The coach of the Nigeria U20 team Ladan Bosso has congratulated 17 year old Nigerian midfielder Victor Ehuwa Eletu on his new deal with Italian giant AC Milan, Owngoalnigeria.com reports.

Eletu penned his first professional deal with the Rossoneri after impressing with the youth team under Ignacio Abate. He has played 11 games this season for the B team where he is one of their captains.

Born in Lagos, his rise through the ranks at AC Milan hasn’t gone unnoticed with head coach of the Nigeria U20 team Ladan Bosso keen on having him in his team for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt next year.

” This year was when I first got to know about him when he trained with the first team. I also got wind of his rise when he was named as captain of the U19 side. He is a special talent and I congratulate him on his new deal”, Bosso told OwnGoalNigeria.com.

” My plan is to build the base of my team with the players here with me before bringing in the ones based abroad and Eletu is in my list as that is a special case. By January when I have seen areas that need more options and also strength. I will decide on all other call ups for players based abroad”, he remarked during the exclusive chat.

The goalkeepers department of the senior national team of Nigeria is one that requires immediate attention with the top two at the moment not inspiring confidence.

For now Francis Uzoho is the choice with Maduka Okoye firmly established as his deputy, the third choice appears to be Adebayo Adeleye of Israel side Hapoel Katamon but all there haven’t quite convinced yet.

According to the goalkeeper’s coach of the team Ike Shorunmu, the technical crew are still looking for more options between the sticks to bring more competitions to the trio they have at the moment, and from the look of things Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman is interested in the role.

Eligible for Nigeria, Canada and also England, the 19 year old is publicly showing his interest in playing for Nigeria. He has played for only Canada at U20 level but his heart is with the Super Eagles.

In the heat of the World Cup and with Canada taking part, his mother posted her son’s picture in the Super Eagles new jersey with the caption “Super Eagles Soon”. Already we gathered talks have been advanced in that regards.

Some of his representatives have already held talks with the new NFF president Ibrahim Musa Gusau who has passed the goalkeeper’s name to coach of the senior national team Jose Peseiro for further scouting and a possible call up.

The most anticipated move after the World Cup will no doubt be that of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo following his contract termination with Manchester United. It means he is free to join any team even before the transfer window opens in January.

Although he is focused on helping Portugal end the world cup on a high, the 37 year old is said to be mulling over an offer from Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr. The deal will reportedly see him earn in excess of $200 million in a year.

It will be the second time, they will be splashing big on a star player after the World Cup if the deal happens as four years ago, they successfully signed Ahmed Musa from Leicester City. His stay at the club can’t be termed as successful.

Musa ended up terminating his contract two years ago but he still occupies a place in the minds of close followers of the team and with Ronaldo’s impending transfer, which is widely speculated as a possibility. His name has once again hit the news.

” Musa was the first star we had in shirt number 7. I think Ronaldo will wear it when he comes. The news is e everywhere and it will be a big coup for football in Saudi Arabia. He will wear the 7 shirt like Musa if he comes here and we hope he makes a bigger impact than the Nigerian. Musa wasn’t settled at All Nassr”, Nazir Mohammed, a young journalist in Saudi Arabia told OwnGoalNigeria.com.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have quickly played down suggestions that they are keen on hiring the present coach of Saudi Arabia Herve Renard for the senior national team of Nigeria.

Renard has been largely pointed at as the man to help the Super Eagles regain their place if pride in African football and with deal of present coach Jose Peseiro running out, there is every chance of the NFF looking not to renew his deal.

Peseiro has only handled the team in two competitive games and he picked up wins against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe winning 2-1 and 10-0 respectively. He has however failed to win in any of the friendly games against top teams in Africa, South America and recently Europe with the latest 0-4 thrashing against Portugal.

His current deal has less than six months to go and talks over an extension has been put on halt. Opening the possibility of the coach departing at the end of his deal early next year. Renard has been suggested as a potential target if his deal isn’t renewed.

” No, we are not looking at any coach. We have Peseiro and he has our backing. A lot of people are not comfortable with the results against the big teams we have played, but it’s a process and his renewal won’t be about those games only. There is still some time before his deal runs out”,a chieftain of the NFF told OwnGoalNigeria.com.

” You see the coach of Saudi Arabia that many are saying should be our target? He is not in our league. His present salary is around what we get in a year from the government. How can we afford him. There are coaches out there but the problem is the money isn’t what we can pay”,he concluded.

As players born abroad continue to grow in number among African teams , some Nigerians are not comfortable with the trend as they feel it will in a way hinder the development of players born in Nigeria.

For instance all the five teams from Africa who represented the continent at the World Cup in Qatar have at least ten players born abroad or who have represented other nations at youth level in their squad.

Speaking to OwnGoalNigeria.com, Celestine Babayaro said the surest way for the Super Eagles to stay competive is by also scouting for players born abroad, who are eligible for the team just like other countries are doing.

” You see the team of Morocco and it’s clear to see why they have come this far at the World Cup. They have players with sound football education and also discipline. Their major advantage was scouting for players born abroad and bringing them into the team”, he told OwnGoalNigeria.com.

” It’s about time we step up our search for these players and not limit it to just the ones born here. A proper blend is what is powering most African teams and I don’t think any one of them can succeed without players born abroad. They are your citizens as well”, he rounded up.

Franco Baresi was part of the legendary defensive line that AC Milan and the Italian national team had during the 1980s and 1990s. The most profitable online betting Nigeria is on 1xBet website, and this platform has every kind of bet related to Italian football.

Franco was mostly linked with Milan. He had a brother called Giuseppe Baresi, who was also an incredible defender and defensive midfielder. Unlike his brother, Giuseppe was mostly linked with Inter throughout his career, where he played for a total of 16 years. The website 1xBet Nigeria has online betting on all matches of Italian football, and it is capable of offering rewards that no other site on the Internet can.

Professional footballers have an exciting but let’s be an honest very stressful job. The joy of the game and the love of fans are often accompanied by extreme tiredness from around-the-clock training and pressure from win expectations. When you always have to lay yourself out 100%, it’s obvious that you should unwind to relax and recover your mind and body sound condition after the game.

The top football players enjoy wages that make almost any entertainment affordable. While parties, luxurious cars, and travel are on the list, some footballers choose gambling as the best option. This guide will tell you about 5 popular players who have made casino play their favorite off-the-pitch activity.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

A real football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo is a forward who scored more than 800 goals in matches for his national team and clubs. He is one of the most awarded footballers in the world with 32 trophies obtained in total, including:

● 5 UEFA Champions League cups;
● 3 Premier League cups with Manchester United;

● 2016 European Football Championship cup with Portugal;

Apart from his stunning career and millions of fans around the world, Cristiano is the first player who officially became a billionaire. One thing Ronaldo is willing to spend his money on is gambling. He is reported to be a skilled player who likes table games and slots. Are you surprised that your football idol likes to spend time at a casino? See here to learn more about why athletes gamble.

You probably know this incredible striker due to his stunning performance in Serie A. He spend a great part of his career playing for Inter Milan, though he also had contracts with other famous European football clubs like Manchester City, AC Milan, and Liverpool.

Mario Balotelli is among the famous footballers who like to spend time gambling, and he’s often seen in Italian casinos. This habit has reportedly led him to losses worth thousands of EUR, but it’s not certain whether the Italian striker has any kind of gambling problems. Maybe it was just bad luck, or he had chosen the wrong casinos. A football start or not, you’d better find a reliable and safe place for gambling like the ones offered on the Bestcasinoplay website. This way, you’ll be sure that the games you play always have fair RTP.

This iconic Brazilian player has gained the love and respect of fans playing for FC Barcelona and PSG. He’s also a key player on his national team. Neymar is famous for the most costly transfer in the football industry at a price of 222M Euro.

You might not know, but the Brazilian football star is an avid gambler. He likes casino play, poker, and even bingo. We hope that Neymar will always play casino games responsibly and keep amazing fans with his incredible performance on the pitch.

Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic is among the world’s best scorers, with 570+ goals over his career. He also won 34 trophies, making him among the leading footballers regarding the number of received rewards.

Zlatan played in several European top clubs:

Ibrahimovic is a renowned gambler who likes slot machines, roulette, and poker.

Gigi Buffon is a world-class goalkeeper and a perennial captain of Juventus and Italy’s national team. He is among the most respected footballers in the country loved by millions of fans. Buffon won Serie A with Juventus 8 times and became Italy’s Football World Cup champion in 2006.

The famous keeper is a professional footballer and a skillful poker player. He’s really into the game and reportedly joined PokerStars in 2012.

Gambling among football stars is not something uncommon. Like other gamblers, they play slots, enjoy poker, and compete at a roulette table with the house. What differentiates them from the rest of casino enthusiasts is the huge budget available. It sometimes may lead to thousands of EUR in losses. Even if you’re a football icon, you should always gamble responsibly.

The last has not been heard about the controversy around the transfer of Victory Beniangba to Belgium side Genk from Egyptian outfit Cleopatra. A move which happened in the summer.

Celta Vigo president Carlos Mouriño announced that a deal has been agreee to sign the talented 19 year old, a move which was later confirmed by the coach of the B team Claudio Giráldez, who said all that is left is for the player to get a work permit.

However on the 28th of August, the agent of the player said a deal has been agreed for his client to join Belgium side Genk. A move which Celta contested with the club president owing to the statements made by president of the club on the 1st of August. “We have Victory who is a very young player, he will play for the B team but he has the abilities to play for the first team  like Miguel Rodríguez “, Mouriño said.

Many thought the delay in having the player join the B team was triggered by work permit issues which they were hoping will be cleared before the first league game of the B team. It later turned out to be way deeper than that.

It was on August 28, with the 1st RFEF league ( League for B team in Spain) already on and the transfer market about to end,  that the agreement with KRC Genk by Victory Beniangba’s agents was made public. Asked about it, Claudio Giráldez coach of Celta Vigo B team insisted that the 2021 Federation Cup winner with Bayelsa United belongs to the club

” I know he belongs to the club, he has signed with the club . We’ll see if he arrives on time or not. The club communicated that he was signed and, from there, let’s see what happens. It happens. There was a problem with the transfer issue. He is a player from outside. If he comes to contribute, great and, if he doesn’t arrive, then he doesn’t arrive. It’s not something that I have to put myself in”, he said at a press conference.

However the player didn’t arrive instead he returned to Nigeria with Genk also unable to announce his signing due to a dispute with his club in Egypt Ceramica Cleopatra FC of Giza. He was on loan to Tala’ea El Gaish when Celta Vigo announced his signing after scoring six goals in 18 games.

The complications made the deal to stall until the 18th of September when he played his first game for Jong Genk, the B team of Belgium top division side Genk. Cleopatra announced his departure on the 9th of September not minding the already agreed deal with Celta Vigo.

Since then, the forward has been getting in the dynamics Jong Genk, who are in the Belgian Challenger Pro League, the second division , he has scored three goals in eight games over 503 minutes of play.  A form which further infuriated Celta Vigo.

Celta, maintained that all the papers including that of the agents and their club of origin showed he has been signed to reinforce Claudio Giráldez’s Celta B, and opted for diplomatic channels with all parties.

But after failing to reach an agreement, they have raised the case to FIFA justice . The last time the club had to resort to this drastic measure, they ended up winning the ‘Fede Varela case’ against Porto FC.

The Argentine midfielder, currently without a team, had left Celta B and landed in Portugal after a brief stint in Switzerland as a bridge club. Celta ended up receiving three million euros as compensation.

It remains to be seen what will happen in this case with Beniangba. In Celta they are surprised that he is playing for Jong Genk as nothing has changed in their position that he is their player.

They believed they duly signed the Nigerian forward and now want justice from FIFA to decide. An indemnity for Celta or a sanction on the player who could be denied from playing for several years. This is what the Vigo club expects to end up happening with the Nigerian .

The club is willing to defend their rights to the end and they trust in a resolution similar to the one they obtained with Fede Varela.

Nigeria and football, an exciting, acrobatic, pyrotechnic, yet mysterious association. Nigerian national team holds the record for victories (5) in the Under 17 World Cup and, at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, rewrote football history by winning the gold medal (the first and only time for an African team) defeating Javier Zanetti, Diego Pablo Simeone, Ariel Ortega and other Argentinian legends. 

The Olympics’ victory was a great highlight for the Super Eagles, but if you want to know more about Nigerian betting sites and football history, this article is what you are definitely looking for. Nigerian players are undoubtedly among the best exponents of African football in the world and in the next paragraphs we want to highlight the best Nigerian footballers ever.

Obafemi Martins

The Nigerian striker was “as fast as a train” and known all over the world for his acrobatic celebrations. Thanks to his unbelievable speed, since he was able to cover the 100 meters in 11”, Martins was a key player for every counterattack and verticalization.

To date, Oba Oba is the most prolific Nigerian footballer in UEFA club competitions with 23 goals, 10 of which were scored in the Champions League, for Inter, Newcastle United, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazan and Levante. Martins, born in 1984, still plays in the Chinese SuperLeague at ‎Wuhan Changjiang Zuqiu Julebu. Obafemi Martins has scored 18 goals in 42 appearances with the Nigerian national football team. 

Taribo West

Forty-one appearances for the Nigerian national team, brought to Italy by Inter, he also played for AC Milan; West enjoyed coloring his hair according to the team he was playing with. Aggressive, picturesque, and instinctive with a few too many excesses, which had led him to be one of the most controversial defenders of his generation, at the end of his career he proclaimed himself a Pentecostal pastor, later founding the “Taribo West Charity Foundation” to help Nigerian children in need.

Sunday Oliseh

At just 19, during the 1994 World Cup in the USA, Oliseh was already having a pivotal role for the Nigerian Super Eagles. Reggiana noticed him immediately and catapulted him from Belgium to Serie A in the 1994-95 season (29 appearances and 1 goal).

Oliseh became a proper international top player while playing for Ajax, which prompted Juventus to invest 10 million dollars to have him in Turin in the 1999-2000 season. It didn’t work. On the other hand, he later became a pillar of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

George Finidi

Among the most representative symbols of Nigerian football (62 appearances and 6 goals for the national team), Finidi was a really prolific winger with burning progressions. Mostly remembered for his performances with Ajax, with which he won a Champions Cup in Vienna as a starter against AC Milan, Finidi also played for Betis Sevilla in Spain.

Nwankwo Kanu

As well as with the Nigerian national team, Kanu’s most important goals were scored for Ajax (as a very young footballer), Arsenal and Portsmouth. An elegant striker with long powerful legs, Nwankwo Kanu was named African Footballer of the Year in 1996 and 1999.

A heart problem prevented him from breaking through in Serie A with Inter, marking his career permanently.

Jay-Jay Okocha

With his quick dribblings and amazing feints, Okocha varied from midfield to attack with a rare elegance and vision of the game. In our opinion, Jay-Jay Okocha is the Nigerian footballer with the finest technique ever. Born in 1973, Okocha counts 73 caps and 14 goals for the national team, playing as captain of the great Bolton at the beginning of the millennium (after Alex Ferguson did not grant him even one presence at Manchester United).

He wore other very important jerseys such as Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahçe, PSG and, at the end of his career, Hull City.

As part of their preparations for the Africa U20 Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria U20 team played two test games within a space of 24 hours with coach Ladan Bosso keen on putting the players in top shape.

Yesterday, they thrashed Capital City 5-0 with Plateau United forward Albert Hilary hitting a brace after Abdulrahman Adam had opened scoring from the spot. Two other goals from Ayuba Francis and Daniel Daga rounded up the win.

Today, they took on Keffi Selected in another test game at the FIFA Goal Project and comfortably won 7-0 with Niger Tornadoes forward Jonas Emmanuel stealing the show this time around.

Flying Eagles went in front on four minutes as a wonderful pass from Onuche Ogbule freed Dominion Ohaka. The full back delivered a low cross into Haliru Seriki who scored.

Ladan Bosso’s team doubled their lead in the 20th minute as a quick breakaway saw Dominion Ohaka feed Emmanuel Ekpeyong. The winger showed wonderful piece of skill inside the Keffi box before brilliantly picking out the bottom corner of the net.

In-form Jonas Emmanuel made it three. A well planned move saw Ibrahim Yahaya set up the Tornadoes forward.

The Flying Eagles had their fourth of the match as Emmanuel Ekpeyong found Ibrahim Yahaya who chested and sent a bullet to the net.

Jonas scored from the penalty spot after Ekpeyong had been brought down in the box.

Emmanuel Jonas completed his hat trick, turning in a low cross in the 41st minute.

Substitute Obiaku Ifesinachi who scored two against Paul E Sports Football Academy turned up again this time with four minutes left on the clock.

A quick pass from Odole Adedoyin found Obiaku with the striker getting in on the act with an assured finish into the bottom corner.

The Flying Eagles will continue preparation for U20 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

The U20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place 18th February – 12th March, 2023 in Egypt. The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup scheduled to place in Indonesia 20th May – 11th June next year.