Category: Sports

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…

Arsenal star winger Bukayo Saka revealed that he and his teammates are confident and ready to compete for every trophy, emphasizing, “We’re not scared,” in what seemed like a subtle jab at London rivals Chelsea, Soccernet.football reports. Chelsea, currently on a run of five straight wins on the bounce, are unarguably the most in-form team…

Slavia Prague have officially signed 20-year-old Nigerian midfielder David Moses from fellow Czech club MFK Karviná, Soccernet.ng reports. The young playmaker has committed to a contract running until December 31, 2029, as he sets his sights on emulating the success of his compatriots at the Czech giants. Slavia Prague sign David Moses. Photo Credit –…

Nigerian footballers had a dramatic night across Europe and Asia on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, with contrasting fortunes marking their performances, Soccernet.ng reports.  England: Southampton Fall to Liverpool Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu featured for Southampton as the Saints were eliminated from the League Cup following a narrow 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at St. Mary’s…

Ademola Lookman has reached a new milestone in his career, with his market value surging to an all-time high of €55 million (approx. N90 billion), according to Transfermarkt’s latest update, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old winger has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past year, cementing his place among Nigeria’s most valuable footballers and sharing the…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has stated that joining Atalanta in 2022 played a big role in his winning the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award, Soccernet.ng reports. 27-year-old Nigerian star Lookman became the 6th Nigerian to win the CAF Player of the Year award on Monday, and it was quite a memorable moment…

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has revealed the pivotal role he played in ensuring Ahmed Musa’s inclusion in Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup squad despite concerns over his lack of playing time at Leicester City, Soccernet.ng reports. The then-26-year-old forward struggled for game time with Leicester City ahead of the World Cup in…

Former Nigeria and West Bromwich Albion left-back, Ifeanyi Udeze, has questioned the omission of Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, from the 2024 CAF Team of the Year, Soccernet.ng reports. The Al-Kholood centre-back overturned a disagreement with Jose Peseiro to turn his career with the Nigerian National team around, and captained the Super Eagles to the…

Seven-time Europa League winners, Sevilla FC, are reportedly planning to offload Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho during the January 2024-25 transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international joined Sevilla last summer following the expiration of his contract at Leicester City, marking the end of a seven-year stint with the Foxes. However, Iheanacho has endured a…

Former Atalanta midfielder Massimo Donati believes Ademola Lookman’s remarkable transformation lies in the forward’s newfound understanding of his abilities, Soccernet.ng reports.  After different underwhelming spells in England and Germany, Lookman arrived in Italy in 2022 to join Atalanta from RB Leipzig in a deal slightly less than €10 million. The Nigerian international has been nothing…

English Premier League club Southampton have outlined their ideal coach for Super Eagles duo Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu after parting ways with Russell Martin, Soccernet.ng reports. Following an embarrassing 5-0 defeat at St. Mary’s Stadium, which extended their EPL losing streak to three games, Southampton sank further into the bottom of the Premier League…

Samuel Chukwueze’s potential remains undeniable, but his journey at AC Milan has been challenging since his high-profile move from Villarreal, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian football legend Emmanuel Amunike and former Super Eagles coach José Peseiro have offered insights into what the winger needs to succeed in Italy and beyond. Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan seen in…

Former Super Eagles and Inter Milan defender, Taribo West, has revealed the presence of Paris Saint-Germain President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, at the 2024 CAF Awards had a transfer undertone, Soccernet.ng reports. PSG’s Achraf Hakimi was nominated for the CAF Player of the Year Alongside Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast/Brighton and Hove Albion), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund), Ronwen…

Germany appear poised to claim yet another talent eligible for Nigeria, as Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins edges closer to a potential future with the European giants, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old, who has this week extended his contract with Frankfurt until 2030, is reportedly on the radar of German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann. Sky…

Chelsea are reportedly set to recall 19-year-old French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from his loan spell at Southampton in January, as injuries to key players continue to challenge the Blues this season, Soccernet.ng understands. Ugochukwu, who joined Chelsea from Rennes in August 2023 on a seven-year deal worth up to £23.1 million, had shown promise during…

Former Nigeria coach José Peseiro has urged patience as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru continues to adapt to life in Serie A following his summer move to Lazio, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder joined Lazio on loan from Turkish side Hatayspor for an initial fee of two million euros, with an obligation for the Italian club to…

Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen and captain William Troost-Ekong did not vote Ademola Lookman in their top three picks for the FIFA POTY Award, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman won the CAF Player of the Year on Monday. But just a day later, he was snubbed at the FIFA Awards, as he didn’t not get a single…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, was overjoyed after winning the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old versatile forward has had a brilliant run in 2024 for club and country and capped it off with a huge in Morocco after he was placed 14th in the Ballon d’Or…