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Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is brimming with confidence as he returns to the Nigeria national team for the crucial AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

FW Victor Olatunji’s impressive scoring streak continued on Sunday, but his goal wasn’t enough to lift Sparta Prague to victory as they settled for a 2-2 draw with Mladá Boleslav.

In the final round of club football before the international break, Nigerian players were in action across Europe’s top leagues, from England and Turkey to Spain and beyond.

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has declared that his team’s recent WAFU B Championship victory is just the start of his broader ambitions.

Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen continued his stellar form, scoring a brace in Galatasaray’s 3-2 home victory over Samsunspor on Sunday.

Ademola Lookman was denied a goal by VAR, but it didn’t stop Atalanta from picking up their six straight Serie A victory when they hosted Udinese, on Sunday.

FC Cincinnati’s playoff journey came to an end on Saturday in a heartbreaking fashion, as they fell to New York City FC in a penalty shootout after a scoreless draw in the decisive third game of their best-of-three series.

Odion Ighalo is having his worst season in pro football in 14 years and the 35 year-old might be on his last dance.

FIFA-licensed intermediary, Victor Macdonald alongside Euro 1992 winning coach Flemming Serritslev, offered their perspectives on the attributes that make African footballers stand out on the international stage.

Nigerian forward, Cyriel Dessers has reflected on the tough realities of being a striker, revealing the scrutiny he faces at Rangers and why he’s yet to break into a bigger league.