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New details have emerged shedding light on why Boavista are willing to part ways with Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi, despite his significance to the team, Soccernet.ng reports. In a challenging season for the Portuguese side, Onyemaechi has been a standout performer, offering versatility and consistency in multiple roles. The Nigerian has been deployed as…

CD Leganes’ efforts to secure a deal for Glasgow Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers have hit a significant hurdle due to the Scottish club’s high valuation of the Nigerian international, Soccernet.football reports. The LaLiga 2 side has been closely monitoring Dessers and is keen to bring the 30-year-old to the Estadio Municipal Butarque to strengthen their…

Super Eagles forward Anayo Iwuala has hailed Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu as the greatest striker in Nigeria’s football history, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking in an interview with EaglesTracker, the former Enyimba FC star was tasked with ranking the five greatest Nigerian attackers of all time. Former Nigeria Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu. Photo by IMAGO After…

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has offered words of encouragement to new Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s bid to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian Chelle was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation earlier this month to lead the three-time African champions, with the clear…

Nigerian striker Osarimen Ebagua has suggested that Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze may not be performing at his best at AC Milan due to pressure, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze joined AC Milan in 2023 after six years at Villareal. When the Nigerian was signed, he was expected to emulate other Super Eagles players like Ademola Lookman…

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has categorically denied reports suggesting he criticized the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or called for the dissolution of its board, Soccernet.ng reports. Addressing the allegations on Lagos Talks FM, the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder dismissed the claims as baseless and expressed dismay over the spread of false information. UEFA…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has blamed Galatasaray’s disappointing 3-3 draw against Dynamo Kyiv on the team’s erratic display, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen maintained his place in Galatasaray’s starting eleven when they welcomed Dynamo Kyiv to Rams Park on Tuesday. It was expected to be an easy game for the Turkish champions, but they flattered to…

Victor Osimhen delivered yet another standout performance for Galatasaray, scoring his 15th goal of the season in a dramatic 3-3 Europa League draw against Dynamo Kyiv, Soccernet.football reports. However, the Super Eagles star expressed a mix of disappointment and determination after the game, urging his team to address their shortcomings. “We are disappointed. We thought…

Spanish Primera División Femenina side Deportivo La Coruña, also known as Dépor ABANCA, have officially announced the signing of Nigerian forward Blessing Nkor, Soccernet.football reports. The 21-year-old joins on a short-term deal that runs until the end of the season, as the Galician club looks to strengthen its squad. Nkor arrives with a solid reputation…

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi could be on the move as reports suggest he is open to leaving Nottingham Forest amid increasing uncertainty about his role at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi, who has been a pivotal player for Forest, delivered a crucial 11 goals in the 2022-23 Premier League campaign to help the club…

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…