LAGOS DECEMBER 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-An Italian press has reported that Real Madrid had made a move for the Nigerian centre forward, Victor Osimhen, as the on-loan Galatasaray player is also open to an offer from the global giant. Real Madrid representative thinks that they still cannot replace Karim Benzema after his departure, and he has not…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Nigerian international Etim Esin, has cautioned the Super Eagles against relying too heavily on Victor Osimhen’s goal-scoring prowess ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. While Victor Osimhen remains the standout performer, Esin believes the team’s overdependence on the Galatasaray star could spell trouble in their quest…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 15TH(NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite having one game left in the race to the competition. Libya, bottom of the Group D lot, defeated Rwanda 0-1 in Kigali, meaning Nigeria have reached the finals of the tournament. The defeat means Rwanda are five points shy…
LAGOS OCTOBER 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-The President of the Confederation of Africa ( CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has, for the first time, spoken on the Libya vs Nigeria, Africa Cup of Nations Cup ( AFCON) qualifier game. Patrice Motsepe was speaking in a press conference where he condemned the situation that happened to the Super Eagles of Nigeria…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles have landed safely in Kano, completed immigration formalities, and are set for onward flights to Abuja and Lagos. This was disclosed by the Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong on his X page, he said: “Back home safe & sound. Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken. “Throw…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-After the Nigerian squad complained of being mistreated upon arrival, the Confederation of African Football, or CAF, announced that it will look into the factors that led to the Super Eagles calling off their Nations Cup qualifying match against Libya. After spending nearly a day in an abandoned airport, the Super Eagles…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Super Eagles of Nigeria have decided to boycott the return leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. A statement by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communication in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), explained that the decision was as a result of the obvious…
LAGOS OCTOBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi claims he and his Nigeria team-mates are being “held hostage” at a Libyan airport after a tempestuous African Cup of Nations qualifier turned into a diplomatic incident. Libya complained they received poor treatment when the teams met in Nigeria last Friday, where the home team won 1-0….