Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been dealt with a big blow ahead of their important 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, as defender Semi Ajayi has suffered another hamstring injury. Ajayi, who plays for West Brom, has been ruled out of action after picking up the injury, which is a major setback for the
Ademola Lookman has refused to confirm whether his row with Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini is in the past. The Nigerian winger was involved in a heated exchange with Gasperini after the Italian criticized him for taking a penalty in last Tuesday’s home loss to Club Brugge. When asked by Sky Sport Italia if the
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has set a new Serie A record, becoming the first player to score over 10 goals in three consecutive seasons since the 2022/23 campaign. The 27-year-old achieved this feat with a brace against Empoli on Sunday night, helping Atalanta secure a 5-0 victory. Lookman’s goals took his tally to 12 league
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon netted his sixth league goal of the season, propelling Nantes to a crucial 3-1 victory over Lens on Sunday. The win ended Nantes’ two-game winless streak and provided a much-needed boost, moving them five points clear of the Ligue 1 relegation zone. Facing pressure after a recent 7-1 thrashing by
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has declared his unwavering desire to play in the 2026 World Cup, urging his teammates to give their all in the upcoming qualifiers. Nigeria faces a challenging path to qualification, currently sitting fifth in their group, but Osimhen remains optimistic about their chances. “We have to give everything,” Osimhen stated
A thrilling encounter is on the cards in the Saudi Pro League today as former Super Eagles attacker Odion Ighalo’s Al Wehda takes on Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong’s Al Kholood. Ighalo, who has made 19 league appearances this season, will be looking to end his five-game goal drought and help Al Wehda secure their
Super Eagles and Atalanta SC forward Ademola Lookman has spoken out after missing a crucial penalty kick in his team’s Champions League match against Club Brugge. Lookman’s miss, combined with his team’s elimination from the competition, sparked controversy when Atalanta SC head coach Gian Piero Gasperini made scathing comments about the Nigerian forward’s penalty-taking abilities.
Belgian Pro League club KAA Gent have ended their pursuit of Nigerian wonderkid Emmanuel Uchegbu, nicknamed “Arjen Robben” due to his similar playing style to the Dutch legend. The 19-year-old winger, who currently plays for AS Trencin in Slovakia, was reportedly valued at €2.5 million by his club. Uchegbu has been making waves in the
The Russia Football Union (RFU) has made a surprising move to organize a friendly match with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, despite being banned by FIFA from participating in international football matches. According to a statement on the RFU’s official website, the match is scheduled to take place in Russia in the middle of this
Nottingham Forest secured a hard-fought victory over Exeter City in the FA Cup fourth round, winning 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw. Taiwo Awoniyi was on target for Forest, scoring a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box in the 37th minute. The goal marked Awoniyi’s second of the 2024/25 season and his
