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Coventry City manager Frank Lampard could not hide his admiration for Frank Onyeka after the Super Eagles star’s fine goal in their exciting 3-2 win over Derby County on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian midfielder, on loan from Brentford, opened the scoring early on with a powerful strike that set the tone for a tense and entertaining game. Derby fought back through Ben Brereton Díaz, who scored twice, but Jack Rudoni’s brace ensured Coventry claimed all three points. The win keeps Coventry firmly on top of the Championship table and moves them closer to a return to the Premier…

Former Arsenal academy midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali, is now firmly exiled from the first-team setup under manager Conor Hourihane, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has not made a single senior appearance for the League One club this season and has been restricted to training and playing with the under-21 side, according to reports. His representative has confirmed to Footy-Africa that the Nigerian international is growing increasingly disenchanted with his treatment at Oakwell, insisting that the midfielder remains committed to his profession and that efforts to find a resolution—whether at Barnsley or elsewhere—are ongoing. But for anyone who has followed Nwakali’s career closely,…

Former Leeds United and Watford defender Sam Sodje has called for a major shake-up at the Nigeria Football Federation, saying the current system is not working for Nigerian football, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is seen as a historic setback. For the first time since making their debut in 1994, the Super Eagles will miss back-to-back World Cups. This is even more painful because the 2026 tournament has been expanded to 48 teams, giving Africa 10 qualification slots. Despite that advantage, Nigeria fell short in the African play-offs. They were beaten by DR…

Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune has stated that he is hoping to have Victor Boniface back in action before the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Boniface has spent the last three months on the sidelines due to a knee injury. He underwent surgery in January and returned to his parent club, Bayer Leverkusen, to undergo rehabilitation. ​The 25-year-old striker returned to the pitch last month and has been working his way through the recovery process, which included training with Bayer Leverkusen’s under-19s. On March 1, news broke that the former Royale Union SG man had returned to Werder Bremen…

Nottingham Forest stars Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina have sparked a buzz online after bringing a touch of Nigeria to the club’s training ground, Soccernet.ng reports. On Friday, Forest shared a 42-second clip on their official X account, showing both Super Eagles players enjoying a Nigerian-themed lunch. The dining area was decked out in green-and-white colours, and the mood was full of laughter and playful banter. Awoniyi stole the spotlight, eagerly sampling plantain and giving a thumbs-up after trying rice and beans. “Top!” he exclaimed, smiling at the camera. Aina also joined the fun, joking with teammates and handling a…

Frank Onyeka ended his two-year goal drought in Coventry City’s thrilling 3-2 Championship win over Derby County, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian midfielder’s long wait for a goal finally came to an end on a lively afternoon at the Coventry Building Society Arena, and it was worth every second. Onyeka produced a moment of real quality to help Coventry City on their promotion push, underlining just how important he has become since arriving at the club. The former Augsburg ace scored his first goal for Coventry City in their Championship clash with Derby County, and it was a strike to remember.…

Nigeria’s push to convince Italy youth international Michael Kayode to switch international allegiance has gathered pace, Soccernet.ng reports. According to ViolaNews, top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation are preparing a direct meeting with the defender after receiving approval from head coach Eric Chelle. The 21-year-old Brentford full-back has emerged as one of the most exciting young defenders in Europe. His rapid development in the Premier League has been noteworthy and Nigeria are keen to act before Italy secure his long-term international future. Brentford defender of Nigerian descent Michael Kayode. Photo by IMAGO Reports indicate that officials from the Nigeria…

Former Super Eagles and Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has singled out one Everton player for praise following their 3-0 win over Chelsea just before the International break, Soccernet.ng reports. The 43-year-old is a cult hero on the blue side of Merseyside and is largely remembered for the four-year stint at Goodison Park, where he scored 33 goals and provided 12 assists in 107 games for Everton across four seasons, before joining Blackburn Rovers in 2011. The Yak was present at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, as fans cheered ‘Feed the Yak and he’ll score’ in his former side’s 3-0 win…

The Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Taiwo Fasoranti, has resigned to contest the Ondo Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Fasoranti, the son of Afenifere National Leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, was appointed SSG by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in 2024, shortly after the governor assumed office. In his resignation letter made available to journalists on Friday, Fasoranti said he intends to seek the All Progressives Congress ticket for the Ondo Central Senatorial District. The letter read in part, ” I, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, hereby formally express my interest to contest for the position of Senator representing the…

Former coach of the Nigeria U-20 team, Fatai Amoo, has called for the Super Eagles to infuse developing players into their fold ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle was unable to send Nigeria to the Mundial despite sealing the play-offs after a brilliant outing in the final group game against the Republic of Benin. They took the first step in the play-offs by defeating Gabon, but they lost to DR Congo, which eventually went all the way to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Super Eagles of Nigeria. Copyright: Emmanuel Fernandez/X Get Our Sports…