Come-backing Desire Oparanozie was the match winner for the Super Falcons in a friendly against Slovenian club Olimpija Ljubjana.Oparanozie, who was frozen out of the Falcons for the past two years after leading a pay strike, hit target from a free kick after 16 minutes.It proved to be the only goal of this contest, which…
Ola Aina is set to play a prominent role next season as new Torino boss Ivan Jurić rates the Nigerian international very highly.Aina spent last season on loan at Fulham from Torino but he could not save the Cottagers relegation from the Premier League.He has returned to his parent club at the competition of last…
Super Eagles striker and skipper Ahmed Musa says he want to repay Karagumruk for the faith they shown in him.Karagumruk brought Musa back to Europe following his unimpressive stint with Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr and Nigerian side Kano Pillars.Musa linked up with Turkish Super Lig side Fatih Karagumruk, on thursday after penning a two-year…
One-cap Super Eagles star Cyriel Dessers has made it clear he wants to become KRC Genk’s first-choice striker when compatriot Paul Onuachu makes his much-anticipated move abroad this summer.Dessers was the celebrated signing for the Smurfs last year after he finished as the top scorer in the 2019-2020 Eredivisie season.But Onuachu took the shine off…
1982 FIFA World Cup winner Francesco Graziani acknowledges that Victor Osimhen can be a 30-goal a season striker in the Italian Serie A.But the former Italian international has encouraged Osimhen to accept manager Luciano Spalletti’s reprimands and corrections to fulfil his potential.Both Spalletti and Osimhen have warmed to each other since the former Roma boss…
Kwara United FC forward Michael Ohanu has stated that the Harmony Boys will continue to push and hope for the best following Thursday’s 3-1 win against Wikki Tourists to move to within 3 points of second-place Nasarawa united with four games to go.Ohanu speaking in a chat with brila.net said Kwara united though are the underdog and…
2013 U17 World Cup-winning striker Taiwo Awoniyi has sent a farewell message to everyone associated with Liverpool after sealing a permanent transfer to Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin.Awoniyi joined Liverpool in 2015 and was loaned out to a variety of European clubs due to a work permit obstacle that was finally sorted out this summer.The 23-year-old…
Former Super Eagles midfielder Obiora Nwankwo has joined second division Portuguese club Chavez, saying he hopes to soon return to the top where he belongs.Obiora, who signed a year’s deal with the club, said he is delighted to sign the dotted line as he is set to do well for the club to return to…
Belgian football manager Mario Notaro is convinced that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has the potential to become one of the greatest strikers in Serie A if he maintains his current progressive trajectory.Osimhen only managed ten goals in his maiden season in the Italian Serie A following his club-record transfer to Napoli from French side Lille.But,…
