Tag: Mohammed Babaganaru
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2024/25 NPFL: Mohammed Babaganaru walks away from Akwa United
Nigeriasoccernet.com learned that Mohammed Babaganaru has stepped down as Akwa United’s head coach following the club’s 1-1 draw today against Bendel Insurance at the Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The experienced coach has resigned from his position as head coach of Promise Keepers. The team is currently struggling in 19th place in the league, having accumulated only 16…
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Osayi-Samuel suffers injury blow
Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce has disclosed that Bright Osayi-Samuel is currently grappling with an ankle injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osayi-Samuel, as indicated in a statement on the club’s official website, sustained the injury during the 0-0 stalemate against Konyaspor on Tuesday. The right-back was substituted by Mert Muldur in the 52nd minute of the game.…
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Nigeria Premier Football League adjusts matchday 28 fixtures
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) body have rescheduled the matchday 28 fixtures across board, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Initially slated for Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, the matches will now take place on Wednesday, April 3rd, across all venues. This adjustment was confirmed by the NPFL in a memo distributed to all 20 participating clubs on…
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NPFL 24: Mohammed Babaganaru will take charge of Akwa United until the end of the season
Uyo based Nigeria Professional Football League outfit Akwa United have appointed ex Lobi Stars and Gombe United coach, Mohammed Babaganaru as the new manager until end of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The just appointed Babaganaru boasts two NPFL titles which he won with with Kano Pillars during the 2011/2012 season and also during the 2012/2013…
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NPFL: Rangers International continue fine form to move top
Rangers International have moved top of the Nigeria Premier Football League after their win away from home against struggling, Heartland FC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelope continued their fine form to beat the Naze Millionaires 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba courtesy of goals from Ifeanyi Onyebuchi and Kalu Nweke. Onyebuchi opened…
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“He is quick, good at dribbling, even strong with his head”Gasperini hails l Lookman’s development
Gian Piero Gasperini, manager of Atalanta, has acknowledged the significant improvement in the performance of Ademola Lookman since his arrival at the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, now in his second season at Gewiss Stadium, joined Atalanta from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig two years ago. The 26-year-old showcased his prowess last season by emerging as La…
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Zaidu Sanusi to be out for 7 to 8 months after surgery – Porto Coach
FC Porto Coach, Sergio Conceição disclosed that Nigeria Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi will undergo surgery on Monday and will be out for 7 to 8 months, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. It was reported last week that the 26-year-old ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in FC Porto league game against Estrella. An injury said to keep…
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AFCON 2023: Cameroon scale through to set up round 16 tie with Nigeria
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will be Nigeria Super Eagles opponents in the round of 16 after a hard fought victory over Gambia in their last group stage game in the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. OFFICIAL: Nigeria will play Cameroon in the #AFCON2023 Round of 16 on Saturday. ?? pic.twitter.com/6CUcrwk4f4 —…
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NNL MD4: No place for complacency against EL-Kanemi – Nasarawa United chairman charges players
With less than forty-eight hours before the highly anticipated cracker between Nasarawa United versus El-Kanemi Warriors at the El-Kanemi Stadium, Maiduguri, Borno State, Chairman of Nasarawa United FC, Dr. Othman Ibrahim Ahmed has urged his wards to leave nothing to chance as they push for their return to the elite domestic football league in Nigeria.…
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Victor Boniface leaves for Germany with Mama after Zimbabwe encounter
A picture of Nigeria forward, Victor Boniface with his grand ma on board a flight en route Germany has gone viral on social media, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Grandma ?? pic.twitter.com/wcTaYlfJMT — Victor Boniface (@boniface_jrn) November 21, 2023 Boniface following the Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe left for his base Germany, but this time with his…
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Orban and Boniface go head-to-head for Belgian Pro Award
Gent striker, Gift Orban and his compatriot Victor Boniface of Union Saint Gilloise have been nominated for the Ebony Shoe Award in the Belgian Pro League award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The award is for the Best Player of African Origin and the Nigerian alongside three other players have been considered for the award. Orban who joined Gent…
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Victor Boniface on the score sheet in RUSG’s win over Onyedika’s Club Brugge
Nigeria’s Victor Boniface aided his side, Royal Union Saint-Gilloise to their first victory in the champions playoffs against Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. An entertaining tie ended 2-1 as Boniface opened the score with his 16th goal of season for the USG at the Jan Breydel to reignite their title challenge on Saturday.…
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Boniface is a summer transfer target for top Serie A and Bundesliga teams
Union Saint Gilloise striker, Victor Boniface is a transfer target for top clubs in Euro as the Nigeria international keeps turning in amazing numbers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 21-year-old has been involved in 30 goals in his 49 appearances this season in all competitions, scoring 20 and providing 10 assists. Reports from Belgium including Nigeria media…
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Serie A: Boniface gets AC Milan thinking
Union Saint Gilloise forward Victor Boniface is now on the transfer wishlist of Italian outfit AC Milan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Serie A title holders are looking to bring in a new striker following the disappointing performance of Belgium international, Divock Origi. The 22-year-old has caught the eye following his impressive showing for Union Saint Gilloise in…
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UEL: Victor Boniface expresses delight over scoring form
Nigeria’s Victor Boniface has expressed delight over his scoring form in the UEFA Europa League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface scored for Royal Union Saint-Gilloise against Bayern Leverkusen on Thursday night to take his tally in the competition to six. His 51st minute goal from a pass he received on the left flank which he comfortably curled…
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“Boniface is now worth €15m,” Union Saint Gilloise name their price
Union Saint Gilloise honorary president, Jurgen Baatzsch has disclosed the price tag of Nigeria international, Victor Boniface while discussing how the club functions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface joined Belgian Pro League outfit from Norwegian side, Bodo/Glimt for just €2m last summer. The 22 year-old has since scored 23 times in 41 appearances across all competitions for Royale…
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NFF clarifies news on Victor Boniface’s national team call up
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has debunked the news that Union Saint-Gilloise player, Victor Boniface rejected invitation for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea Bissau, due to payment of flight tickets, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Punch newspaper had reported that the player turned down the invitation for the two-legged affair “after he was called up…
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Transfer: Boniface set for a big money move away from Belgium
Young Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface is on the path of making a high profile move away from the Belgian Pro League club, Union Saint Gilloise in the summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface this season has been in a very potent form scoring 10 goals and providing two assists in Europe this season. According to top transfer reporter…