Category: Sports

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…

Mathias Pogba, the brother of former Manchester United star Paul Pogba, has been sentenced to three years in prison, two of which are suspended, after being found guilty of orchestrating a shocking extortion plot that targeted the footballer, Soccernet.football reports. In a high-profile case that has captivated both the football world and the legal system,…

Reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray have opened talks with Lyon for the signing of former Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban, Soccernet.ng reports. Lyon have had a decent season with coach Pierre Sage in charge, but Orban has not benefitted much, as he has registered just five appearances this season. Lyon star Gift Orban. Photo credit: Web…

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecogl0u has slammed the current treatment of football managers by clubs, conceding that football management has now become “the hardest job” in the world, Soccernet.football reports. The 2024/2025 Premier League season has already seen four managers receive the boot despite it still being early days in the campaign. Manchester United’s Erik…

Sparta Prague have made a major statement in the transfer market by signing 21-year-old Nigerian defender Emmanuel Uchenna from Baník Ostrava in a record-breaking deal, Soccernet.ng reports. The move marks the Czech giants’ first reinforcement of the winter transfer window, with Uchenna committing to a multi-year contract. Emmanuel Uchenna signs for Sparta Prague. Photo Credit…

Super Falcons starlet Janet Akekoromowei is emerging as one of the hottest prospects in women’s football, with Chelsea, Juventus, Bayern Munich, and VfB Stuttgart reportedly vying for her signature, Soccernet.football reports. The 16-year-old striker has caught the attention of Europe’s elite with her remarkable performances on both the youth and senior stages. According to ScoreNigeria,…

Former Super Eagles and Inter Milan striker, Obafemi Martins, has heaped praise on Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta striker won the African Footballer of the Year award, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman set the tone for his CAF POTY campaign early in 2024 with a good display at the AFCON 2023 tournament where he scored three goals…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s extravagant lifestyle has taken another opulent turn as the Portuguese icon, alongside his Al-Nassr teammates, received a luxury BMW XM Red Label as part of a sponsorship deal between the Saudi club and BMW, Soccernet.football reports. The club’s training ground became a scene of celebration as Ronaldo and his teammates, including Sadio Mané,…

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has heaped praise on Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina, recognising his stellar performances since returning to English football, Soccernet.ng reports. Born in London, Aina honed his skills at Chelsea’s renowned academy, spending 12 years with the Blues and playing a pivotal role in their youth team’s dominance. During…

Ghana’s Black Galaxies head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has thrown down the challenge as his side prepares to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers, Soccernet.football reports. The first leg is set for Sunday, December 22, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the return fixture slated for December…

Former President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has revealed he put in a lot of work to convince Ademola Lookman to play for the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Pinnick was President of the NFF between 2014 and 2022, and had huge success convincing players with Nigerian roots who were born in diaspora to…

The president of French Ligue 1 side-LOSC Lille, Olivier Létang, has revealed some shocking details about how much his side made from the sale of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. After a brilliant season with Belgian side, Charleroi, Osimhen joined the four-time French Champions for a fee of around €13m in 2019 and…