Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Trabzonspor’s manager, Abdullah Avci, has confirmed that negotiations with striker Paul Onuachu are progressing well. The 30-year-old Nigerian forward is eager to make a permanent return to the Turkish club following his loan spell. Onuachu joined Southampton from Genk for over £15 million last year. He struggled to find form in the Premier League, failing to score in 16 appearances, however, his loan to Trabzonspor saw a remarkable turnaround, where he scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 25 appearances. Trabzonspor has reportedly offered €6 million plus a sell-on clause to secure Onuachu on a permanent basis. Southampton is…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly initiated discussions with Hervé Renard regarding the vacant Super Eagles coaching position. Renard, who recently announced that the Olympic Games would be his final competition with the French women’s team, is looking for a new challenge. According to reports from Mercato, Hervé Renard has received offers from both the NFF and their Egyptian counterparts. It is claimed that Nigeria has proposed a salary of 2 million euros per year for the Frenchman and has already held talks with him, following his tenure as the coach of Saudi Arabia. The Super Eagles are currently…
CAF has announced the preliminary round teams and fixtures for the TotalEnergies Champions League and Total Energies Confederation Cup, 2024/2025. ElKanemi Warriors have been drawn to face Dadje FC from Benin Republic in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The first leg will be held in Nigeria, with the second leg taking place in Benin. The winner of this tie will go on to face RS Berkane in the second preliminary round. Enyimba has received a bye into the second preliminary round, where they will compete against the winner of the match between Hafia FC (Guinea) and…
Chelsea have decided to cease their pursuit of Nigerian-born forward Samu Omorodion, who currently plays for Atletico Madrid. Omorodion was as a key target for the club’s summer transfer window but the West London club has faced setbacks in their efforts to secure his signature. The Premier League club, aiming to bolster their attack under new manager Enzo Maresca, initially launched a £42 million bid to acquire the 21-year-old striker. However, this offer was swiftly rejected by Atletico Madrid, leading to frustration within Chelsea’s camp. Reports indicate that Chelsea have now decided to focus on alternative targets after their continued…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, led by Head Coach Rena Wakama, is preparing intensively for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Since arriving in Saarbrucken, Germany for their pre-Olympic training camp, the team has been working hard to ensure they are in top form for the global event, which will run from July 26 to August 10. Coach Wakama said she she is confident in her team after revealing the rigorous training sessions and the players’ positive spirits. “Things have been going well in the camp in the last few days, as we have had great practice sessions and the girls…
Austine Popo, a member of the Players Status Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has confirmed that the committee is actively notifying clubs about decisions made regarding disputes between clubs and players.
President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Frank Orbih in an interview with Brila.net highlighted the federation’s dedication to preparing athletes for the upcoming Olympics.
Following the Beach Soccer Super Four tournament in Kaduna, the chairman of the Futsal/Beach Soccer committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Otuekong Nse Essien is satisfied with the players’ performance.
Wilfred Ndidi is set to extend his stay at Leicester City, with the club and player finalizing details for a new contract.
Minister of Sports, John Owan Enoh has encouraged Nigerian athletes to strive for excellence as they prepare to compete in the Paris Olympics.
