Football and Society

Leicester City has announced its squad numbers for the upcoming 2024/2025 Premier League season, revealing that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will switch from his iconic number 25 to number 6. This marks the first time in nine years that Ndidi will don a different jersey number. Since joining Leicester in 2017 from Racing Genk, Ndidi […]

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has officially bid farewell to Leicester City following his transfer to Sevilla. Iheanacho, who joined Leicester City in 2017 for a record fee of £25 million, has reflected on his time at the club with gratitude. Despite initially playing a supporting role to Jamie Vardy, Iheanacho played a crucial part

Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has stated that former Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George did not receive the necessary support during his tenure. Ogunmodede believes that Finidi’s lack of support contributed to his challenges in his role. Finidi George, a former Nigerian international, faced significant challenges as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles.

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika faced an unfortunate start to the new Belgian league season with Club Brugge. During the opening match against KV Mechelen, several setbacks affected his performance and the team’s result. In the first half, Onyedika was close to scoring but was denied by the post. Onyedika felt some discomfort and had

Taiwo Awoniyi will not be joining Nottingham Forest’s pre season tour of Spain. The striker has been excused from the tour for family reasons. Last season, Awoniyi scored six goals for Forest despite dealing with injuries. Nottingham Forest will start the new Premier League season on August 17 at home against Bournemouth. Taiwo Awoniyi’s absence

Former Italy international Roberto Pruzzo has advised AS Roma to sign a forward similar to Ademola Lookman. Pruzzo believes that the club’s funds, currently used to acquire versatile midfielder Enzo Le Fée from Stade Rennais for approximately 20 million euros, should instead be invested in a player with Lookman’s characteristics. Lookman, who transitioned from a

Real Madrid has been linked with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on several occasions. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti recently explained why the club did not pursue the Nigerian forward. Speaking to Radio Serie A, Ancelotti revealed that the decision was influenced by the club’s choice to sign Jude Bellingham instead. No, we didn’t sign Osimhen because

During the AREWA Celebrities Friendly Match held in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Ahmed Musa, the captain of the Super Eagles, addressed rumours about his status with the national team. Speaking in Hausa, Musa clarified that he has not retired from international football but is merely taking a brief break from the national team. Musa’s comments came

Nigeria goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been officially unveiled by his new Sudanese club, Al Merreikh. The 28 year old was introduced at the club’s base in Omdurman on Tuesday and has signed a two year contract with the team. Olorunleke joins Al Merreikh after a successful three year stint with Nigerian Premier Football League champions

Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule recently hosted the players and officials of Nasarawa United Football Club at his Gudi country home in Akwanga Local Government Area. The visit coincided with the Sallah celebrations and allowed the Governor to express his pride in the team’s recent promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Governor