Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named Atalanta Player of the Season for the 2023-24 campaign. He fended off competition from Brazil midfielder Ederson and Dutch star Teun Koopmeiners for his second consecutive Player of the Season award in Italy. Lookman played a starring role in helping the Serie A club end their long-wait for a silverware with his man-of-match performance in the UEFA Europa...
Former Nigerian international Peter Osaze Odemwingie has shifted gears from football to the world of golf in an inspiring turn of events. The 42-year-old recently unlocked a new achievement since his retirement from the round leather game as he became a professional golfer, having earned a Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) certification. Odemwingie, who was speaking at his graduation, was delighted at his transitioning from one team...
Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen turned up his vacation mood on Saturday by hosting his international teammates and Nigerian celebrities in a private beach house. The lively party that took place in Lagos had 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer, Odio Ighalo in attendance, alongside Henry Onyekuru, Paul Onuachu, John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme. Nigerian celebrities who made the event include celebrity...
Finidi George brought an end to his brief spell as Nigeria coach on June 15 by tendering his resignation letter. The former Enyimba manager did not delay his decision after the Super Eagles’ poor results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June. Nigeria held South Africa to a 1-1 draw in Uyo and then travelled to Abidjan to lose 2-1 to neighbours, Benin. The...
Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has demanded urgent steps be taken from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Enoh also demanded that the issues that have hindered high performances and growth of Nigerian football be sorted out in an emergency meeting held at his office alongside the NFF top executives. The meeting...
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