Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Manchester City defender, Manuel Akanji, has once again shown pride in his Nigerian heritage, even while representing the Switzerland national team. Born in Neftenbach, Switzerland, to a Swiss mother and a Nigerian father, Akanji has never hidden his connection to both cultures. In a recent interview, the 29 year old spoke passionately about his roots […]
After weeks of near misses and heartbreaks, Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho finally saw his name on the scoresheet for Celtic FC, this time, with no VAR drama to ruin the moment. The former Leicester City striker had been the unlucky victim of technology in his last two outings, seeing goals against Braga and Hibernian […]
AS Roma forward Rinsola Babajide marked her Serie A debut in style, finding the back of the net in her side’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Parma on Saturday. The 27 year old Nigerian winger struck in the 28th minute, doubling Roma’s lead and setting the tone for a dominant performance at home. Her goal was […]
England football legend Gary Lineker has publicly apologized to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following the forward’s stunning performance in Galatasaray’s 1–0 victory over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Lineker, who had previously questioned Osimhen’s consistency in big matches, admitted on his podcast “The Rest Is Football” that he was wrong about the Super Eagles […]
Super Falcons and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has opened up about the emotional challenges she’s been facing since her transfer to England, revealing that adapting to a new life away from home has not been easy. Speaking in a recent interview on Nothing Off The Table, a Nike and Versus production, Nnadozie […]
Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has officially announced her retirement from professional football, drawing the curtain on a remarkable career defined by passion, consistency, and brilliance on the field. The 31 year old made the announcement through her social media pages, thanking fans, teammates, and coaches for their support throughout her journey. Onumonu, who began […]
Former Arsenal midfielder and respected pundit Stewart Robson has praised Victor Osimhen’s display while also comparing him to Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak following the Galatasaray vs. Liverpool UEFA Champions League encounter. Speaking on ESPN FC, Robson noted that several top clubs missed a golden opportunity to sign the Nigerian forward, who once again demonstrated […]
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has drafted team captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his list of 23 players for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. […]
Team Nigeria has officially arrived in Accra for the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship, as the nation’s swimmers gear up to battle for medals against some of Africa’s finest talents. The championship, scheduled from October 3 to 5, will see Nigeria’s male and female swimmers compete in various events. The delegation departed Nigeria on […]
Fast rising heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma has set his sights on a career defining milestone fighting in Nigeria, the homeland of his father. The 20 year old unbeaten prospect described staging a bout in Nigeria as the “end goal” of his boxing journey. Itauma, born in Slovakia and raised in Chatham, England, has already fought […]
