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May 27, 2024
Former youth international Loveday Omoruyi has pointed to the lack of structure in Nigerian youth football as a key factor behind the poor performances of the country’s teams in age-grade competitions.
Nigerian football stars Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Kenneth Omeruo achieved their respective objectives in the closing moments of the 2023-2024 Turkish Super Lig season.
Rivers Hoopers bounced back from a classification defeat to AS Douanes, to punch a semi-final ticket at The BAL, edging 2021 finalists, US Monastir 92-88 in a thrilling game on Monday.
Rangers Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has acknowledged Celtic’s dominance in their loss in the Scottish Cup Final over the weekend.
21-year-old Sadiq Ismael earned his first Super Eagles call-up by coach Finidi George for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The 2023/24 European football season has proven to be a landmark year for Nigerian players across the continent, with several stars securing victories in domestic leagues, cups, and prestigious European competitions.
Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu has expressed his desire to remain in Turkey following a fruitful loan spell at Trabzonspor, rather than returning to Southampton.
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has named his 25-player squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Rwanda.
The squad includes 19 players based abroad and six local stars, with Rohr giving three players their first call-up to the Benin team.
18-year-old Karim Rahman, 23-year-old Romaric Amoussou, and 24-year-old Samson Akinyoola get their first senior call-ups.
Currently the bottom of Group C with 1 point, Benin faces group leaders Rwanda on June 6 at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, followed by a match against Nigeria at the same venue four days later.
Bright Osayi-Samuel was in action as Fenerbahce concluded their Turkish Super Lig campaign in style with a resounding 6-0 triumph over Istanbulspor.
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