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Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, could see his time at the club cut short as the Scottish giants eye move for South African forward, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old was Rangers’ top striker last season but has seen his place in the team snatched away by Moroccan youngster, Hamza Igamane. To make things…

Arsenal legend Rio Ferdinand has advised Mikel Arteta to make a bold January move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who could provide the firepower needed to reignite the Gunners’ Premier League title charge, Soccernet.football reports. The North London side has struggled for consistency this season, with a lack of goals from open play significantly…

Lazio’s acquisition of Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Hatayspor has emerged as one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer stories, Soccernet.football reports. While the 22-year-old is now making headlines in Rome, it has been revealed that Serie A rivals Lecce were close to securing his signature before Lazio swooped in to seal the deal. Dele-Bashiru,…

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has revealed that he was offered performance-enhancing drugs when he was at Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has dominated the news in the past week due to the update from the club that he failed a drug test last month. Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk.Photo credit: Web Following…

Black Galaxies head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has announced a 26-man squad for the first leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The match is set to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 PM local time. Ghana’s squad, carefully…

Freiburg’s promising goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has addressed recent speculation linking him with a potential January move to Premier League side West Ham United, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports in England suggested that the Hammers are scouting the 22-year-old, but Atubolu has emphasised his dedication to his current team. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp…

Former Rangers and Scotland striker, Ally Murdoch McCoist, has come to the support of Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, after the Nigerian came under fire, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Cremonese striker, in the past month at Ibrox, has seen his career go downhill. Despite not being a fan favourite, Dessers produced decent numbers for…

Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, as the Premier League giants table a lucrative bid for the promising young left-back, Soccernet.football understands. However, Manchester United are also in the conversation regarding the future of Dorgu. Dorgu, who has been in scintillating form for Lecce, has attracted widespread interest from top…

Aston Villa are reportedly preparing an ambitious bid to lure Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze away from AC Milan, Soccernet.ng understands. Despite Chukwueze’s underwhelming start to his Serie A career, Villa boss Unai Emery remains keen on adding the Super Eagles star to his squad, viewing the player as a key piece to strengthen his attacking…

Nigeria has named a formidable 18-man squad for their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Ghana’s Black Galaxies, with veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali leading the charge, Soccernet.football reports. Stand-in head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, temporarily replacing Austin Eguavoen, unveiled the roster after trimming an initial 30-player list. Ogunmodede, who also serves as the Super Eagles’…

Super Eagles B coach Daniel Ogunmodede has spotlighted three standout players in his squad as Nigeria readies for their crucial CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana, Soccernet.ng reports. The two-legged encounter begins in Accra on Sunday, December 22, with the return leg scheduled for December 28 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.…

Nigeria international Moses Simon is set for another spell on the sidelines as FC Nantes confirm he requires surgery to address persistent ankle pain, Soccernet.ng reports. Simon, who only returned to action in August after a fractured fibula ended his 2023/24 season prematurely, is now dealing with the after-effects of that injury. ABIDJAN, COTE D…

Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has stated that Samuel Chukwueze’s failure to hit top form is one of the reasons for AC Milan’s struggles, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze joined Serie A giants AC Milan from Villarreal last season, but he has failed to make an impact. The Nigerian forward registered 37 goals and 31 assists…

Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim expressed satisfaction with his team’s overall performance against Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup on Thursday, despite losing a closely contested seven-goal thriller in North London, Soccernet.football reports. Tottenham struck early through Dominik Solanke’s rebound before Kulusevski and Solanke extended Spurs’ lead to 3-0 by the 54th minute. United fought…

Seven-time Europa League champions have reportedly ended their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar due to concerns over his performance, Soccernet.ng reports. Since joining Real Sociedad from Almeria, the towering Nigerian striker has only scored four goals in 50 appearances for the club and is yet to score any goals this season. Sevilla, who…

Nigeria’s Flamingos carved out a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Benin Republic in the semifinals of the 2024 WAFU B U17 Girls Championship ongoing in Ghana, Soccernet.ng reports. Mary Nkpa and Peace Effiong got the all-important goals for Nigeria to send Flamingos to the final of the maiden edition of the regional competition. It was billed…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have ended 2024 ranked as Africa’s fifth-best team in FIFA’s latest global standings, released Thursday morning, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite a challenging end to the year that saw the team drop eight places to 44th globally, the Super Eagles still managed to hold their own against eternal continental rivals like South Africa, Cameroon,…

La Liga side Las Palmas are reportedly making a push to secure Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho on loan for the remainder of the season, as they seek reinforcements to bolster their attacking options, Soccernet.ng reports. Since Diego Martínez’s arrival, Las Palmas have seen a marked improvement in their form, climbing out of the relegation…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is on the verge of signing a three-year deal with 16-time Süper Lig champions Beşiktaş, despite strong interest from Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. According to reports circulating in the Turkish media, the towering Nigerian forward is set to make a high-profile return to Turkish football after a standout spell with Trabzonspor.…

German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim are in advanced talks with Ligue 1 club Lyon for the transfer of Nigerian striker Gift Orban, Soccernet.ng reports. Orban has been linked to many clubs in Europe due to his struggles at Lyon. The 22-year-old striker joined Lyon in January this year, when Les Gones were fighting to stay afloat…