Football and Society

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

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