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...
U25 players : Osimhen third-best target man shooter behind Chelsea, CA Mineiro stars
Published: September 12, 2022
According to a research by CIES Football Observatory, Victor Osimhen has been ranked amongst the most impactful U25 players worldwide - players born or after September 12, 1997.   In the technical profile 'target man shooter', the Napoli star was ranked third with a score of 93.3.   Only Chelsea s...
Real Sociedad confirm Super Eagles striker has suffered ACL injury
Published: September 12, 2022
Through their official website, Real Sociedad have confirmed that Sadiq Umar has suffered an ACL injury.   Sadiq suffered the injury in Real Sociedad's 2-1 loss to Getafe in a La Liga Santander game at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday, September 11.   The Super Eagles forward has been diagnosed w...
Official : Crystal Palace sign left-footed Nigerian player for youth team
Published: September 12, 2022
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Nigerian left-back Kelvin Agho for the academy team.   The promising defender completed his move to the Eagles on deadline day and will spend the remainder of the 2022-2023 season on loan at STK 1...
Two Premier League clubs interested in Chelsea's contract rebel of African descent
Published: September 12, 2022
At least two Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation of France international of Malian descent N'Golo Kante.   According to The Athletic UK (subscription required), multiple clubs including two from the Premier League are interested in signing the 2018 World Cup winner should he leave Ch...
Snapped : Super Eagles star named in Ajax's traveling squad for UCL clash v Liverpool
Published: September 12, 2022
Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has been named in Ajax Amsterdam's traveling squad heading to Merseyside for a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool.   The Dutch champions will take on the Premier League side in their second match of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening...
Arsenal-owned Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian midfielder makes his La Liga 2 debut
Published: September 12, 2022
England youth international of Nigerian and Spanish descent Miguel Azeez has made his debut in the Spanish La Liga 2.   The Arsenal midfielder joined UD Ibiza in the hours leading up to the close of the summer transfer window, subject to a routine medical.   The paperwork is now complete, paving the way f...
Super Eagles hopeful Godwin says Casa Pia here to stay in the Primeira Liga
Published: September 12, 2022
Casa Pia's  Nigerian winger Saviour Godwin says the club is here to stay in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, after scoring his 2nd goal of the season in their 3-2 away victory over Pacos Ferreira over on Sunday.     A former Nigeria national U23 player, he was voted the Most Valuable Player in the Liga Sabse...
Osimhen's teammate among 15 players offered to Man Utd in summer window
Published: September 11, 2022
Manchester United were reportedly offered the chance to sign teammate of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen at SSC Napoli, Hirving Lozano but decided against signing the Mexican forward.   Osimhen was linked with a move to Old Trafford in a possible swap deal involving Cristiano Ronaldo but it is understood th...
Tuchel rues sack decision, inability to work with Chukwuemeka and other Chelsea Stars
Published: September 11, 2022
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on Sunday penned an emotional letter to fans, players of the club including Nigeria-eligible Carney Chukwuemeka and staff of the club in the aftermath of his shock sacking at the club less than two years after winning the UEFA Champions League as manager.   Chukwuemeka was on...
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Nwakali goal drought for club and country ends at 2,345 minutes
Published: September 11, 2022
Former Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali has netted his first goal in SD Ponferradina's colours, getting on the scoresheet in a 2-1 loss to Real Zaragoza on Sunday evening.   It was his first goal for club and country in 504 days, with his last strike coming against Kenneth Omeruo's CD Leganés on April 25...
Nigeria face anxious wait as Sadiq suffers knee injury, striker undergoes MRI on Monday
Published: September 11, 2022
Nigeria are sweating over the availability of Umar Sadiq for their upcoming friendly against Algeria on September 27, 2022.   The Real Sociedad striker was substituted in the 38th minute of his side's 2-1 loss at Getafe in a La Liga match on Sunday and the initial diagnosis by the club's medical team is th...
Nigerian exports : Brondby, Nantes and Sturm Graz strikers on target for Euro clubs
Published: September 11, 2022
Three attack-minded players of Nigerian descent were on target for their respective clubs in league matches on Sunday, September 11.   In a Danish Super Liga match at the Brøndby Stadion, summer signing from Red Star Belgrade Ohi Omoijuanfo made it two goals in as many games for his new employers Brondby after ...
'Happy he has gone abroad' - Arsenal icon Henry delighted with Balogun's move to Ligue 1
Published: September 11, 2022
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says he is delighted with Folarin Balogun's move to the French Ligue 1 in the summer transfer window.   The Hale End Academy graduate joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan last month without a purchase clause or obligation to buy included in the agreement between the Red an...