Sports

  By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s football great, Mutiu Adepoju, who won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in 1994 and made the Nigeria team to three FIFA World Cup finals, has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s Super Eagles can win its fourth AFCON, the 35th edition, in Morocco. The Super Eagles legend made this known in…

Asteras Tripolis has completed the loan signing of Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom from Villarreal B for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old centre-back, known for his physicality, aerial threat, defensive and scoring abilities, will join the Greek Super League club as part of their efforts to strengthen the backline. Udom, who initially signed a…

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso confirmed on Tuesday that striker Victor Boniface is in talks to leave the club during the current transfer window. According Sky Germany, the 24-year-old Nigerian forward is set for a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, for a transfer fee reportedly exceeding 50 million…

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been excused from training as a potential transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr draws closer. The 24-year-old, whose contract with Leverkusen runs through 2028, joined the Bundesliga side in the summer of 2023. However, he may be on the move to the Middle East after missing training…

Enyimba International striker Brown Ideye, has expressed concern over the declining standards of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), urging for improvements if the league hopes to compete successfully at the continental level. The 36-year-old began his football career in the NPFL with Bayelsa United during the 2006/2007 season. He later moved to Ocean Boys,…