By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Raphael Onyedika has expressed his disappointment following Club Brugge’s home defeat to Aston Villa, reports Prompt News. Club Brugge were defeated 3-1 by Unai Emery’s men at the Jan Breydelstadion on Tuesday night. Onyedika was made his return from injury featured for 90 minutes in the thrilling encounter. The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie was heading to a stalemate before Aston Villa scored two late goals to win it 3-1. “It was a tough conclusion for us. The result was heading in the right direction, so it was tough for us at…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees is targeting an upset against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompt News reports. The Warriors will be the guests of the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday, March 25. Three-time African champions Super Eagles of Nigeria are favourites to win the game, but Nees is adamant their illustrious opponent are beatable. “Like us, Nigeria have their back against the wall, they are like wounded lions who want to turn the page (after a poor start to the qualifiers,”…
Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 39 players for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. There are also goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Frank Onyeka and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Ahmed Musa, Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar. Defenders Igoh Ogbu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielders Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche and Papa Daniel Mustapha, and…
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will on Wednesday fly out of the country to South Africa for the first of their two-leg FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the U17 girls of South Africa, known as Bantwana. The match, for which the Confederation of African Football has selected Kenyan officials to manage, will kick off at 3pm South Africa time (2pm Nigeria) on Saturday, 8th March at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital. Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected 19 players, with goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Hannah Ibrahim and Jumai Adebayo, midfielders Shakirat Moshood and…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Newly appointed Amavubi of Rwanda head coach, Adel Amrouche says he wants to do something special with the team, Prompt News reports. Amrouche’s appointment was confirmed by the Rwanda Football Federation, FERWAFA on Sunday. The Algerian took up the role after FERWAFA opted not to extend the contract of German tactician Thorsten Spittler. The 56-year-old’s first game in charge of the Amavubi will be the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria later this month. The Amavubi currently top Group C with seven points from four games. He believed the East Africans can secure a berth…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Tenerife forward Monday Gift has been named Spanish Liga F’s Player of the Month for February. Monday was one of the top performers in the Spanish women’s top-flight during the month. Prompr News reports that the talented striker scored twice in three league appearances for Tenerife in February. The Nigeria international has scored 10 goals in 18 league appearances for Tenerife this season. The 23-year-old beat Real Madrid’s Alba Redondo, Barcelona’s Caroline Hansen, Ainhoa Marin (Deportivo La Coruna), Ane Azkona (Athletic Club ), Ari Mingueza (Granada) and Elba Verges (Eibar) to the individual accolade. Super Falcons…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Premier League club Fulham and Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, have strongly condemned the racist abuse targeted at Calvin Bassey. Fulham and NFF said such abuse on social media does not have a place in football, it is therefore unacceptable and their full support is for Bassey. “We strongly condemn this abhorrent behaviour which has no place in football or society. Such actions are entirely unacceptable, and we stand in full support of Calvin Bassey, who will continue to receive our full backing,” the London club wrote on their official website. “We will do everything in our power…
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, have embarked on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. Players and officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan on Saturday evening, with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, 10th March. Aliyu Zubairu’s charges won one and lost one of the two games, with captain Daniel Bameyi scoring from the penalty spot and forward Divine Oliseh making it 2-0 against the Ivorian Young Elephants on Wednesday. However, the table was turned in the second match on Friday, with the hosts running away 2-0 winners…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Valencia manager Carlos Corberán singled out Umar Sadiq for praises after his side’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Osasuna on Sunday. The Nigeria international grabbed a brace for Valencia in the keenly contested encounter. The lanky striker scored Los Ches second and third goal of the game. The 27-year-old has now registered three goals in six league appearances for the former UEFA Europa League champions. “Sadiq arrived very committed and eager to work,” Corberán said after the game. “We are going to give him the confidence he needs to continue helping the team.” The forward joined Valencia…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Calvin Bassey can’t hide his excitement after scoring for Fulham in the thrilling Emirates FA Cup win over Manchester United. Bassey grabbed the game’s curtain raiser with a powerful header late in the first half. The Nigeria international’s effort was however cancelled out by a sublime Bruno Fernandes’ finish 19 minutes from time. Fulham won 4-3 on penalities to seal a place in the quarter-final. “It’s a privilege and an honour to be here. To come here, it is a blessing, so I’m happy,” he said after the game. “I like to say I’m a bit…