Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu makes Premier League top four prediction; hails Saka
Published: May 04, 2022
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is a massive Arsenal fan, is tipping Liverpool to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title and has made a bold prediction about the teams that will finish in the top four come the end of the season. Sanwo-Olu received the founder and presenter of AFTV, Robbie Lyle...
1982 World Cup winner insists Napoli will find it difficult to replace Osimhen amid PL links
Published: May 04, 2022
Alessandro Altobelli, famous for scoring Italy's third goal in their win over Germany in the 1982 World Cup, has said that it would be difficult for Napoli to replace Victor Osimhen amid speculation linking the striker with a move to the Premier League this summer. It has been widely reported that Arsenal, Manchest...
Emery explains why an unfit Moreno started ahead of Chukwueze in loss to Liverpool
Published: May 04, 2022
Villarreal were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night after a 3-2 loss to Liverpool at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The Yellow Submarine defended excellently in the first half of both legs with no goals conceded, only to crumble in the second half in which they shipped five goals. Unai Emery...
Real Madrid v Man City : Two Nigeria-eligible wingers left out of matchday squad
Published: May 04, 2022
No player of Nigerian descent will be involved in the UEFA Champions League semifinal, second leg showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night. Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti has already announced his matchday squad without including 21-year-old Marvin Akinl...
'It's unbelievable' - Nigeria target reacts after helping Bournemouth seal promotion to EPL
Published: May 03, 2022
Bournemouth have been promoted to the English Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night. Nigeria Football Federation target Philip Billing was instrumental to the win, setting up the winning goal scored by Kieffer Moore with seven minutes remaining. ...
Chukwueze comes off bench as Villarreal's Champions League dream ends after loss to Liverpool
Published: May 03, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze was a second substitute for Villarreal but was ineffectual in their 3-2 defeat against Liverpool in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinals clash which eliminated the Spaniards 5-2 on aggregate.Villarreal went two goals up in the first half with goals from Boulaye Dia and Francis Coque...
Roma v Leicester : Two Super Eagles star in contention to show off to ex-Foxes coach
Published: May 03, 2022
Former Chelsea, Fulham, Watford and Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has confirmed that he will be in the stands on Thursday evening when AS Roma host the Foxes in the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal, second leg clash at the Stadio Olimpico, informs La Gazzetta dello Sport. Providing there are no last-minut...
Queens Park Rangers interested in Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible attacker
Published: May 03, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian attacker Kion Etete is being linked with a move to the Championship this summer. The well-informed Football Insider says the Hoops are in talks to sign at least three outstanding Tottenham Hotspur youngsters, including Etete. Queens Park Rangers have done transfer business with Tottenham Hotspur ...
Nottingham Forest attempted to sign Nigerian, ex-Chelsea wing-back in March
Published: May 03, 2022
It has come to light that promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest attempted to sign former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses in March 2022, according to The Telegraph. UEFA and FIFA had confirmed that teams could register footballers from the Russian and Ukrainian Leagues after war broke out between the two neighbors...
CIES : Nigerian midfielder rated third most expensive player in Denmark at N4.9b
Published: May 03, 2022
In its latest weekly post, the International Centre for Sports Studies, CIES revealed the top ten estimated transfer values for 10 non-big-5 league top divisions worldwide. The ten non-big league top divisions worldwide comprises Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, the United States/Canada, Austria, Turkey, ...
Amoo all but ruled out of Nigeria's four matches in May & June after update from FCK coach
Published: May 03, 2022
FC Copenhagen coach Jess Thorup has all but ruled Akinkunmi Amoo out of Nigeria's international friendly against Mexico on May 29, another friendly with Ecuador and two 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in June. The former Brightville Academy winger has not featured for FC Copenhagen since he returned from the ...
'Depends on which EPL club have this money to spend' - Di Marzio reveals Osimhen's valuation
Published: May 03, 2022
Italian transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio has insisted that Victor Osimhen will cost at least 100 million euros (approximately N43.6 billion) amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with a transfer to the Premier League. Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle United have been linked with a move...
Flying Eagles looking good in defence ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship, beat Niger 1-0
Published: May 03, 2022
The Flying Eagles are looking good in defence ahead of their opening game at the 2022 WAFU B U20 Championship. The Nigeria U20s posted their third consecutive clean sheet after beating the Republic of the Niger 1-0 in their final friendly game on Monday, May 2. Before heading to Niamey, the capital of Niger, the ...
Ex-Flying Eagles CB named Players' Player and Player of the Season at Blackpool
Published: May 02, 2022
Former Nigeria U20 international Marvin Ekpiteta has been named Blackpool's Player of the Season for the 2021-2022 campaign, informs the official website of the Seasiders. The 26-year-old's commanding displays in defence and goalscoring ability did not go unnoticed. In 41 appearances across all competitions, Ekpit...
Tottenham, Leeds, Fulham join Crystal Palace in race for signature of 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee
Published: May 02, 2022
The battle for the signature of 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei is heating up with more clubs joining the race for the attacking midfielder's services. According to The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United and Fulham are prepared to battle Crystal Palace for the talented Derby County teenager in the summe...