By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from Udinese, with the Serie A champions said to be considering a €20 million deal ahead of the January transfer window, Prompt News Online reports. According to reports in Italy, Inter are reviewing their goalkeeping options and have identified the 27-year-old as a possible target. Okoye has impressed since joining Udinese, establishing himself as a reliable presence in goal in the Italian top flight. The Nigerian shot-stopper was named Udinese’s Player of the Season for the 2026/27 campaign after making 30 league appearances and…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets kicked off their campaign at the WAFU B U-17 Championship with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Niger Republic on Wednesday night. Niger took the lead in the 19th minute after Abdoul Razaq Zada capitalised on a costly error by Nigerian goalkeeper Mutiu Adedayo, who failed to handle a cross inside his penalty area. Zada made no mistake as he calmly fired the ball into the net. The Nigeriens strengthened their advantage four minutes before the end of regulation time when Abdoul Rakilou found the back of the net to make it 2-0. Mubarak…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere is confident Nigeria will overcome Niger Republic in their opening match of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship. Nigeria will face Niger at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou on Tuesday, with victory set to strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals. Niger began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Côte d’Ivoire, while a win for Nigeria would send the Golden Eaglets to the top of Group B and secure their place in the last four. Despite his confidence in the team, Uwejamomere warned his players against underestimating…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Ademola Lookman has expressed his satisfaction after scoring in Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night, Prompt News Online reports. Atlético Madrid got off to a flying start, taking the lead in the opening minute through Pablo Barrios, who converted Alex Baena’s assist to put the hosts ahead. Diego Simeone’s side maintained their control of the contest, but Johnny Cardoso saw his effort ruled out for offside shortly before half-time. Manchester United’s chances of recovering from the deficit suffered a major blow in the…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Super Falcons thrashed Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games second qualifying round fixture in Ikenne on Tuesday. The 10-time African champions sealed a place in the third round 7-0 on aggregate. The hosts suffered a big setback when captain Rasheedat Ajibade was forced off the pitch in the 23rd minute after colliding with a Comoros defender. Ajibade was replaced by China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi. Despite dominating the game, the Super Falcons had to wait until the 41st minute before taking the lead through Toni Payne. Uchenna Kanu, who scored in…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu says Nigeria are determined to secure another victory over Comoros as they continue their quest to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games, Prompt News Online reports. The Super Falcons head into the second leg of their second-round qualifying tie with a comfortable 2-0 advantage after winning the first encounter. Defender Michelle Alozie and Kanu scored in the first leg, giving the 10-time African champions a strong position ahead of the return fixture. Speaking to the media, Kanu reaffirmed the team’s ambition to claim another win, stressing that the players are eager…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has charged his players to maintain their momentum and secure another victory over Comoros in the return leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie. Nigeria recorded a 2-0 win over the island nation in the first leg last Saturday and will welcome their opponents to the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Tuesday (today) for the decisive encounter. Eguavoen is keen to see the Super Falcons build on their first-leg advantage, complete a double over Comoros and advance to the next round of the qualifying campaign. “We…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Super Eagles could host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars at the newly renovated Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos in their Matchday Three fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Lagos-based stadium recently underwent renovation ahead of the National Intermediate Games, raising the possibility of it hosting the senior national team’s upcoming home fixture. According to BSN Sports, the Super Eagles may adopt the venue for the encounter against Tanzania, although the proposed move is subject to approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Nigerian national team have played their recent home…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons expect to seal a place in the third of the five-round African qualification series for the 2028 Olympics Women’s Football Tournament when they confront Comoros senior women national team for the second time in four days on Tuesday. Goals by defender Michelle Alozie and forward Uchenna Kanu earned the 10-time African champions a 2-0 win on Friday, leaving them with an advantage as they push for a second successive appearance at the Olympics, after participating at the Paris 2024 Games – their first in 16 years. The Indian Ocean islanders’ lack of a CAF-approved venue for international…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia believes Victor Osimhen has the qualities to trouble Barcelona’s defence when the Turkish side face the Spanish giants in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash. The Nigerian forward is expected to lead Galatasaray’s attack after recovering from an injury that kept him out of three consecutive matches. His return to action over the weekend has provided a timely boost for the Turkish club ahead of the crucial European encounter against Hansi Flick’s men. Garcia confirmed that Osimhen is fit and available for selection, describing the former Napoli striker as a key player…