By Isaac Sanyaolu The decision by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under Ibrahim Musa Gusau’s leadership to appoint Éric Sékou Chelle as the head coach of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, is not only disappointing but appears to be a step backward for Nigerian football. The appointment raises many questions about the NFF’s…
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Trainer, Olatunji Baruwa MON, has expressed immense pride in Nigeria’s football achievements following Ademola Lookman’s coronation as the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year. The prestigious award was presented at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, where Lookman, who plays forward for Atalanta, surpassed competitors including Ivory Coast’s Simon…
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…
Atalanta’s Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, continued his sensational form on Friday night, scoring a dramatic late winner to secure a 2-1 victory over AC Milan and lift his team back to the top of the Serie A table. Lookman’s match winning performance earned him his fifth Man of the Match award this season, underscoring his…
Nigeria has a strong representation in the 2024 FIFA Best Awards as four of its top football stars have been nominated for prestigious categories, including the coveted FIFA The Best Men’s 11, Puskás, and Marta Awards. Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong Headline FIFA The Best Nominees Ademola Lookman, who made waves with his impressive performances…
Nigerian international striker, Victor Osimhen, made a stunning return from injury, coming off the bench to score a sensational bicycle kick in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor. Osimhen, who had missed Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers against Libya due to a minor injury, made his comeback in style, sealing the victory for Galatasaray with an unforgettable goal…
Bayer Leverkusen head coach, Xabi Alonso, has sent a message through renowned Nigerian football journalist, Oma Akatugba, to assure Nigerian fans of his satisfaction with the performance of Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface. In the final pre-match press conference before the Europa League final between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen, Akatugba asked Alonso about the limited…
Atalanta are Europa League champions. The Italian side defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, thanks to a magnificent hat-trick from Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. This victory not only sees Atalanta lift their first-ever European trophy, but it also marks a historic night for Ademola Lookman himself. He becomes the first player ever to score a hat-trick in…
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…
Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday, announced an undisclosed amount of money for Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Silver-winning Goalkeeper Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Olatunji Baruwa. At a brief reception held at the Government House in Lafia, the Governor said he was overjoyed to learn that Osun State-born Baruwa is…
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…