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Super Eagles and FC Porto striker Terem Moffi, has cited Francesco Farioli for his knack for details in making players better, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old joined the Portuguese side on loan from OGC Nice during the winter transfer window. After a slow start, Moffi has scored two goals in four games. However, he hasn’t taken all the credit. Francesco Farioli worked with the Nigerian during his first season at OGC Nice, and the manager has gotten Moffi to start scoring again. Terem Moffi unveiled as a player for FC Porto. Copyright: Porto’s official website. Get Our Sports News First –…

Former England striker Gary Lineker has strongly criticised the decision to disallow a goal scored by Victor Osimhen during UEFA Champions League action between Galatasaray and Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. The incident happened during the round-of-16 first leg in Istanbul. Galatasaray won the match 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Mario Lemina, but the game produced a huge debate because of a controversial VAR decision involving Osimhen. In the second half, the Nigerian striker thought he had doubled the Turkish champions’ lead. A cross into the Liverpool box was not properly cleared by defender Ibrahima Konaté, allowing Osimhen to react…

Porto coach Francesco Farioli has praised Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi for his performance in their 2-1 victory over Stuttgart on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Moffi produced a solid display for the Dragons when they traveled to the MHPArena to take on German side Stuttgart in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie. ​The Super Eagles star scored the opening goal of the night. Aside from his goal, he registered 23 touches and two recoveries, and he engaged in six duels. TEREM MOFFI from FC Porto. Copyright: ImagoxMiguelxLemosx ​He was substituted in the 59th minute for Turkish…

Former Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has reacted to the emotional tribute supporters paid to Victor Osimhen during the Turkish club’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. Fans of Galatasaray S.K. unveiled a large tifo banner at RAMS Park ahead of the Round of 16 first-leg tie, honouring the Nigerian striker and his late mother. The touching gesture visibly moved Osimhen, who wiped away tears during the pre-match lineup as the tribute appeared in the stands. Tifo banner of Victor Osimhen’s mother. Photo credit: X/Pooja Didier Drogba sends message to Victor Osimhen after emotional Galatasaray tribute Following the moment, the…

Super Eagles attacker Chidera Ejuke will be available for selection for Sevilla when they take on Barcelona this Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Sevilla will travel to the Camp Nou to lock horns with reigning La Liga champions Barcelona in their 28th game of the campaign. The fixture promises to be an enthralling encounter, given the fact that both sides still have a lot to play for. Chidera Ejuke (Photo credit: Imago) ​The Blaugrana currently lead La Liga and need to keep winning to maintain their position amid a fierce pursuit from bitter rivals Real Madrid. On the other hand, Los Nervionenses…

Super Eagles stars Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi shone for Porto, as they claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Stuttgart on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Moffi and Sanusi were in the starting eleven for Porto when they traveled to MHPArena to take on Stuttgart in the first leg of their Europa League clash. Going into the fixture, the German side were the favourites, but the Dragons showed fight, zeal and desire to run out with a result. Both teams got some half-chances in the early embers of the fixture, but it was the Dragons who got the opener after 21 minutes.…

A major controversy has surrounded Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga after a court in Norway found him guilty of sexual assault and sentenced him to six months in prison, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old footballer, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in April. The case moved through the Norwegian legal system for several months before the authorities formally charged him on December 19, 2025. According to a VG report from TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday afternoon, March 10. The court ruled that Daga must serve a six-month prison sentence. In…

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Super Eagles attacker Chidera Ejuke is doubtful for Sevilla’s La Liga clash against Barcelona at Camp Nou this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ejuke has been a reliable squad player for Los Nervionenses this season, featuring in 22 games across all competitions with one goal and one assist to his name. ​This season, he has started just four games in La Liga, but he has frequently acted as an impact player off the bench, helping Sevilla turn the tide in the second half of matches. Chidera Ejuke Sevilla (photo credit: Imago) ​Two weeks ago, he played a key role in helping Los…

Dennis Naku Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged all citizens and residents of the state to prioritise eye health and get screened for glaucoma to prevent avoidable loss of sight. Fubara said this in the government house, Port Harcourt, on Thursday, in his goodwill message to mark the World Glaucoma Day, according to a statement sent to newsmen by media aide to the governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. Fubara described glaucoma as a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, stressing that early detection is key to preventing vision loss. Fubada stated, “I encourage everyone, especially those over 40 years of age…