Rangers' German-born CB reveals secret behind Tavernier's goalscoring form pre-Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: May 17, 2022
Rangers' German-born central defender Leon Balogun has revealed the secret behind James Tavernier's goalscoring form in the UEFA Europa League ahead of Wednesday's showpiece against Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville.   The Light Blues captain is the leading scorer in the Europa League with seven, with ...
Confirmed : Legendary Manchester United midfielder to coach Ejaria at Reading
Published: May 17, 2022
Legendary Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has been appointed as Reading manager on a permanent basis, the official website of the Championship club has reported.   Ince is staying on as Reading manager after helping the club avoid relegation at the end of the season.   A key member of England's...
Manchester United's Anglo-Nigerian midfielder called up to Poland U18 squad
Published: May 17, 2022
Manchester United U18 star Maximillian Oyedele has received a call-up to Poland U18 side for a training camp and a friendly tournament in Slovenia.    Born in Manchester, the central midfielder is also eligible to represent the youth teams of England and Nigeria.   Oyedele is in line to add to his solita...
Van Bronckhorst names three Super Eagles stars in Rangers' travelling squad for UEL final
Published: May 17, 2022
Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst named three Super Eagles stars in Rangers' traveling squad for Wednesday's Europa League showpiece against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville.   It is confirmed that central defenders Leon Balogun and Calvin Bassey, and attacking midfie...
'Great players miss penalties' - Ikpeba defends Chelsea, Liverpool stars after FA Cup penalty miss
Published: May 16, 2022
Liverpool won their second trophy of the season this past weekend, beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to lift the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2006.   In the shootout, Cesar Azpilicueta failed to convert Chelsea's second penalty and Liverpool winger Sadio Mane had a chance to win it but his kick wa...
Photo : Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann lands in Lagos for scouting programme
Published: May 16, 2022
Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann landed in Lagos, Nigeria on Monday, May 16 for a scouting programme organized by Amadehi Football Club in collaboration with Sports Solutions United Kingdom.   The scouting programme is scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 17 at the Ansar-Ud-Deen College in Isolo, Lagos and ends on Frid...
Nigeria squad announcement : Barca & Leicester stars named to 32-player Super Falcons training roster
Published: May 16, 2022
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has invited 32 players to the camp of the Super Falcons as the Cup holders get set for a two-week training camp in Morocco ahead of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations holding in that country, 2nd – 23rd July.   An analysis of the roster revealed that four goalkeepers, nine defenders,...
Official : Bristol City retain 2002-born Nigeria-eligible defender
Published: May 16, 2022
EFL Championship club Bristol City have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   2002-born defender of Nigerian descent Duncan Idehen is among the U24 players retained by Bristol City.   Idehen has a contract with Bristol City until June 30, 2024 havin...
Iwobi overtakes Everton's Nigerian hero in minutes played in Premier League
Published: May 16, 2022
Alex Iwobi has overtaken Everton legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni in minutes played in the English Premier League after going the distance for the Toffees in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Brentford at Goodison Park.   The Hale End Academy product now ranks fourth among Nigerian players in terms of total minutes accumulated in...
AFCONQ: Nigeria to face Mauritius as Sao Tome kicked out for fielding player who tested positive for Covid
Published: May 16, 2022
The Super Eagles will not be facing São Tomé and Príncipe in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as Mauritius have taken the place of the Islanders.    The Director of Competitions of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr Samson Adamu has confirmed that Mauritius won a case it file...
Onuachu comments on his Racing Genk future after receiving Golden Shoe from his fiancee
Published: May 16, 2022
Paul Onuachu has admitted that he does not know what the future holds amid speculation linking him with a departure from Racing Genk in the summer transfer window.    The Nigeria international was careful not to be too optimistic about a transfer as almost everyone had tipped him to move on to pastures new last...
2021 Super Eagles invitee ruled out for the season after Patrick Vieira reveal
Published: May 16, 2022
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise will not play again this season according to Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira.   The France U21 international of Nigerian and Algerian descent was surprisingly omitted from the matchday squad of the Eagles in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday.   And it ...
League Two playoff semifinal : Koiki strikes; Leicester loanee subbed in; Egbo, Odimayo feature
Published: May 16, 2022
Four players of Nigerian descent were involved in League Two playoff semifinal, first leg matches at the weekend.    At the One Call Stadium in Nottinghamshire on Saturday, Mansfield Town beat Northampton 2-1 with exciting left-back Ali Koiki playing the full game for the visitors.   The Stags establishe...
Peseiro named new Nigeria coach, subject to Portuguese signing agreed terms; Finidi promoted
Published: May 15, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.   The appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Mr Peseiro.   José Vitor dos Santos Pe...
Osimhen must score two goals on final day of the season to trigger goal bonus of N56.2m
Published: May 15, 2022
Victor Osimhen scored his 18th goal in all competitions this season as Napoli thrashed Genoa 3-0 at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday afternoon to be assured of at least a third place finish in the 2021-2022 Serie A season.   Fourteen minutes in, the Nigeria international broke the deadlock with a headed goal...