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Super Eagles abroad – Balogun strong, Boniface off the mark, and Awoniyi hurts Arsenal again

Super Eagles abroad – Balogun strong, Boniface off the mark, and Awoniyi hurts Arsenal...

It was a positive weekend in Europe for Super Eagles duo Leon Balogun and Victor Boniface while Taiwo Awoniyi's heroics were not enough for his side. Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that...
Watch out for these Super Eagles in the Scottish Premiership

Watch out for these Super Eagles in the Scottish Premiership

The 2023/24 season of the Scottish Premiership has begun and it features a few players from the Super Eagles. The league that helped the likes of Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey gain prominence features some...
Nigerian footballers in pre-season: Chukwueze wins but Balogun loses with Rangers

Nigerian footballers in pre-season: Chukwueze wins but Balogun loses with Rangers

Preparations for the 2023/2024 European football season has begun in earnest with Clubs all over Europe ramping up for the new season. Preseason games have begun to take place and some Nigerian footballers are...
Leon Balogun to reunite with Super Eagles teammate at new club

Leon Balogun to reunite with Super Eagles teammate at new club

Just days after Cyriel Dessers completed his highly anticipated move to the club, Rangers have also announced that fellow Super Eagles teammate Leon Balogun will also be joining the club for another spell.  The 35-year-old...
Central African Republic 0-2 Nigeria: Key lessons from Super Eagles triumph

Central African Republic 0-2 Nigeria: Key lessons from Super Eagles triumph

Nigeria would be delighted with the final result as they took on the less-fancied African side (CAR) the Central African Republic in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying match. The Super Eagles were...

Super Eagles Duo Give Rangers Perfect Start Over Livingston

Leon Balogun and Joe Aribo were both in the starting lineup for Rangers as The Gers kicked off their title defence with a brilliant 3-0 win over Livingston at the Ibrox Stadium. Fullback and captain...

NFF To Settle S’Eagles, Coaches Owed Salaries, Give Reason For Delay

Dr Mohammed Sanusi, NFF General Secretary, has explained in Abuja yesterday that the challenges and disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic are still being felt by government institutions and businesses the world over,...

‘Why We Agreed To Travel By Boat To Benin’ – Super Eagles Stars

Some Super Eagles stars have revealed why they’ve accepted to travel by sea to Benin for their matchday five encounter in the AFCON qualifiers. The decision of the players come after the NFF president,...
Richest Footballer In Nigeria – Top 10

Richest Footballer In Nigeria – Top 10

Who is the richest footballer in Nigeria? Usually, there are many variables to this question, but we’ll keep it simple and restrict this discourse to the salaries the players earn as of 2024. Restricting it...
Most Handsome Nigerian Footballers – See The Top 10

Most Handsome Nigerian Footballers – See The Top 10

The whole idea of this top 10 most handsome Nigerian footballers is not to pitch anyone against the other. When you watch these guys play on TV, there’s a way they beautify your screen...

Rangers Boss Steven Gerrard Delivers Leon Balogun Injury Update

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard could only look on in horror as four of his starting XI were injured across a frustrating afternoon despite a 4-0 win over Dundee United. Leon Balogun didn't even make the...

Leon Balogun Could Be Ruled Out Of Super Eagles October Friendlies

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun could miss the international friendlies scheduled for Nigeria next month. The 32-year-old pulled up in the warm-up before kick-off and was forced to sit out, with Filip Helander replacing him...

Rohr Names Four Old Super Eagles Players He’s Recalling For October Friendlies

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has named four players who had been ignored for international duties that may have another chance to showcase their talent when Nigeria take on Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia in...

Leon Balogun Holds Rangers Defense Tight As They Thrash St. Mirren 3-0

Leon Balogun gave yet another wonderful performance as he dons Rangers shirt to record a second clean sheet of the campaign in their 3-0 win over St. Mirren. Making his competitive home debut, the Super...

Rangers Officially unveil Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has finally completed a big move to Scottish giants Rangers according to the latest development by the club on their website. The 32-year-old recently left English club Wigan after their...

Leon Balogun Completes Permanent Move To Wigan

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has completed a move to Wigan Athletic following his successful loan spell at the club. The 31-year-old has impressed at Wigan since his loan move in January, helping the Latics...
2021 AFCON Qualifier: Leon Balogun Reacts To Super Eagles Call Up

2021 AFCON Qualifier: Leon Balogun Reacts To Super Eagles Call Up

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has admitted that his return to the national team after a lengthy spell with game time was unexpected. Since his last game for the Eagles in the quarter-final of the 2019...
Leon Balogun Stops Millwall To Give Wigan A 1-0 Win

Leon Balogun Stops Millwall To Give Wigan A 1-0 Win

Leon Balogun was in action on Saturday as Wigan Athletic FC picked up a rare win in a Championship match, narrowly defeating Millwall 1-0 at the DW Stadium. His performance this evening could give him...
Dosu Tips Leon Balogun To Regain Starting Shirt In Super Eagles

Dosu Tips Leon Balogun To Regain Starting Shirt In Super Eagles

Ex international, Dosu Joseph believes Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun has what it takes to reclaim his starting shirt in the senior national team. Balogun, who joined Wigan in the winter transfer window from Brighton...
Leon Balogun profile, stats, salary, net worth, sister, wife

Leon Balogun profile, stats, salary, net worth, sister, wife

Explore the comprehensive Leon Balogun profile, encompassing his career stats, salary insights, notable net worth, and intriguing connections, including his sister and wife. Delve into the fascinating journey of this accomplished individual. Leon Balogun profile Who...
Balogun Pledges 1% Of His Weekly Salary To Charity Common Goal

Balogun Pledges 1% Of His Weekly Salary To Charity Common Goal

Brighton defender, Leon Balogun is now the first African player in the English Premier League to join Juan Mata's Common Goal campaign. Manchester United's Mata has asked players to donate at least 1% of their...