The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play an international friendly against Russia on June 6, despite the European nation’s ongoing suspension from FIFA-sanctioned competitions. The RFU confirmed the fixture on its website, revealing that the match is part of a series of friendlies scheduled during the upcoming FIFA international…
Former Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro has secured a sensational return to the dugout as the new head coach of Egyptian Premier League (EPL) powerhouse Zamalek. The Portuguese tactician’s two-year stint with Nigeria was nothing short of dramatic. A rocky start saw him lose his first two games, only to bounce back with crucial victories….
Super Eagles and Cardiff City left-back, Jamilu Collins, may soon part ways with the Welsh club as he struggles for game time and faces an unclear future at Cardiff City Stadium. The 30-year-old has made only three league appearances this season, with his last outing coming in November during Cardiff’s 2-2 draw against Coventry. Since…
Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid are considering a move for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as they prepare for life after Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann, 33, has been a key figure for Diego Simeone’s side, scoring 196 goals and providing 90 assists in 423 appearances. However, with his contract set to expire in 2026, reports suggest he could…
Retired Nigerian table tennis legend Edem Offiong has joined the Texas-based Lonestar Table Tennis Academy in the United States as a coach. The five-time Olympian, who announced her retirement after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been described as a valuable addition to the academy located in Austin, Texas. In a statement, the academy expressed…
Nigeria’s U20 head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, remains undaunted by the difficult group draw for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Flying Eagles have been placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, all formidable opponents, but Zubairu views this as a great test for his team. The draw, conducted on…
