Super Eagles striker ruled out of Leicester vs Randers Europa Conference League clash
Published: February 17, 2022
Danish Superliga side Randers have announced their provisional squad list for Thursday night's Europa League clash against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Coach of Randers, Thomas Thomasberg will not be able to count on two Nigeria-eligible strikers for the showdown against the Foxes. Super Eagles atta...
Why Calvin Bassey deserves Super Eagles chance
Published: February 17, 2022
Glasgow Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey, has never hidden his intention to represent Nigeria. Born in Italy, he pledged his allegiance to the Super Eagles instead of the Azzurri, England and Scotland. However, Bassey is yet to be capped. He was invited for the World Cup qualifier double header against Central Afric...
Anderson Esiti can relaunch Super Eagles career at Ferencváros
Published: February 17, 2022
Super Eagles midfielder, Anderson Esiti, has joined Hungarian champions, Ferencváros after a difficult time at PAOK in Greece. The Nigerian can kickstart his career in Budapest and possibly sneak into international reckoning.   When Esiti made his Super Eagles debut against Chad in 2015, he was heralded as Mike...
Could Balogun, Aribo depart Rangers this summer?
Published: February 17, 2022
Super Eagles duo Leon Balogun and Joe Aribo could potentially leave Rangers at the end of the season. While Balogun’s contract expires this summer, his compatriot is yet to sign a new deal. Two Eagles find themselves in contrasting situations. Balogun, 33, is in the final months of his one-year deal and there has...
Napoli striker Osimhen to undergo late fitness test to determine his availability vs Barcelona
Published: February 17, 2022
Victor Osimhen will undergo a late fitness test ahead of the first leg of Napoli's Europa League meeting against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Thursday evening.The Nigeria national teamer is hoping to make his first career appearance against the Spanish giants but is in a race against the clock to be fit.Osimhen didn't ...
Cap-tied Austria international born in Nigeria on target, Tijani benched as Salzburg, Bayern share spoils
Published: February 17, 2022
Austrian champions Salzburg were so close to earning a dream result against Bayern Munich in a Champions League round of 16 clash at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday night, only to concede in the very last minute. Of the four youngsters of Nigerian descent manager Matthias Jaissle named in his matchday 23, only ex-Go...
Ex-Manchester United winger Kehinde looking forward to facing Leicester in UECL
Published: February 16, 2022
Tosin Kehinde is excited about the prospect of facing Premier League side Leicester City in Thursday's  UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round playoff first leg at the King Power Stadium. The match against the Foxes is special to Kehinde as he spent the formative years of his career at the Manchester City and...
Emmanuel Dennis set for Super Eagles return after ‘clear-the-air’ talks
Published: February 16, 2022
The international future of Watford striker, Emmanuel Dennis, seemed to be in doubt following the Hornet’s refusal to release the Nigerian for the last Africa Cup of Nations. However, the 24-year-old could be set for a sensational return to the international fold after holding “clear-the-air” talks with his count...
2022 WC: We’ll beat Ghana, Ekong assures Nigerians
Published: February 16, 2022
Watford defender, William Troost-Ekong, has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will defeat Ghana’s Black Stars to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with kingjohnnie casino being a spectator. The three-time African champions were paired with their neighbours for a slot to the first Mundial in the Mi...
What next for Chizoba Christopher Iyikwobe after extended FIFA?
Published: February 16, 2022
The hopes of Chizoba Christopher Iyikwobe returning to the pitch anytime soon have been dashed. World soccer governing FIFA upheld his two-year ban, meaning he won't be to play anywhere in the world. Iyikwobe was initially banned from football by the Appeals Committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation in Septem...
How will Ujah’s return impact Union Berlin?
Published: February 16, 2022
After a lengthy injury spell, Anthony Ujah finally returned to action for Union Berlin at the weekend. Although, it ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund, the Nigerian should ultimately provide depth and experience to Urs Fischer’s team. Union continued their dramatic rise with a seventh-p...
Red-hot Oshoala, Ajibade can make difference for Super Falcons
Published: February 16, 2022
A glance at the Primera Division’s goalscoring chat shows two Nigerians at the summit; Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade. The pair, who are enjoying an incredible streak in the final third, can make the difference for the Super Falcons against Cote d'Ivoire, a game online casino Australia is interested in. Foes a...
Leicester City coach insists Aston Villa-linked midfielder Ndidi worth much more than N28.1b
Published: February 16, 2022
Speaking at Wednesday's pre-match press conference before the visit of Randers, Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers reacted to speculation in the local and foreign media linking Wilfred Ndidi with a transfer to Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. Aston Villa are in the market for a holding midfielder and repor...
Napoli striker Osimhen misses training but named in provisional matchday squad vs Barcelona
Published: February 16, 2022
Victor Osimhen did not participate in Napoli training on Wednesday morning at the SSC Napoli Konami Training Centre before their trip to Spain, where they will face Barcelona in the Europa League knockout round playoff tie. The medical bulletin published by the Blues on their official website revealed that he wasn't...
Europa League team news : Rangers' Super Eagles defender to miss glamour clash vs Dortmund
Published: February 16, 2022
Scottish Premiership champions Glasgow Rangers will head into their glamour Europa League knockout round playoff tie with Borussia Dortmund without Leon Balogun, manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst confirmed at the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. The Nigeria international center-back has had injury issues datin...