Gabriel Osho, the Nigerian defender, is poised to reach his 170th league career appearance as Luton Town takes on Everton at Kenilworth Road in match-day 36 of the English Premier League today. Throughout this season, the 25-year-old has been a consistent presence for the Hatters, featuring in 18 league matches and scoring two goals. Assuming […]
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, responded to what he described as “misleading media reports” following his application to coach the national team. Amuneke emerged as a prominent candidate for the Eagles job; however, on Monday, he was passed over in favor of his former teammate George Finidi, who was appointed by the Nigeria […]
New revelations regarding how Finidi George secured the Super Eagles coaching position over fan favorite Emmanuel Amuneke and other contenders have surfaced, according to The PUNCH. The Nigerian Football Federation endorsed the recommendations of its Technical Committee on Monday, selecting Finidi as coach from a pool of over 60 local and foreign applicants. Among the […]
In recent years, Nigerian star players have left their imprint on the Bundesliga, with Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella being the latest additions. Austin Okocha Team: Eintracht Frankfurt Position: Attacking Midfielder During: 1992-1996 The inaugural Nigerian player to grace the Bundesliga was undoubtedly one of the country’s most exceptional talents. Okocha arrived in Germany in […]
The defending champions, Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, are set to kick off their Federation Cup title defense on Wednesday against Stormers of Ogun State in the round of 64. The match will take place at the old parade ground in Abuja at 4pm. Bendel Insurance secured their fourth FA title by defeating Enugu […]
Sports Minister John Enoh has issued a warning to former World Boxing Champion Bash Alli, demanding a public apology within a week for false allegations made against him. Failure to comply could result in legal action. Enoh’s statement follows allegations made by Alli in an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the minister […]
Tottenham Hotspur, in contention for a Champions League berth, will be determined to hinder Arsenal’s quest for the English Premier League (EPL) title when they meet on Sunday. Postecoglou’s team cannot risk defeat against their fierce adversaries at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they strive to remain in the Champions League qualification race. Tottenham, currently […]
Former Super Falcons forward, Desire Oparanozie, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure parity in the care and attention given to both male and female national team players. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau recently demonstrated the organization’s commitment to its players by personally visiting injured Super Eagles players. A photo shared on the Football […]
Leicester City secured promotion to the Premier League on Friday following a surprising 4-0 defeat for rivals Leeds United against Queens Park Rangers. This outcome places Leicester at the top of the Championship with 94 points and two games remaining, while Leeds remains in second place with 90 points and only one game left to […]
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface highlighted Xabi Alonso’s unique advantage as a coach during training sessions. “Picture yourself training while your coach is outperforming you,” Boniface explained to AFP. “That motivates you to raise your level.” “Having him actively participate in training sessions gives us an extra push,” Boniface added, acknowledging Alonso’s vast experience as […]
