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Barnsley FC manager Darrell Clarke has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will be back in the squad for their League One match against Shrewsbury Town. Nwakali was omitted from Barnsley’s previous fixture against Charlton Athletic on October 22, despite Clarke naming seven outfield players in the squad. Nwakali, who joined Barnsley over two […]

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and William Troost Ekong have been nominated for the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award for 2024. The nomination highlights the strong performances of both players, with Lookman and Ekong among the 10 finalists announced by CAF. Surprisingly, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, despite his standout contributions to a

Former Flying Eagles striker Suleiman Abdullahi has been lauded for his return to action after 15 months on the sidelines due to injury problems. Abdullahi, who plays for Swedish club IFK Goteborg, made his comeback as an 83rd minute substitute in their recent match against AIK. He contributed to the build up for Goteborg’s equaliser,

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was spotted at Bayer Leverkusen’s facility on Monday, though he did not participate in team training following his involvement in a serious car accident. The accident occurred a day after Boniface scored the winning goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. While Boniface is reportedly in good condition,

Victor Boniface’s scoring drought for Nigeria has baffled fans, especially given his remarkable performance for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Boniface has been instrumental in Leverkusen’s title pursuit, netting 14 goals and assisting nine times in 23 appearances. However, since his Nigerian national team debut in September 2023, he has yet to score in nine

Victor Boniface is making waves this season with Bayer Leverkusen, scoring six goals so far, including his debut UEFA Champions League goal. The talented striker attributes his impressive form to a positive outlook and staying true to himself. Boniface shared, Post memes, be happy with yourself, do what you love, don’t overthink, and try to

Jerome Akor, former Flying Eagles striker and current Montpellier forward, has made a commitment to capitalize on any opportunity to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Akor, whose recent impressive goal scoring form in Ligue 1 has garnered attention, was not selected for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. Despite this, the 24 year old

Kelechi Nwakali, a Nigerian midfielder for Barnsley, made his competitive debut in a 2-0 defeat against Huddersfield Town in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, marking his entry after a two month build up with the club’s development squad. Despite the loss, Nwakali expressed optimism, emphasizing his commitment to contribute positively to Barnsley’s success and aim

Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles forward and recent Ballon d’Or nominee, continues to earn accolades for his performances at Atalanta, with high praise coming from former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli. In Atalanta’s recent 5-1 win over Genoa, Lookman provided a critical assist, showcasing his evolution as a player under Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Prandelli

Polish Ekstraklasa side Śląsk Wrocław has announced the signing of former Fulham academy product Sylvester Jasper. The 23 year old forward, eligible to play for Nigeria through his father, has joined Śląsk Wrocław on a free transfer after mutually terminating his contract with Portuguese side Portimonense in August 2024. Jasper, who has represented both England