Spanish club Valencia is reportedly considering a £9 million (€10.5 million) move to sign Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar on a permanent deal from Real Sociedad. The 27-year-old forward joined Valencia on loan in January after struggling for regular game time at Real Sociedad. Although he initially found it difficult to establish himself in the team,…
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have revealed their 19-player squad ahead of the final round of qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Head coach Bankole Olowokeere confirmed the squad to video journalist Ademola Victor as the team gears up for a two-legged tie against South Africa. The selected squad…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a provisional squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, set to take place in March. The roster features a mix of established stars, promising new players, and home-based talents as Nigeria aims to kickstart its campaign on a strong note. The squad includes…
Lobi Stars Football Club, currently struggling at the bottom of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), has found itself embroiled in controversy just 24 hours after a 1-0 defeat to El Kanemi Warriors on March 3. The club, with just 23 points from 27 matches, had hoped to lift morale with a financial boost ahead…
Gombe United Football Club has officially named Coach Abdullahi Tyabo Umar as their new Technical Adviser, following the departure of Coach Bala Nkiyu. Umar’s appointment is based on merit, with General Manager Alh. Anas Bamusa praising his strong track record and alignment with the club’s long-term vision. According to Bamusa, Umar’s football philosophy resonates with…
Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu has reportedly been handed his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. According to ScoreNigeria, Ogbu is expected to replace West Bromwich Albion’s Semi Ajayi, who is currently side-lined with an injury sustained during training last month….
