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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman got a goal and an assist for Atalanta in their 5-0 bashing of Sturm Graz at the Gewiss Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. After their disappointing loss to Napoli last weekend, Atalanta returned to action with a game against Sturm Graz on Tuesday. However, unlike the last game, Nigerian forward Lookman started…

Spanish La Liga club Real Betis are planning a surprise move for Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze this January, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze’s future has been in the balance in recent months due to his inability to make an impact at AC Milan. Recall that he joined the Rossoneri in 2022 after six years at Villareal.…

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were in action for Atalanta and Galatasaray, respectively, as European football delivered another thrilling matchday, Soccernet.football reports. Ademola Lookman came off the bench to inspire Atalanta to a dominant 5-0 win over Austrian champions Sturm Graz, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals with a…

Swedish outlet Barometern reports that Club Brugge have finalised the signing of highly-rated Nigerian teenager Vince Osuji from Kalmar FF for a reported fee of €3 million. Once officially announced, the deal will mark Osuji as the Belgian champions’ first acquisition of the winter transfer window. The 18-year-old centre-back, who had drawn interest from top…

West Bromwich Albion are in discussions to sign an out-of-favour Premier League striker for the remainder of the season after Super Eagles forward Josh Maja’s injury setback, Soccernet.football reports. Maja is currently out with a calf injury as confirmed by the Baggies on January 14. After undergoing surgery, the Nigeria international is set to be…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray, but it was not enough for them as they settled for a 3-3 draw against Dynamo Kyiv at Rams Park, Soccernet.ng reports Osimhen has been in fine form for Galatasaray since he joined the club last summer. Last week, he scored once to help them to a…

Nigerian athlete Olagreat is set to secure a trial with Spanish La Liga giants Sevilla after his tweet requesting a tryout went viral, Soccernet.ng reports. The footballer reached out to Sevilla FC’s English official page on X (formerly Twitter), asking for a trial. In response, the club set a challenge for him to gather 100,000…

Sevilla head coach, Garcia Pimienta, has given an update about the future of Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old moved to Seville after his contract with Leicester City ran out last summer, but his time in Spain has not been smooth. In nine La Liga games, Iheanacho is yet…

Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, has revealed his plans to help Super Eagles striker, Victor James Osimhen, to score more goals, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old has scored 11 league goals for the CimBom Aslan this season and is currently joint third on the Turkish Super Lig goalscoring charts. Despite his brilliant goalscoring record from 18…

English Premier League side, Brighton and Hove Albion, have enquired from Lazio about the availability of Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old attack-minded midfielder joined the Italian Serie A side on loan from Turkish Super Lig side, Hatayspor, last season. His loan move to Lazio included the option to buy at the…

2024-25 English Premier League title contenders, Nottingham Forest, are reportedly eyeing Brentford forward Yoane Wissa in the ongoing transfer window to strengthen their attacking options, Soccernet.ng reports. The Congolese international has been a key figure for Brentford since joining the club in 2021, contributing 44 goals and nine assists in 133 appearances. However, Forest’s interest…

Sturm Graz head coach Jürgen Säumel has heaped praise on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, describing him as “extremely versatile and dangerous” ahead of their crucial Champions League encounter against Atalanta in Bergamo tonight, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman shot to global fame last season after his sensational hat-trick in the Europa League final secured Atalanta their first-ever…

Serie A side Napoli are reportedly willing to offer Manchester United a reduced fee for Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen in exchange for Argentine forward Alejandro Garnacho, Soccernet.ng reports. The Manchester United youngster has been heavily linked with a move to join the Neapolitans, as part of the Red Devils’ restructuring strategy to offload some…

Former Torino forward Osarimen Giulio Ebagua has weighed in on the brilliance of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, two of Nigeria’s most outstanding footballers today, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen and Lookman have risen to global prominence, thanks to their incredible exploits in Serie A in recent times. Osimhen was instrumental in leading Napoli to their first…

Former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano has urged Napoli to prioritise signing Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman over Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho in the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Napoli recently bid farewell to one of their biggest stars, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in a €75 million deal. A look back at Khvicha…

2023-24 Europa Conference League winners Olympiacos are reportedly waiting for a response from Portuguese side Boavista regarding the potential transfer of Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles star has been impressive for Boavista since joining from Feirense in 2022, attracting interest from several top European clubs. Recently, Olympiacos have been linked…

Olympiacos have submitted a second bid for Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi, as interest in the Boavista star intensifies during the winter transfer window, Soccernet.football reports. The Greek side had their initial €2.5 million offer rejected by Boavista, who value the Nigerian international more highly, according to O Jogo. Onyemaechi, 26, joined Boavista from Feirense…

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface will be included in the squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, Soccernet.football reports. However, Alonso has made it clear the forward is not yet fit enough to feature in the starting lineup. The 24-year-old has…

Several Super Eagles stars, including Bruno Onyemaechi and William Troost-Ekong, were in action for their clubs in Europe and the Middle East on Monday, January 20, 2025. Soccernet.ng captures the most eye-catching moments in their matches. Portugal Bruno Onyemaechi was the star of the show for Boavista but his excellent contribution was not enough to…

Victor Boniface’s personal life has become a topic of discussion after his girlfriend, Rikke Hermine Jensen, unfollowed him on social media and deleted their shared photos, Soccernet.ng reports. The move comes amid swirling breakup rumours, but the Bayer Leverkusen star appears unfazed by the recent development. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp…

Super-Eagles eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo believes Enzo Maresca’s young Chelsea squad can go on to achieve great things, following their return to winning ways in the Premier League courtesy of 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Soccernet.football reports.  In a night for Chelsea’s unlikely goalscorers, Tosin got himself on the scoresheet with his first Premier League…

Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly set their sights on Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who has been catching the eye with his performances for Lazio in Serie A this season, Soccernet.football reports. The Seagulls are keen to bolster their midfield options as they push for European qualification in the Premier League. Dele-Bashiru, a product of…

Romanian SuperLiga club Rapid Bucharest have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian forward David Ankeye on a loan deal from Serie A side Genoa, Soccernet.football reports. The 22-year-old will remain with Rapid until the end of the current season as he seeks more consistent playing opportunities. Ankeye touched down in Bucharest on Monday, with the…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has drawn praise from several top names in world football following his goal-line clearance against Southampton, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old has been one of the brightest stars for the Reds this season, and has played every league game, scoring two goals and providing one assist. Aina provided…

Super Eagles and Rangers defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun, has revealed his desire to don the Nigerian jersey in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. Jose Peseiro didn’t select the 36-year-old to be a part of the Super Eagles team at the AFCON 2023 tournament. His last game for the National Team came…