Transfer market guru confirms Chelsea have not changed their mind on signing Super Eagles star
Published: April 06, 2024
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Chelsea's pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. The Stamford Bridge outfit are one of the strong candidates likely to sign the Napoli star in the summer but faces stern competition from Arsenal, Manchester United and particularly PSG. La...
Waldrum defends his decision to play midfielder Ucheibe as central defender against Banyana Banyana
Published: April 06, 2024
Super Falcons manager Randy Waldrum has defended his decision to deploy Christy Ucheibe as a central defender in his side's 1-0 win against Banyana Banyana in a Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier staged at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Friday evening. Atlético de Madrid dazzler Rasheedat Ajibade...
Rangers coach provides update on the whereabouts of Balogun ahead of Old Firm clash v Celtic 
Published: April 06, 2024
Speaking at Friday's pre-match press conference before his side's Old Firm clash versus Celtic, Rangers manager Philippe Clement has addressed the recent absence of veteran Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun from the starting lineup.  Balogun's lack of playing time sparked inquiries, particularly from a...
Nuno Espírito Santo's return to former club: Taiwo Awoniyi will not be involved against Tottenham
Published: April 05, 2024
On Sunday, April 7, Portuguese football tactician Nuno Espírito Santo returns to his former club Tottenham Hotspur, whom he coached for five months during the 2021-2022 season.  Providing an injury update on Taiwo Awoniyi, Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed that the Nigeria international is not in contention to be n...
'He loved the experience at Arsenal' - Luton boss reveals 16yo Nigerian defender was a Tottenham fan 
Published: April 05, 2024
Teenage defender of Nigerian descent Christian Chigozie still has a chance to become Luton Town's youngest-ever player in the Premier League.  The Hatters have officially confirmed that manager Rob Edwards will once again name the 16-year-old on the substitutes bench in the event that Reece Burke fails a fitne...
Three hits and three flops from Super Falcons' 1-0 win against South Africa's Banyana Banyana
Published: April 05, 2024
Nigeria's Super Falcons edged out South Africa's Banyana Banyana 1-0 in a tightly contested match at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday evening. The victory puts the Falcons in a strong position heading into the second leg of their crucial Olympic qualifier tie. However, the performance itself was ...
Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier: Five observations from Super Falcons' narrow 1-0 win over Banyana Banyana
Published: April 05, 2024
Nigeria secured a slim 1-0 victory over South Africa's Banyana Banyana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on Friday evening.  Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave Nigeria the victory courtesy of a penalty in the 43rd minute.  The win puts Nigeria in a strong position to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics ahead of th...
Nigeria 1 South Africa 0: Ajibade's goal gives Super Falcons narrow advantage over Banyana Banyana
Published: April 05, 2024
The Super Falcons defeated South Africa 1-0 in the first leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics final qualification round which was played at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Friday evening . Coach Randy Waldrum made a host of changes to the side that defeated Cameroon in February- Christy Ucheibe replaced Oluwatosin Demehin at ce...
Five key strategies for Randy Waldrum to lead the Super Falcons past Banyana Banyana
Published: April 05, 2024
Friday's encounter between Nigeria's Super Falcons and South Africa's Banyana Banyana promises to be a thrilling encounter. While the Super Falcons are a force to be reckoned with, the Banyana Banyana have been on a roll, demanding respect and tactical astuteness from Coach Randy Waldrum. Allnigeriaso...
Norrby IF beat Malmo, Djurgardens IF to sign Prince Amos; Barcelona, Ajax links wide of the mark 
Published: April 05, 2024
Swedish Ethan Sodra outfit Norrby IF have won the race for the signature of promising Nigerian winger Prince Amos and this is official. Norrby IF have pulled off a transfer coup with the capture of Amos as the talented forward was courted by a couple of clubs higher up the football pyramid in the Swedish football l...
Meet Thembi Kgatlana: The poster girl of South African football born to score goals 
Published: April 05, 2024
Thembi Kgatlana isn't just a name in South African football; it's synonymous with goals, grit, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This phenomenal forward has become the face of Banyana Banyana, the South African women's national team, inspiring a generation of young girls with her dazzling footwork ...
Paris Saint-Germain ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd in race for Napoli striker Osimhen
Published: April 05, 2024
French giants Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly surged ahead of Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the pursuit of Napoli and Super Eagles prolific striker, Victor Osimhen. Il Corriere dello Sport says PSG have "moved into front row" to secure the signature of the coveted Nigerian forwar...
'Doesn't just come in one or two games' - Leicester City midfielder Ndidi admits he is not in tiptop condition 
Published: April 05, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that he is yet to regain full fitness having just recovered from an injury which has kept him out of action for most part of the year. The 27-year-old struggle with his fitness made him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and was felt by Leicester City as they almos...
'Both teams have changed so much' - Banyana Banyana GK concurs with Super Falcons coach Waldrum
Published: April 05, 2024
Kaylin Swart reckons that Banyana Banyana have what it takes to overcome Nigeria in their own backyard when both teams face off in the final round of the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers.  South Africa would fancy their chances in Friday evening's clash against the Super Falcons at the Moshood Abiola National Sta...
'African giants playing against each other' -  Banyana Banyana star Salgado ahead of massive game v Nigeria 
Published: April 05, 2024
Banyana Banyana forward Gabriela Salgado has labeled Friday evening's showdown between Nigeria and South Africa at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium a 'massive game'. The Super Falcons dominated women's football on the African continent for a very long time but Banyana Banyana have made big stri...