Foreign Pros

Goalkeeper Lawal gets support to bounce back

Published

6 months ago

March 25, 2026

Genk goalkeeper Tobias Lawal, who at time was on the Super Eagles radar, has come under fire from even the fans of his Belgian club after a series of costly mistakes, but his former club said he believes he will bounce back to top reckoning soon.

The player’s former coach Andreas Wieland said he believes that Lawal can still fight back.

“I have seen Tobias grow from a shy academy player to a goalkeeper in LASK’s first team,” Wieland told Het Belang Van Limburg.

“He is a very good shot-stopper and quite fast for his height. But his footwork remains an area for improvement. You saw that in the first leg against Freiburg in the Europa League as well.”

Lawal now has to get through that difficult period.

“Tobi is someone who needs to feel confident. First and foremost from his coach, but also from those around him and his supporters. Then he can reach his best level. He certainly possesses the qualities to succeed in Belgium,” the coach added.

The question is whether he will still get the chance to prove himself. With Hendrik Van Crombrugge and Luca Brughmans, two alternatives are ready.

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Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Kenny Malone

Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has officially sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.

He did his routine medicals in Madrid, Spain, before he headed out to Saudi Arabia.

The 20-year-old winger failed to meet high expectations at Bundesliga club RB Liepzig, when he signed up in January.

The transfer to Saudi Arabia is worth around 10 million euros.

He has now signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.

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Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Elliot Michael

Falconets of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of today’s crucial U20 World Cup clash against China after Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei rejoined the squad.

Nigeria have been in a tug-of-war with Benfica over the striker’s release for the World Cup.

She was the first player to arrive in Poland for the tournament only for her Portuguese club to order her back to base after claiming they did not clear her for the competition.

The Falconets lacked fire power when they fell 2-0 to European champions Spain in their opening group game and Semenya, who has been capped by both the Super Falcons and Flamingos, will now be expected to be thier main goals threat.

China re top of the group after a 5-0 bashing of debutants New Caledonia.

Kick-off today is 5pm.

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Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week

Published

2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Elliot Michael

Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, who could be called up for Super Eagles forthcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, has been rewarded for his fine form in Saudi Arabia with the Goal of the Week.

Goal of the Week
Winner is Gorge Ilenikhena pic.twitter.com/1jSg93uUy4

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) September 8, 2026

One of his two goals in the 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won him the top prize.

In the absence of injured Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena, who was born in Lagos but previously played for the France age-grade teams, could well be poised for his Super Eagles debut later this month.

20 year-old in-form Al Ittihad Forward, George Ilenikhena may have just confirmed his allegiance for Nigeria and NOT France, with Coach Eric Chelle liking the post and the Super Eagles International break Squad list around the corner.

He was born in Lagos but grew up… pic.twitter.com/Ar3X2r5tIE

— Football Fans Tribe (@FansTribeHQ) September 9, 2026

He posted on his Instagram page a photo of him fully kitted in Super Eagles colours posing besides an imposing eagle.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle liked the post.

Eric Chelle has convinced the 20-year-old striker to change international allegiance to the Super Eagles after following him while he was still playing in France with AS Monaco.

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