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• Dele-Bashiru returns as Lazio win strengthens Nigeria midfield options

  Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made his return from a thigh injury as Lazio beat Monza 3-1 in the Italian Serie...

• Simeone backs Lookman to rediscover form before Manchester United tie

  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he still believes in Ademola Lookman, despite acknowledging that the Nigeria forward has not...

• Simeone urges Lookman to keep taking risks as Atletico form dip continues

  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone believes Ademola Lookman can recover his best form after a challenging opening to the 2026/27...

• Akor Adams unable to stop Venezia’s sixth straight Serie A defeat

  Akor Adams made his sixth Serie A appearance but could not prevent Venezia from suffering another defeat as Atalanta won...

• Super Falcons target Olympic qualifying progress with Comoros win

  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will aim to finish off Comoros and reach the third round of the African qualifying series for...

• Bursaspor step up pursuit of Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru

  Bursaspor have increased their interest in signing Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru, with Kelechi Iheanacho reportedly encouraging the Turkish club to...

• Bassey names 23 players for Nigeria’s Future Eagles camp in Azerbaijan

  Head coach Patrick Bassey has invited 23 players to Nigeria’s U15 boys’ squad, the Future Eagles, for a training camp...

• Bassey names 23 players for Nigeria’s Future Eagles camp in Azerbaijan

  Head coach Patrick Bassey has invited 23 players to Nigeria’s U15 boys’ squad, the Future Eagles, for a training camp...

• Bassey names 23 players for Nigeria’s Future Eagles camp in Azerbaijan

  Head coach Patrick Bassey has invited 23 players to Nigeria’s U15 boys’ squad, the Future Eagles, for a training camp...

• Super Falcons on brink of Olympic qualifying third round after Comoros win

  Nigeria’s Super Falcons need only to protect their advantage against Comoros on Tuesday to reach the third round of the...

• Usor injury puts LASK appearance against Liverpool in doubt

  Nigerian winger Moses Usor is a major doubt for LASK’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Liverpool on Wednesday after suffering...

• Perr Schuurs says Tolu Arokodare presented a challenge unlike any he has faced

  Perr Schuurs says Tolu Arokodare has a combination of physical power and playing style that he has rarely encountered during...

• Victor Osimhen fit to exploit Barcelona’s high defensive line, says Galatasaray coach

  Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia says Victor Osimhen is fit and ideally suited to trouble Barcelona’s high defensive line in...

• Boniface tunnel exit to be discussed by Leverkusen boss Martinez

  Bayer Leverkusen manager Carles Martinez says he will speak to Victor Boniface after the Nigeria forward reportedly walked down the...

• Nigeria must prove FIFA knew of DR Congo eligibility issue before taking legal action, says Elumelu

  Former Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee member Barrister Austel Elumelu has warned Nigeria against rushing to sue FIFA over the...

• Stellenbosch FC complete free transfer for Nigeria midfielder Adeyanju Kazeem

  Stellenbosch FC have signed Nigerian midfielder Adeyanju Kazeem on a free transfer from Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) club Plateau...

• Rafiu Durosinmi credits Genk team-mates for prolific start

  Rafiu Durosinmi says the support of his Genk team-mates has been central to his outstanding start at the Belgian Pro...

• CAF reopens debate over returning Africa Cup of Nations to two-year cycle

  The Confederation of African Football is reconsidering plans to move the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle, with...

• Nnadozie urges Nigeria to stay focused despite Olympic qualifying win over Comoros

  Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has warned Nigeria not to underestimate Comoros after a 2-0 victory in the first leg...

• Kelechi Iheanacho praised for key role in Bursaspor promotion push

  Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er has praised Kelechi Iheanacho’s immediate influence after the Nigeria international made a prolific start to...