Yana Voloschenko who is the former girlfriend of Nigerian footballer Brown Ideye tells Pulse Sports that the Nigerian police have already been contacted amid the ongoing paternity scandal.

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria star Brown Ideye is currently in the news over an ongoing paternity scandal.

The 34-year-old Al Yarmouk striker is accused of abandoning his children in Ukraine during the war, according to his Ukrainian ex-girlfriend, Yana Voloshchenko.

Yana Voloschenko confirms Brown Ideye has been reported to the Nigerian police

Brown Ideye’s case has now been reported to the Nigerian authorities as per a latest statement from Yana Voloschenko.


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Ex-NBA players dominate the top 10 richest sportsmen in the world list with only one footballer making the cut.

Over the years, professional athletes have managed to rack in millions of dollars summing up to a fortune from plying their trade in whatever sports they find themselves in.

These professional sportsmen have also been listed among the richest people in the world, courtesy of mouth-watering deals and incredible salaries.

In this article, Pulse Sports reviews the top 10 richest athletes in the world in 2023 and their net worth.

But who is the richest athlete in the world in 2023?

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According to research, Nigerian-New Zealand fighter Israel Adesanya is the most famous fighter in the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship, commonly known as the UFC is the number one MMA promotional company in the world.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The UFC is currently owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.

As of 2011, it became the largest MMA promotion company in the world as of 2011.

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Arsenal overturned a first-leg deficit against Bayern to advance into the semi-final, setting up a tie against Wolfsburg or PSG.

Arsenal overturned a first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich to advance into the semi-finals. The Gunners showed their dominance and added a ruthlessness that was missing in the first-leg to trump their Bavarian opposition.

Despite having the ball in the first match, Arsenal lost and needed to win with two clear goals to advance in London.

Jonas Eidevall's side got the job done in front of a packed Emirates Stadium, advancing to their first Champions League semi-final since 2013.

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The Danish side will partner with their sister club in Nigeria after the IT billionaire bought the highest stake to become the new owner.

Sporting Lagos owner Shola Akinlade has added a new football club to his assets by buying into a Danish club.

Akinlade is the new owner of Danish side Aarhus Fremad after he bought a 55% stake to take control of the second-division club.

The club made this known in a statement on Tuesday afternoon and is set to partner with Sporting Lagos in the future.

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The wife of Achraf Hakimi has broken her silence for the first time since the PSG and Morocco wingback was charged with rape.

Achraf Hakimi’s wife, Hiba Abouk, has finally spoken out for the first time since her husband was officially charged with rape.

Abouk recently broke her silence to show support to victims of sexual abuse and assault as her husband and Paris Saint Germain defender is currently accused of the crime.

Earlier this month, Hakimi was charged with rape and is currently being investigated by French authorities.

Achraf Hakimi facing Rape charges

Pulse Sports Nigeria earlier reported in late February, that a 24-year-old woman from Fontenay-sous-Bois in the Parisian suburbs went to a local police station claiming that she had been raped by the Moroccan international, per Le Parisien.

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Rashford was presented with a bumper offer to leave Manchester United for free at the end of the season.

A week pre-contract deal by Paris Saint-Germain reportedly offered Manchester United's star man Marcus Rashford €400,000 a week pre-contract deal to prise him away from Old Trafford.

The 24-year-old is one of the best footballers in the world this season, and his form has aided Manchester United in their ascent back to world-class status.

PSG wanted Man United's jewel

The Athletic reports that Paris Saint-Germain Germain were in contact with the Manchester United number 10 last summer to make him switch to the French capital.

The report revealed that PSG tabled a €400,000 a week contract for the MBE honoured, to convince him to join the French giants for free the following summer, as Rashford was on the last year of his contract at the time.

However, the Manchester United academy graduate has triggered the one-year extension in his contract and will no longer be available as a free agent next summer, warding off PSG who were famously interested in him.

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The Super Eagles are set to be without their two main goalkeepers for the game against Sierra Leone.

The goalkeeper position is a famously problematic position for the Super Eagles, and their woes have now been further compounded, with first-choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho ruled out of their next AFCON qualifier clashes against Sierra Leone.

The 24-year-old Omonia Nicosia man was in goal for all four of Nigeria's previous qualifiers, but Jose Peseiro will have to find other solutions in the next game, as the goalkeeper is suspended.

Why Uzoho is suspended

During the first game of the qualifying campaign against Sierra Leone, the Super Eagles shot-stopper received a yellow card in the 86th minute for time wasting, when he attempted to run down the clock to preserve Nigeria's 2-1 scoreline.

Yesterday, in the 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau, the man between the sticks for Nigeria was penalised for the same offence, time-wasting. The goalkeeper was shown yellow in the 92nd minute of the game, meaning he has seen the caution card twice during the qualifying campaign.


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He becomes the most capped Nigerian Player with 108 Appearances

Ahmed Musa, the captain of the Super Eagles, has now earned the most Nigerian caps after playing against Guinea-Bissau in Nigeria's second leg of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.

Pulse Sports reports that the Super Eagles defeated the wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau 1-0 at the Estadio 24 de Setembro on Monday.

Guinea-Bissau had earlier defeated Nigeria 1-0 in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday.

Musa made his Super Eagles debut in for the Nigeria senior team at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar in 2010.

He earned 108 caps to set a new record for Nigeria after Guinea-Bissau game.

Musa scored 16 goals for the national team with him being the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match, after scoring twice against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

He is Nigeria’s highest scorer in the World Cup with four goals.

Musa has the same number of national team appearances (108) as England's Tim Cahill, Germany's Jurgen Klinsmann, and France's Zinedine Zidane.

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Anthony Joshua explains why he would like to go on a date with Beyonce.

English professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua is set for his return to the ring in 2023.

Joshua returns after a six-month absence to face off against American professional boxer Jermaine Franklin.

The former unified heavyweight champion has wrapped up his camp in Dallas Texas United States of America (USA) and returned to the United Kingdom.

Anthony Joshua answers questions from kids

Building up the hype for the fight, Joshua was involved in a promotional event answering questions from kids in a gym.

In the interview question, Joshua talks about his life, alternative career paths, and other interests.

Joshua teases date with Beyonce

Joshua at 33 years old is not married and his relationship status is unknown.

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The Super Eagles could seal AFCON qualification over the weekend with wins over Guinea-Bissau. So why does it seem like no one cares?

The last time the Super Eagles took the field in a competitive context, history was made in emphatic, ruthless fashion. That 10-0 drubbing of Sao Tome set a new record for margin of victory by the Nigeria senior men's national team, and saw quite a few massage their international goal averages in the process.

More pleasing than the result, however – for just how much could one get out of such an utter annihilation? – was the intent and mentality. whereas previously the Super Eagles could be relied upon to vanquish canon fodder in the most boring manner possible, here there was a sense of a young team, borne of a new impetus, spreading its wings and seeking to make a statement. Enjoying itself, even.

And yet, ahead of Friday's meeting with Guinea-Bissau, enthusiasm is at an unmissable low. it is highly unlikely that the attendance on the day will make any sort of dent in the 60,000-capacity Abuja national stadium; many do not even know that the Super Eagles will be in action either side of the weekend, and this despite the fact that, all across europe, Nigerian players are post headline performances on a weekly basis.


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Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus challenges Sir Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim for Manchester United

A Finnish entrepreneur named Thomas Zilliacus has reportedly thrown his hat into the ring for the purchase of Manchester United with an unusual bid involving the fans.

Finnish entrepreneur challenges Sir Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim for Manchester United

Zilliacus, who is the owner of the new social media group novaM is set to go toe-to-toe with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim and British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who have been the front-runners to buy Manchester United.

Zilliacus, who aims to buy the club through an investment firm called XXI Century Capital which is owned by his holding company, has said his bid differs from other prospective buyers because he aims to buy the club in conjunction with the fans.

Zilliacus proposes radical Manchester United structure

The Finnish businessman intends to buy only half of the club, while the other half will be owned by Manchester United fans, who will also be able to make decisions that affect their beloved club.

His proposed bid is markedly different from both Sir Ratcliffe's and Sheikh Jassim’s bids, and its novelty might be what propels him past them.

What Zilliacus proposes is a hybrid between what currently obtains in England, where clubs are owned by individuals or businesses, and what can be seen in Spain with Barcelona and Real Madrid, where clubs are owned by fans with an overseeing board voted in by the supporters.


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The three-time African champions will resume their Africa Cup Nations Qualifying campaign against Guinea-Bissau.

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is expected to name Victor Osimhen in attack as Nigeria take on Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday.

The Super Eagles will take on Djurtus in a doubleheader, knowing a win and a draw will be enough to book their spot in next year’s competition.

Nigeria will host the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on Friday, March 24, with the return leg set for Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro.

Peseiro is expected to name a strong side for the clash on Friday, although he will be without his vice-captain William Troost-Ekong and his defensive partner Leon Balogun, who are not in the squad due to injury.

Nonetheless, Peseiro can still call on the services of his regular players. In goal, Francis Uzoho is expected to face no competition in the absence of Maduka Okoye.

With Ekong and Balogun out, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi are likely to be Peseiro’s centre-back pairing.

Ola Aina is out of the game, so Bright Osayi-Samuel will likely make his home debut at right-back. Zaidu Sanusi arrived at camp late, but he is the only recognised left-back in the squad.

Peseiro is expected to play a 4-3-3 formation, so the midfield trio will likely be Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Joe Aribo, even though the latter has struggled for game time at his club.

Osimhen to lead Nigeria's line against Guinea-Bissau

The front three is an easy decision for Peseiro to make. Osimhen is expected to bring his club form to the national team as he leads the line.


Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman, who is also having a good season in Italy, will play on the left. Finally, Villarreal’s in-form winger Samuel Chukwueze will play from the right, meaning there is no space for Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho.

Nice forward Terem Moffi also misses out despite scoring 15 goals in Ligue 1 this season.

Nigeria’s possible XI against Guinea-Bissau:

Uzoho, Bassey, Ajay, Osayi-Samuel, Sanusi, Ndidi, Aribo, Iwobi, L
ookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles are ranked 113 out of 126 associations in the World, with Egypt as the oldest in Africa.


Former African champions the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been ranked as one of the youngest in Africa and the World

The Super Eagles were ranked as the 14th youngest national team in the World out of 126 analyzed by the reliable CIES Football Observatory.

CIES Football made this public in their latest issue as monitored by your reliable and number one sports website, Pulse Sports Nigeria.

Super Eagles ranked one of the youngest

The ranking according to CIES was based on the average age of the 126 senior men’s national teams’ lineups used in the last 12 months.


With that considered, the Nigeria Super Eagles, who are in camp in Abuja ahead of an AFCON 2023 tie against Guinea-Bissau, came out 14th in the World out of the 126 teams, with an average age of 25.30 years.

This also saw the Nigeria Super Eagles finish as the fourth youngest team in Africa behind Burkina Faso, who have the youngest, Tanzania and Zambia, who have an average age of 25.06, 25.08 and 25.35 respectively.

They are followed by those between the ages of 26-29, who enjoyed 34.3% of Super Eagles' minutes in the last 12 months.

On the flip side, the Super Eagles seem to have moved away from older players, with players aged 30 and above only seeing 2.4%.


Here are the top 10 youngest teams in Africa
Burkina Faso - 25.06 years
Tanzania - 25.08 years
Zambia - 25.35 years
Nigeria - 25.30 years
Mali - 25.46 years
Guinea - 25.76 years
Ghana - 25.98 years
Burundi - 26.32 years
Cape Verde - 26.85 years
Congo DR - 27.06 years


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Brighton have published their account statement from last year, and it reveals how much Chelsea paid for Graham Potter.

In order to get current manager Graham Potter, who was the manager of Brighton at the time, Chelsea had to pay a release clause to the Seagulls.

The payment details have been released, and the amount is the most ever paid to sign a manager from another club.

Chelsea broke world record for Potter

Brighton published their 2021/22 accounts this Wednesday, and therein lies a shocking discovery.

They revealed that Chelsea paid them £21.5 million for Potter to switch from Brighton to Chelsea last year.

Potter joined Chelsea last September after spending three years at Brighton, replacing German tactician Thomas Tuchel, who was fired by the Blues' new American owners.

The £21.5 million fee is the highest ever paid compensation to poach one's manager, breaking the record previously held by Julian Nagelsmann, who moved from Leipzig to Bayern in 2021.

However, Nagelsmann could take back the record if he wins another Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double before 2027, One Football reports.

Potter at Chelsea

The English manager has yet to particularly hit the ground running, with his side struggling to win games and finding themselves in 10th position on the log.

However, Chelsea are still going strong in the Champions League and are set for a quarter-final tie against Real Madrid on their way to a possible third UCL title.

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Ronaldo said that The Saudi Pro League is set to become one of the best leagues in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who famously made an affluent move to the Saudi Pro League after a career spanning over two decades at four clubs in the top seven European leagues, has said his new hunting ground could be one of the toughest in years to come.

The 38-year-old has had successes in Portugal, LaLiga, the Premier League, and Serie A, and he holds the scoring record in the biggest club competition in the world, the Champions League.

Ronaldo is back with the Portuguese national team after a disappointing World Cup outing in Qatar last year, where he saw his undisputed status in the starting lineup abolished.

The World Cup followed an explosive interview with Piers Morgan that led the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to leave his boyhood club, Manchester United.

His contract was terminated by the Red Devils, and after a short period, he reached an agreement with Al-Nassr that makes him the highest-paid footballer in the world.

The move for Ronaldo from Al Nassr's side is in promotion of the Saudi Pro League, which continues to grow from strength to strength, as only recently, Odion Ighalo's Al-Hilal reached the final of the Club World Cup, the first for a Saudi club.

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Mesut Ozil has confirmed he has retired from football at the age of 34 with immediate effect.

Mesut Ozil has retired from football at the age of 34 after a difficult past few years.

Ozil retires from football

The former Arsenal midfielder and Germany international had been playing for Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir but only made eight appearances for the club following injury problems.

The decision for Ozil to retire from football was revealed on Instagram by the player himself in a statement reading:

"Hello everyone, After thoughtful consideration, l am announcing my immediate retirement from professional football.

"I've had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity.

"But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it's become more and more clear that it's time to leave the big stage of football."

Ozil joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in a big money move and enjoyed some good times. He eventually left the club in January 2021 after being frozen out by manager, Mikel Arteta.

Ozil's career fizzled out in Turkey owning to his fitness-related issues but at his peak, he was one of the best midfielders in the world.

Ozil retires from football as a World Cup winner after playing a key role in Germany's triumph in 2014.

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Italian giants, AC Milan and Napoli are reportedly interested in a summer move for Gent striker gift Orban

Gift Orban joined Belgian Pro League club Gent in January after making the step up from Norwegian second-division club, Staebek.

He took to his new team like a duck to water, exploding in front of goal and finding the net at an alarming rate.

The 20-year-old now has 12 goals in 10 appearances across all competitions for Gent and is showing no signs of slowing down.

AC Milan, Napoli monitoring Gift Orban

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Orban’s fine form has attracted two of Italy’s powerhouses, AC Milan and Napoli.

The report states the two clubs are monitoring his situation with the intention of making a move in the summer.

It is unclear whether Gent would be willing to part ways with Orban this summer but they will likely request a huge fee for a player whose stock continues to rise on what almost seems like a daily basis.

Orban was named UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 Player of the Week after his performances over two legs against Istanbul Basaksehir, including a stunning second-leg hat trick to send Gent into the quarter-finals.

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It was an embarrassing and disappointing sight as the Super Eagles' preparation for the Guinea-Bissau clash suffered a setback

Nigeria's Super Eagles trained in darkness on Tuesday ahead of the crucial AFCONQ2023 clash against Guinea-Bissau this Friday in Abuja.

Nigeria Super Eagles opened camp on Sunday for the encounter with almsot a full house by Tuesday night.

Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon and Calvin Bassey were the latest to arrive, taking the number of players in camp to 21 heading into the night session on Tuesday.

Super Eagles suffer blackout

Peseiro chasing Rohr’s feat as the Super Eagles resume campaign

However, on arrival at the Moshood Abiola international stadium to continue their preparation, the Super Eagles were met with a blackout.

The team went on to the pitch to train in peach darkness as coach Jose Peseiro and his team out the players through their paces.

Nigeria will host Guinea-Bissau on Friday before travelling to Guinea-Bissau for the second leg slated on Monday.

Super Eagles News: Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau

The Nigeria Super Eagles are top of the group with six points and will be looking to seal progress with another six points in the double-header against Guinea-Bissau.

Super Eagles form
Meanwhile, Jose Peseiro and his men will go into this encounter looking to return to winning ways after a poor run of form.

Nigeria Super Eagles are on a run of four matches without a win, with the team only scoring one goal in that time.

The Eagles suffered an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Portugal ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and will know they cannot afford further slip-ups.

Nigeria's last appearance at the MKO Abiola international in Abuja was the in-famous 1-1 draw with Ghana which ended the team's World Cup dreams and Peseiro will look to afford a repeat of that performance on Friday.

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21 players have now arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abuja ahead of the AFCON 2023 qualifier.

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, 21 Super Eagles stars have now been confirmed to have arrived camp in Abuja.

Nigeria will play Guinea-Bissau in a doubleheader on Friday, March 24, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja from 5:00 pm, before travelling to the stadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Monday, 27 March, with kick off also slated for 5:00 pm WAT.

Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanancho, Everton's Alex Iwobi, Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, Southampton's Joe Aribo, and Hoffenheim's Kevin Akpoguma were one of the six early birds at the Super Eagles’ John Woods Hotel.


Before Wilfred Ndidi and Francis Uzoho headlined the second batch of arrivals on Monday.

Pulse Sports Nigeria also understands that Napoli star Victor Osimhen is also available in the Super Eagles camp, although there is yet to be official confirmation.

But Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze, Ajax defender Calvin Bassey, and Southampton striker Paul Onuachu, amongst 11 others have been confirmed to have arrived on Tuesday.

Full List of Confirmed Arrivals at the Super Eagles Camp ahead of AFCON


Kelechi Iheanacho - Leicester City

Alex Iwobi -Everton

Joe Aribo - Southampton

Ademola Lookman - Atalanta

Kevin Akpoguma - Hoffenheim

Semi Ajayi - West Bromwich Albion

Francis Uzoho - Omonia Nicosea

Kingsley Aniagboso - Giant Brillers

Daniel Bameyi - YumYum FC

Wilfred Ndidi - Leicester City

Kenneth Omeruo - Leganes

Samuel Chukwueze - Villarreal

Paul Onuachu - Southampton

Frank - Onyeka - Brentford FC

Moses Simon - Nantes

Ahmed Musa - Sivasspor

Terem Moffi - Nice

Calvin Bassey - Ajax

Bruno Onyemaechi - Boavista

Victor Sochima - Rivers United

Bright-Osayi Samuel - Fenerbahce

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Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha charges Victor Osimhen to join a Premier League club

Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha has praised compatriot Victor Osimhen for his exploits this season with Napoli and offered some advice on his next career destination.

Osimhen has been in fine form this season with 25 goals in 29 games across all competitions so far, earning him praises from all and sundry including ex-Super Eagle Okocha.

Jay Jay Okocha hails Osimhen

Speaking to the BBC, Okocha waxed lyrical about the Super Eagles striker, acknowledging Osimhen as the credible goal threat he has been this season.

"He’s done well, he’s having a great season and I think he deserves all the praises that he’s getting," Jay Jay said.

"But I think the ultimate for him is to play in the Premier League which he has made clear as well. So, we are following his progress and I think what he can achieve is limitless based on if he continues putting in the hard work that he’s put in so far," Okocha said.

Okocha advises Osimhen on a Premier League move

Jay Jay went on to offer advice to the 24-year-old on a move to the Premier League, claiming that the league would help him improve as a player.

Osimhen is having his best individual season at Napoli

When asked if Osimhen should move to the Premier League, Jay responded, "I think so, it’s a league that improves players as well and you just have to find the right club that suits your game to make things easier for yourself but without any doubt, I think he’s good enough to play in the Premier League."

On the question of what team would suit Osimhen, Jay Jay said, "Well, I don’t know, a team like Man City but they’ve got Haaland now, I think Man United as well might be ideal for him because they’ve been struggling with a quality striker in recent years."


Jay-Jay Okocha has advised Osimhen on to move to the Premier League

"Yeah I think both Manchester teams might be great for him, Arsenal as well," the 49-year-old rounded up on Osimhen's career.

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The Super Eagles stars to watch out for when Nigeria hosts Guinea-Bissau this weekend in the AFCONQ2023.
International football returns this weekend for the first time since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with Nigeria Super Eagles in action.

The Super Eagles will this Friday host Guinea-Bissau at the in-famous M.K.O Abiola Stadium in Abuja in a crucial AFCONQ2023 encounter.

Jose Peseiro, Super Eagles manager, named a 23-man squad for the double-header, with 13 of them already in the Abuja camp for the clash in Abuja.

Ahead of that encounter in the nation's capital, here are five (5) Super Eagles players to watch out for.

Nigeria Super Eagles stars to watch out
Victor Osimhen
Super Eagles News: Victor Osimhen will look to transfer his club form to the Super Eagles.
Osimhen has been superb for Napoli this season.
The Napoli superstar is quite easily one player who will be the cynosure of all eyes when the Nigeria Super Eagles face Guinea-Bissau.

Victor Osimhen is in superb former for his Serie A club, having scored 23 goals in 28 outings to take them to the top of the Serie A and a historic Champions League quarterfinal place.

Victor Osimhen
Position 9
•
Forward
Date of birth
•
29 Dec 1998
Age
•
24
Country
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Nigeria
Height
•
185
Current teams
SSC Napoli
SSC Napoli
Nigeria
Nigeria
SSC Napoli
79
Matches played
76
Average minutes per match
49
Goals Scored
5
Goals scored as substitute
8
Assists
14
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
65
Matches as starter
14
Matches as substitute
Osimhen will lead the lines for the Super Eagles on Friday and Nigerians will be keen to see if the fan favourite in Napoli will transfer his club form to the national team.

Samuel Chukwueze
Super Eagles News: Samu Chukwueze must impress vs Guinea-Bissau.
Chukwueze has been on fire for Villarreal this season.
The Villarreal man is another Super Eagles player coming into this particular fixture in great form.

Samuel Chukwueze is having is best season for the Yellow Submarine, in terms of his numbers, with the in-form winger signed off for international break with one goal and an assist for his club in a 3-0 win over Osasuna.


Samuel Chukwueze
Position 11
•
Midfielder
Date of birth
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22 May 1999
Age
•
23
Country
•
Nigeria
Height
•
182
Current teams
Villarreal
Villarreal
Nigeria
Nigeria
Villarreal
164
Matches played
59
Average minutes per match
21
Goals Scored
6
Goals scored as substitute
18
Assists
10
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
93
Matches as starter
71
Matches as substitute
The performance took his tally to an incredible 11 goals and 11 assists across competitions this season for Villarreal.

While his form and productivity have improved at club level, the 23-year-old is yet to convince Nigerians at international stage and this will be tested again this weekend.

Bright Osayi-Samuel
Super Eagles News: Bright Osayi-Samuel will have to contend with Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi.
Bright Osayi-Samuel linked with Premier League transfer
Fernerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel makes the list as one player who is relatively unknown especially to Super Eagles fans at home.

Osayi-Samuel made his international debut in that 4-0 defeat to Portugal in a pre-World Cup match.

The 25-year-old has been handed a recall to the team and will have the chance to announce himself properly to Nigerians when he makes his home debut in Abuja.


Calvin Bassey
There have been questions around his latest invitation after just seven starts for Fernerbahce in the league this season. Nigerians will be looking to see what the fullback is about and why he seems to have earned the trust of Super Eagles coach, Peseiro.

Kevin Akpoguma
With the oyinbo-wall duo of Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong set to miss the Guinea-Bissau game, Kevin Akpoguma could keep his place in the Super Eagles.


Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Kevin Akpoguma
The 27-year-old was a part of that defeat to Portugal last year when he partnered vice captain, Troost-Ekong, who will the match this time due to an injury.

Akpoguma will get a closer look from Nigerians when he takes to the Abiola pitch on Friday.

Alex Iwobi
While Everton are languishing in relegation zone at the moment, Alex Iwobi has had a good season on a personal note.

Super Eagles News: Iwobi will shoulder the bulk of Nigeria's midfield burden.
Alex Iwobi is already in the Super Eagles Camp ahead of the AFCON 2023 qualifier against Guniea-Bissau
With a limited option to choose from in the Super Eagles midfield, Alex Iwobi, 26, will have to shoulder huge responsibility against Guniea-Bissau.

Nigeria Super Eagles coach, Peseiro, will be happy to have the playmaker back and playing excellent football in the middle of the park after he Portuguese was the first to deploy the former Arsenal star in that role.

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Antonio Conte is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur while Chelsea are looking to bolster attacking options.

Antonio Conte is on the verge of leaving Tottenham Hotspur as he could be sacked as early as this week. (Telegraph).

Arsenal are interested in signing RB Salzburg and Switzerland striker Noah Okafor this summer. (Mail)

Chelsea are ready to offer Christian Pulisic plus cash to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer. (Calciomercato via Pulse Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to let Harry Kane leave this summer, but the Lilywhites want £100m upfront. (Times via Pulse Sports)

Spain midfielder Marco Asensio is set to sign a new contract with Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)


Declan Rice is set to spark a bidding war between Chelsea and Arsenal as he is expected to leave West Ham this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Italy international Wilfried Gnonto has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea. (La Gazzetta )


Manchester United are monitoring the situation of Japan star Kaoru Mitoma and could make a move for him this summer. (Sun)

Chelsea are considering Fulham star Andreas Pereira as a potential replacement for Mason Mount but they face competition from Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. (ESPN)

Juventus are set to miss out on France’s World Cup winner N’golo Kante as he is set to sign a new contract at Chelsea. (Tuttomercato)

Manchester United’s Scott McTominay has emerged as a transfer target for Newcastle. (Telegraph)

Roy Hodgson has been appointed as Crystal Palace’s manager until the end of the season following Patrick Vieira’s sacking. (Pulse Sports)

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Victor Osimhen is expected to break Rashidi Yekini's record as the Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorer but which other football stars make the list?

As one of the very best football nations in Africa, Nigeria has a long history of world-class football talent, many of which performed at a high level for the national team.

Of all the superstars to have donned the famous green and white of the Nigerian national team, here are the top 10 Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers

Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers

10. Victor Osimhen
One of only three active players in the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers, Victor Osimhen has scored 15 goals in 22 games for Nigeria since making his debut in 2017 and has the best goal ratio in the nation's history.


Victor Osimhen is number 10 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
Osimhen still has a long way to go in matching or breaking the all-time record but the 24-year-old has plenty of time to achieve that feat and climbing further up the list of Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

9. Ahmed Musa
Current Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is Nigerian football royalty, not only is he the most capped Super Eagles player in Nigerian football, he is also joint-ninth on the list of Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers.


Ahmed Musa is number 9 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
The 30-year-old winger has scored 16 goals in 107 games since debuting for Nigeria in 2010 and he still has time to add to that tally.

9. Odion Ighalo
Al Hilal striker Odion Ighalo is another one of three players tied on 16 goals for the Super Eagles but he has done so in 70 fewer games than Ahmed Musa.


Odion Ighalo is number 8 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
Ighalo is among the Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers having scored 16 goals in 37 appearances for the Super Eagles since debuting in 2015. This is an impressive achievement that may yet be improved upon as he has not officially hung up his boots with the Nigerian football team.

9. Samson Siasia
Super Eagles legend Samson Siasia would go on to be more prominent for his national team involvement as a coach multiple times but he had a great playing career as well.

Samson Siasia is number 7 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers list
Samson Siasia is more prominent as a Super Eagles manager but he had a successful playing career as well which puts him number 7 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
The striker found the net 16 times in 51 appearances for the Super Eagles between 1984 and 1999 when he hung up his boots, making him joint seventh on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers list.

6. Sunday Oyarekhua
Little-known Sunday Oyarekhua bagged 17 goals in 28 games for the Nigeria national football team when they were still called the “Green Eagles” between 1971 and 1976.

Sunday Oyarekhua number 7 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers list
Sunday Oyarekhua was prolific for the Super Eagles in the 1970s' which puts him number 6 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
However, his colleagues, ex-teammates and the few fans who watched him play have done their best to communicate just how good the late ‘Sunny’ was.

Oyarekhua retired from the Nigerian national team in 1976 as the Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorer until Segun Odegbami took over from where he stopped.

5. Obafemi Martins
Obafemi Martins is one the very best strikers to have represented the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the numbers prove it to be so as he is number five among the Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers.

Obafemi Martins is number 5 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers list
Obafemi Martins is number 5 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
The former Inter Milan striker fondly called ‘Obagoal’ scored 18 goals in 48 appearances for the Super Eagles from 2004 to 2015. His pace, mobility and athleticism were the defining features of his career.

4. Ikechukwu Uche
Ikechukwu Uche spent eight years in the Super Eagles setup, establishing himself as a clutch performer and reliable player for the Nigerian national team and retired as number four among the Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers.


Ikechukwu Uche is number 4 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
The diminutive football striker scored 19 goals in 46 games between 2007 and 2015 for the Super Eagles after which he called it quits internationally.

3. Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Unfortunately, more people remember that open goal miss against South Korea at the 2010 World Cup more than the fact that Yakubu Aiyegbeni is the third all-time top scorer in Super Eagles history.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni is number 3 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
Yakubu Aiyegbeni's unbelievable miss against South Korea overshadowed his career but he is the third-highest on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
A certified goal machine and ice-cold finisher (except for that one time) Yakubu scored 21 goals in 57 games for Nigeria between 2000 and 2012.

2. Segun Odegbami
Viewed by many as the first true superstar of Nigerian football, Segun Odegbami was just as prolific as he was fun to watch.


Segun Odegbami is number 2 on the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
The ‘Mathematical’ Odegbami scored 23 goals in 46 games for the Nigerian national team within a shorter period of time compared to the rest of the top ten. His national team career lasted from 1976 to 1982.

1. Rashidi Yekini
The identity of number one is the worst kept secret, even infants are aware of the late great Rashidi Yekini and his prowess for the Super Eagles.


Rashidi Yekini leads the Top 10 Super Eagles all-time top scorers list
Yekini is by far and away Nigeria’s all-time leading top scorer with 37 goals, at least 14 more than anyone else so far and many believe his record will remain unbroken as he sits top of the list of Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorers.

Rashidi Yekini scored 37 goals in 58 games at an impressive ratio of 0.63 goals per game. This is the bar which every Nigerian footballer looks up to since Yekini retired from the Nigerian national team in 1998 having debuted in 1984.


Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/2023031811551364930/top-10-super-eagles-all-time-highest-goalscorers-in-nigerian-history-featuring-victor-osimhen-rashidi-yekini