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- “I’ve been waiting since 2019” – Ex-Arsenal star declares readiness to play for Super Eagles
- Nigeria’s Osayi-Samuel lands in Mourinho’s black book as Fenerbahce boss eyes Bayern Munich star
- Leeds United pull plug on deal for Super Eagles striker
- “It’s the biggest game” – Ex-Marseille man warns Nigeria of Tunisia, Tanzania threats at AFCON 2025
- Kelechi Iheanacho: Will Sevilla get rid of struggling Super Eagles star before transfer deadline?
- Galatasaray hit with Victor Osimhen blow as Okan Buruk laments missed chances against Ajax
- DEAL OFF: Victor Boniface’s move to Al Nassr falls apart as Saudi club seals €77m Jhon Duran deal
- “He’ll train again tomorrow” – Alonso welcomes Boniface with open arms following scuffed Al-Nassr deal
- “I’m proud”- Raphael Onyedika elated with goal at Manchester City, despite Club Brugge’s loss
- Arsenal great urges Mikel Arteta to sign Super Eagles star Jose Mourinho described as ‘world-class’
- Napoli reject first official bid for Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen amid Arsenal and Man United link
- AC Milan receive bids for Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze amid Real Sociedad and Saudi interest
- Time for France? Taiye Taiwo’s former club make loan move for Sevilla’s Iheanacho
- Former Scotland International urges Leverkusen’s Boniface to make Al-Nassr move
- “Amazing experiences” – Rangers’ Dessers lauds Liverpool’s Arne Slot, reflects on time at Feyenoord
- Victor Boniface to Al Nassr: New twist emerges as Bayer Leverkusen make decision on Super Eagles star
- Official: Nigerian talent trained at Manchester City seals loan move to Germany’s Hamburger SV
- Salernitana make transfer decision on Super Eagles star with Serie A record smashed by Victor Osimhen
- “I really liked Tevez” – Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Rema names Ronaldo and two others as greatest footballers
- Report: Ex-Nigeria youth star following Victor Boniface’s footsteps in Belgium ditches Super Eagles for Canada
- Samuel Chukwueze: Real Sociedad keen on January move for Nigeria and AC Milan winger
- Osimhen loan to Man United? Ferdinand wants Nigerian star to mentor Højlund and Zirkzee
- Ademola Lookman: Atalanta star ruled out of Barcelona game due to injury
- “The system is getting worse” – Super Eagles striker berates NPFL standards
- “We need to win two games”- Eric Chelle shares take on Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 first round opponents
- “It’s never going to be easy” – Ex-Everton captain predicts title run for Chelle’s Nigeria at AFCON 2025
- Chidera Ejuke: Chile’s Dávila helps Heerenveen and CSKA Moscow resolve 4-year Nigerian star’s transfer saga
- In-form Cyriel Dessers heralds Rangers comeback in 3-1 win over Dundee United
- Al Nassr plotting big money move to unite Super Eagles star with Cristiano Ronaldo
- “He needed space” – Lazio boss Baroni explains leaving Dele-Bashiru in the dressing room against Fiorentina
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface pens bumper deal amidst fitness struggles
- Bench role will do – Rangers’ Leon Balogun hungry for Super Eagles return
- AC Milan set new Serie A record with Samuel Chukwueze’s dramatic winner vs Parma
- Kelechi Iheanacho: Championship club interested in Super Eagles star
- Spain: Nigeria’s second all-time top scorer in Bundesliga history backs Akor Adams to shine in Sevilla
- WATCH: Valencia’s Umar Sadiq backs Eric Chelle to transform Super Eagles with Mali secret weapon
- Sevilla vs Espanyol: What Pimienta said about Chidera Ejuke’s performance
- Ligue 1 side continue Ndidi chase despite Van Nistelrooy’s comment
- How Obi Mikel transformed from shy guy into a top podcaster
- NPFL: Niger Tornadoes taste sweet revenge against champions Rangers as Sunshine Stars edge 7-goal thriller
- Super Falcons watch: Echegini nets first Cup goal for PSG; Ordega debuts as Plumptre’s Al-Ittihad stumble
- Nigeria’s Monday fires Tenerife past Madrid, Kayode makes it 2/2 at Erokspor, Etebo brilliant in victory
- Unstoppable Victor Osimhen helps Galatasaray claim vital win over Konyaspor
- Chaos in Leicester: Ruud Van Nistelrooy shuns Ndidi’s exit talks, confirms midfielder absence for weekend tie
- “There has to be a scapegoat” – Mali star Sinayoko issues verdict on Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach
- From Enyimba to Molde: Flying Eagles star seals transfer to 5-time Norwegian champions
- Bologna interested in Super Eagles star with 6 goals against Barcelona and Real Madrid
- Rangers boss lauds Cyriel Dessers in Manchester United loss
- Super Falcons star ends maternity break to become record signing for Canada’s Ottawa Rapid
- Leeds United overtake Panathinaikos in the race for Nigeria’s ninth all-time highest goalscorer
- Xabi Alonso shares Victor Boniface update ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s cracker at RB Leipzig
- More headache for Rangers boss as Leon Balogun joins long injury list following Manchester United loss
- Mourinho’s Fenerbahce to continue in ‘difficult conditions’ thanks to Nigeria’s Osayi-Samuel
- Nigeria’s Onyemaechi lands in Greece after Olympiacos survive late Fenerbahce, Benfica transfer battle
- Ligue 1: Monaco eyeing move for 58-cap Super Eagles star
- Contrasting fortunes for Nigerian stars as Benfica win in Portugal and Atlético Madrid lose in Spain
- “I’m close to Ikpeba, Eguavoen” – Nigeria and PSG great Austin Okocha denies calling for sack of NFF board
- “It’s African culture”- Fulham’s Calvin Bassey explains why footballers clamour for higher wages
- No Lookman, no party! Super Eagles star on target as Atalanta cruise past Sturm Graz
- Debt over relegation? Why Boavista may sacrifice Nigeria’s Onyemaechi to Olympiacos or Trabzonspor
- Mission Impossible? Ex-Super Eagles coach sends cheering message to Eric Chelle ahead of World Cup qualifiers
- Rangers’ demands stall Cyriel Dessers’ exit
- WATCH: Super Eagles star ranks Arsenal great Kanu above Yekini & Osimhen as Nigeria’s all-time greatest striker
- Akor Adams: Real Betis want Nigeria and Montpellier star in Spain after struggles in France
- Super Eagles star Onyemaechi hits high mark for Boavista; Nwakaeme, Etebo shine in Turkey
- Vince Osuji: Nigerian talent once on the radar of Chelsea joins Belgian champions Club Brugge
- “I never said I retired” – Rangers’ Leon Balogun not giving up on Super Eagles call-up at 36
- Nigeria vs South Africa: Bantwana set up Flamingos clash after smashing 21 goals past Gabon
- “He’s not happy” – Rangers head coach gives transfer verdict on Cyriel Dessers
- “You can’t be selfish”- Chuba Akpom coy about fighting ex-Manchester United star for number 9 shirt at Ajax
- Ola Aina’s goal-line clearance draws praise from Nottingham Forest and Southampton bosses
- Official: Former Nigeria Golden Eaglets star banned by FIFA leaves Bologna for Cittadella
- Super Eagles great lands in Istanbul to convince Osimhen to join Chelsea amid Arsenal, Man United interest
- St Etienne vs Nantes: Yellow Canaries suffer late heartbreak despite Moses Simon’s goal
- New Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle recommends history-making coach to succeed him at MC Oran
- Report: Arsenal revive interest in Super Eagles star after Aston Villa draw
- Maduka Okoye in hot soup: Super Eagles star under investigation over alleged betting scandal
- “A massive blow” – West Bromwich Albion caretaker manager bemoans Maja’s injury
- Ex-Ipswich Town boss becomes Josh Maja and Semi Ajayi’s new coach at West Brom
- “Under-appreciated” – Alex Iwobi joins Manchester United’s Amad Diallo in Troy Deeney’s BBC Team of the Week
- AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Osimhen, Gabon’s Aubameyang make bold predictions for MVP award
- Premier League clubs eyeing Lazio and Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Victor Osimhen’s goal rescues draw for Galatasaray at Hatayspor
- Forgotten Super Eagles star once on Manchester City’s books joins Turkey’s Erokspor FC
- Italian Serie A side join Manchester City in pursuit of Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina
- Europe’s dribble wizards: Lamine Yamal tops, Moses Simon dusts Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr.
- “The fire is still burning” – Super Eagles striker hints at Eredivisie return
- Serie A: Nigerian star on the radar of Atalanta set to miss Inter Milan vs Empoli clash
- Francis Uzoho blow: Super Eagles keeper injured as Omonia Nicosia thrash Spartakos 7-0 in Cyprus Cup
- “My skin colour hasn’t made things easier” – Freiburg’s Atubolu reveals Bundesliga racist attacks
- Footballer turned Golfer: Odemwingie hungry to raise Olympic-level competitors in Nigeria
- Arokodare’s goal insufficient as Genk fall at Brugge, Christantus Uche sends Getafe to Copa Del Rey quarterfinals
- Josh Maja: Chelsea and Tottenham target suffers big blow
- Ourense vs Valencia: Sadiq Umar’s debut goal sends Los Ches to Copa del Rey quarter-finals
- Confirmed – CHAN 2024: Nigeria drawn with champions Senegal, Sudan, and Congo in Group D
- Faster than the fastest: Nigeria-eligible GK sets Bundesliga record during Freiburg vs Holstein Kiel clash
- Official: Spanish side Osasuna sign young Nigerian striker from Eldense
- Official: Philip Otele joins FC Basel from UAE club Al Wahda
- “Back to business”- Stanley Nwabali returns to Chippa United after tragic loss
- “I wasn’t trying to score” – Iwobi breaks silence on brace following Fulham’s 3-2 loss to West Ham United
- Why CAF postponed the 2024 CHAN tournament
- Napoli weigh up €40m bid for Borussia Dortmund’s fufu-man with strong Nigerian ties
- Ex-Inter Milan coach endorses Lazio and Nigeria star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as a winger
- Sevilla director drops update on Kelechi Iheanacho’s future amid Premier League links
- Besiktas eyeing Super Eagles star to rival Ciro Immobile
- Super Eagles coach: Why NFF may have handed Eric Chelle jersey number 12 – Photo
- “There is another question mark” – Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso on Boniface’s injury return date
- Free-scoring Nigerian winger set to return to Europe after failed stint in the United Arab Emirates
- “I truly believe it” -Éric Chelle optimistic about Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- NFF President reveals Eric Chelle’s first assignment as Super Eagles coach
- Nigeria-eligible Chelsea midfielder closes in on Borussia Dortmund move following Maresca’s statement
- Nigeria set to face South Africa after Gabon fell apart in 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
- Nigerians abroad: Uche, Osimhen, Okereke, and Macleans shine in Spain, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia
- “We will score goals” – Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles vow is great music to Osimhen, Lookman
- From John Finch to Éric Chelle: Who are the 37 coaches that have led the Super Eagles?
- Trabzonspor make fresh transfer decision on Bruno Onyemaechi as Boavista insist on ₦4.7 billion deal
- Nottingham Forest: Espirito Santo breaks Guardiola’s heart with update on Aina’s contract
- Report: Getafe ready to cash in on Nigerian star linked to Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle
- “Qualifications better than Westerhof’s” – Odegbami likens Eric Chelle to Nigeria’s most successful coach
- Jose Mourinho receives big boost as Osayi-Samuel’s injury fears are allayed
- Wilfred Ndidi outshines Mac Allister, Casemiro in key Premier League stat despite injury woes
- Two London-based English Premier League clubs eye move for West Brom’s Josh Maja
- “I’m very selfish” – Eric Chelle reacts to leaving MC Oran for Super Eagles
- Atalanta and Torino target Nigerian midfielder nurtured at Chelsea
- What Michael Ballack said after Nathan Tella’s 25-second goal in Leverkusen win over Dortmund
- “Eric Chelle will succeed” – Former Borussia Dortmund star backs new Super Eagles boss
- Ola Aina: Should Nottingham Forest star stay or join Manchester City? – Football experts weigh in
- Daniel Daga, who dreams of playing for Liverpool and Chelsea, clears medical ahead of Molde FK move
- Lampard’s Coventry and Kieran’s Ipswich to battle for Kano-born midfielder
- Eric Chelle sends perfect message to Nigeria with MC Oran win ahead of Super Eagles unveiling
- Top 5 Nigerians set for big comebacks in 2025, including a Super Eagles star who stunned Real Madrid
- Chuba Akpom: Ajax coach pours cold water on Nigerian striker’s possible exit
- “He’s a god” – Arokodare credits Genk coach for career turnaround
- Bassey missing, Iwobi shines in Fulham FA Cup win; Ighalo on fire, as Godwin feels Ronaldo’s wrath
- Leicester City head coach gives positive update on Wilfred Ndidi’s injury situation
- Dessers exit looms as two Serie A clubs enquire about Rangers striker
- “If he joins this team”– Obafemi Martins predicts Osimhen’s move to Manchester United
- Julius Aghahowa highlights two weak areas Eric Chelle must improve in Super Eagles
- Why Victor Osimhen should consider Manchester United’s offer – Ex-Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo
- Nnadozie, Onumonu shine for Paris FC and Montpellier as Nwakaeme strikes in Trabzonspor Cup win
- ‘Can’t wait to play alongside Osimhen, Lookman, others’ – Red-hot Super Eagles-eligible striker Arokodare
- “Boni needs a little more time” – Bayer 04 Leverkusen head coach gives update on Boniface injury status
- Former Wigan Athletic striker ignores Alexander Arnold, names Ola Aina as best right back in Premier League
- Victor Osimhen: Liverpool eye Super Eagles star as replacement for €85 million flop
- “Most annoying thing” – Ex-Super Eagles star reveals the only reason Eric Chelle accepted Nigeria job
- Augustine Eguavoen: Can former Super Eagles coach revive Ghana’s glory days?
- Aston Villa keen on the services of Super Eagles winger despite injury status
- Armed robbers attack NFF vice-president, leaving two-time CAF award winner injured
- “I need my flowers” – Unretired Super Eagles forward reacts to past pitch tussle with Eric Chelle
- Brown Ideye: Did ex-West Brom star’s pep talk inspire Enyimba’s first NPFL win since October?
- Fear clause? Why Valencia must pay extra N477 million for Umar Sadiq to face Real Sociedad
- Screw removed from Nigerian star Moses Simon’s leg ahead of Ligue 1 faceoff with Monaco
- “We can always do better” – Arokodare reflects on life at Genk, slams critics and racists
- “I’m not retired” – Ex-Malaga & West Brom star eyes Nigeria recall 8 years after last Super Eagles appearance
- Super Eagles star returns to top-flight action for Primeira Liga giants after 325 days hiatus
- Nantes star Moses Simon’s first words for new Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle
- “Unfortunate for Nigeria” – NFF slammed for appointing Eric Chelle over Eguavoen as Super Eagles head coach
- 38-year-old Super Eagles star brushes off retirement talks amid praise from South African legend
- Victor Eletu: AC Milan set to make decision on Nigerian prodigy as European and MLS clubs circle
- Official: Éric Chelle takes charge of Super Eagles as head coach
- Napoli boss plays up Rashford-Osimhen swap deal as Manchester United prepare for squad overhaul
- Official: Super Falcons star Deborah Abiodun joins Washington Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers
- “He has great potential” – Southampton head coach lauds Nigeria-eligible Lesley Ugochukwu
- Super Eagles star could make January exit as Nottingham Forest make transfer decision
- Monaco eye Genk star Tolu Arokodare as alternative to former Arsenal man
- Former Super Eagles star Mikel reveals what Chelsea must do to win the Premier League
- Super Eagles, Super Falcons, CHAN Eagles, others: Key dates & venue for bumper 2025 CAF tourney
- “Be wise and smart” – Ex-Nigeria and PSG player talks on if son will play for Super Eagles or Belgium
- Valencia register new signing Umar Sadiq ahead of potential Copa del Rey debut vs Eldense
- Eric Chelle: 10 things to know about new Super Eagles coach
- FULL LIST: Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, three other Nigerians shine in EA SPORTS FC Team of the Year list
- Ime Okon: Top-rated star eligible for Nigeria and South Africa heads to Ukraine for Dynamo Kyiv trials
- Bereaved Stanley Nwabali sends message to Sadiq Umar following Valencia transfer
- Chuba Akpom starts 2025 in style as Ajax fight back from two goals down against Stuttgart
- “God’s work” – Flying Eagles hopeful reacts to signing with Tottenham Hotspur
- Alvin Obinna Okoro: Juventus and AC Milan set for transfer battle over N1.2 billion Nigerian wonderkid
- AC Milan vs Inter Milan: Obafemi Martins reveals what Maldini feared most about him
- Transfers: Parma ready to move for Nigerian defender being courted by Italy
- Nigeria set to lose out on Nwaneri as teen wonder makes Arsenal history in front of new England boss
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- Devastating: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali loses mum, weeks after father’s death
- Bologna ready to bring Nigerian youngster who won Scudetto with Inter Milan back to Serie A
- Bruno Onyemaechi: Super Eagles and Boavista defender wins award in Portugal
- Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku: Nigerian youngster set for Swedish giants IFK Goteborg
- Official: Gift Orban joins TSG Hoffenheim as third Nigerian, inherits Baumgartner’s shirt
- Super Eagles B open camp for CHAN 2024 as Dikko thirsts for first title win
- Lookman’s excellent strike for Atalanta v Bayer Leverkusen makes Europa League Goal of the Year list
- Atalanta CEO gives update on Lookman’s potential January exit
- From Barcelona agony to Girona hope: Super Eagles star targets La Liga return
- Super Eagles coaching role: NFF make first 2025 move as Eguavoen pushes for quick action
- Club Brugge: Croatian youngster linked as Onyedika’s replacement ahead of January exit – reports
- Top 7 Nigerian footballers to watch in 2025: Lazio and Reims stars join Africa’s best Lookman
- Gift Orban: Super Eagles invitee arrives in Germany to finalise transfer away from Lyon
- “They know the boys inside out” – AFCON winner unveils the secret behind Nigeria’s CHAN return
- Defeat of Ghana a great year-end gift for Nigerian football
- Samuel Chukwueze: AC Milan star’s injury confirmed, Arsenal look elsewhere
- Continue with Eguavoen – Former Nigeria & Bari star urges NFF ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
- Africa Player of the Year Lookman claims spot in Serie A Team of the Year
- Super Eagles: Will Samuel Chukwueze miss World Cup qualifiers as scan reveals injury severity?
- Top 10: Nigeria’s top goalscorers of 2024 – Osimhen stars as Lookman outshines former RB Salzburg man