Category: News
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Late Lookman strike sends Atalanta top of Serie A
Atalanta have taken the top spot in Serie A after a thrilling 2-1 victory over AC Milan at the Gewiss Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ademola Lookman’s late winner sealed the deal for Atalanta, sending them two points clear of Napoli at the league summit. The match began with Charles De Ketelaere opening the scoring for Atalanta…
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Siasia urges Eguavoen to Choose between Super Eagles and Technical Director roles
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has called on interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen to choose between his roles as coach and Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Siasia believes that Eguavoen cannot effectively hold both positions simultaneously and has advised him to resign as Super Eagles manager and focus on…
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Aina wins Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month Award
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has been awarded Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month award for November, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aina’s stunning strike in Forest’s 3-0 win over West Ham United at the City Ground was voted by the club’s supporters as the best goal of the month. The 28-year-old defender fired an unstoppable left-footed strike…
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Utaka tips Adams for Super Eagles success
Ex-Nigerian international, John Utaka has backed Jerome Adams to become a regular player in the Super Eagles in the future, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Adams has been pushing for a place in the national team since joining Ligue 1 club Montpellier last summer. However, the presence of established strikers such as Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Boniface,…
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EPL: Russell Martin hopeful of Paul Onuachu’s availability for Chelsea’s game
Ahead of the midweek English Premier League game against Chelsea, Southampton manager Russell Martin is “hopeful” of a return for Nigeria international Paul Onuachu and experienced defender in Jan Bednarek, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. During his pre-match pressers, Martin admitted that the team is “hopeful that Paul will be involved on Wednesday” after missing the Friday night…
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Jose Mourinho lauds David Okereke’s historic feat despite Gaziantep’s loss to Fenerbahçe
Veteran manager Jose Mourinho has lauded Gaziantep Football Club striker David Okereke’s feat despite his side falling to a 3-1 defeat in the Trendyol Super League match-week 14 at the Ulker Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Nigerian striker levelled his side up in the 41st min, few minutes before halftime after the host took an early…
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Akor Adams reveals key role John Utaka played in his Montpellier move
Montpellier forward, Akor Adams has revealed the influential figure behind his move from Lillestrom in an exclusive sit down interview via Tribal Football, crediting his switch to the key role of his compatriot, John Utaka. The 24-year old who enjoyed a memorable debut admitted that there were quiet a handful of suitors vying for his…
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NNL: Abakaliki FC, Madiba FC share spoils in season opener
It was an enthralling encounter as the Nigeria National League began with Abakaliki FC and Madiba FC as the two teams settled for a point a piece, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The encounter between De Rice Boys and the Oshodi Boys ended 2-2 at the Pa Oruta Ngele Township Stadium, Abakaliki. The hosts were in front as…
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CHAN: NPFL Boss tasks invited players to be good league ambassadors
Nigeria Premier Football League chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has urged players invited for the African Nations Championship qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Coach Austin Eguaveon invited 30 players from the NPFL for the clash against Ghana as revealed by the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday. And Egbeleye asked the players to uplift the image of the league…
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Bonadie warns of Super Falcons’ threat ahead of friendly clash
France interim coach, Laurent Bonadie has praised the quality of Nigeria’s Super Falcons team ahead of their friendly match at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite France’s unbeaten record against the West Africans, Bonadie is expecting a tough test from the nine-time African champions. “Nigeria was at the Olympics where…
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UEL: Victor Osimhen’s goal earns a point for Galatasaray against AZ Alkmaar
Victor Osimhen’s goal proved vital once again for Galatasaray in their UEFA Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker scored for Galatasaray after the hosts had gone into the lead earlier in the game at AZ Stadion. Svens Mijnans opened score for Alkmaar 2 minutes into the encounter before Osimhen…
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Saviour Godwin’s goal not enough to avoid defeat for Al Okhdood against Ekong’s Al Kholood
Nigeria’s Saviour Godwin was on target for Al Okhdood’s home league defeat against William Troost-Ekong and Al Kholood, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Godwin scored his second goal of the season to restore parity for the home side, but Al Arini scored late to seal win for the visitors. Myziane Maolida opened score for Al Kholood in the…
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Lookman, Ekong nominated for FIFA men’s 11
Super Eagles duo, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for FIFA The Best Men’s 11 award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman was nominated in the “attacker nominee” category while William Troost-Ekong was nominated for the “defender nominees” category. The Nigerians have been in tremendous form in the calendar year leading Nigeria to the finals of…
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NPFL: Gbenga Ogunbote faces likely sanction
Coach Gbenga Ogunbote of Shooting Stars Sporting Club has been invited by the Nigeria Premier Football League for comments made during an interview, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ogunbote’s interview after 3SC’s match against Ikorodu City has raised concerns that are may have breached the framework of the league. “We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements…
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Transfer: Genk rule out January exit for Arokodare
Genk sporting director Dimitri De Conde has insisted that the club will not entertain any offers for Nigerian striker, Tolu Arokodare in the January transfer window, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare was close to joining Turkish club Trabzonspor in the summer, but was persuaded to stay at Genk by manager Thorsten Fink. Despite reported interest from top…
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Sadiq frustrated by lack of game time in Real Sociedad
Nigerian striker, Umar Sadiq has expressed his dissatisfaction with his limited playing time in Real Sociedad, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old Nigeria international joined Real Sociedad from Almeria in 2022, scoring on his debut, but his progress was hindered by a cruciate ligament injury that ruled him out for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Sadiq…
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International Friendly: Super Falcons, team officials jet into France for big game
Players and officials of nine-time African champions Nigeria have started arriving in the city of Angers, France from Wednesday morning, ahead of Saturday’s much-anticipated international friendly game between the Super Falcons and the Les Bleues, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. It is the second time both teams will engage in a friendly encounter – the first being a…
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NFF felicitates with former Super Eagles captain on birthday anniversary
The Nigeria Football Federation has felicitated with former Nigeria captain, Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye as the former defender-turned-winger celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary at the weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said the former wing wizard deserves all the adulation on the occasion of his Platinum Jubilee Anniversary. given his immense contributions to…
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Maja Rescues West Brom with Late Equaliser Against Norwich
Nigerian international Josh Maja was the hero once again for West Bromwich Albion as his goal earned the team a valuable point against Norwich City on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The hosts took the lead through Holgate in the 11th minute, but two quick-fire goals from Emiliano Marcondes and a Torbjorn strike put the visitors ahead…
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NSC explores models for sports development, set to tap into eSports market
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its commitment to building a sustainable sports economy, which will also include tapping into the fast-growing eSports industry, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. This was emphasized during a session where the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, received two private sector-driven presentations on funding and development…