Taiwo Awoniyi Returns to Super Eagles After Osimhen Injury Blow
Chelle calls on Coventry City forward for Super Eagles’ opening Group L matches The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the change after Osimhen was ruled out of the two September qualifiers because he is still recovering from a muscle injury. Awoniyi’s inclusion was announced through the Super Eagles’ official social media channels, with the national team welcoming the Coventry City striker back into the squad. The 29-year-old forward was not part of Eric Chelle’s original 24-man selection announced […]
Kelechi Iheanacho Scores Twice as Bursaspor Climb to Top of Turkish League
Nigeria international takes his league tally to 11 goals in just eight appearances The Super Eagles forward delivered another decisive performance for Bursaspor, scoring twice in the second half to turn the game in his side’s favour after the hosts had taken the lead. Batman Petrolspor went ahead in the 29th minute, leaving Bursaspor facing a difficult challenge heading […]
Bamidele Yusuf Stars as Ferencváros Beat Celtic 3-1 in Europa League
The Nigerian forward was directly involved in all three goals as Ferencváros opened their Europa League campaign with a memorable away victory. Bamidele Yusuf produced a superb individual performance as Ferencváros defeated Celtic 3-1 at Celtic Park in their opening UEFA Europa League league-phase match. The Nigerian forward scored one goal and provided two assists […]
Arokodare Scores Again as Ajax Fall 3-1 to PSV
The Nigerian striker scored his fifth goal of the season, but Ajax could not avoid defeat against PSV in Amsterdam. Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive start to life at Ajax on Saturday, scoring again despite the Dutch giants suffering a 3-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie. PSV made a fast start at […]
Awoniyi Under Fire After Missing Big Chance Against Manchester City
The Super Eagles striker was substituted in the second half as Coventry remained without a point after three Premier League matches. Taiwo Awoniyi has come under criticism after missing a clear scoring opportunity during Coventry City’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League. The Nigeria international found himself in a promising position during […]
Ethan Nwaneri Makes Dream Dortmund Debut in Comeback Win Over Hoffenheim
The Arsenal loanee played a key role as Dortmund recovered from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in Sinsheim. Ethan Nwaneri made an impressive start to life at Borussia Dortmund as the Arsenal loanee helped his new club complete a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Dortmund appeared to be heading […]
Chelsea step up pursuit of Nigeria-eligible defender Honest Ahanor
Chelsea have intensified negotiations with Atalanta over a possible deal for highly rated young defender Honest Ahanor, with the transfer fee expected to exceed €40 million. Chelsea are pushing to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor as the Premier League club continues its pursuit of emerging young talent. According to Sky Sport Italia, negotiations between Chelsea […]
Wisdom Mike Set for Club Brugge Move After Bayern Agree €5m Deal
Nigerian-eligible Bayern Munich youngster Wisdom Mike is set to join Belgian champions Club Brugge after the two clubs reached an agreement over a €5 million transfer. The 17-year-old winger is expected to complete a medical before finalising the move, with Bayern also securing performance-related add-ons and a sell-on clause as part of the agreement. Sky […]
Awoniyi Shines on Coventry City Full Debut With Goal and Assist
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi made an instant impact on his first start for Coventry City, scoring and providing an assist as Frank Lampard’s side defeated Plymouth Argyle 4-2 in the Carabao Cup second round. Awoniyi needed only three minutes to announce himself at Home Park, finishing calmly from inside the box to put Coventry […]
Chukwueze Makes Flying Start Under Amorim With Man of the Match Display
After returning from his Fulham loan, the Super Eagles winger has quickly given Milan supporters reason to believe in his revival. Samuel Chukwueze has given AC Milan fans an early glimpse of what could be a productive new chapter under Ruben Amorim after the Nigerian delivered an impressive performance in an unfamiliar wing-back role during […]