Browsing: NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Among the early arrivals is Victor Osimhen, who is in red-hot form after scoring a hat-trick for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor just three days ago.

Ejuke, who recently returned from injury, was named in Nigeria’s 39-man provisional squad but did not make the final 23-player list selected by head coach Eric Chelle.

It was a night of redemption and triumph for Eddie Howe’s side, who exorcised the ghost of the 2023 final’s defeat to Manchester United with a performance full of grit, passion, and clinical finishing.

His call-up fulfils a long-held dream of representing Nigeria at the senior level.

This defeat marks Atalanta’s third loss to Inter this season across all competitions without scoring a single goal.

However, Osimhen has long expressed his desire to play in the English Premier League, and Troost-Ekong believes the time is right for him to make the move this summer.

Ogbu heads into international duty full of confidence, having netted his second goal of the season in Slavia Prague’s commanding win.

Despite his current deal, all indications suggest Lookman could be on the move this summer, with several elite clubs eager to secure his signature.

Speaking ahead of the team’s next fixture, Ilzer emphasized Orban’s resilience, highlighting the young forward’s ability to bounce back from setbacks.

They remain bottom of the Premier League with just nine points—two fewer than Derby County’s infamous 2007/08 tally and 17 points behind Vítor Pereira’s Wolves.