'Arguably our best defender' - Ajax new coach plays down Bassey's bench role 
Published: February 10, 2023
New Ajax Amsterdam coach John Heitinga has played down Calvin Bassey's bench role in recent matches.    The Nigeria national teamer has dropped down the pecking order of defenders since the appointment of Heitinga as Ajax coach, failing to start any of their last three games, including Thursday's 1-...
NFF target Olise beats 2023 Flying Eagles invitee to win Crystal Palace Goal of the Month
Published: February 10, 2023
Nigeria Football Federation target Michael Olise has won Crystal Palace's Goal of the Month award for January 2023.   Olise beat off competition from 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi and another striker of Nigerian descent, Victor Akinwale to win the monthly accolade.   The other nomi...
'An incredible player' - Atalanta striker Lookman speaks about his rivalry with Osimhen
Published: February 10, 2023
2017 U20 world champion Ademola Lookman will put aside his friendship with 2015 U17 World Cup winner with the Golden Eaglets, Victor Osimhen to one side when he steps out on to the pitch in the current season, with both strikers competing for the Italian Serie A top scorer award.    In the race for the Paolo ...
Nigerian center back promoted to Arsenal first team training pre-Brentford
Published: February 10, 2023
Apart from Ethan Nwaneri, a second teenager of Nigerian descent trained with Arsenal's first team on February 9, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Spanish football tactician Mikel Arteta also ran the rule over central defender Zach Awe at London Colney on Thursday as the Arsenal first teamers stepped up their...
Arteta promotes teenage midfielder of Nigerian descent to Arsenal first team training 
Published: February 09, 2023
Manager Mikel Arteta promoted teenage attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri to first team training on Thursday, February 9, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Nwaneri needs no introduction at home and abroad thanks to the midfielder entering the record books as the youngest player to feature in ...
Confirmed : Talented midfielder of African descent signs new contract with Man Utd 
Published: February 09, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have announced that talented midfielder of African descent Kobbie Mainoo has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract.   Manchester United have not disclosed the length of contract signed by the Ghan...
Ex-AFCON winner and former West Brom defender back Osimhen to win African POTY award
Published: February 09, 2023
Former Super Eagles stars, Felix Owolabi and Ifeanyi Udeze are confident that Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen stands a good chance of winning the 2023 African Footballer of The Year award.    The former Nigerian internationals spoke on Brila FM, Lagos on Thursday on the chances of the former youth international ...
1982 World Cup winner insists Osimhen must take penalties without having any fears
Published: February 09, 2023
1982 World Cup-winning striker with the Italian national team Francesco Graziani has insisted that Victor Osimhen should be on penalty-taking duties for Napoli to improve his chances of winning the Golden Boot in the Serie A.    The Nigeria international has often conceded the ball to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia i...
'Should be fine' - Leicester boss confirms Super Eagles star in contention to face Tottenham
Published: February 09, 2023
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi could be involved in some capacity on Saturday when his side face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.    The holding midfielder has not figured for the Foxes in their last three games due to a muscle-related injury bu...
Golden Eaglets-eligible center forward ends ten-year association with Glasgow Celtic
Published: February 09, 2023
Scottish-Nigerian center forward Eseosa Sule has taken to social media to confirm that he has ended his ten-year association with Scottish Premiership champions Glasgow Celtic.     The Golden Eaglets-eligible striker has not disclosed his next destination, but he was heavily linked with a transfer to West Br...
Peseiro, Eguavoen seen taking notes as Derby FA manhandle Golden Eaglets in 10-goal thriller
Published: February 09, 2023
Abuja based Football Academy, Derby FA on Thursday morning beat WAFU B U17 defending champions Nigeria 6 - 4 in a friendly game.   The victory is not the story but the manner with which they manhandled the Nigeria National team U17 team.   The five-time world champions who are preparing for the 2023 U17...
Harvey Elliott beats Spanish-Nigerian-Cuban winger to win Liverpool Goal of the Month
Published: February 09, 2023
Promising winger Elijah Gift has missed out on Liverpool's Goal of the Month  for January 2023.   The Spanish-Nigerian-Cuban starlet was nominated for the accolade alongside eight other Liverpool players across all levels namely Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Darwin Núñez, Mohamed Salah, Billy Koumetio, Luca S...
Red-hot striker Okoronkwo scores fourth goal in six matches for Everton U21
Published: February 09, 2023
Francis Okoronkwo continued his rich vein of form by getting on the scoresheet for Everton's development squad in their 2-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in a Premier League International Cup clash staged at Walton Hall Park on Wednesday night.    The skillful attacker had impressed for the Toffees heading i...
Jay-Jay Okocha admits Partey is having a very solid season, backs Arsenal to win EPL
Published: February 09, 2023
Nigeria and Bolton Wanderers legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, in an interview with the German press, has acknowledged that Black Stars assistant captain Thomas Partey is having a very solid season at Arsenal.   Partey joined Arsenal in 2020 after his 50 million euro buyout clause was activated by the Gunners.  ...
What do Nigerians prefer betting or gambling?
Published: February 09, 2023
Gambling is a game that has been around for centuries - perhaps because it offers a thrilling experience with the potential to win big. For Nigerians, it is an entertaining way to pass the time, whilst some find it an exciting challenge allowing them to test their luck and skills. No matter what type of gambler you are...