No Osimhen to Chelsea in January but sale of France star could shake things up
Published: November 29, 2024
According to The Athletic via Football Insider, Victor Osimhen will not be joining Chelsea in the January transfer window unless an extraordinary offer is received for French star Christopher Nkunku.The Stamford Bridge outfit are said to be happy with their attacking options but will reassess their position if an irres...
History in the making: Barcelona alum Oshoala battles Arsenal star, Marta, 8 others for new Fifa award
Published: November 29, 2024
Barcelona alum Asisat Oshoala is aiming to enter into the history books as the first winner of the Fifa Marta Award.Nominated alongside ten other players, the Super Falcons striker is in contention for the accolade, which will be awarded for the first time at The Best Fifa Football Awards 2024 in January 2025.Fifa intr...
'Apart from the red card against AC Milan' - Super Eagles star Onyedika proud to play in Champions League
Published: November 29, 2024
Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika has shared his pride in competing in the UEFA Champions League, despite facing challenges during the contest against AC Milan.The Nigerian international, who has played a pivotal role in Club Brugge's midfield, was sent off during a high-stakes encounter with AC Milan at the San ...
'There will be competition' - Rangers boss fires warning to misfiring striker Cyriel Dessers
Published: November 29, 2024
Speaking after his side's 4-0 win over OGC Nice in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night, Rangers manager Philippe Clement fired a warning to Cyriel Dessers, urging him to improve to secure his place in the starting lineup amid growing competition.The Belgian-born forward was not in the starting lineup for the Light...
Fifa Puskas award: Onuachu nominated for spectacular backheel goal against Konyaspor
Published: November 29, 2024
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award following his stunning match-winning goal for Trabzonspor during their 2-1 victory over Konyaspor last season.Onuachu's moment of brilliance came in the 85th minute when Enis Destan delivered a cross from the left. The towering...
Man Utd icon picks Okocha over Neymar as most skilful player while building his perfect footballer
Published: November 29, 2024
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has stirred debate in the football community by selecting Austin Jay-Jay Okocha over Neymar as the most skillful player while constructing his "perfect footballer."Ferdinand made the bold choice during an interview with Mailsport on Instagram, where he was tasked with building his...
The Best Fifa Men's 11: Lookman, Troost-Ekong nominated alongside Messi, Ronaldo, Arsenal CBs
Published: November 29, 2024
The Super Eagles duo of William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Best Fifa Men's 11.Lookman was selected for the attacker's category alongside Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur icon Harry Kane, Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, Lionel Messi, Cri...
'Really good news' - Southampton coach provides fresh update on Onuachu's injury
Published: November 29, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin addressed the media on Thursday, on the eve of his side's Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove, and as expected, offered a fitness update on his squad. Martin confirmed that Paul Onuachu underwent a late fitness test before the trip to Brighton & Hove.The Nigeria national tea...
Barcelona, ​​Man Utd, Tottenham, Leicester scouts watch Eintracht's Nigerian RB score own goal in UEL
Published: November 28, 2024
Several scouts representing top European clubs were in attendance at the MCH Arena on Thursday night as FC Midtjylland faced off with Eintracht Frankfurt on matchday five, league phase of the UEFA Europa League. German-born Nigerian right-back Nnamdi Collins was in action for the German Bundesliga side, marking his te...
UEL: Osimhen scores strange goal, livid to see winner disallowed as Galatasaray held by AZ Alkmaar
Published: November 28, 2024
Victor Osimhen scored and got another chalked off during Galatasaray's 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League matchday five fixture played at the AFAS Stadion on Thursday night.Two minutes into the game, Sven Mijnans gave AZ Alkmaar the lead, burying the ball home after Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Musle...
'I am convinced' - Benin coach Rohr insists Osimhen would not have scored if Afconq was played in Cotonou
Published: November 28, 2024
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has emphasized that Victor Osimhen would not have scored the late equalizer in the Cheetahs' 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 14 if the match had taken place in Cotonou.With their stadiums declared substandard by the Confederation of African Football, B...
'We love him' - Nottingham Forest boss provides update on Ola Aina's contract situation
Published: November 28, 2024
Speaking ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town at the City Ground on Saturday, Nuno Espírito Santo has provided an update on Ola Aina's contractual discussions with the club.The Super Eagle' right-back's contract ends next summer, and Forest are keen to tie him down to avoid losing him fo...
'I'm glad'- Former Tottenham defender happy Chelsea missed out on summer move for Osimhen
Published: November 28, 2024
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Jason Cundy has expressed his delight at Chelsea missing out on Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window, due to the prolific goalscoring form of Nicolas Jackson.The Blues were desperate to get the signature of Osimhen until the closure of the last transfer window, i...
Lookman battles Thuram, Moise Kean, 3 others for Serie A Player of the Month for November
Published: November 28, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been shortlisted for the Serie A Player of the Month award for November following his outstanding performances for Atalanta.The Nigerian star has been in exceptional form, netting three goals combined against Napoli and Parma, and also helped Atalanta register a 2-1 win against ...
'Football is unpredictable' - Akpom not ruling out January exit from Ajax Amsterdam
Published: November 28, 2024
Ajax striker Chuba Akpom has refused to rule out a possible departure from the Dutch Eredivisie club in the January transfer window. The 29-year-old has been with Ajax since the summer of 2023, after joining from Championship outfit Middlesbrough.The former England youth international's situation at Ajax is complicate...