Victor Boniface bags assist on Werder Bremen debut, Njinmah finds the net, Agu fastest player
Published: September 14, 2025
Nigeria international Victor Boniface made his competitive debut for Werder Bremen in style, featuring in a 4-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga at Borussia-Park on Sunday evening.Boniface, who joined Bremen on deadline day after a failed move to AC Milan, was introduced in the 75th minute alongs...
Super Eagles striker Iheanacho comes off the bench to score injury-time winner on Celtic debut
Published: September 14, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho made an immediate impact on his Celtic debut, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock in a Scottish Premiership match at Rugby Park.The Super Eagles striker, signed after leaving Sevilla in the final days of the transfer window, came on as a second-half substitute and d...
Former referee insists Ugochukwu should have been shown a straight red card against Liverpool
Published: September 14, 2025
Former FIFA referee and ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has claimed that Burnley midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu should have been shown a straight red card for serious foul play during his side’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. The incident occurred in the 16th minute of the Premier League clash at Turf Moor when Ugochukwu made a...
'That's where their weakness is' – Ex-Liverpool star questions Chelsea defence, calls out Tosin
Published: September 14, 2025
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has voiced concerns over Chelsea’s defensive performance in their 2-2 draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday night, singling out Tosin Adarabioyo’s role in the hosts’ opening goal.Nicol pointed to the role of former Manchester City defender Tosin Ad...
Arsenal beat Brighton and Wolves to sign English-Nigerian midfielder for youth team
Published: September 14, 2025
Arsenal have secured the signing of highly rated English-Nigerian midfielder Mishel Nduka, beating off competition from Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to academy insider Theballerzscout.Signed from Charlton Athletic, Nduka is regarded as one of the brightest prospect...
'Completely fabricated' – Dortmund chief clears air on Chukwuemeka surgery rumours
Published: September 14, 2025
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has firmly dismissed recent reports suggesting that midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is set to undergo knee surgery this winter. The 21-year-old, who has yet to fully impress since his permanent move to the Bundesliga club, was reportedly suffering from a loose knee join...
Galatasaray coach hopeful Osimhen can play through pain barrier against Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: September 13, 2025
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has hinted that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could feature in Thursday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, even if it means playing through the pain barrier.Osimhen picked up a chin injury during Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qu...
'Doesn't know names of all his teammates' - Fulham coach explains Chukwueze's omission v Leeds
Published: September 13, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has shed light on the absence of new signing Samuel Chukwueze from the matchday squad in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Leeds United in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage.The winger, who joined the Cottagers on loan from AC Milan on deadline day, is set to spend the rest of the 2025-26 sea...
'One training with Tolu' – Wolves coach assesses Arokodare after Premier League debut
Published: September 13, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira has shared his assessment of Tolu Arokodare’s Premier League debut in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.The Nigerian forward, who arrived on deadline day from KRC Genk, started the game, with Jorgen Strand, sidelined with an Achilles injury, a...
'He touches him' – Crystal Palace manager insists Uche was denied a late penalty v Sunderland
Published: September 13, 2025
Crystal Palace were forced to settle for their third draw in four matches across all competitions after a goalless stalemate with Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening.Deadline day arrival Christantus Uche marked his Premier League debut for the Eagles, coming on in the 84th minute to replace Yéremy Pino.The...
Younger brother of Arsenal midfielder Nwaneri nets hat-trick against Chelsea youth
Published: September 13, 2025
Emerson Nwaneri produced a sparkling display on Saturday as Arsenal U16s defeated Chelsea 4-3 in a dramatic London derby.The younger brother of Arsenal midfielder and Nigeria Football Federation target Ethan Nwaneri, Emerson stole the spotlight with a superb hat-trick for the Gunners' youngsters, according to respected...
'I don't have to beg him' – Atalanta coach suggests rift with Lookman remains unresolved
Published: September 13, 2025
Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has suggested that tensions with Ademola Lookman remain unresolved after leaving the Nigerian forward out of his squad for the Serie A clash with Lecce.Lookman, who spent much of the summer linked with a move to Inter Milan before the deal collapsed, has reportedly asked to train separately si...
Wolves' Arokodare and Crystal Palace's Uche make PL debuts, Fulham's Chukwueze not called up
Published: September 13, 2025
Super Eagles duo Tolu Arokodare and Chrisantus Uche made their Premier League debuts on Saturday, days after representing Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Arokodare, who earned a summer switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers following a prolific campaign with KRC Genk in Belgium, started in Wolves’ 1-0 defeat...
'As a team, we were angry' – Nathan Tella opens up on Bayer Leverkusen's early season form
Published: September 13, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has opened up on the difference new manager Kasper Hjulmand has brought to the team following their 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.The win marked Leverkusen’s first of the season after a difficult start under former coach Erik ten Hag, who was sacked following bac...
Hull City leaking goals without Ajayi: Manager Jakirovic confirms expected return date
Published: September 13, 2025
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has provided a positive update on the fitness of Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi, indicating when the centre-back is likely to return to action.Ajayi, who joined the Tigers as a free agent this summer following the expiration of his contract with West Brom, sustained a hamstring ...