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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…

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon scored for Nantes, but his goal was cancelled by a late strike from Augustine Boakye which ensured that Saint Etienne forced a 1-1 draw at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Simon is having one of his best seasons in a Nantes shirt, as he has been involved in almost…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has finally opened his scoring account for Southampton which marks his first English Premier League goal, Soccernet.ng reports. The towering Nigerian forward, who joined the Saints during the 2022-23 January transfer window, had been under mounting pressure to make an impact for the St. Mary’s outfit. Onuachu found the back…

Bayern Munich are reportedly set to rival Real Madrid’s interest in young Spanish center-back Cristhian Mosquera, with a bidding war potentially in the offing ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window, Soccernet.football reports. Real Madrid have reportedly placed Mosquera high on their shortlist of center-back targets, as the reigning La Liga champions look to strengthen…

English Premier League giants Arsenal are set to revive their interest in Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen due to their problems with scoring goals, Soccernet.ng reports. Arsenal have lacked a proper attacker for the past two seasons, and that has been a major setback in their push for the Premier League title. With Gabriel Jesus…

Fulham coach Marco Silva has revealed that he substituted Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi at half-time in their game against Leicester City on Saturday due to fitness issues, Soccernet.ng reports. Iwobi has been in fine form for Fulham this season, contributing seven goals and three assists in 22 Premier League appearances. On Saturday, he kept…

Despite Atalanta BC’s 3-2 loss to Napoli yesterday, Super Eagles Ademola Lookman continues to impress for the Bergamo-based club, Soccernet.ng reports. Following his goal for Gian Piero Gasperini’s men in their fierce clash against the Neapolitans, the Nigerian forward may have now become something even more formidable for Napoli—their worst nightmare. I watched Atalanta vs.…

Soccernet.football highlights the most eye-catching displays of Nigerian footballers across the globe on Saturday, January 18, 2025. England Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were in action as Fulham returned to winning ways with a satisfying 2-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League. In the Championship, Tomiwa Dele-Bashiru made his much-anticipated comeback from injury…

Nigerian midfielder Chrisantus Uche turned a challenging period into an inspiring moment after Getafe’s 1-1 draw against Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite the turmoil of enduring racial abuse in Spain, Uche won hearts by gifting his shirt to a young Getafe fan in the stands following their home clash against Barca. The 21-year-old was instrumental in…

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade scored for Atletico Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Levante Badalona at the Estadi Municipal de Badalona, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajibade was on the starting lineup for Atletico Madrid when they traveled to Badalona for their La Liga Femeni clash on Saturday. Before the game, the Super Falcons star had failed…

Former Manchester United players Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Gary Neville have all paid tributes to legendary Red Devils and Scotland international striker Denis Law after his death at the age of 84, Soccernet.football reports. In 2021, doctors diagnosed the 1964 Ballon d’Or winner with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. On Friday evening,…

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, the Super Eagles midfielder dazzling in Serie A with Lazio, has become a hot commodity, attracting interest from several Italian heavyweights including Juventus, Soccernet.ng reports. Juventus, in particular, have reportedly conducted preliminary inquiries about the 23-year-old, according to La Repubblica via Goal. Dele-Bashiru’s impact since joining Lazio in the summer has been profound.…

It has been a blessed Saturday for Nigerian attackers in Spain as the trio of Rasheedat Ajibade, Edna Imade and Gift Monday were on fire for their clubs in the Primera División Femenina, Soccernet.football reports. Super Falcons skipper Ajibade scored Atlético Madrid’s only goal of the game in their 1-1 draw with Levante Badalona inside…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is set to return to training at AC Milan next week following a hamstring injury he sustained last December, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze has had an average season with AC Milan, registering three goals and one assist in 22 appearances. But most of his appearances have been off the bench, as…