FC Porto sweat on the fitness of Super Eagles LB Sanusi ahead of O Classico
Published: April 06, 2023
FC Porto manager Sérgio Conceição is sweating on the fitness of Zaidu Sanusi ahead of his sdie's O Classico clash against Benfica at Estádio da Luz on Good Friday.    The left-back is rated as doubtful for the Primeira Liga game after suffering a muscle injury while on international duty with the Ni...
Mikel endorses appointment of former teammate Lampard as Chelsea's caretaker boss
Published: April 06, 2023
Retired Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has seemingly endorsed the appointment of Frank Lampard as Chelsea's caretaker boss.    Two days before the trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers for a Premier League clash, the Blues hierarchy confirmed the return of Lampard to Stamford Bridge, two years after he was ...
On-loan Gunner names Nwankwo Kanu as his favourite Nigerian player
Published: April 06, 2023
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has picked Super Eagles and Arsenal legend, Nwakwo Kanu as his favourite Nigerian player. ​ The young shot-stopper is eligible to play for three countries namely Nigeria, England and Uganda. ​ Ejeheri currently plies his trade with Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho, popularly ...
Official : Frank Lampard to coach Super Eagles-eligible duo at Chelsea until season's end
Published: April 06, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have confirmed that Frank Lampard will take charge of the club on a caretaker bass until the end of the 2022-2023 season.   Chelsea new owners have sacked two permanent coaches in the same season, something that never happened during Roman Abramovich's ow...
Orban's potential replacement? Alli says no contact with Gent; confirms interest from Kortrijk, STVV
Published: April 06, 2023
Zbrojovka Brno's Nigerian winger Wale Alli has reacted to speculation in the Nigerian media linking him with a summer transfer to Belgian Pro League side KAA Gent.    Alli has clarified that he has had no contact whatsoever with Gent but confirmed that he is being monitored by two other Belgian clubs in the...
Super Eagles-eligible LB battles Chelsea and Liverpool starlets, 4 others for PL2 POTM
Published: April 06, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible player Tayo Adaramola has been recognized  for his outstanding performances in the month of March, with the Premier League shortlisting him for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month accolade.    The Crystal Palace left-back cum wingback went the distance in every single game contested ...
Three reasons Lampard's temporary Chelsea job may not benefit Madueke, Chukwuemeka
Published: April 06, 2023
Nigeria-eligible duo of Noni Madueke and Carney Chukwuemeka have not played an awful lots of games for Chelsea thus far since their arrivals at the club.    Carney Chukwuemeka has played a total of 11 first team games in the Premier League with just one of them as a starter.    Madueke on the other hand...
Arsenal-reared strikers Akpom, Tella nominated for Championship Player of the Month
Published: April 06, 2023
Arsenal-reared strikers Chuba Akpom and Nathan Tella have been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for March.   Akpom and Tella were impressive for Middlesbrough and Burnley respectively, scoring a combined 10 goals.   Akpom is the leading top scorer in the Championship with 2...
Osimhen's agent makes huge claim on future of Messi, confirms Napoli star wanted in EPL
Published: April 06, 2023
Italian intermediary Andrea D'Amico, who was among the agents that brokered the deal taking Victor Osimhen from Lille to Napoli in 2020,  has sensationally claimed that Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi is likely heading to Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in the summer.    The future of the...
Announcement imminent : Blues legend to coach Super Eagles-eligible duo at Chelsea on interim basis 
Published: April 05, 2023
After the speculation linking Luis Enrique heavily to the vacant Chelsea job, a new name has emerged as favorite to be the caretaker manager.    According to The Athletic UK, Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Frank Lampard as their new head coach on an interim basis until the end of th...
Arsenal-owned Nigerian goalkeeper makes his league debut for SJK in win v Haka
Published: April 05, 2023
Arsenal-owned Nigerian goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri made his Veikkausliiga debut on Wednesday evening as SJK Seinäjoki secured a 2-1 win over FC Haka at the OmaSP Stadium on the opening day of the 2023 season.    The 2023 Flying Eagles invitee spent the first half of the season on loan at National League South c...
Crystal Palace midfielder Ozoh gets PL debut ball after history-making appearance v Newcastle 
Published: April 05, 2023
A Premier League debut ball has been presented to Flying-Eagles eligible midfielder David Ozoh. Ozoh became Crystal Palace's youngest-ever player in Premier League history after coming on for Odsonne Edouard in a goalless draw against Newcastle United on January 21.   Aged 17 years and 260 days, Ozoh br...
Three-time World Cupper joins Super Falcons pre-Haiti, three NWSLers yet to show up
Published: April 05, 2023
Super Falcons manager Randy Waldrum now has twenty players at his disposal ahead of the national team's first fixture this month against Haiti at the Emir Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey on Friday, April 7.   The latest player to report for international duty is veteran striker Desire Oparanozie, who joi...
Balogun's future : USMNT coach holds positive talks with Arsenal loanee, Nigerian agent
Published: April 05, 2023
United States Men's National team interim head coach Anthony Hudson has revealed that he has had positive discussions with Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun over his international future.   Balogun's international future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks as he is yet to make a senior ...
Super Falcons camp update : Barcelona & Leicester stars, 17 others report for international duty 
Published: April 05, 2023
Nineteen players invited for the Super Falcons' April internationals have reported for international duty in the Antalya Province ahead of the national team's friendlies against Haiti and New Zealand.    The camp officially opened on Tuesday with nine players in attendance as at dinner time, namely  ...