Akwa United have confirmed that no fewer than nine players have been shown the exit door as the club strengthens the squad ahead of the resumption of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL), Completesports.com reports. The second stanza of the season begins this weekend across the country after the mid-season break. [...] The post ...
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Victor Osimhen showed another side of his game on Friday night as he helped Galatasaray to a comfortable 5-1 victory over Eyüpspor in the Turkish Super Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. Known mainly for his goals, the Nigeria striker became the chief creator this time, setting up two goals in a performance full of energy and intelligence. […]...
Read Full Story →Nigeria international midfielder Frank Onyeka has explained why he turned his back on a move to Spanish LaLiga side Valencia in favour of a move to English Championship side Coventry, Owngoalnigeria.com reports. Onyeka joined Coventry on loan from top division side Brentford in search of more game time, but the move was seen as shocking […]...
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Former England international Peter Crouch has disclosed that Ebere Eze is yet to fulfill his potential at Arsenal. Recall that Eze joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace last summer and has struggled to replicate his impressive form this ongoing season. Speaking after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brentford in Thursday’s Premier League, Crouch described Eze as ...
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Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo has advised Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali not to be in a rush to join any club. The 29-year-old recently terminated his contract with Chippa United by mutual consent, bringing an end to a four-year stint that significantly boosted his career. However, in a chat with Completesports.com, Amoo urged [...] The p...
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President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe has confirmed Morocco will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco was reportedly planning to withdraw from hosting the competition, with South Africa tipped to step in. Motsepe, while addressing journalists in Dar es Salam, Tanzania on Friday insisted Morocco will host the...
Read Full Story →The Congolese Football Federation is allegedly doing everything within their powers to hand twist FIFA into rulling in their favour as the World Football Governing body meets on Monday February 16, to decide on the petition filed by the Nigeria football federation on the eligibility of six Congolese players in last year’s FIFA 2026 Africa […]...
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) will proceed in Morocco as planned, Soccernet.ng reports. Morocco, having successfully hosted the 2022 edition, were awarded the hosting rights for both the 2024 and 2026 tournaments back in 2024. Even though the 2024...
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Dortmund, Mainz Set For Friday Night Bundesliga Fireworks Bundesliga 2025/2026 Matchday 22 kicks off with two in-form sides meeting in Friday’s curtain-raiser as high-flying Borussia Dortmund host resurgent 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund picked up a crucial victory against VfL Wolfsburg last time out courtesy of Serhou Guirassy’s late strike ...
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Victor Osimhen may be scoring goals again for Galatasaray, but not everyone believes the Nigerian striker is fully happy, Soccernet.ng reports. Questions were raised after his reaction in the recent match against Çaykur Rizespor. Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s third and final goal with a brilliant finish from a tight angle. Normally, he celebrates wildly. This...
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Frank Onyeka has opened up on his decision to join Sky Bet Championship club Coventry City, reports Completesports.com. Onyeka linked up with the Sky Blues on loan on deadline day earlier this month. Birmingham City and Sheffield United were also reportedly interested in the Nigeria international. The 28-year-old however opted for a move to Coventry [...] ...
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Former England captain Wayne Rooney believes the duo of Granit Xhaka and Hugo Ekitike are his signings of the season. Recall that Xhaka joined Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen, while Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer. In a chat with The Wayne Rooney Show, the former Manchester United star stated that Ekitike and Xhaka [...] The ...
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Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe says Arsenal star Ebere Eze has failed to impress since his arrival from Crystal Palace. Defoe stated this after the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against Brentford in Thursday’s Premier League game. Reacting to Eze’s performance, Defoe noted that the England international was not good enough against Brentford. Read Also:Onyeka Rea...
Read Full Story →As many as five players of the senior national team of Nigeria will have to make a decision on their club career at the end of the ongoing season, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. In Italy Ebenezer Akinsamiro who is on loan to relegated haunted Pisa from Inter Milan, will return back to the Italian giants at the […]...
Read Full Story →Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle says he didn’t go to the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with two of his best players, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Nigeria finished third at the tournament playing a brand of football that many considered as the best in the tournament. […]...
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Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann capped a memorable night with a classy post-match gesture after his side’s 4–0 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, Soccernet.ng reports. Following the emphatic victory at the Metropolitano, Griezmann presented a signed jersey to former Olympique Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti, who was in attenda...
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman said he was “very, very happy” after scoring and providing an assist in Atletico Madrid’s 4-0 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. Lookman praised his team’s performance and said the players worked well together. “Of course, scoring is good, but I think the team played … The post Everything Adem...
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Spanish La Liga club Atletico Madrid are mulling over a move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Los Rojiblancos face an uncertain window, as they could lose one of their two top strikers—Julián Alvarez or Alexander Sørloth. While Alvarez has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks, […]...
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Super Eagles star Bright Osayi-Samuel has shared his experience of working under Portuguese coach José Mourinho. The Nigerian defender described Mourinho as an interesting and demanding manager who sets very high standards. Osayi-Samuel recalled his first day under the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss and how Mourinho made his expectations clear straight ...
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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman could not hide his joy after playing a big role in Atlético Madrid’s stunning 4-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, Soccernet.ng reports. The match, played at the Metropolitano Stadium on Thursday night, saw Atlético produce one of their best performances in recent years. […]...
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