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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has revealed the efforts he puts in to ensure Nigerian forward Victor Boniface stays focused on football, despite the players light-hearted nature, Soccernet.ng reports . Boniface, one of Nigerias brightest attacking talents in Europe, took th

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has made a swift return to training, just in time for Fenerbahce's heated Istanbul derby against Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Queens Park Rangers fullback had been sidelined for three games after picking

Nigeria's 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Peter Rufai, has expressed his delight at the Super Eagles performances during their recent AFCON qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Soccernet.ng reports . The Nigerian national team, led by interim coach Augustine E

France Football, the organisers of the prestigious Ballon dOr, has unveiled a new video celebrating the nomination of Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports . Lookman was among the 30 top players shortlisted for the 2024 Men's Ballon dOr. The Atalanta forw

Former Besiktas and Turkey winger, Nihat Kahveci, has praised Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian impressed on his Galatasaray debut, Soccernet.ng reports. The Napoli loanee provided an assist in Galatasarays 5-0 win over Caykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super L

The Nigeria Football Federation is on the verge of naming German coach Winfried Schafer as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports . This decision comes after weeks of negotiations, with Schafer expected to succeed Augustine Eguavoen, who has served in an int

Several Nigerian footballers were on top of their game for their respective clubs at the weekend and Soccernet.ng brings the ten best performers . Emeka Eze, Pendikspor In the Turkish Lig 1, Emeka Eze continued his excellent early season form as he scored the two goals that

Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani has revealed his preference for Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku over Victor Osimhen, following Lukakus impressive start to life at the Diego Maradona Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, who was at the centre of a heated transfer saga during the 202

Augsburg coach Jess Thorup has praised Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka for his impressive debut in their 3-1 win over St. Pauli on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyeka joined Augsburg from English Premier League club Brentford on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old midfie