Atalanta’s star forward, Ademola Lookman, was awarded the Man of the Match honors following a narrow 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League encounter on Tuesday night. Despite the defeat, Lookman’s remarkable individual performance stole the spotlight, earning him his sixth Man of the Match award of the season. In a…
Luton Town’s center-back Gabriel Osho has received his first call-up to the Nigerian national team for their upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in March 2024. Gabriel Osho, a center-back for Luton Town FC in the English Premier League, has been a standout performer for his club since joining them in 2021. With 16…
Super Eagles’ Stanley Nwabali, received a warm welcome back at South African club, Chippa United, on Tuesday, following his remarkable performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Upon arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, the 27-year-old goalkeeper was greeted by hundreds of Chippa United fans. Watch video below:
Olatunji Baruwa MON, the Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, has once again demonstrated his generosity and commitment to his club, Nasarawa United. After returning from the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast, Baruwa reportedly donated sets of jerseys to Nasarawa United and also provided cash gifts to the players, officials, backroom staff, and management staff. The gesture…
Osun-born Olatunji Baruwa MON, the Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, is reportedly set to be honored by the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the team’s success at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024). Despite being from Osun State, Baruwa works in Nasarawa State as the…
The latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings are out, and Africa’s football landscape has seen some significant shifts! The recently concluded AFCON tournament has clearly left its mark, with several teams moving up the ranks thanks to their impressive performances. Côte d’Ivoire, who lifted the AFCON trophy on home soil, unsurprisingly enjoy the biggest rise, jumping…
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has shown delight in Super Eagles big leap in the new FIFA World Ranking. The Nigerian National team moved from the 42nd position to 28th position in the new FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday after an impressive performance at the just concluded African Cup…
Mad Man in Super Eagles Players’ Hotel A video making the rounds on social media has sparked mixed reactions and ignited discussions about social inequality and human connection. The clip, filmed inside the luxury hotel where the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, are lodged, captures a poignant moment between a ragged man and…
Nigeria has a rich history in producing talented footballers who have made their mark on the global stage. Not only have these athletes brought pride and joy to their country, but they have also secured lucrative contracts with top clubs around the world. Let’s take a closer look at highest-paid Nigerian footballers and their respective…
Excitement is soaring in Nigeria as the Super Eagles prepare for the AFCON final against host nation Ivory Coast on Sunday! To top it off, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated attendance adds another layer of buzz to the already momentous occasion. According to reports, President Tinubu will be in the stands alongside his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, for the…
Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi has joined the list of Super Eagles players selected for random drug tests at AFCON 2023, following the team’s semi-final victory against South Africa. This news sparks questions about fair play and potential targeting. Routine Procedure or Cause for Concern? Comparing Instances READ ALSO: The William Troost-Ekong Story: How Did He…
This story of William Troost-Ekong is not the typical from grass to glory story of most footballers as he was born in Harlem, Netherlands to a Nigerian father from Akwa Ibom State and a Dutch mother. As a kid, he loved football but it was a forbidden love that led to a serious friction in…