Three Nigerians either scored or assisted in helping their sides reach the round of 16 in the UEFA Europa League after Thursday's knockout playoffs second leg encounters, Afrosport reports. Bamidele Yusuf provided an assist in Ferencvaros' 2-0 win over Ludogorets. He also scored in the first leg 2-1 defeat, with the Hungarian giants ultimately pulling through 3-2 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Yira sor was on target in Genk's...
Everton manager David Moyes has identified Super Eagles defender Ola Aina as a key target for the ongoing January transfer window, Afrosport reports. Moyes has done an admirable job since returning to Merseyside at the start of last year. He successfully guided the club to avoid relegation last season. This season, despite some inconsistent performances, Everton sit 12th in the Premier League table with 29 points...
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has undergone successful surgery on a serious hamstring injury he picked up while on international duty, Afrosport reports. The Nottingham Forest fullback underwent the procedure on Tuesday and has begun rehabilitation process to get back to full fitness. Aina suffered the injury last Tuesday, during Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifying fixture against South Africa in Bloemfontein. He was forced off after...
Nottingham Forest will be without defender Ola Aina for three months due to a hamstring injury he sustained on international duty with Nigeria, Afrosport reports. Aina suffered the injury in the first half of their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa on Tuesday. The full back was replaced by Bright Osayi-Samuel in the 10th minute following a harsh challenge from a Bafana Bafana defender....
Ola Aina has been ruled out of Nottingham Forest’s Premier League trip to Arsenal on Saturday afternoon, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old came off injured after just 10 minutes on international duty in Nigeria's 1-1 draw with South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, and was replaced by Bright Osayi-Samuel. New Forest manager Ange Postecoglou, in his first press conference since he replaced...
Copyright © Afrosport Network Guildtouch