By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Saudi club Al Nassr has collapsed. Al Nassr had earlier reached agreement with Leverkusen for the transfer of the Nigeria international. They have also agreed personal terms with the powerful forward. Al Nassr have instead signed Aston Villa striker, Jhon Duran. “This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account. “Victor Boniface and Al Nassr, deal OFF. “Nigerian striker won’t join the club, deal was advanced… but never done as Al Nassr never gave final green light.”
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Napoli have rejected a €65m bid from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen. Osimhen is on loan at Galatasaray until the end of the season, but the Turkish Super Lig champions do not have an option to make his move permanent. The 26-year-old however has a €75m clause included in his contract and Napoli are unwilling to sell the Nigerian for a lower fee. Corriere dello Sport reports that the forward’s clause is valid from January and that Galatasaray are the only club that can get the Nigerian striker for a lower fee. The clause for January, is…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says his team’s mission is to win the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Prompt News reports that the West Africans will compete with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C. Nigeria came close to winning a fourth title at AFCON 2023, going down to a 2-1 defeat to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. Chelle has backed his team to go a step further this time around. “Yes, it’s going to be difficult to win because there are 24 very good teams and some very good coaches,”…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Uganda captain Khalid Aucho claimed the Cranes have no fear for the Super Eagles and other teams in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group. Paul Put’s side will slug it out with Nigeria , Tunisia and Tanzania in Group C at Africa’s flagship soccer event. Prompt News recalls that Uganda defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in their only meeting at the AFCON in Ghana 1978. Nigeria remain one of the most successful countries in the history of the competition with three titles, while Uganda have not made it to the semis since the 1978 edition.…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Former Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro has turned down the chance to manage Turkish club, Kayserispor. According to Portuguese website, A Bola, Peseiro was offered the job after meeting with top officials of club, but declined to tinker the team. The 64-year-old has been without a job since leaving his role with the Super Eagles in February, 2024. The former Saudi Arabia and Venezuela gaffer believed the Kayserispor project is not right for him. The Anatolian Star are currently going through a financial crisis and have been banned from registering new players in the next three transfer windows.…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Ademola Lookman will miss Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona with injury. Lookman, according to reports sustained a knee injury in training this week and won’t feature in Wednesday’s clash at the magnificent Camp Nou. The 27-year-old is expected to be out of action for a number of weeks. The Nigeria international’s return date will be determined after more tests in the upcoming days. His absence will be a big blow for Atalanta, who are hoping to secure a place Round of 16 of the Champions League. The former Leicester City star bagged a goal…
By Obaloluwa Joshua LAGOS The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. According to the schedule released by the Confederation of African (CAF), the West Africans will play all their three Group C games at the 45,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fès. Prompt News reports that the clash with Tanzania is slated for Monday, December 23. Nigeria and Tanzania have net only once at the AFCON with the former claiming a 3-1 victory at the 1980 edition of the competition. The Super Eagles will be up…
Joseph Yobo has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ chances of winning a fourth title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles were drawn into Group C alongside 2004 champions Tunisia, East African duo Uganda and Tanzania. The AFCON 2013 winner is upbeat the team will have a successful outing in Morocco. “We have a good young crop and a new generation of players that have been together for a long time, so I don’t think that understanding is a problem for them,” Yobo was quoted by CAFonline. “Looking at the group, it’s never going to be easy for…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The elaborate draw ceremony took place at the Mohammed V National Theatre, Rabat on Monday night. Tunisia will be Nigeria’s biggest opposition in the group. Hosts Morocco are in Group A with Mali, Zambia and Comoros. Holders Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire are drawn in Group F with Mozambique, Gabon and Cameroon. The Super Eagles will be looking to better their performance from last edition in Cote d’Ivoire where they finished in second position after losing…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named the nine stadiums that will host matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF made the announcement in conjunction with the Moroccan Football Federation and Local Organising Committee The stadiums are situated in Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes and Tangier. Four stadiums in Rabat will host matches during the competition They are, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Stade Al Barid, Stade Olmpique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah and Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay EL Hassan The other selected stadiums are Complexe Sportif Mohammed V Casablanca, Grand Stade…