Super Eagles forward scores his first league goal after four strikes in European competition
Published: October 03, 2022
Peter Olayinka's first goal of the season in the Czech First League was scored on Sunday evening as Slavia Prague demolished Slovan Liberec 3-0 at the Fortuna Arena (Praha).   It's not for lack of trying but the Super Eagles forward had been unfortunate in front of goal in the Czech top-flight before Sl...
Super Eagles star reacts after decisive goal, pleased with Atalanta's defensive display v Fiorentina 
Published: October 03, 2022
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman was delighted to get on the scoresheet for Atalanta as they claimed a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina at the Gewiss Stadium on matchday eight of the 2022-2023 Serie A season on Sunday.    In the 59th minute, Lookman combined with his new strike partner Luis Muriel to score what ...
The reason Chelsea loanee missed Fotheringham's first game in charge as Huddersfield manager
Published: October 02, 2022
Huddersfield Town faced Reading in the Championship on Saturday and there was no place in the matchday squad for Chelsea loanee Faustino Anjorin.   Danny Schofield was relieved of his duties as Huddersfield Town manager following their 2-1 defeat at home to Wigan Athletic in their penultimate game before the in...
Confirmed : Anglo-American-Canadian-Nigerian GK signs new deal with Leicester City 
Published: October 02, 2022
Through their official website, Leicester City have announced that Chituru Odunze has extended his contract with the club.   Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, the goalkeeper is eligible to play international football for four countries namely United, States, England, Canada and Nigeria but he's provisionally...
Arsenal loanee top-scoring player born in 21st century in Europe's top 5 leagues this season
Published: October 02, 2022
Folarin Balogun's fine start to life in the French topflight continued as he found the back of the net again for Reims. The Arsenal loanee ended his two-game goal drought in Stade de Reims' 2-2 draw with Troyes on Sunday afternoon. The Hale End Academy graduate started up front alongside Junya Ito in ...
Published: October 02, 2022
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Former Arsenal youth teamer Adeboyejo scores first career hat-trick 
Published: October 02, 2022
It has taken former Arsenal youth teamer Victor Adeboyejo one hundred and sixty seven games as a professional to score his first-ever hat-trick.   The Nigerian-born center forward was the standout performer as Burton Albion defeated Forest Green Rovers 3-2 in a League One clash at the Pirelli Stadium (Burton-up...
Southampton boss namechecks Super Eagles star as he reveals two good moments v Everton 
Published: October 02, 2022
Ralph Hasenhüttl is under pressure as coach of Southampton after his side lost their third consecutive match in the Premier League, losing 2-1 to Everton on Saturday, despite taking the lead through their summer signing from Glasgow Rangers Joe Aribo.   The Nigeria international broke the deadlock four minutes...
Balogun praised and slated for performance in QPR's win against Bristol City 
Published: October 02, 2022
Queens Park Rangers have climbed to fifth in the provisional Championship table after registering a 2-1 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon.    In terms of team news, Leon Balogun was named in the starting lineup of the Hoops for the third consecutive game.    There was a little ...
Nigeria beat Turkish giants Galatasaray in friendly ahead of FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
Published: October 01, 2022
Nigeria women's national Under-17 football team, Flamingos on Saturday defeated Galatasaray FC women's team 3-1 in a preparatory game ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India reports All Nigeria Soccer.    In the friendly staged in Kocaeli Province, Opeyemi Ajakaye who was one of the best pla...
Nigeria-eligible CB helps Celtic maintain unbeaten home record under Postecoglou
Published: October 01, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible center back Moritz Jenz helped champions Glasgow Celtic maintain their unbeaten home record in the Scottish Premiership under Ange Postecoglou on Saturday.  For the visit of Motherwell, Jenz retained his place in the starting lineup as a result of the unavailability of Cameron Carter-Vicker...
PL 2 : Dutch-Nigerian winger on target as Arsenal share spoils with Liverpool 
Published: October 01, 2022
Dutch-Nigerian winger Joel Ideho made it three goals in two matches as Arsenal and Liverpool shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw in a Premier League 2 clash at Kirkby Academy on Saturday afternoon.   Ideho bagged a brace in the Gunners' last outing before their trip to Merseyside, a 3-1 win over Burnley in th...
Crystal Palace 1 Chelsea 2 : Two former Nigeria invitees in action but Chukwuemeka misses out
Published: October 01, 2022
Two former Super Eagles invitees in the shape of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise started for Crystal Palace in their 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.    Newly-capped England U20 international Malcolm Ebiwoei was an unused substitute against his former employers, while Chelsea's new...
Southampton 1 Everton 2 : Aribo scores, Iwobi provides another game-winning assist
Published: October 01, 2022
An in-form Everton side came from behind to earn a 2-1 win over Southampton in a Premier League game at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon.     Frank Lampard's team are now unbeaten in seven consecutive games in all competitions since losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in their first away game of the 2...
Oyedele and Shoretire on target as Manchester United youth teams suffer mixed fortunes
Published: October 01, 2022
Manchester United U18 and development squads returned to action on Saturday following the conclusion of the international break.   In the Premier League 2, Manchester United suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers at Lancashire FA County Ground (Leyland, Lancashire).   Three goals in the sp...