'Next the treble?' - Oliseh hails Man City, Guardiola for winning FA Cup final v Man Utd
Published: June 03, 2023
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has praised the coaching nous of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after his side beat city rivals Manchester United 2-1 to lift the 2022/2023 FA Cup at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday.   Manchester City scored twice through İlkay Gündoğan in both halves albe...
Oshoala-less Barcelona beat Wolfsburg in UWCL final, Lopez non-playing substitute 
Published: June 03, 2023
Spanish champions Barcelona celebrated winning their second UEFA Women's Champions League title on Saturday after beating VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 in the showpiece.    Unlike the semifinals against Chelsea, Asisat Oshoala failed a fitness test and was left out of the matchday squad by manager Jonatan Giráldez.�...
Sturm Graz line up replacement for Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Okonkwo 
Published: June 03, 2023
Austrian Cup winners Sturm Graz have started preparing for life without Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.    The Hale End Academy graduate arrived at Sturm Graz in the January transfer window on a five-month loan with no option to buy included in the deal.    Sturm Graz want to re-engage Okonkwo...
Nottingham Forest ready to listen to offers for Super Eagles winger 
Published: June 03, 2023
Nottingham Forest announced their retained and released list on Friday with Emmanuel Dennis among the players under contract for the 2023-2024 season.   The Super Eagles winger arrived on Trentside from Watford last August, signing a four-year deal that will keep him at the two-time European champions until J...
'Completely priceless' - Bayern Munich honorary president admits Osimhen is unaffordable
Published: June 03, 2023
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has revealed that a deal for Napoli and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will be difficult for the Bundesliga champions.   Bayern Munich are  one of the teams linked with Osimhen after catching the eye at Napoli this season. ​ ​ The Bavarians are in the market...
Highly-rated midfielder Musbaudeen receives first call-up to FC Midtjylland first team
Published: June 03, 2023
Highly-rated Nigerian midfielder Jamiu Musbaudeen is in contention to make his senior debut for FC Midtjylland on Saturday afternoon when they take on Odense Boldklub in the Danish Superliga.    The 18-year-old has been selected in a 20-man squad by manager Thomas Thomasberg, meaning it is guaranteed that he...
South Korea U20 boss hints at one major advantage Flying Eagles have over Red Devils
Published: June 03, 2023
South Korea U20 manager Kim Eun-jung has suggested that the Flying Eagles have one major advantage over the Asian side ahead of Sunday evening's quarterfinal clash at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero.    The Red Devils caused an upset by defeating Ecuador 3-2 in a round of 16 cla...
Udinese midfielder believes Udogie will be an important player for Tottenham next season 
Published: June 02, 2023
Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardžić has hailed Tottenham-owned defender of Nigeria descent Destiny Udogie for his brilliant performances this season. The Italian-Nigerian starlet was signed by Tottenham Hotspur from Udinese last summer for £15m and was loaned back to the Italian side to continue his development...
Official: Anglo-Nigerian central defender released by Wolverhampton Wanderers 
Published: June 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the players that will be departing the club following the end of the 2022-2023 season.   At academy level, promising London-born central defender of Nigerian descent, Michael Agboola has not been offered a new ...
Barcelona sweating on the fitness of Oshoala ahead of UWCL final against Wolfsburg 
Published: June 02, 2023
Spanish Liga F champions Barcelona are sweating over the fitness of Asisat Oshoala ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League final against Wolfsburg at the PSV Stadium, Eindhoven on Saturday, June 3.   Barcelona head coach Jonatan Giráldez named a 27-player group for the trip to the Netherlands, with O...
Napoli star Osimhen named best striker of the 2022-2023 Serie A season
Published: June 02, 2023
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen has been adjudged as Serie A's striker of the year following his goalscoring heroics for Napoli this season.   He edged Inter Milan, striker, Lautaro Martínez and AC Milan forward and last season's Most Valuable Player Rafael Leão to the award He is ...
Official: Former Flying Eagles invitee offered new deal by Sheffield Wednesday 
Published: June 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship newcomers Sheffield Wednesday have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   According to EFL rules, clubs must upload their list of retained and released players to an online portal before midnight on t...
Iwobi claims Everton Players' Player of the Season after club-high eight assists 
Published: June 02, 2023
Alex Iwobi has been voted by his Everton teammates as the Players’ Player of the Season for the 2022-2023 campaign.    The Toffees players were asked to select their standout performer in the recently concluded season, with Iwobi claiming majority of the votes.    Iwobi was outstanding in his fourth ...
'An experienced PL option' - Pundit reveals the qualities Ndidi would bring to Man Utd if signed 
Published: June 02, 2023
English football pundit Daniel Murphy has suggested that Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be a good fit at Manchester United.   Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer as they look to strengthen the team and build on this season's success. ​ ​ While getting a str...
Nigeria star Plumptre keen on Women's World Cup action after Leicester's relegation scare
Published: June 02, 2023
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has spoken in glowing terms about the survival of her Women’s Super League club's survival in the just concluded season and the desire to have a good 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.     Nigeria will face Canada, Australia and Republic...