Flying Eagles star Daniel Daga scores first Eliteserien goal as Molde edge Valerenga in thriller
Published: June 22, 2025
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga opened his goalscoring account in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Sunday, coming off the bench to help Molde seal a dramatic 3-2 victory over Vålerenga at the Intility Arena.Touted as one of Nigeria's brightest young prospects, the 18-year-old joined Molde from FC One Rocket during th...
'No contact with Man City' – Galatasaray chief insists Osimhen is the priority, not Gundogan
Published: June 22, 2025
Galatasaray Deputy Chairman İbrahim Hatipoğlu has firmly denied any contact with Manchester City over a potential transfer for İlkay Gündoğan, insisting that the club's top priority this summer remains securing the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.Speaking in an interview with Ajans1905, as reported by Ha...
Dele-Bashiru on trial in Italy: New Lazio coach to decide Super Eagles star's fate in pre-season
Published: June 22, 2025
Newly-appointed Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is set to evaluate Nigerian international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ahead of a crucial summer transfer window, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, via sololalazio.Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Turkish side Hatayspor last summer, but endured a mixed debut season in S...
Chaos at ABS Kaduna as players protest poor officiating in Nationwide League One playoff
Published: June 22, 2025
What began as a fiercely contested Nationwide League One (NLO) playoff fixture between FWC Champions FC and City FC on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the ABS Stadium in Kaduna, descended into chaos after players from FWC Champions FC staged a sit-down protest over what they described as another round of poor officiating —...
End of the road: Super Eagles striker to find new club as Valencia rule out permanent deal
Published: June 22, 2025
Valencia have decided not to pursue the permanent signing of Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq following the end of his loan spell, due to the high financial demands set by Real Sociedad, according to Estadio Deportivo. Sadiq was one of six players to leave Mestalla this month after their loan deals expired. Alongside ...
'Deserves the world' - Nathan Tella not surprised Liverpool went for ex-Bayer Leverkusen teammate
Published: June 22, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has heaped praise on former teammate Jeremie Frimpong following the Dutchman's high-profile move to Liverpool, insisting it comes as 'no surprise' that one of Europe's biggest clubs came calling.Frimpong, 24, joined Liverpool in a €35 million deal earlier this summer, signing a fi...
'It's my turn' – Troost-Ekong reflects on captaining Nigeria after learning from Enyeama, Mikel, Musa
Published: June 22, 2025
William Troost-Ekong has spoken about his decade-long journey with the Super Eagles, saying it is now his time to lead after years of learning under some of the country's most respected captains.Born in Haarlem, the Totttenham Hotspur academy graduate featured in a few games for Netherlands youth teams before switching...
Showdown over ownership of Flying Eagles star: FC Obaje vow to fight Mavlon FC all the way to CAS
Published: June 22, 2025
The ongoing dispute between FC Obaje and Mavlon FC over the ownership rights of Flying Eagles player Cletus Simon has taken a dramatic turn, with FC Obaje’s legal team accusing Mavlon FC of intimidation tactics. The controversy recently saw FC Obaje owner, Gabriel Obaje, detained for three days — a move his lawyer...
Butler-Oyedeji: Forward who is set to leave Arsenal after 14 years wanted by Sturm Graz and FCK
Published: June 22, 2025
Austrian champions Sturm Graz have joined the growing list of European clubs vying for the signature of  Arsenal forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign.The 22-year-old forward, who is set to depart the Gunners after 14 years of service, attracted significant attention with his stellar performanc...
'Doesn't follow instructions' – Expert urges Napoli not to prioritise signing of Lookman
Published: June 21, 2025
Italian football expert Marcello Altamura has advised Serie A champions Napoli to prioritise the signing of Mattia Zaccagni and Dan Ndoye over Nigeria's Ademola Lookman, despite the Atalanta forward's stellar season.Lookman, coming off an impressive season with Atalanta, has been linked with a move to the Serie A champ...
Genk coach responds to reports linking Arokodare with Bayern, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart
Published: June 21, 2025
Genk head coach Thorsten Fink has played down speculation surrounding the potential departure of striker Tolu Arokodare, who has reportedly drawn serious interest from several top European clubs.Arokodare, who enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, is reportedly on the radar of Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munic...
Nigeria, Netherlands, Germany or Bosnia? Ajax centre-back breaks silence on his international future
Published: June 21, 2025
Ajax Amsterdam's quad-national centre-back Precious Ugwu has shed light on his international future, revealing he is still undecided over which country he will represent at senior level.The 19-year-old, currently turning heads at the ongoing 2025 UEFA European U19 Championship, has started all of the Netherlands group ...
No Juventus move: Fabrizio Romano confirms Nigerian striker expected to join Chelsea in 2026
Published: June 21, 2025
Chelsea are preparing for Nigeria-eligible striker Emanuel Emegha to become part of their senior squad from the summer of 2026, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Blues' long-term strategy was first hinted at in May, but Romano reaffirmed the plan in a fresh update shared via his official X (formerly Tw...
Victor Osimhen tells Galatasaray teammates where he plans to play next season
Published: June 21, 2025
Victor Osimhen's future remains a hot topic as the Nigeria international weighs up his next move, with Galatasaray and Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal battling for his signature.The Napoli loanee, who comes off contract with the Turkish champions on June 30, has also been linked with possible moves to the likes of Juven...
'He did that at Newcastle too' – Obi Mikel slams Chelsea striker over 'stupid' red card
Published: June 21, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has strongly criticized Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson following his reckless red card during the Blues’ 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage on Friday evening.Jackson, who was brought on in the 64th minute, was shown a straight red card just four m...