Photo confirmation : Super Eagles striker finally unveiled by Slovenian champions
Published: September 14, 2022
Super Eagles striker Ishaq Kayode Rafiu was finally unveiled as a player of Slovenian champions NK Maribor on Tuesday, September 13.   NK Maribor already announced late July that Ishaq had agreed a three-year deal but temporarily halted the paperwork necessary to complete the transfer due to the lack of transpar...
Club Brugge's Super Eagles-eligible striker sets Champions League record on his debut
Published: September 14, 2022
Club Brugge's Super Eagles-eligible striker Antonio Nusa set a new Champions League debut on Tuesday evening.   Fourteen minutes after entering the pitch as a substitute, the Norwegian-Nigerian teenager was on target as the Belgian Pro League champions thrashed Zaidu Sanusi's Porto 4-0 at Estádio Do Dra...
'It was his man' - Michael Owen blames Super Eagles defender for Liverpool's winner v Ajax
Published: September 13, 2022
Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen on Tuesday night blamed Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey for Liverpool's second goal in the UEFA Champions League  Group A game between the Reds and Ajax at Anfield.   Liverpool managed to grab a 2-1 win thanks to a late header from Joel Matip.   Matip ...
Arsenal-owned Nigerian midfielder helps Chesterfield maintain unbeaten start on home debut
Published: September 13, 2022
Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola made his home debut for Chesterfield on Tuesday evening.   Akinola joined the Spireites on loan on deadline day, signing a deal for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season.   Ten days after playing his first senior game in English football at Oldham Athleti...
Liverpool 2 Ajax 1 : Bassey faces off with Salah as Matip strikes late to earn Reds victory
Published: September 13, 2022
Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey was in action for Ajax Amsterdam in their UEFA Champions League loss to at Anfield on Tuesday night.   From a defensive point, the 22-year-old managed to contain one of the most menacing strikers in the UEFA Champions League Mohamed Salah for 73 minutes after the Egyptian net...
Super Eagles star happy to have the confidence of Everton coach Lampard and fans
Published: September 13, 2022
Super Eagles and Everton star Alex Iwobi has revealed that he feels delighted to see Frank Lampard and the fans have confidence in him.   Iwobi has been in scintillating form since Lampard arrived at Goodison Park.   He played a pivotal role in helping the Toffees escape relegation from the Premier League...
Chelsea's sack Of Tuchel Is bad trend for football - Ikpeba
Published: September 13, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba has lambasted the management of Chelsea Football Club for the 'bad precedent' of sacking managers at will following the recent decision to relief Thomas Tuchel his job six games into the 2022-2023 Premier League season.   The 1997 African Footballer of the Year b...
Super Eagles hopeful's market value drops after season-ending injury
Published: September 13, 2022
Akinkunmi Amoo's market value has dropped following the latest update by Transfer market experts Transfermarkt on Tuesday, September 13.   The Super Eagles hopeful suffered a serious injury during a friendly game against Silkeborg on September 3 and is not expected to return to action until next season. �...
'I played with them for two years' - Bassey admits Ajax's victory v Rangers was bittersweet
Published: September 13, 2022
Calvin Bassey has admitted that Ajax Amsterdam's victory over Glasgow Rangers on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League was bittersweet.   The Super Eagles left-back shone as the Dutch champions thrashed Rangers 4-0 last week and the highlight of his performance was providing the assist for his team's...
Chukwuemeka trains under the guidance of Chelsea new coach final workout pre-Salzburg
Published: September 13, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is in contention to be included in Chelsea's matchday squad for their crucial Champions League clash against Austrian champions Salzburg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The fixture will go ahead as plann...
Real Madrid central defender sends message to injured Super Eagles star
Published: September 13, 2022
Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has sent a message to Umar Sadiq after the Real Sociedad summer signing suffered a significant injury at the weekend.   The Nigeria international suffered a right knee sprain during the first half against Getafe and tests on Monday confirmed everyone's worst fear...
Ex-Super Eagles star reveals one asset Liverpool players have that will help them beat Ajax
Published: September 13, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has revealed one factor that will help Liverpool defeat Ajax Amsterdam in Tuesday's Champions League clash at Anfield.   Jurgen Klopp's team are looking for a response after a shock 4-1 loss to Napoli in their opening Champions League match at the Diego Maradon...
Sponsorship of the Nigeria Football Federation
Published: September 12, 2022
Sponsorships are becoming one of the most important sources of income in football for federations, clubs, leagues, and professionals. According to an IEG report, the sponsorship agreement brings approximately €65 billion annually, which will keep increasing yearly. One of the reasons for this growth is the audience&#...
Ex-African POTY says Chelsea's sack Of Tuchel after UCL defeat to Dinamo was wicked
Published: September 12, 2022
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has described as 'wicked' the decision of the management of Chelsea to sack manager Thomas Tuchel last week Wednesday following the defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League.   The Croatian side won 1-0 against an expensive Chelsea sid...
FC Sheriff coach admits ex-Nigeria U23 star was given a rest before visit of Man Utd
Published: September 12, 2022
FC Sheriff Tiraspol manager Stjepan Tomas has admitted that former Nigeria U23 international Iyayi Atiemwen was one of the players given a rest ahead of Thursday evening's Europa League clash against Premier League giants Manchester United at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena (Tiraspol).   The summer signing from D...