Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has reacted to the controversy surrounding Super Eagles’ coach Eric Chelle’s post-match comments. Osimhen in an official statement on Sunday, clarified that the remarks were taken out of context and exaggerated. “Unfortunately, his words have been taken out of context and blown out of proportion....
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards as the country pushes to stage two major events on the African football calendar. The endorsement was disclosed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a statement confirming that the President also...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his outstanding performance in helping Galatasaray S.K. secure the Turkish Süper Lig title. Osimhen delivered a match-winning display by scoring twice in the decisive victory that confirmed Galatasaray as league champions, further cementing his reputation...
Liverpool suffered another frustrating night in Istanbul as they were beaten 1–0 by Galatasaray, marking the second time this season the Turkish side have edged the Reds by the same scoreline. The breakthrough came early in the game.Galatasaray struck just seven minutes into the match when defender Davinson Sánchez...
It was a busy football weekend across England and Europe. Some of the favourites got the job done comfortably, others had to fight a bit harder, and a few matches were decided right at the end.Here’s a look at how the main games played out. *Arsenal edge stubborn Mansfield*Arsenal...
Galatasaray have confirmed that Victor Osimhen would not play in their upcoming cup fixture. The club said the striker has been placed on an individual recovery programme alongside other first-team players. The update was shared on the club’s official page on X, where officials explained that the decision is...
Galatasaray booked their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after edging past Juventus in a dramatic extra-time encounter, with Victor Osimhen delivering the decisive goal. The thrilling tie, which ended 7–5 on aggregate, saw Juventus mount a remarkable fightback despite being reduced to 10 men in...
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has spoken openly about the rough end to his time at SSC Napoli, claiming the Italian club treated him “like a dog” before he joined Galatasaray In an interview reported by Goal, Osimhen explained that a breakdown in trust with Napoli’s management, along with what...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a statement performance on Saturday night, overpowering Algeria’s Desert Foxes 2–0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. The quarter-final victory ended Algeria’s impressive defensive run in the tournament, with the North...
Victor Osimhen’s name continues to echo loudly in Nigeria’s football history as the Super Eagles striker moved within touching distance of Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing goal record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Osimhen netted twice as Nigeria swept aside Mozambique 4-0 in a commanding Round-of-16 clash at...
Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a statement performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), dismantling Mozambique 4–0 to book a comfortable place in the quarter-finals. The round-of-16 clash, staged on Monday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, turned into a one-sided contest as Nigeria’s attacking...
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has opened up on the lingering pain of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the national team owes Nigerians an apology — and sees the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the perfect stage to make amends. Speaking...
Ahead of their first match in the new Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles have begun to reap the full rewards of their historic run at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The players, fondly known as the Super Eagles Class of 2024, have...
Nigerian content creator and musician Oderhohwo Efe, better known as Carter Efe, has etched his name into Africa’s digital history after emerging as the continent’s most-followed streamer on Twitch. The entertainer achieved the milestone on the back of a blockbuster livestream featuring global Afrobeats star Davido, which drew a...
Nigeria took a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night as Victor Osimhen delivered a superb brace to help the Super Eagles outclass Gabon 4–1 after extra time, sealing a place in the play-off final. The game, played at a packed neutral venue,...
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got more intense as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the matchups for its playoff semifinals. Scheduled to take place in Morocco between November 13 and 16, the fixtures will see Nigeria square off against Gabon, while Cameroon...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen has been officially sidelined for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, dealing a significant setback to the Super Eagles’ campaign. The Galatasaray ace, who has been a key figure in Nigeria’s attack, picked up an injury...
In a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier, Tolu Arokodare’s spectacular 51st-minute volley secured a vital 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a stubborn Rwanda side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Wolves striker’s acrobatic finish ensured Nigeria’s second win in the qualification campaign, propelling them to second in...
Nigerian striker ,Victor Osimhen has turned down a lucrative €30 million-per-season offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Despite Al-Hilal’s willingness to meet his €75 million release clause from Napoli, Osimhen remains determined to stay in European football. Sources close to the player indicate that Osimhen’s heart is set...
The debate is heating up! Football enthusiasts in Nigeria and beyond are passionately weighing in on the ultimate question: who reigns supreme – Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen or Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, several fans shared strong opinions on the...