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A fiercely contested 1-1 stalemate between Charlton Athletic and Bristol City at The Valley has left plenty of talking points in its wake, none more contentious than the first-half incident involving Charlton goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. Following the final whistle in South London, Bristol City head coach Michael Skubala made no secret of his frustration, firmly […]

In what is being hailed as one of the most remarkable transfer coups of the summer window, Bursaspor have officially secured the services of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho. The Turkish outfit managed to beat off stern competition across Europe, most notably standing firm against persistent pursuit from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, to finalize the marquee […]

In the high-stakes, fast-paced world of professional football, it is easy for players who reach the sport’s pinnacle to lose sight of where their journey began. For Nigerian international and Trabzonspor striker Paul Ebere Onuachu, however, the foundational chapters of his career remain indelibly etched in his memory. In a touching show of appreciation and […]

Football enthusiasts in Akwa Ibom State and across Nigeria are gearing up for high-octane domestic action as the 2026 Ibom Preseason Tournament takes center stage in Uyo. Scheduled to run from October 12 through October 20, 2026, the eight-day invitational is set to assemble six competitive sides vying for regional supremacy and essential preparation ahead […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking after a tough few weeks for Eric Chelle’s men. The three-time African champions lost four places after a difficult international window that began with an encouraging victory over Madagascar but quickly unravelled with a heavy defeat in Guinea-Bissau. The October ranking, […]

Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has explained Victor Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s 3-3 draw with Russia. The Franco-Malian tactician also addressed the Nigerian striker’s relationship with Galatasaray and defended his previous comments about a possible transfer. The Super Eagles produced a dramatic comeback at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday, October 6, recovering […]

Valery Karpin was left fuming after Nigeria Super Eagles’ remarkable late comeback denied Russia victory at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday. Interestingly, that six-goal thriller also ended a five-year wait for the hosts to concede three goals in a single international match. The Super Eagles recovered from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 […]

Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has revealed the qualities that make Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez stand out from others. Fernandez has enjoyed a stunning rise in his career and has taken his game to another level since joining Rangers from Peterborough United in the summer of 2025. The Super Eagles defender immediately […]

Super Eagles and Hradec Králové forward Abdullahi Umar was the unsung hero for Nigeria in their 3-3 draw against Russia at the Sovcombank Arena last night. The 19-year-old was one of nine players who made their debuts as Eric Chelle handed several new faces an opportunity against the hosts in Nizhny Novgorod. Umar was introduced […]

Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle’s decision to combine the Super Eagles and Olympic Eagles jobs is about to face its first major examination. This development arrives as Nigeria’s senior and U23 sides are scheduled for crucial competitive fixtures in the same November international window. The 47-year-old coach must steer the Super Eagles through a two-game […]

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has placed Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi above Diego Maradona, Soccernet.ng exclusively reports. Rohr, who led the 2013 AFCON champions to a World Cup match against Argentina where they lost 2-1, has said that Messi is “perhaps even better” than the man he once played against. Now coach […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen remains under close medical observation at Galatasaray as he continues his recovery from injury. ​The forward suffered a thigh injury during Galatasaray’s Süper Lig fixture against Istanbul Basaksehir last month. The setback sidelined him through the international break, ruling him out of Nigeria’s opening two AFCON qualifying matches. ​Initial reports […]