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The Cheetahs of Benin Republic will be missing their dependable defender Mohamed Tijani in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria. Tijani sustained an ankle sprain during training this week, as reported by the Cheetahs camp. Nevertheless, the medical team is diligently working to e

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has shed light on how he successfully persuaded Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join the Turkish Super Lig giants, following a tumultuous transfer saga over the summer. Osimhen, who was heavily linked with moves to Al Ahli and Chelsea on transfer deadline day, ultimat

Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has revealed that English Premiership League giants, Arsenal Football Club rejected the opportunity to sign Napoli and Super Eagles Of Nigeria Striker Victor Osimhen in the just ended summer transfer window. According to the Italian transfer expert, Arsenal were off

Arsenal has registered Omotara Junaid, a young midfielder eligible to play for Nigerias Super Falcons, in their UEFA Womens Champions League squad. The 16-year-old will be available for selection in Arsenals upcoming first qualifying round match against Scottish side Rangers at Meadow Park. Arsenals

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian forward, has left Napoli after establishing himself as one of the most efficient goal scorers in Serie A history. His record ranks him third in terms of minutes-per-goal, surpassed only by football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazario. Osimhen, who recently move

Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has denied claims that he lobbied for the position of interim head coach of the Nigerian football team. Eguavoen, who led Nigeria during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon after Gernot Rohr was dismissed, addressed the rumors. Recently, th

Nigerias Falconets are set to face a tough challenge as they go head-to-head with three-time champions Germany in their second group match of the FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup on Wednesday night. After a narrow 1-0 win over Korea Republic in their opening game, the Nigerian team is eager to build on th

By El-ameen Ibrahim The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Mr. Aliyu Zubairu as the new Head Coach of the Flying Eagles, the countrys U20 national football team. This decision was made following a recommendation from the NFFs Technical and Development Sub-Committee. Zubairu,

By El-ameen Ibrahim Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed confidence in Nigerias ability to secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco. Nigeria has been drawn into Group D alongside the Benin Republic, Rwanda, and Libya. Speakin