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Napoli Show Little Interest in Swap Deal Involving Victor Osimhen and Joshua Zirkzee Italian sports publication Cult of Calcio is reporting that Napoli, champions of the 2022-2023 Serie A season, are unwilling to engage in a swap deal involving Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. Rather than pursuing a transfer involving Zirkzee,…
Bout of the Century: Israel Adesanya Looks to Revive Career with Vital Middleweight Clash in Riyadh The highly anticipated UFC Riyadh event on February 1, 2025, is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle, topped by a pivotal middleweight showdown between former champion Israel Adesanya and up-and-coming contender Nassourdine Imavov. For Adesanya, this fight represents…
Galatasaray Eyes Lyon’s Gift Orban Amidst Attacking Woes Following Mauro Icardi’s ACL injury, Galatasaray is scrambling to find a reliable replacement and has set its sights on Lyon’s Gift Orban. Galatasaray manager has identified Orban, 22, as the ideal candidate to fill the attacking void left by Icardi’s injury, which will keep him out for…
Napoli’s Director Draws Comparisons Between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku Napoli’s director, Giovanni Manna, has drawn parallels between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku, two talented strikers with impressive resumes in European football. While discussing their attributes, Manna acknowledged that Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, is not yet at the same level as Lukaku in…
Super Eagles Striker Sadiq Umar Laments Fan Treatment: “We’re Killing Ourselves” Sadiq Umar, a Super Eagles striker, has voiced his discontent with the way Nigerian fans have been treating the national team players, particularly in the aftermath of their disappointing performance in the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying phase. The Super Eagles’ struggles…
Benin National Team Captain Slams Libya’s Treatment During Qualifying Match After securing their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as runners-up in Group D, Benin national team captain Steve Mounie described their experience in Libya as akin to being in a war zone. The team achieved a 0-0 draw in Tripoli, which propelled…
Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 14 Clash Between Kano Pillars and Enyimba Postponed The highly anticipated matchday 14 fixture between Kano Pillars and Enyimba has been indefinitely postponed. The match was originally scheduled for Sunday, December 1, 2024. The postponement is due to Enyimba’s upcoming participation in the CAF Confederation Cup. The team is set…
Mutiu Adepoju Expects Victor Osimhen to Shatter Nigeria’s All-Time Top Scorer Record As Victor Osimhen closes in on Rashidi Yekini’s record, former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has expressed confidence in the young striker’s ability to break the mark. Osimhen’s recent goal in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin Republic brought him level with Segun Odegbami…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Commends Edo Queens for Their Tenacious Performance in the CAF Women’s Champions League Despite a 3-1 defeat to Congo’s TP Mazembe in the semi-finals, Obaseki praised the Nigerian team’s unwavering spirit and teamwork throughout the tournament. In a statement released by his media aide, Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki acknowledged the team’s…
Nigerian cuisine is a treasure trove of flavors and aromas, and according to Taiwo Awoniyi, it’s a whole lot more exciting than what’s available in the UK. He takes pride in his heritage, citing the unique dishes and vibrant flavors that make Nigerian food so special. Awoniyi is also proud of Nigeria’s rich football legacy,…
Nigeria’s Afcon 2025 Campaign Ends with an Unflattering Note, as Coach Eguavoen Questions Midfield Creativity Super Eagles interim head coach Austin Eguavoen has cited the team’s lack of flair and creative spark in the midfield as the root cause of their inability to capitalize on opportunities and register convincing wins. Nigeria’s qualifying campaign for the…
A DNA test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has revealed that Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has ancestral ties to the Tikar tribe in Cameroon. The test results, which were presented to the player, uncovered a fascinating aspect of his heritage. Naijawebinfo has learned that the DNA test was conducted in partnership with…
Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen Praises Legendary Nigerian Striker Rashidi Yekini Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has expressed his deep respect for the late Rashidi Yekini, widely regarded as Nigeria’s greatest footballer of all time. This admiration comes despite Osimhen’s own impressive goalscoring record for the Super Eagles, which is rapidly approaching Yekini’s long-standing mark. At just…
Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles forward, has been shortlisted for the Forward of the Year award at the prestigious Gran Galà del Calcio. This recognition is a testament to Lookman’s outstanding performance for Atalanta last season, which has propelled him to the forefront of Italian football. At 27, Lookman’s talent has not only earned him…
The recent loss of the Super Eagles has sparked concern among fans and analysts, but the team’s coach, Eguavoen, remains optimistic about their prospects. The setback has left the team with a tough road ahead, but Eguavoen is adamant that his players will not be derailed from their World Cup qualification goals. The Super Eagles…
Edo Queens’ Dreams of Glory Shattered by TP Mazembe in CAF Women’s Champions League Semi-Final On November 19, Edo Queens faced a formidable challenge as they fell short against TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League semi-final. The Nigerian champions had hoped to make history, but ultimately…
Patrick Vieira Takes the Helm at Genoa French football legend Patrick Vieira is returning to the dugout, appointed as the new head coach of Genoa, following the departure of Alberto Gilardino. Vieira’s most recent managerial stint was with Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, where he led the team to a 12th-place finish last season before departing…
Nigeria’s Captain William Troost-Ekong Concedes Responsibility for Super Eagles’ Defeat The Super Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Rwanda in their final 2025 AFCON qualification match was a tough pill to swallow, and Captain William Troost-Ekong was the first to acknowledge his team’s shortcomings. The match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo started on a…
Paul Pogba Revives Private Training to Rejoin the Football Fray After a near two-year hiatus, French midfielder Paul Pogba is revving up his engines to make a comeback in professional football. Following the termination of his Juventus contract, Pogba is now eyeing a top-tier club in one of Europe’s premier leagues, according to ESPN. The…
Victor Ikpeba, a former Africa Player of the Year winner, has expressed concerns about the current state of the Super Eagles following their unexpected 2-1 defeat to Rwanda’s Amavubi in Uyo on November 18. Ikpeba believes the team’s lackluster performance highlights the need for fresh faces in the national team. The Super Eagles’ unbeaten streak…
