U20 AFCON : Who are the key Gambia players that Flying Eagles must be wary of in semifinal clash?
Published: March 05, 2023
The Flying Eagles will face the Young Scorpions of Gambia in one of the two semifinals at the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt on Monday. ​ Nigeria defeated the Hippos of Uganda 1-0 while Gambia thrashed South Sudan 5-0 to reach this stage. ​ Below are the two players Ladan Bosso's boys mu...
'Madueke is on, Chukwuemeka is an attacking sub' - Potter defends his substitutions v Leeds 
Published: March 05, 2023
Chelsea boss Graham Potter defended his substitutions in the wake of criticisms from fans and pundits  during and after his side's 1-0 win over Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.   The Blues ended their six-match winless run thanks to Wesley Fofana, who rose highest and nodded home in the 53...
Balogun awestruck by Zimbabwe-eligible winger's game-winning strike in Arsenal v Bournemouth
Published: March 05, 2023
Folarin Balogun was awestruck by Reiss Nelson's  game-winning strike for Arsenal in their come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.   The Zimbabwe-eligible winger made a big impact after coming off the bench to replace another Hale End Academy graduate Emile...
Musa stars for Man Utd youth team in six-goal thriller against Leeds United
Published: March 05, 2023
Spanish-born Nigerian attacker Victor Musa continues to catch the eye for Manchester United youth teams.    The England youth international impressed as Manchester United and Leeds United shared the spoils with a 3-3 draw in an U18 Premier League match at Thorp Arch Training Ground on Saturday.   Musa h...
Why Everton manager Sean Dyche should consider role change for Alex Iwobi
Published: March 04, 2023
Alex Iwobi has played consistently for Everton in the Premier League this season. The Super Eagles midfielder has appeared in all 25 games the Toffees have played.   He has also been one of the shining lights in what has been a dismal season for the Toffees, scoring one goal and registering six assists.  �...
'Should have been a goal' - Chelsea legend Carney on Iheanacho's missed first half chance 
Published: March 04, 2023
Leicester City are sinking deeper into trouble with four straight losses in all competitions after suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Southampton in a Premier League game at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday evening.    Despite missing several chances, Kelechi Iheanacho, a nominee for the Premier League...
Chukwueze reaches double figures for goals and assists for the first time in his career
Published: March 04, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze continued his excellent season with two assists as Villarreal claimed a 2--0 road win over Almeria in a La Liga match at the Power Horse Stadium on Saturday evening.   And in doing so, the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup winner took his goal involvements for the 2022-2023 campaign to 20 (10 goals, 10 ...
'Hit like a rocket' - 1994 AFCON winner hails Arsenal winger Nelson for spectacular game-winner
Published: March 04, 2023
Former Super Eagles striker Efan Ekoku has heaped plaudits on Arsenal winger, Reiss Nelson for his spectacular match-winning goal on Saturday evening against Bournemouth.    League leaders, Arsenal came from two goals down to defeat the visitors 3-2 in a pulsating game that seemed to be heading to a 2-2 draw. ...
Hale End product Akpom becomes first Boro player to score 20-plus league goals since 1990
Published: March 04, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom has become the first Middlesbrough player to score 20-plus league goals for the club since 1990.    Since the 1989-1990 season, no Middlesbrough player had managed 20 goals in a single campaign until Saturday evening when the Super Eagles hopeful bagged a bra...
Super Eagles-eligible duo in action as Chelsea are finally back to winning ways
Published: March 04, 2023
Nigeria-eligible duo of Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke started on the bench on Saturday evening in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Leeds United in a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.   It was Chelsea's first win in the Premier League since Janaury 15, 2023 when they beat Crystal Palace.   The Angl...
Is it time for Peseiro to look beyond rusty Uzoho, Okoye, and start Adeleye?
Published: March 04, 2023
Francis Uzoho of Omonia Nicosia, Maduka Okoye of Watford and Adebayo Adeleye of Hapoel Jerusalem are Super Eagles' top three goalkeepers at the moment. ​ Uzoho and Okoye have made 27 and 16 appearances respectively for the Super Eagles, while Adeleye is yet to feature for the four-time African champions. ...
How is Akpoguma proving to be a good centre-back for Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga?
Published: March 04, 2023
 Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma has been in good form for his club side, Hoffenheim, in the Bundesliga.   He has been deployed mainly as a right-back for the Super Eagles, featuring four times in that position in his six appearances for Nigeria, but it is at centre-back that he is showing his potential fo...
Super Eagles handed Onyeka injury boost pre-Guinea-Bissau 
Published: March 04, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has been given the medical green light by Brentford's doctors to return to Premier League action against Tosin Adarabioyo's Fulham on Monday night.    Through their official website, the Bees have confirmed that Onyeka is in contention for the match at the Gtech Co...
'At the level of Haaland, Mbappe, Rashford - Ex-Napoli star labels Osimhen 'extraordinary striker'
Published: March 04, 2023
Former Napoli star Roberto Sosa has labeled Victor Osimhen 'an extraordinary striker', and reckons that the Nigeria national teamer is on the same level as Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland, PSG's France superstar Kylian Mbappe and red-hot Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.    Ha...
Nigeria should make a move for Rennes midfielder, has the makings of heir to Wilfred Ndidi
Published: March 04, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu is a defensive midfielder that plays for Rennes in Ligue 1. The 18-year-old who was born in France to Nigerian parents is a cousin of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Akpam.   ​This season, he has featured 16 times in the Ligue 1, starting 8 of those games.   With Ndidi's lac...