Football and Society

Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, a promising young forward for Club Atlético River Plate, finds himself at the centre of an international contest for his allegiance between Nigeria and Argentina. The 17 year old striker, who holds dual eligibility due to his Nigerian father and Argentine mother, has made waves with 16 goals in 18 appearances at […]

Despite being born in Argentina, Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, a 17 year old striking talent from River Plate’s academy, has pledged to represent Nigeria internationally. The young forward, who has already scored 16 goals in 18 matches this season, is eager to don Nigeria’s green and white, inspired by his Nigerian heritage and family dreams. Asuzu,

The Oyo State Football Association, led by HRM Oba James Odeniran, has unveiled the logo and committee for the inaugural Jubril Dotun Sanusi JDS Football League. The event, held at Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, introduced the JDS League, a project aimed at nurturing young football talent within Oyo State. Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi, the

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo and his ex wife Sonia are once again in the spotlight after another round of exchanges on social media. Sonia, who has previously criticized Ighalo over his personal life, posted an apology to her ex husband on Instagram, following Ighalo’s request for her to take a break from the

Frank Onyeka made an impactful debut for Augsburg in their 3-1 win over St. Pauli in the Bundesliga. The Nigerian international provided an assist for Augsburg’s second goal, setting up Philip Tietz in the 66th minute. Onyeka, who joined the club on loan from Brentford, played 83 minutes before being substituted by Arne Maier. This

After Barnsley’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United in the second round of the Carabao Cup, manager Darrell Clarke explained why summer signing Kelechi Nwakali did not make his debut. The Nigerian international, who joined Barnsley on August 12, was not included in the first five games due to delays in obtaining his visa and international

Olanrewaju Kayode has made a return to Turkey, determined to reignite his football career following a turbulent period involving a personal scandal. The Super Eagles striker has signed with Şanlıurfaspor, a club in the Turkish second division, as confirmed by the club itself. Last season, Kayode featured in 14 matches for Gençlerbirliği. The Nigerian forward

Jerome Akor, Montpellier’s striker, faced tough luck on the opening day of the French Ligue 1 season. During the match against Strasbourg, Akor’s two powerful headers were saved by the opposing goalkeeper, Karl Johan Johnsson, in a 1-1 draw. Despite showcasing his aerial skills, Akor was unable to convert his attempts into goals. He was

Patrick Osaweme, a Nigerian born FIFA agent based in Russia, has praised Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL, for his efforts in transforming the league. Osaweme commended Elegbeleye’s leadership, which has elevated the NPFL to international standards, making it an exciting prospect for Nigerians both at home and abroad. Osaweme

In a significant move for Nigerian football, seven young footballers from Lagos are set to begin their international careers, with the long term goal of achieving Olympic Gold in 2028 and competing in the FIFA World Cup final in 2030. These transfers, organised by the Lagos State Football Association LSFA, underscore the association’s dedication to