Caicedo, Fernandez, Lavia: Ex- Super Eagles midfielder Mikel reveals Chelsea's ideal double pivot pairing
Published: November 07, 2024
John Obi Mikel has revealed the two best Chelsea players to play in Enzo Maresca's double pivot.The Italian tactician has played with a 4-2-3-1 formation since the start of the season and has had to choose between Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia for the double pivot positions.Caicedo is the only playe...
Tolu Arokodare and two other Nigerian players who deserve a call-up to the Super Eagles
Published: November 07, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, recently announced the 23-man squad invited for Nigeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Rwanda and Benin.Nigeria sits atop Group D with 10 points and needs just one more point to guarantee a spot in the tournament in Morocco. To se...
Chelsea central defender not selected for England amid interest from Nigeria
Published: November 07, 2024
Lee Carsley has named his final squad as caretaker coach of England's national team, the Three Lions, ahead of UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Republic of Ireland, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.German tactician Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new England coach from next January, and has put pen to...
'Can play for Real Madrid' - Ex-West Ham defender surprised Osimhen agreed move to Galatasaray
Published: November 07, 2024
Former West Ham defender Jeff Brazier has expressed his surprise at Victor Osimhen’s decision to join Turkish club Galatasaray, stating that the forward has the skill set to succeed at elite European clubs like Real Madrid.His high-profile move to Galatasaray came after a summer full of speculation, with many expecti...
'There were options in Saudi, Chelsea' - Galatasaray's Spanish coach reveals it was easy to sign Osimhen
Published: November 07, 2024
Galatasaray's Spanish coach Ismael Garcia Gomez has made an interesting revelation about the club's signing of Victor Osimhen in the summer.The Lion assistant manager has revealed that it was easy for the club to acquire the services of the Super Eagles forward despite the failure of Premier League side Chelsea and oil...
Eguavoen goes back on his word as Rangers dual-national striker is omitted from latest Nigeria squad
Published: November 07, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has gone back on his word to hand a call-up to Rangers dual-national striker Cyriel Dessers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Dessers has been overlooked for selection once again, w...
'Coming here is never easy' - Lookman delighted with Atalanta win despite intimidating atmosphere
Published: November 07, 2024
Ademola Lookman was delighted with Atalanta's 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in a UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday night held at MHPArena Stuttgart. The Nigeria international noted that the Nerazzurri were able to secure all three points despite the intimidating atmosphere.After a goalless first half, Look...
'It improved' - Arsenal icon questions delay in bringing on Nwaneri in loss to Inter Milan
Published: November 07, 2024
Arsenal icon Martin Keown has questioned Mikel Arteta's decision in bringing on Ethan Nwaneri late on in the 1-0 loss to Inter Milan on Wednesday night at the San Siro.Hakan Calhanoglu scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the first half stoppage-time after Mikel Merino was adjudged to have committe...
'We play in the Premier League' - Tottenham coach Postecoglou unfazed by Osimhen and Icardi threat
Published: November 07, 2024
Cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke and manager Ange Postecoglou were on media duties on Wednesday, on the eve of Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League match against Galatasaray at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye.One of the questions Postecoglou was asked during the press conference was how hi...
UCL: Lookman's rich vein of goalscoring form continues in Atalanta's road win against Stuttgart
Published: November 06, 2024
Ademola Lookman continued his impressive form for Atalanta, scoring in the 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night at MHPArenaThe Super Eagles forward grabbed the goal in the 51st minute of the game, with Odilon Kossounou winning the ball high up the pitch, and Charle...
'He can score goals' - Obi Mikel urges Chelsea to sign Man Utd-linked striker Viktor Gyokeres
Published: November 06, 2024
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has urged Chelsea to sign prolific Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres to provide competition for Nicolas Jackson.Mikel pointed out that during his time at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea brought in the likes of Fernando Torres and Nicolas Anelka to keep Didier Drogba on his toe...
Nigeria squad announcement: Arsenal and Chelsea products named to 23-man roster for Afconq
Published: November 06, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps.  An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven strikers have been summoned for t...
Talented midfielder Jimoh-Aloba becomes first Nigerian player to score for Aston Villa in Uefa Youth League
Published: November 06, 2024
Promising midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba became the first player of Nigerian descent to score for Aston Villa in the UEFA Youth League after scoring his first goal in the competition during a 6-2 win against Club Brugge on Wednesday, November 6. For the fourth consecutive game in the UEFA Youth League, Jimoh-Alaba l...
UEL: After social media scandal, 2023 Super Eagles invitee Orban returns to Lyon's matchday squad
Published: November 06, 2024
2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban will surely be included in Olympique Lyonnais' gameday squad on Thursday night when they battle German opponents TSG Hoffenheim in a Europa League encounter at PreZero Arena (Sinsheim), barring an injury in the warm-up to the game. Gift Orban was among the twenty-three Lyon players...
Confirmed: Osimhen to undergo late fitness test before Galatasaray v Tottenham Hotspur
Published: November 06, 2024
Victor Osimhen will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for Thursday's Europa League clash between Turkish champions Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur, Lion manager Okan Buruk told reporters at the pre-match press conference. There has been apprehension regarding the fitness of the Nigerian strik...