Nigeria Breaking News
Chelsea Football Club has appointed Enzo Maresca as its new manager following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino a few weeks ago. Maresca, 44, signed a five-year contract with the west London club with an option of one additional season. “We look forward to supporting him and the rest of the sporting team in fulfilling their …
Chelsea Football Club (CFC) on Friday, June 7 confirmed the signing of centre-back, Tosin Adarabioyo on a four-year deal. CFC secured the signing of the defender ahead of competition from Manchester United, who were reportedly interested in the player. Adarabioyo, 26, joined the West London side on a free transfer after a four-year stint at …
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has ordered the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to highlight plans that will help secure the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification. Mr. Enoh disclosed this in a meeting with the NFF and the coach of the team, Finidi George on Thursday. “Yesterday the 13th of June, …
The former Ajax player has faced heavy criticisms from Nigerian football fans after Nigeria’s last two 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and Benin. Finidi led the team to a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo – and suffered a 2-1 loss to Benin. Following the …
Rangers International of Enugu has emerged as the champions of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday. Kenechukwu Agu opened the scoring with a free-kick in the 33rd minute as the tie ended one-nil in the first half. Chidiebere Nwobodo fed …
Chelsea will welcome Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in the biggest game of the 2024/2025 Premier League matchday one (1) fixtures on Sunday, August 18. Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United and Fulham will commence the season opener on Friday, while Ipswich Town will trade tackles with Liverpool on Saturday. Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers, …
Nigerian winger, Ademola Lookman has emerged as Atalanta’s 2023/2024 Player of the Season. Lookman, 26, shone like a million star, netting thrice (hat-trick) as Atalanta put three past Bayer Leverkusen to lift the UEFA Europa League at Aviva Stadium, Dublin City, Ireland. He fired home the first 12 minutes into the game – and found …
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed displeasure over the limited roles of Nigerian referees on the international stage. Mr. Enoh voiced his dissatisfaction in a meeting with the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) on Thursday and highlighted the significance of Nigerian referees’ involvement outside the shores of the country. He mentioned …
Chelsea has completed the signing of Renato Veiga for a fee in the region of 14 million euros (€14 million). Veiga, 20, joined the Blues from the Swiss side, Basel on a seven-year deal with an option for another season. “I’m buzzing to be here at Chelsea, this is one of the biggest clubs in …
Liverpool’s star goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, is facing a setback as he is expected to be out of action for around six weeks due to a hamstring injury, Okay.ng reports. This means he will miss crucial matches against Chelsea and Arsenal. The injury occurred during the team’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Reports has it that …