Ademola Lookman
Ballon d’Or 2026: How Nigeria went from Osimhen, Lookman to no nominees
It is a disappointing development for a country that has enjoyed a brief but significant return to the global awards conversation in recent years, driven by the rise of Osimhen,
Arokodare joins Osimhen, Dessers, Ndidi on scoresheet as Nigerians shine in Europe
Victor Osimhen, Cyriel Dessers, Wilfred Ndidi and Tolu Arokodare scored for their respective clubs, while Ademola Lookman provided an assist as Nigerian players made notable contributions across Europe’s major club
Champions League: Lookman scores as Atletico down Carrick’s struggling Man United
Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday to pile pressure on Red Devils coach Michael Carrick. Pablo Barrios pounced inside the first
UEFA Champions League: Osimhen, Lookman lead Nigerian stars facing tough European tests
None of the Nigerian players featured so far secured a victory on the opening matchday, leaving plenty to play for as they look to make a stronger impression in Europe’s
Nigerian Players Watch: Arokodare, Moffi, Nwaiwu score as Tella returns from injury
Saturday offered encouraging signs for several Nigerian internationals. Arokodare continued to deliver in the Netherlands, Moffi got off the mark in Germany, and Nwaiwu added a goal to his defensive
CAF confirms date for 2026 Awards in Lagos
Nigeria will host another major CAF event, the organisation’s Ordinary General Assembly, on 21 November The post CAF confirms date for 2026 Awards in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times
Nigeria vs Madagascar Preview: Super Eagles begin race to AFCON 2027 in Uyo
With the 2027 tournament to be hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the Super Eagles are expected to qualify, but the structure of Group L leaves little room for complacency
Osimhen ruled out of Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers
The Nigeria national team confirmed his withdrawal on Saturday after the Galatasaray forward was absent from his club’s 4-0 defeat to Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. The post Osimhen
