Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has lamented his decision to bench Alex Oyowah terming it as one of his regrets after his man of the match performance in their 2-0 win over Congo.

Following Nigeria’s exit from the tournament after back to back defeat in their first two games, the game a dead rubber game was his first at the tournament, but the Remo Stars midfielder used the game to announce himself to the rest of the world after making no appearance in the first two games of the tournament.

He was awarded the man of the match award and after the game, Chelle said benching the 20 year old was one of his regrets at the tournament, alongside not giving regular game time to Anas Yusuf who finished as top scorer last season. Yusuf scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament in the win.

“I have a lot of regrets, he was not ready until two days ago, just like Anas Yusuf. In all, all the players have to be ready for games they will play going forward.”

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman

24 year old striker Kevin Carlos Omoruyi has sealed a move to French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice from Swiss side FC Basel, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The forward who scored 15 goals in 39 games last season in Switzerland joined Nice on a five year deal for a transfer fee reported to be in the region of €6 million was officially unveiled by the club yesterday.

“What seduced us was his profile as a modern center forward: powerful, able to play support point or attack the depth,” explains Florian Maurice who is the sporting director of Nice.

“He has a beautiful presence in duels, both on the ground and in the air. He is right-handed, but has a finishing capacity of both feet, which is also a valuable asset”.

The CEO of the club was also on the same page with the sporting director of the team, and echoed the qualities that the former Huesca forward will bring to the team. “He corresponds to the profile we were looking for in front of it, with a good regularity in performance for two seasons,” explains Fabrice Bocquet.

“Beyond his obvious physical qualities, Kevin exudes a real mental strength. He is combative, very involved in work without a ball, with a state of mind turned towards effort and the collective. ”

Born in Spain to parents of Nigerian descent, he picked the senior national team of Nigeria as his preferred option for international football ahead of Spain. He is however yet to be capped by both countries at any level.

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The senior national team of Nigeria is facing a mini injury crisis heading into the world cup qualifiers games against Rwanda and South Africa respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Nigeria will go into the games in September hoping to breathe life into what has been a poor campaign so far, which has put them in danger of missing out on a second consecutive appearance at the world cup.

They have just one win in the qualifiers after six games, which they have prosecuted with three different coaches with Eric Chelle the one in charge now since the last round of games.

Chelle who led them to their first win which was the 2-0 away win over Rwanda, watched on as the team collapsed in the dying minute of the home game against Zimbabwe which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Heading into the next round of games in September, the coach will be without first choice centre back Semi Ajayi who will be out of action for six weeks, and he isn’t too sure of the match readiness of captain William Troost Ekong.

Ekong is working his way back to full fitness from the injury that ended his season prematurely in Saudi Arabia, and hasn’t played in any of the team’s pre season games so far.

He will likely play just one game, before travelling to the camp of the Nigerian team for the world cup qualifiers, meaning he will arrive the camp rusty from a lack of competitive game at club level.

The situation means the quartet of Chidozie Awaziem now at French Ligue 1 side Nantes, Gabriel Osho at Auxerre, Benjamin Fredrick at Belgium side FC Dender and Igoh Ogbu will likely play alongside Calvin Bassey in the heart of defence for Nigeria.

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Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle didn’t include any new player in the list of players called up to the senior national team of Nigeria for the upcoming world cup qualifiers games against Rwanda and South Africa respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The coach has already sent out provisional invitations to around 40 players, from where he will pick the final 23 players who will prosecute both games for Nigeria, which is crucial to their hope of making it to the tournament.

We exclusively gathered that the coach has decided to stick with majority of the players who have played in the five games he has handled the team since his appointment.

He decided against calling up new players due to the dicey nature of both games, and feels players with experience in the team, who are used to playing under pressure will form the crux of the team.

Chelle is targeting six points from both games, which he believe will put the team in a strong position to qualify for the tournament, especially if group leaders South Africa are docked three points, three goals by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho.

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Head coach of English League One side Barnsley Conor Hourihane has confirmed that Nigeria international midfielder Kelechi Nwakali is free today leave the club before the close of the ongoing summer transfer window, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The Nigerian was banished from training with the first team after resuming late for pre season from his holiday in Nigeria. A situation which saw him omitted from the squad in games against Plymouth Argyle, Burton Albion, Fleetwood Town and Bolton Wanderers respectively.

Speaking ahead of the game against Peterborough United the coach confirmed that Nwakali who was sacked for a similar offence by Spanish side Huesca isn’t a part of his plans for the season.

He said the idea is to move him on before the close of the transfer window. “Obviously there’s a couple of weeks to go in the window. Let’s see where it takes us,” he explained and when asked about allowing Nwakali leave, he didn’t mince words with his reply “Yes, that’s the plan.”

However it wouldn’t be a straightforward idea with two more years to go on the contract of Nwakali, who appeared in 26 game in all competitions for the club last season.

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Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has been told to pair Victor Osimhen with Getafe forward Chrisantus Uche when the team take on Rwanda and South Africa respectively in the world cup qualifiers.

Chelle plays a diamond 4-4-2 formation and in all of the games he has handled the Nigerian team, he hasn’t found a player who will play behind the main striker in his preferred two man attack.

He has tried the likes of Tolu Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Nathan Tella, Victor Boniface and even Moses Simon in that role behind the main striker but with little or no success.

The coach is however adamant that playing with a two man attack is still the best way to make efficient use of the attacking talents available to him. Hinting a continuation of the same idea in September when the games resumes.

Former Nigeria international Efe Ambrose has told the coach to search no further with the emergence of Chrisantus at Getafe, owing to how well he has played the role in LaLiga. He started this campaign with a goal and assist against Celta Vigo over the weekend.

” It’s a no brainer for Uche to pair Osimhen in attack. More like Rashidi Yekini and Daniel Amokachi. Osimhen in the Yekini role and Uche in the position of Amokachi. The coach has to as a matter of urgency play Uche in that role”, Ambrose told OwnGoalNigeria.com in an exclusive chat.

Football is more than just a sport in Nigeria. It’s a conversation starter, a reason to gather with friends, and often the heartbeat of a weekend. From the bustling streets of Lagos to quiet towns in the north, fans plan their days around match times. But with football being a truly global game, keeping track of who is playing where, and when, can be tricky without the right tools.

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In a country where football loyalties often stretch beyond local leagues, having a single reference point for fixtures is essential. Nigerian fans are just as likely to follow Premier League matches as they are to tune in for the Nigeria Professional Football League. Many also keep an eye on other competitions like the UEFA Champions League or the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Final Whistle

For Nigerian fans, a worldwide match schedule isn’t just a convenience—it’s a companion. It helps you stay connected to your teams, plan memorable watch parties, and be part of the football conversation no matter where you are.

With the right tools, keeping up with the global game becomes effortless. And for a country that lives and breathes football, that’s something worth celebrating.

Highly rated Chelsea teen forward Chizaram Ezenwata has dumped the chanve of continuing with the U17 of England after accepting an invitation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to team up with the U20 team of Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The 16 year old has played four times for England at U17 level with two goals, but he has now decided to pursue an international career with Nigeria as hinted by his father when they met with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle in London, during the Unity Cup tournament.

Head coach of the Nigeria U20 team Aliyu Zubairu who is in dire need of firepower in attack after a poor showing at the Africa Cup of Nations, sees him as a potential upgrade on the options in the team at the moment.

Ezenwata had a very productive season with the Chelsea youth team last season scoring 12 goals in 20 games for the U18, before making the step up to the U21 where he played just four games without a goal.

Comfortable as a centre forward or attacking midfielder he is among the foreign based players expected to be in the camp of the Nigerian team for the U20 World Cup in September.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman