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Osimhen Moves TO Second Spot In Nigeria’s All Time Scorer List
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on Friday evening overtook the legendary Segun Odegbami in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the 11th minute of the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali. Osimhen came into the match level with Odegbami on 23 goals. READ ALSO: W/C…
W/C Qualifers: Chelle Names Formidable Starting XI Vs Rwanda
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named his first ever starting XI in charge of the team. Nigeria will take on Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Kigali on Friday evening. Chelle has picked the quartet of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Simon Moses and Samuel Chukwueze. READ ALSO: Mixed…
Osimhen Scores Hat-Trick as Galatasaray Crush Antalyaspor 4-0
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered a stunning hat-trick as Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Antalyaspor on Friday night. Álvaro Morata added to the scoreline with a penalty, sealing an emphatic win. Osimhen opened the scoring at Rams Park in the 30th minute, finishing off a pass from Morata. Just before halftime, Morata…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo Nets 928th Career Goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 Win
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to showcase his remarkable goal-scoring prowess, netting his 928th career goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 triumph over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. The 40-year-old forward wasted no time, opening the scoring in the 4th minute and setting the stage for a commanding performance by his team. Al-Nassr entered the match…
UEFA Considering Penalty Rule Rethink After Alvarez Controversy
The football governing body in Europe UEFA on Thursday said it would consider a potential rule change after Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez’s penalty was controversially disallowed in their Champions League shootout loss to Real Madrid. Real Madrid won Wednesday’s shootout 4-2 after a 2-2 draw on aggregate to qualify for the quarter-finals, with Atletico…
End Of Era!!! Pinnick Loses Re-Election Into FIFA Council
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has missed out on a return to the FIFA Council Seat. Pinnick lost re-election at the extraordinary general assembly held in Cairo on Wednesday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in attendance. Africa has seven seats at the FIFA Council, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe who…
Musa, Iheanacho Dropped As Chelle Lists Final Team For W/C Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The coach released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These will be his debut matches in charge of the three-time African champions. READ ALSO: Mixed Reactions Trail…
Manchester United Confirms Plans For New 100,000-Seat Stadium
Manchester United on Tuesday announced plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium that co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said would be the “world’s greatest” football ground. The decision by the Premier League club came after an extensive consultation process around whether to develop their existing historic Old Trafford stadium or build a new one close by, in…
Lyon Boss Fonseca Gets Nine-Month Ban For Confronting Referee
Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca has been suspended from conducting his matchday duties for almost nine months for angrily confronting a referee. Fonseca, 52, was sent off and pushed his face towards official Benoit Millot during Lyon’s 2-1 win over Brest on 2 March. In a statement, the French Professional Football League said the Portuguese boss…
Mixed Reactions Trail Eric Chelle’s 39-Man Super Eagles Squad
Malian gaffer, Eric Chelle, has sparked mixed reactions in the Nigerian football community with the announcement of his 39-man squad list. The former RC Lens defender has named his first squad list as the new Super Eagles boss, doing so in a manner different from his predecessors. Instead of the usual 23-man final list for…