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As the new European football season gained full speed over the weekend, Nigerian players continued to make headlines across top leagues, with standout performances and mixed fortunes for several Super Eagles stars. From England to Turkey, Scotland to Portugal, their displays ranged from match-winning contributions to frustrating absences due to injury. Alex Iwobi led the charge with an influential outing in the Premier League, while Victor Osimhen opened his goal account in Turkey. Here is a detailed look at how they fared across the continent. IWOBI, BASSEY (FULHAM) Alex Iwobi was a key figure for Fulham in their Premier League…

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has called on footballers to take financial discipline seriously, saying players who end up broke after their careers should face legal consequences. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champion, who recently confirmed his retirement from international football, took to X to remind active players that their earnings are compressed into a short career span and must be managed as lifetime income. “Start saving from your first paycheck. No matter how little you earn, always set something aside for the future,” Ideye advised. He further urged players to pray for a strong support network, noting…

Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has applauded Wilfred Ndidi’s influence following the Nigerian midfielder’s solid display in Thursday’s 1-1 UEFA Conference League play-off first leg clash with Lausanne-Sport. Ndidi, who made the switch to the Turkish giants this summer after an eight-year stint with Leicester City, played a key role as the visitors battled to a draw in Switzerland. Arriving in Istanbul with a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most reliable holding midfielders, the 27-year-old has quickly begun to justify the hype. Solskjaer, who previously came up against Ndidi during his time managing Manchester United, believes the midfielder…

Ronaldo’s wait for a major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after a dramatic Saudi Super Cup defeat to Al Ahli on Saturday night in Riyadh. The Portuguese forward looked set to finally lift silverware for the club when he opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 15th minute, a landmark goal that took his tally to 100 for Al-Nassr. The game started brightly for Al-Nassr as they dominated possession early and pressed high up the pitch. Ronaldo’s goal seemed to settle them, but Al Ahli grew into the contest. Franck Kessié struck an equalizer just before halftime, finishing off…

Tottenham Hotspur once again frustrated Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium with a convincing 2-0 win that continued their perfect start to the Premier League season. Two first-half goals secured the result and underlined Thomas Frank’s reputation as one of the most tactically astute managers in the league. This win gives Spurs six points from their opening two matches and represents their strongest start to a league campaign in over ten years. Frank also joins José Mourinho and Antonio Conte as one of the few managers to defeat Pep Guardiola away from home in league competition with two different clubs.…

Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has unveiled a 31-man provisional squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clashes against Rwanda and South Africa. The list features captain William Troost-Ekong, reliable goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfield anchors Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, as well as attacking stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon. Chelle also handed call-ups to emerging talents like goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi, midfielders Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, alongside forwards Sadiq Umar and Nathan Tella. Exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, defenders…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has dismissed claims that his decision to manage Nigeria was financially motivated, insisting that he turned down a higher-paying role to accept the challenge. Chelle, who took charge of the team in January after leaving Algerian side MC Oran, is reportedly earning \$50,000 monthly but says his focus is on building success rather than making money. Before his appointment, the Franco-Malian guided Mali to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, losing 2-1 to the hosts after extra time despite leading until the final minute. Seven months into his…

Arsenal’s potential signing of Eberechi Eze has the potential to reshape their entire season. If the deal goes through, it will represent their seventh acquisition of the summer and push their spending beyond the £250 million mark. It is a statement of intent from the club’s hierarchy, a clear signal that Mikel Arteta has been given everything he has asked for. The question that now lingers over the Emirates Stadium is whether this squad can finally deliver the silverware the fans have been craving for so long. This summer window might be remembered as one of Arsenal’s most transformative in…

AC Milan are closing in on the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, with a verbal agreement now reached between all parties involved in the transfer. The deal, according to sources, will cost Milan a €5 million loan fee, while including a €24 million buy option clause that is not mandatory. Boniface has already agreed personal terms, with a contract running until 2030 ready for signature. The move now hinges on routine medical tests before the paperwork is finalized. For Boniface, this transfer represents another major leap in his career. The 23-year-old forward has been in sensational form since his…

CHAN 2024: Chelle explains Oyowah’s surprise inclusion as Super Eagles B bow out early Super Eagles B head coach, Eric Chelle, has opened up on the controversy surrounding his decision to include midfielder Alex Young Oyowah in Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Nigeria’s campaign in the tournament ended in disappointment after they finished third in Group D with just three points from three matches, crashing out behind Sudan and Senegal. The only bright spot came in their final group game, where goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi secured a 2-0 win over Congo. Oyowah, who…