It was action-packed for Nigerian footballers abroad over the weekend, with standout performances in England, France, Italy, Turkey, Scotland, and beyond. Here’s a roundup of how the Super Eagles and Super Falcons players fared. Premier League Action: Goals, Assists, and Injury Concerns Four Super Eagles players made their mark during the Nottingham Forest vs. Southampton clash on Sunday. Paul Onuachu netted his first Southampton goal in a 2-3 loss. Onuachu, subbed on in the 58th minute, scored in the 91st minute, breaking his drought after 25 appearances for the club in all competitions. Joe Aribo played the full match for the Saints, putting in…
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Enyimba’s hopes of advancing in the CAF Confederation Cup came to an end on Sunday night after a 3-1 loss to Zamalek at the Cairo International Stadium. The defeat marked the conclusion of a challenging campaign for the Nigerian champions, who finished third in Group D with five points from six matches. Zamalek opened the scoring in the 29th minute when Mustafa Shalaby found the back of the net, putting the Egyptian side in control. Shortly after the halftime break, Seifeddine Jaziri doubled the lead in the 48th minute, leaving Enyimba with a mountain to climb. The visitors showed resilience…
In the Nigerian media landscape, sports broadcasting has grown significantly, with sports presenters and analysts becoming pivotal figures in delivering insightful and engaging content. However, a troubling narrative persists: the perception that sports analysts are apprentices or subordinates to sports presenters. This notion not only undermines the collaborative essence of sports broadcasting but also diminishes the value that analysts bring to the table. It is imperative to correct this narrative and recognize the equal roles these professionals play in the success of sports programming. With close to a decade experience in the Nigerian sports broadcasting industry, and as someone who…
Yesterday, Idris Animasaun started a conversation about how every Tom, Dick, and Harry who finds themselves behind the microphone to talk about sports now regards themselves as a sports journalist. It is essential to clarify that not everyone presenting or analysing sports on radio and television is a sports journalist, many of these individuals are more accurately described as Sports On-Air Personalities (OAPs). While the media landscape features a variety of voices, it’s important to note that not everyone behind the microphone or camera is a trained or practicing journalist. Although both sports journalists and sports OAPs are involved in…
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing again. The 36-year-old Briton, who last fought in December in a losing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO champion, has bid farewell to a sport that has defined much of his life. This isn’t the first time Fury has hung up his gloves. In April 2022, he declared his retirement after defeating Dillian Whyte but returned to the ring just six months later. However, this time, the “Gypsy King” seems adamant about stepping away for good. “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and…
The past weekend was action-packed for Nigerian footballers, with standout performances across various leagues in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Here’s a roundup of how Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars fared. Turkey: David Okereke Secures Gaziantep FK Victory David Okereke was the hero for Gaziantep FK, scoring the only goal in their 1-0 home victory over Adana Demirspor on Sunday. The Nigerian forward found the net in the 4th minute, bringing his season tally to five goals. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen provided an assist for Galatasaray in their 2-1 away win against Basaksehir. The Super Eagles striker set up…
Enyimba Football Club now faces an uphill battle to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Egyptian side Al Masry in Uyo on Sunday. The visitors struck early, with Mohamed Hashem opening the scoring in the 8th minute. However, the hosts showed resilience and leveled the match just two minutes into the second half, thanks to Ifeanyi Ihemekwele’s well-taken goal. Enyimba had their goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena to thank for keeping them in the game, as he produced a crucial save from Mahmoud Hamada’s penalty in the 68th minute, denying Al…
Eric Sékou Chelle has expressed his excitement at taking on the role of head coach for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, calling it an opportunity he couldn’t turn down. The Malian tactician was officially named as the substantive head coach of the three-time African champions earlier this week, stepping into one of the most prestigious coaching roles on the continent. Chelle leaves his position as head coach of Algerian club MC Oran to begin this new chapter. The 47-year-old bid farewell to MC Oran on a high note, guiding his team to a 1-0 victory over ES Setif in the…
In a dramatic FA Cup third-round clash, Joshua Zirkzee delivered the decisive moment, scoring the winning penalty to propel a 10-man Manchester United past Arsenal. The enthralling match, filled with twists and turns, ended with United advancing to the fourth round after surviving a fierce challenge from the Gunners. United were dealt a significant blow in the 61st minute when Diogo Dalot received a second yellow card for a mistimed tackle on Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, leaving the Red Devils to battle with 10 men for nearly an hour. Before Dalot’s dismissal, Manchester United had taken the lead in the 52nd…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. This decision follows the endorsement of the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee’s recommendation by the NFF Executive Committee on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The appointment was initially proposed during a meeting of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee held in Abuja on January 2, 2025. Chelle, a former head coach of Mali’s senior men’s national team, is set to take charge immediately. Chelle earned five caps for Mali’s national team, the Aiglons, and…