Snubbed by Nigeria but backed by Van Nistelrooy: 18yo right-back makes PL debut for Leicester City
Published: May 25, 2025
Talented right-back Olabade Aluko made his Premier League debut on the final day of the 2024–2025 season as Leicester City fell 2–0 to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.The 18-year-old was rewarded for his standout performances with the Foxes development squad, having trained with the first team in recent weeks.M...
Nigerian teenagers benched as Spurs make history as lowest finishers in PL to win a European trophy
Published: May 25, 2025
Nigeria-eligible teenagers Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi were unused substitutes as Tottenham Hotspur wrapped up a dismal 2024–2025 Premier League campaign with a 4–1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.Olusesi, a midfielder, was named in the matchday squad for the fourteenth time this season without ...
Slavia's rock at the back Igoh Ogbu reflects on title win and Nigeria's growing love for Czech football
Published: May 25, 2025
Speaking after the final game of the 2024-2025 season, Super Eagles invitee for the upcoming matches against Ghana and Russia, Igoh Ogbu was delighted to win his first league title with Slavia Prague.With four games to spare, Slavia Prague were crowned champions of the Chance League, securing their 22nd title with a co...
Awoniyi in attendance as Nottingham Forest miss out on UCL after loss to Tosin's Chelsea
Published: May 25, 2025
Taiwo Awoniyi was present at the City Ground on Sunday as Nottingham Forest narrowly missed out on a UEFA Champions League place following a 1-0 defeat to Tosin Adarabioyo's Chelsea on the final day of the 2024–25 Premier League season.Despite favorable results elsewhere — with Newcastle United stunned by Everton a...
Nigerian forward to end 14-year association with Arsenal this summer
Published: May 25, 2025
London born forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is poised to depart Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 14-year association with the Premier League club.The 22-year-old, who joined the Gunners' youth setup in 2011, has enjoyed an impressive campaign in the Premier League 2, registering nine goals and six...
CSKA Moscow legend Chidi Odiah reveals if he will attend Russia v Nigeria friendly
Published: May 25, 2025
CSKA Moscow legend Chidi Odiah has revealed plans to attend the high-profile international friendly between Russia and Nigeria, scheduled for June 6, 2025, at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.A household name in Russian football during his career, Odiah won multiple domestic titles with CSKA Moscow, including two ...
'Sadiq plays well, Iheanacho good left foot' - Odemwingie hails Nigeria forwards except Boniface
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles winger Osaze Odemwingie has lauded the quality of Nigeria's forward line ahead of their upcoming friendly against Russia but expressed concerns over Victor Boniface's underwhelming performances for the national team.Odemwingie made the remarks while analyzing Eric Chelle’s 21-man squad selected fo...
'I like it when new names appear' - Odemwingie names 3 Nigeria players he expects to start v Russia
Published: May 25, 2025
Former Super Eagles star Peter Odemwingie has welcomed the emergence of fresh talent in the Nigeria national team, ahead of their high-profile international friendly against Russia.Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named four uncapped players in his 21-man squad list for the friendly against Russia, including Amas Obasogie...
Photo: Chukwueze makes milestone appearance in Serie A after AC Milan injury mix-up
Published: May 25, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has been handed a timely boost ahead of his side's participation in the Unity Cup and a high profile international friendly against Russia, with key forward Samuel Chukwueze making a surprise return to action for Italian giants AC Milan.The English version of AC Milan's official website i...
'Arsenal have standards' - Transfer market expert insists Lookman is not a top target for Gunners
Published: May 25, 2025
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is expected to leave the Bergamo club at the end of the season, according to transfer market expert Matteo Moretto.Speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, via Area Napoli, Moretto confirmed Lookman’s imminent departure."Lookman is a name that we will definitely talk about in ...
'Takes care of thousands of Africans' - Pundit suggests Osimhen can't say no to lucrative offers
Published: May 25, 2025
Victor Osimhen's future remains a topic of intense speculation, and Turkish pundit Onur Tugrul believes the Nigerian striker is unlikely to reject lucrative contract offers due to the weight of responsibility he carries.Speaking on the Vole YouTube channel, via habersarikirmizi.com, Tugrul highlighted the unique pressu...
Confirmed: Igoh Ogbu extends contract with Slavia Prague ahead of Super Eagles duty
Published: May 24, 2025
Nigerian centre-back Igoh Ogbu has signed a contract extension with Slavia Prague, securing his stay at Eden Stadium until December 31, 2027, the official website of the Czech champions confirmed on Saturday evening.Ogbu signed a new deal with Slavia Prague just a few days before traveling to London to join his interna...
'A rough season' - Injured Hoffenheim striker Gift Orban vows to come back better
Published: May 24, 2025
Hoffenheim striker Gift Orban has admitted his first few months in the Bundesliga have not gone as planned, but remains determined to bounce back stronger next season.The 22-year-old Nigerian forward joined Hoffenheim from French side Olympique Lyon in January for a fee of €9 million, plus €3 million in performance...
'It's a test' - Chelsea legend backs Tosin and George to deliver against Nottingham Forest
Published: May 24, 2025
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has expressed confidence in Nigeria-eligible duo Tosin Adarabioyo and Tyrique George ahead of the Blues' crucial Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Enzo Maresca’s side will travel to the City Ground for their final matchday of the campaign, needing a wi  to seal Champio...
N430 billion gone: Nigerian RB and Sheffield United beaten by Sunderland in 'football's richest game'
Published: May 24, 2025
Manchester-born Nigerian right-back Femi Seriki made a late appearance as Sheffield United fell 2-1 to Sunderland in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Saturday, missing out on a lucrative return to the English Premier League.Dubbed 'the richest game in football,' the playoff final carries a financial windfal...