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Kelechi Iheanacho has subtly indicated his departure from Leicester City, amidst growing speculation about a move to Aston Villa in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Nigerian international, a key figure in the team, is likely to leave the King Power Stadium as Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, views him as a potential backup to […]

Fidelis Ilechukwu, the technical adviser for Rangers, has expressed his full support for Finidi George, the new head coach of the Super Eagles. Ilechukwu highlighted the significant implications of Finidi’s appointment for local coaches, underscoring that a successful tenure for Finidi could elevate the status and recognition of indigenous coaching talents within Nigeria. In a

Tochukwu Nnadi, a prominent midfielder for the Flying Eagles, has been nominated for the Player of the Season by his Belgian club, Zulte Waregem. Since his move from Bulgaria, Nnadi’s outstanding performances have rapidly drawn attention, earning him the Player of the Month award for February. Throughout the season, Nnadi has appeared in 11 games,

In a striking revelation, Ligue 1 striker Aiyegun shared that he was once on the verge of joining the Super Eagles of Nigeria but ultimately chose to represent Benin Republic in international football. This disclosure came as he prepares to face Nigeria in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Born in Nigeria with ancestral ties to

Rangers’ manager Philippe Clement has praised Leon Balogun for his pivotal role in the team’s convincing 2-0 win against Heart in the Scottish Cup semi final. Balogun, who made his first start since February, was stationed at the core of the Rangers’ defence alongside John Souttar. The 33 year old defender’s exceptional display was a

Chippa United is reportedly considering Black Stars of Ghana goalkeeper, Richard Ofori, as a potential successor to Stanley Nwabali, given the increasing speculation about Nwabali’s future at the club. Nwabali has been in the spotlight due to his notable performances for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which have sparked interest

Kelechi Iheanacho, a renowned striker for the Super Eagles, has garnered attention from Trabzonspor, one of Turkey’s top football clubs, as he prepares to leave Leicester City on a free transfer this summer. According to the well regarded Turkish newspaper Milliyet, Trabzonspor will pursue the 27 year old Iheanacho if they are unable to secure

Despite recent amendments to FIFA’s eligibility rules, Dortmund’s star player, Karim Adeyemi, has been informed that he cannot switch his international allegiance from Germany to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The modifications to FIFA’s nationality switch rules, introduced at their 70th annual congress in late 2020, were deemed a significant modernization, providing clearer guidelines on

Patrick Dorgu, the 19 year old Lecce left back making waves in his debut Serie A season with 23 appearances, is at a crossroads regarding his international future. Eligible to represent both Nigeria and Denmark, Dorgu, currently a Danish youth international, finds himself pondering a significant decision amidst interest from various clubs. While in camp

In the world of football, where talent knows no boundaries, Sylvester Jasper emerges as a fascinating figure, recently catching the eye of Nigerian national team coach, Jose Peseiro. During Benfica’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Portimonense in a Liga Portugal match, Jasper’s potential was on full display. Born in England, Jasper’s narrative is intricately linked to