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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…

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick and club president Joan Laporta have expressed their dismay at the decision not to award a late penalty for Jules Koundé during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez last weekend, Soccernet.football reports. The match, which saw Koundé open the scoring for the Blaugrana, descended into controversy…

Former Turkey international Gökmen Özdenak believes Victor Osimhen is beginning to show signs of frustration at Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker has made an explosive start to life in Turkey since joining on loan from Napoli in the summer. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Napoli s Nigerian forward…

Victor Osimhen’s representatives have disclosed that the Nigerian striker is open to joining Manchester United next summer but emphasised two critical conditions for the move, Soccernet.football reports. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in sensational form, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists since his arrival. His performances have sparked significant…

Reigning Bundesliga Champions, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, have received a massive boost in their title race with the return of Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old last played for club and country in Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to the Republic of Rwanda during the November International break. After the game, it was confirmed Boniface…

Arsenal’s pursuit of Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has continued to heat up as Mikel Arteta’s troops aim to sustain momentum in their English Premier League title challenge, Soccernet.ng reports. It is no longer news that the Napoli-owned striker has been on the radar of several top European clubs, but Arsenal, according to some, might…

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has landed in Istanbul for discussions with Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, who continues to attract intense transfer interest, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker, currently on loan from Napoli, has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea ahead of the January transfer deadline. Galatasaray player Victor Osimhen showed a…

Current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) top scorer, Anas Yusuf, has admitted that the ultimate decision to don the colours of the Super Eagles rests with new head coach Eric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nasarawa United forward garnered attention in the first stanza of the NPFL, where he consistently found the back of the net,…

Victor Osimhen has taken on a leadership role at Galatasaray by holding a special team meeting alongside senior teammates ahead of their crucial UEFA Europa League clash with Dynamo Kyiv, Soccernet.football reports. The Nigerian striker, together with Fernando Muslera, Lucas Torreira, and Dries Mertens, spearheaded an intense locker room discussion following Galatasaray’s frustrating 2-2 draw…

With a statement on their official website, Serie B side AS Cittadella have confirmed the return of Nigerian forward Orji Okwonkwo, who rejoins the club on loan from Bologna, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old striker previously represented Cittadella during the 2021/22 season, where he made a notable impact with 20 appearances and eight goals. Okwonkwo spent…

New Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle continues to show his commitment to Mouloudia Club d’Oran (MC Oran) despite officially parting ways with the Algerian side earlier this month, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle, who took over as MC Oran’s manager in October after leaving his role with Mali’s national team, left the club by mutual consent to…

Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom has stated that his sole focus is not to displace former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst as the first-choice striker at Ajax, Soccernet.ng reports. Akpom has had a decent season with Eredivisie giants Ajax, but he has had to compete for playing time for most of the season. The Godenzonen have many…

South Africa have set up a tantalizing clash with Nigeria’s Flamingos in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. While Nigeria, one of Africa’s representatives at the last World Cup, received a bye in the first round, South Africa had to face Gabon to advance. Bantwana…

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has earned a well-deserved spot in the WhoScored Ligue 1 Team of the Week after a stellar display in Nantes’ 1-1 draw against Saint-Étienne on Sunday Soccernet.football reports. The Nigerian international continues to prove his immense value to Nantes, netting a crucial goal and demonstrating his all-around attacking ability. Simon…

Rangers head coach, Philippe Clement, lauded Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, in his side’s 5-0 win over Fraserburgh, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old lost his place in the Gers’ starting lineup last November to Morrocan U-23 striker, Hamza Igamane, due to his inconsistency in front of goal. Drafted into the first eleven tonight, Dessers exemplified…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has praised his teammate Lesley Ugochukwu for his performance in Southampton’s 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest, Soccernet.ng reports.  Onuachu made an immediate impact at the City Ground when he came off the bench in the 58th minute in the clash against Forest. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim confessed that his team might be the worst in the club’s history following their 3-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday, Soccernet.football reports. Yankuba Minteh’s early goal for Brighton in the first half was cancelled out by Bruno Fernandes’ penalty, but the Seagulls dominated in the…

Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, opened his Scottish FA Cup goalscoring account for the year in his side’s 5-0 win over Fraserburgh, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old was drafted into the Gers’ starting lineup for the first time in 2025 after falling out of favour at Ibrox. Rangers boss, Philippe Clement has consistently…

Enyimba United’s CAF Confederation Cup journey came to a disappointing end following a 3-1 defeat to Zamalek SC in their final Group A fixture at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, Soccernet.football reports. The result, coupled with Al Masry’s victory over Black Bulls Maputo, sealed the Nigerian champions’ exit from the competition. The Aba Elephants…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina delivered another heroic performance for Nottingham Forest during their matchday 22 clash against English Premier League last-bottom side, Southampton, Soccernet.ng reports. During the clash at the City Ground, Jan Bednarek’s powerful header seemed destined for the net, but Aina’s quick reflexes on the goal line ensured Forest stayed in the…

Rangers stormed into the Scottish Cup last 16 with a commanding 5-0 victory over Highland League side Fraserburgh at Ibrox, inspired by a hat-trick from Cyriel Dessers, Soccernet.football reports. Goals from Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland capped off a dominant performance, though the visitors made a valiant effort to keep the game competitive early on.…

Southampton manager Ivan Jurić has expressed confidence in Paul Onuachu’s abilities after the Nigerian striker scored his first Premier League goal for Southampton, Soccernet.ng reports. The towering Nigerian finally broke his goal drought in the English top flight, netting his debut Premier League goal in the dying moments of the match. However, it was not…