s manager Gasperini explains
- “One of the best attackers ever”– Napoli forward Osimhen names his football idol
- Victor Osimhen’s teammate donates 75,000 euros to victims of Turkey’s earthquake
- Red-hot Super Eagles attacker Osimhen reveals his initial position
- Senegal U20 1 – 0 Nigeria U20: Flying Eagles’ quest for 8th Afcon title suffers early stumble
- Manchester United vs. Leicester City: Iheanacho forecasts Old Trafford clash
- N64 million bonus: Free-scoring Victor Osimhen about to unlock first Napoli contract clause
- Senegal vs. Nigeria: Match preview as Flying Eagles kick off U20 AFCON with clash against Young Lions
- AFCON U20: Four takeaways from Flying Eagles’ opening day defeat to Senegal’s Young Lions in Egypt
- AFCON 2023: Nigeria U20 Vs Senegal U20 – Player ratings
- Nigerian players abroad: Manchester United cage Iheanacho; Lookman is losing touch with Osimhen
- Report – Napoli forward Osimhen is back in full training, ready for Eintracht Frankfurt UCL clash
- Live Commentary: Senegal vs. Nigeria U20 AFCON
- U20 AFCON: How Nigeria’s Flying Eagles became the most successful U20 national team on the continent
- Okereke and Dessers hand Davide Ballardini a sigh of relief ahead of Torino tie
- Napoli forward Victor Osimhen downplays injury fears following Sassuolo victory
- NFF reacts to shocking death of former Chelsea star Christian Atsu
- “Spalletti made Osimhen”- Former Sassuolo striker
- Video: Nigeria’s Super Falcons take in last training before first-ever clash with Colombia
- Forest boss Steve Cooper delivers Awoniyi’s injury update ahead of Manchester City clash
- Former Super Eagles coach to become new handler of Benin national team
- Outshining the legends: How Osimhen beat Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema, Drogba to first career 100
- Revelation Cup: Colombia dump Ten Hag-styled Super Falcons into worst run in 20 years
- I use similar tactics with Ten Hag – Super Falcons coach Waldrum
- Phenomenal! Osimhen reaches career milestone in Napoli’s win at Sassuolo
- “More complete” – Seasoned Journalist weighs in on Osimhen and Mbappe comparison
- Video: Supporters of Mikel Obi and Anthony Nwakaeme’s former club pay passionate tribute to rescue workers
- Former Flying Eagles player joins FC Zurich in Switzerland
- Mikel Obi tags Belgium star the “laziest footballer” he has ever played with
- “I signed a pre-contract with Manchester United”- Former Chelsea star sheds light on controversial transfer
- Video: German star credits Nigerian food after stunning solo goal for Dortmund against Chelsea
- Revelation Cup: Late heartbreak for Nigeria in Mexico as ugly losing streak continues
- “It is a horror for me” – Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha speaks about not playing in Russia during his stellar career
- “Blank checks”– Italian Journalist hails Atalanta’s Lookman purchase, compares it with Fiorentina
- “Horrible to play against” – Ex-Liverpool coach delighted Super Eagles star is a terror to Premier League defenders
- AFCON 2023: Bosso’s Flying Eagles to face Moroccan club in final preparatory fixture
- “He’ll win easily” – Ex-Real Sociedad man tips Victor Osimhen to end Nigeria’s 24-year wait for Africa’s POTY award
- Flying Eagles send fear into Afcon foes after smashing six past Morocco’s Kawkab Athletics Club U23
- One-cap Super Eagles striker on the radar of Ukraine’s most successful club – report
- Europa League: Simon confident of victory against Juventus
- Barcelona star set to miss Super Falcons’ friendly against Mexico
- Nigeria Olympic Eagles’ U-23 AFCON qualifier against Guinea has a new date
- “Sky is his limit” – Taribo West tells under-fire Super Eagles star secret to become Europe’s best
- Italian market expert on when Victor Osimhen’s transfer decision will be made amidst Chelsea, Real Madrid links
- Super Eagles forward, Iheanacho is once again named in the Premier League team of the week
- “He’s unstoppable” – Sassuolo coach hails excellent Super Eagles forward likened to the great Pelé
- “The prototype of the modern striker” – Osimhen draws praise from France legend
- “I gave up on football” – Victor Boniface
- “Moses can help Spartak become champions” – Super Eagles legend
- “Wanted him at Celtic” – Lee Congerton makes shock transfer claims over elite Super Eagles star
- “I’ve been treated unfairly” – Nigerian billionaire who wants to buy Sheffield United complains
- Euro wrap: Osimhen remains Europe’s best in 2023; Bassey, Plumptre impress in wins; Tolu tastes first Genk defeat
- AFCON U-20: Two subs help Ladan Bosso’s boys upset Congo in friendly
- Iwobi’s efforts fall short as Gakpo stamps Liverpool’s authority in Merseyside derby
- It’s the Mask! Osimhen-mania catches on in Napoli as fans cop memorabilia
- “They can do it” – Jay-Jay Okocha names club that can win the Champions League
- Liverpool, Real Madrid join race for Super Eagles striker Osimhen
- Super Lookman helps Atalanta claim big result at Lazio
- Déjà vu! Gift Orban mirrors Moses Simon 2015 performance as he bags brace for Gent
- What I currently most desire at Ajax – Calvin Bassey
- Lookman, Cubana, Flavour, and other Nigerian celebrities Lauds Iheanacho following his performance against Tottenham
- “A warrior never gives up” – Super Eagles-eligible player remarks after scoring brace for Gent
- “He only trained three times” – Exciting Nigerian youngster stuns Belgian manager with fantastic debut performance
- Video: Super Eagles-eligible star scores Serie A’s fastest goal this season
- Marseille set to battle Monaco, Inter Milan for Super Eagles-eligible star
- Iheanacho’s incredible streak continues against Tottenham; Onuachu’s first Southampton start ends in disappointment
- “We are both intelligent” – French star talks up new partnership with Super Eagles striker
- Former Barcelona coach praises ‘extraordinary’ Super Eagles star
- Nigerian-German star Adeyemi breaks the Bundesliga speed record with 36.7 km/h
- Dortmund names Nigerian-German forward Karim Adeyemi the rookie of the month for January
- Where is the Passion? The Super Eagles team should not be a backup plan for Michael Olise
- Super Eagles head coach, Peseiro officially joins Nigeria Football Coaches Association
- AFCON 2023: Flying Eagles coach, Bosso says his team will not ‘underrate’ any opponent
- Chelsea could table €55 million-rated player plus cash to capture Victor Osimhen
- Ajax boss praises Bassey despite lack of game time
- Osimhen wins Serie A player of the month Award
- “Messi or Ronaldo” – Nigerian superstar Wizkid picks his G.O.A.T
- Why I snubbed Nigeria for Germany-Jamal Musiala opens up
- AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso names final 21-man squad
- AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles to play Guinea Bissau in Morocco
- Top five Nigerian players to watch in the summer transfer window
- Club World Cup: Odion Ighalo gets the chance to end unpleasant barren run against Real Madrid
- Former Leicester City forward has “no regrets” over pledging allegiance to Nigeria
- Odion Ighalo will get 122 million naira for advancing Al Hilal to the CWC final.
- Why I joined Atalanta – Ademola Lookman
- AFCON Qualifiers: Jose Peseiro selects four U-20 players to train with Super Eagles
- Manchester United’s next top striker – Who is more injury-prone, Osimhen or Kane?
- Ighalo’s Al Hilal make CWC history, Troost-Ekong’s Salernitana bloodied by Juventus
- Report: Crystal Palace star willing to snub Algeria for Nigeria
- Super Eagles midfielder, Onyedika risks suspension after Club Brugge’s trip to Antwerp
- ‘Deadly’ Turkey earthquake: NFF provides heartwarming update on Musa, Onyekuru, others
- Is it now time to hand Chuba Akpom the Super Eagles jersey after four years?
- “More explosive than Onuachu” – Coaches Hinschberger, Vrancken disagree over attitude of young Nigerian striker
- 21-year-old Nigerian footballer dies in Spain
- Why I joined Southampton – Paul Onuachu
- Earthquake strikes Nigerian winger Onyekuru’s city, raising concerns for ‘trapped’ Ghanaian player Christian Atsu
- EX-Bayern Munich star backs Bassey to succeed at Ajax amid criticism
- Chuba Akpom receives plaudits from ex-Manchester United star fafter Blackpool victory
- “Really Amazing”– Victor Osimhen responds to Napoli’s social media post on his goal against Spezia
- Ighalo reaches Club World Cup semifinal; Iheanacho, Olayinka, Nnadozie brilliant in wins
- “He decided to stay” – Angry Zaragoza coach vows to freeze out unwanted Nigerian star valued at N.3 billion
- “Had to say sorry” – Osimhen goes into the stand to apologise after smashing the ball into a woman’s face
- Aina soars over Success and Ehizibue in Torino’s tough win against Udinese
- Nathan Jones discusses Onuachu’s debut following Southampton’s loss
- Obafemi Martins congratulates son on first professional contract in Italy
- “Lukaku, Dzeko, men I used to watch on TV” – Super Eagles star insists no regret moving to Serie A
- After Super Eagles star’s goal, Jose Mourinho’s assistant lands in trouble
- Watch: Victor Osimhen is the best striker in the world – Napoli fans
- “Please, let me go” – Record-setting Super Eagles star begged to get Premier League transfer deal done
- Why I left Watford for Salernitana – Troost-Ekong opens up
- Ex-Super Eagles boss reveals attributes that will help Moffi succeed at Nice
- “I want to play in the Champions League”- Plzen’s Nigerian forward reveals targets
- If Peseiro calls, is excess Napoli-owned Folorunsho “open to” play for the Super Eagles?
- CAF approves two stadiums for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers
- Lookman beats Osimhen, Dybala, and Zaccagni to rack up AIC’s January player of the month award
- Folarin Balogun: Agent reveals which country Ligue 1 top scorer may represent
- Watch: Victor Osimhen’s goal against Roma is named Serie A goal of the month
- Tolu Arokodare: Onuachu’s replacement ‘determined’ to fire his best for KRC Genk
- U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets’ head coach discusses potential threats in response to the team’s draw
- “He made a picture”– Former Napoli striker salutes Osimhen’s ‘Pele-like’ goal
- Official: Nigerian goalscoring sensation Kanu completes record transfer to Racing Louisville FC
- Wealthy Nigerian businessman set to buy Premier League-bound Sheffield United
- Confirmed: Spanish club Levante LP sign Nigeria’s four-time AWCON winner
- Transfer: KRC Genk signs a replacement for Onuachu for €5 million
- Brilliant Balogun blasts past Moffi, Mbappe with perfect performance against Bonke’s Lorient
- Promising Nigerian midfielder teams up with Valladolid
- “His departure is a great loss – De Conde mourns Super Eagles star’s move to the Premier League
- Why we signed Arokodare as Onuachu’s replacement – Genk’s Head of Football