Nathan Tella: What Bayer Leverkusen Star Can Add To Eagles’ Wings

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be flying high yet again on Thursday, the 16th of November 2023 as they tackle the Likuena of Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifier match-up at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The Super Eagles who seem to be in a metamorphic phase, will be hoping to find a …

Osimhen Achieves Record-Setting Ballon d’Or Finish By A Nigerian

Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen achieves a record-setting Ballon d’Or finish at the 2023 ceremony in Paris to cap a remarkable 2022/2023 season. The 24-year-old was the highest placed African on the list beating the likes of Andre Onana of Cameroon who finished 23rd, Yassine Bounou of Morocco who was 13th, and Mohamed Salah …

Victor Osimhen To Face Real Madrid With Napoli Controversy Behind Him

Osimhen to Face Real Madrid in a top-of-the-table UEFA Champions League clash with ten-time champions Real Madrid. Matchday 2 in the Champions League promises to be a cracker as teams like Dortmund go against Milan in Germany and Newcastle clashes with Paris St. Germain in England. All eyes will be in Italy as last year’s …

UEFA Europa League: Boniface, Ogbuh Lead Nigerian Stars In Matchday-One

The UEFA Europa League, Europe’s second-tier club competition raised its curtains, commencing a new season and Nigerian players graced Gameweek 1 in fine style. SportsIntel takes you through the performance of Nigerian stars in the UEFA Europa League. UEFA Europa League: Victor Boniface Nets Goal and Assist Last year one Nigerian name on everyone’s lips …

Osimhen’s Ballon D’Or Nomination: Can Victor Osimhen Surpass Kanu’s 96 Feat

Victor Osimhen Ballon D’Or nomination makes him the 7th Nigerian to be in that class and will hope to have a better finish as a Nigerian. Victor’s nomination is the latest for a Nigerian since 1999 when Kanu got his second nomination. Nwankwo Kanu finished 11th in the Ballon D’Or voting(14 Votes) for 96 after …

Peter Rufai Wants To Solve Super Eagles Goalkeeping Dilemma

In the last nine years, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have seen four keepers stand between the sticks and it feels like the country is still searching for a reliable hand like Peter Rufai in goal. Since the retirement of former number one, Vincent Enyeama and the unexpected retirement of Carl Ikeme, Nigeria is still …

World Cup Ranking: The Numbers and Records That Lifted Nigeria Into Top Ten

The Super Falcons of Nigeria cemented their place as the best African team at the 2023 FIFA World Cup with a top ten world cup ranking. The brilliant Nigerians have been ranked the 10th best team in the world, after an impressive run at the World Cup. Finishing second in a group comprising Canada, Australia, …

Nigeria Vs England: Match Preview And Key Players To Watch

Roses are red, violet is blue, and in the Nigeria vs England game, Super Falcons need a perfect game against the ladies in white and blue. Nigeria’s Super Falcons face the Lionesses of England at the 2023 Women’s World Cup Round of 16, in what will appear to be a final before the final for …

Super Falcons Rating: Disciplined Defence, Oshoala’s Star Power Lifts Nigeria over Australia

It was an enthralling encounter at the Brisbane Stadium, Australia as the Super Falcons of Nigeria provided higher rating to silence The Matildas at their backyard. The frenetic fixture ended in a 3-2 victory in favour of the Super Falcons. The win takes the Falcons to the top of the board in Group B. The …

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