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Marseille head coach Habib Beye has admitted he is impressed with Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi since taking the reins at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nnadi completed a €6 million move from Belgian side Zulte Waregem to Marseille on transfer deadline day. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has seen a meteoric rise over the past two years, with the move to the Stade Vélodrome marking a significant milestone in his career. ​However, since his arrival, Nnadi is yet to play a single minute for Les Phocéens. He has struggled to even make the matchday bench in the four games he has…

Turkish football analyst Uğur Meleke believes it would not be surprising if Victor Osimhen leaves Galatasaray for one of Europe’s biggest clubs in the near future, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker has enjoyed a remarkable season in Turkey, leading Galatasaray’s push to retain the Süper Lig title while also driving their strong campaign in the UEFA Champions League. Osimhen’s impact has been felt across Europe. The Super Eagles forward has scored seven goals in this season’s Champions League, including impressive strikes against Liverpool and Juventus. Copyright: IMAGO He also reached a personal milestone at the weekend, scoring his 10th league…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen earned praise for a respectful gesture toward teammate İlkay Gündoğan during Galatasaray’s 3-1 victory over Alanyaspor on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​While the Nigerian forward was the star of the match—securing a goal and an assist to earn his side the maximum three points—it was a moment of leadership off the ball that caught the eyes of fans. ​In the absence of regular captain Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Lucas Torreira led the Cimbom out as skipper. Following a brilliant 79-minute shift, Torreira was substituted for Gündoğan. As the Uruguayan midfielder departed the pitch, he handed the captain’s armband…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has urged his teammates to remain focused despite the club’s impressive recent form, warning that the coming days could define their entire season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish champions continued their strong run with a confident 3-1 victory over Alanyaspor at RAMS Park on Saturday. Osimhen once again played a decisive role, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Galatasaray strengthened their position at the top of the Turkish Super Lig standings. The win came shortly after Galatasaray’s thrilling 7-5 aggregate triumph over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League, a result that sent the Istanbul club…

RB Leipzig youngster Ayodele Thomas, eligible to play for Nigeria has signalled his readiness to don the colours of the Super Eagles at the senior international level, Soccernet.ng reports. The teenage winger, who recently completed a move to Germany, is understood to be emerging as a potential future Super Eagles option. Although he has previously worn Dutch colours at the youth level, the RB Leipzig attacker is not tied to the Netherlands’ senior team and remains free to choose where his long-term international career lies. Copyright: Cody Froggatt / IMAGO Why Ayodele Thomas could choose the Super Eagles Thomas has…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen found the net for Galatasaray as they claimed a gritty 3-1 victory over Alanyaspor on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Fresh off spearheading his side’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16—a feat the club hasn’t achieved in 12 years—Osimhen returned to the starting lineup as Galatasaray welcomed Alanyaspor to Rams Park. The Cimbom needed a win to solidify their position at the summit of the Süper Lig table, and they delivered. Victor Osimhen, Lucas Torreira of Galatasaray. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx ​The visitors looked dangerous early on, creating several promising chances, but they failed to capitalize.…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has refused to take individual praise after another outstanding performance for Trabzonspor on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The tall forward scored the opening goal and later assisted fellow Nigerian Chibuike Nwaiwu as Trabzonspor secured a comfortable 3-1 home victory against Fatih Karagümrük in the Trendyol Süper Lig. Onuachu has enjoyed an excellent season and currently leads the league’s scoring chart. His goals have kept Trabzonspor firmly in the title race, with the club sitting third behind Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Paul Onuachu. Photo by SeskimPhoto/IMAGO Despite his personal success, the Super Eagles forward insisted that teamwork…

Reigning African champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon at the Military Stadium in Yaoundé on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The encounter was the first of two international friendly matches organised as preparation for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria head into the tournament as defending champions and will aim to retain their continental crown next month. Cameroon, meanwhile, are preparing for a return to the competition after missing the 2024 edition. Super Falcons. Copyright: xAdekunlexAjayix Head coach Justine Madugu named a bold and experimental starting lineup that mixed experienced players with new…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen came out on top in his side’s 1-0 win against Virgil van Dijk’s Liverpool back in September, Soccernet.ng reports. The pair will play against each other in the UEFA Champions League’s round of sixteen, as they look to advance to the latter stages of the competition. For the better part of the last decade, Virgil van Dijk has been the defensive reference point in the Premier League. Since his record-breaking move to Liverpool from Southampton eight years ago, the Dutchman has gone toe-to-toe with some of the most explosive forwards in world football…

The Federal Government has issued a security advisory to Nigerians residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran and neighbouring Gulf countries following escalating military actions in the region. In a press release on Saturday signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government said it is “closely monitoring the evolving and volatile situation in the Middle East, specifically regarding the military action reportedly undertaken by Israel and the United States against targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions by Iran on targets in some Gulf countries.” Given the heightened tensions,…