Former Nigeria star praises Morocco coach for learning from Arsenal manager
Published: December 14, 2022
Ahead of Wednesday's second semifinals match between France and Morocco, former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has praised the work done by Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui and believes he can take his team to the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.   Regragui only took charge of the team in August...
Chukwuemeka involved as Chelsea return to training at Cobham 
Published: December 14, 2022
Chelsea have returned to training at their Cobham training base after returning from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week.   In preparation for their Premier League clash against Bournemouth, the first team players trained on Wednesday.    According to the official website of the Blues...
West Brom's Nigeria defender doubtful to face former club Rotherham United 
Published: December 14, 2022
Semi Ajayi has emerged as an injury worry for West Brom ahead of their Championship clash against Rotherham United, Baggies boss Carlos Corberan has confirmed.   The former Arsenal U21 skipper was not available for selection in West Brom's last match against Sunderland due to a shoulder injury he suffered i...
Done deal  : Talented Irish-Nigerian striker joins Millwall wef January 1, 2023
Published: December 14, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Millwall have confirmed the signing of talented Irish-Nigerian striker Aidomo Emakhu from Shamrock Rovers.   The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term deal and will complete his transfer to the Lions when the transfer window reopens for bu...
'Nigeria with Okocha and those players' - Chelsea's Koulibaly reveals memorable World Cup moment
Published: December 14, 2022
Chelsea's Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly cited Austin Okocha and the Nigeria national team as he discussed his best moments at the World Cup.    The French-born center back  has seven career appearances to his name at the World Cup, including four in Qatar, where he captained the Teranga Lions and hel...
Celtic central defender Jenz reaches career-high market value at N1.9 billion 
Published: December 14, 2022
Transfer and football statistics website Transfermarkt updated the market values of footballers plying their trade in the Scottish Premiership on Tuesday, December 13.   Celtic central defender of Nigerian descent Moritz Jenz has reached the highest market value in his entire career with a valuation of four mil...
'Has performed consistently well' - Super Eagles legend urges Iwobi to stay at Everton 
Published: December 14, 2022
Legendary Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has urged Alex Iwobi to extend his stay at Everton.    The Hale End Academy product will enter the last one year of his contract with the Goodison Park outfit at the end of the season and has been offered a new deal.    Everton coach Frank Lampard has depl...
'Kante also missing' - Ex-Nigeria manager Rohr on the absences of key France players 
Published: December 14, 2022
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has shared his thoughts on the absences of key players in the France squad competing in Qatar.    The France squad was ravaged by injury ahead of the World Cup, with Chelsea's N'Golo Kante, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, AC Milan goal...
Snapped : Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Messi's Argentina beat Croatia 
Published: December 14, 2022
Nigeria's Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro was in attendance at the Lusail Iconic Stadium as Argentina thrashed Croatia 3-0 to qualify for the final of the 2022 World Cup.    Peserio claims he is at work in Qatar but has not disclosed the identity of the individual or country he is representing.    ...
Tottenham-owned fullback of Nigerian descent named among best young talents in Serie A 
Published: December 14, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur-owned fullback of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie has been named among the best young talents in the Italian topflight by the official website of the Serie A   Ahead of the restart of the top division of Italian football, the Serie A has profiled the top youngsters who were given minutes before...
EFL Trophy :  Nigerian striker on target as Bolton Wanderers thrash Man Utd 4-0
Published: December 13, 2022
Nigerian striker Dapo Afolayan helped Bolton Wanderers thrash Manchester United 4-0 in a Papa Johns Trophy clash held at the University of Bolton Stadium on Tuesday night.    The Trotters advanced to the last eight following the comprehensive victory against the Red Devils development squad.    Apart fr...
'Played the penalty with anger' - Ex-Nigeria striker on Messi knowing Argentina close to winning World Cup
Published: December 13, 2022
Former Super striker Julius Efosa Aghahowa Tuesday evening gave his verdict on the chances of Lionel Messi fulfilling his  ambition of winning the World Cup following Argentina's semifinals win over Croatia.     La Albiceleste defeated the 2018 finalists 3-0 as they get close to lifting the title for the...
Arsenal 2 AC Milan 1 : Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji subbed in; Chelsea old boy Tomori scores 
Published: December 13, 2022
Premier League table toppers Arsenal claimed back-to-back wins in the Dubai Super Cup, beating Italian giants AC Milan 2-1  Al Maktoum Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.   As for team news, Hale End Academy products of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji started on the bench, while onetime Nige...
The reason Super Eagles star missed West Brom's 2-1 win against Sunderland 
Published: December 13, 2022
Super Eagles star Semi Ajayi was a surprise omission from West Brom's matchday squad in their 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Monday night.    The central defender has not played competitively for the Baggies since he went off injured at Wigan Athletic on August 30.   It was though...
Arsenal make transfer decision on talented Anglo-American-Nigerian striker 
Published: December 13, 2022
Arsenal have reportedly made a transfer decision on talented England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun.   The Hale End Academy graduate is being linked with a return to the Gunners in the January transfer window to act as cover for Gabriel Jesus who got injured while on international duty wit...