The Nigeria Football Federation has challenged former Super Eagles coaches to come out and speak if they are being owed by the country’s football governing body. This is coming in the wake of the accusations that the NFF owed the late 1980 AFCON-winning captain, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000. Chukwu died on Saturday, April …
We want Victor Osimhen to stay — Galatasaray VP Hatipoğlu
Galatasaray vice president, İbrahim Hatipoğlu has expressed confidence that the club can convince Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to remain with the Turkish champions beyond this season. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September and has since made a tremendous impact, scoring 29 goals and providing five assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. …
Arsenal And Liverpool Monitor Ajax Star Jorrel Hato
Jorrel Hato’s name is climbing rapidly up the wishlist of Europe’s elite, and it’s no wonder. At just 19, the Ajax defender is showcasing the kind of maturity and positional intelligence that belies his age, standing tall in Francesco Farioli’s vibrant Ajax side. Comfortable at left-back but equally adept in central defence, Hato’s versatility is …
Nasarawa United Players Get ₦3.3m Reward For Win Against Plateau United
Nasarawa United players have been rewarded with ₦3.5 million for their hard-fought Matchday 33 victory against Plateau United. The cash gift was presented by Governor Abdullahi Sule and the state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kwanta Yakubu, after the thrilling 3-2 win on Sunday. The announcement was made …
Plateau United’s Temitope Hospitalized After Attack
Plateau United has confirmed that their striker, Vincent Temitope, was stabbed in the neck by an angry fan following a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Nasarawa United at Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, April 13. According to Yaksat Maklek, the club’s Director of Media Operations, the incident occurred …
Bayern Munich Drop Points In Clash Against Borussia Dortmund
A difficult week ended on a sour note for Bayern Munich as they dropped two points in the Bundesliga. The Bavarian side was held for a 2-2 draw by their arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on Saturday. Vincent Kompany went with the strongest possible lineup from the group of players fit for this game. …
Former Super Eagles star and 1980 AFCON winner Charles Bassey is dead
Charles Bassey, a former Green Eagles defender and a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning squad, has passed away following a prolonged illness. Local events and activities The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday. Bassey died on Saturday, April 12, in his hometown …
Man City Mount Comeback to Thrash Crystal Palace 5-2
Etihad Stadium became a stage for shock and spectacle on Saturday as Manchester City completed a remarkable comeback, demolishing Crystal Palace 5-2 after falling 2-0 behind in the first 21 minutes. Palace stunned the home crowd early on when Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 8th minute, smashing home a precise pass from Ismaila …
Ex-Super Eagles Coach Christian Chukwu Dies At 74
Christian Chukwu, a former captain and head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. According to PUNCH Online, the legendary football figure passed away in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. The exact circumstances surrounding his …