Man Utd's teenage Nigeria-eligible striker called up by England after debuting for Spain Youth
Published: December 20, 2021
The race for the services of promising Manchester United striker Victor Musa Aigbomian is getting hotter following his call-up to the Young Lions squad for a pair of friendlies against Turkey's U16 national team, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The 2006-born player is spoilt for choice over the national team to repres...
Balogun named in Arsenal's provisional squad ahead of Carabao Cup clash vs Sunderland
Published: December 20, 2021
Folarin Balogun has been included in Arsenal's provisional squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have published training images of their final workout held at London Colney on Monday and the Anglo-American-Nigerian center forward was pictured training with the first ...
Interim Nigeria boss tells Ndidi what to do to become one of the best DMs in the world
Published: December 20, 2021
Interim Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavoen believes Wilfred Ndidi can become one of the best defensive midfielders in the world if the Leicester City star does not hold back. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner pointed out that Ndidi still has a way to go before he is on the same level as  Sunday Oliseh, who was ...
'Has got a lot of potential' - Eguavoen waxes lyrical about CSKA Moscow dazzler
Published: December 20, 2021
Super Eagles interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has praised the quality of Chidera Ejuke, saying the highly-rated winger has shown that he has a lot of potential.  Ejuke forced his way into erstwhile coach Gernot Rohr's thinking on the back of his fine performances for CSKA Moscow. The dribbling wizard is one pl...
Newcastle United interested in Nigeria-eligible CB with 33 top-flight appearances
Published: December 20, 2021
Premier League strugglers Newcastle United have reportedly identified Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential reinforcement ahead of the January transfer window. The Times has reported that the Magpies are in the market for two defensive reinforcements and have Fulham star Adarabioyo and Marseille's Boubacar Kamara on their...
Millwall boss convinced there is more to come from Liverpool loanee Ojo
Published: December 20, 2021
Millwall boss Gary Rowett is backing Liverpool-owned winger Sheyi Ojo to live up to his potential. The Lions are Ojo's seventh loan club after previously spending time at Wigan Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, Reims, Glasgow Rangers and Cardiff City. The 2017 U20 World Cup winner has yet to open his go...
Odion Ighalo hits double digits in goals after strike vs Damac
Published: December 20, 2021
Odion Ighalo was among the scorers as Al Shabab thrashed Damac 5-0 in a King's Cup clash at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Sunday evening. And in doing so, the Nigeria international hit double digits in goals for the 2021-2022 season. This is the first time that Ighalo has hit double-digit goals...
AFCON 2021 : Eguavoen to make call on Onuachu as Genk striker expected out until at least Jan 9
Published: December 20, 2021
Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu is rated as doubtful to suit up for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an injury during his side's 1-1 draw with Royal Antwerp on Sunday. Onuachu injured his hamstring and had to make way for Ike Ugbo in the 71st minute Genk coach Bernd Storck re...
Nigerian central defender earns Scottish Premiership Team of the Week recognition
Published: December 20, 2021
Livingston central defender Ayo Obileye has been named in Whoscored.com's Scottish Premiership Team of the Week following his outstanding performance against Ross County at the weekend.With a minute to go, the former Nigeria U23 invitee headed in a brilliant delivery from James Penrice at the back post to score a last-...
Super Eagles watch : Onuachu scores against favourite opponent; Maja, Sanusi open 2021-22 accounts
Published: December 19, 2021
Three Super Eagles stars found the net for their respective European clubs in League and Cup action on Sunday, December 19. In the Belgian First Division A, Paul Onuachu made it two goals in as many games when he opened the scoring for Racing Genk as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Royal Antwerp at the Luminus Arena. ...
Former Nigeria U23 invitee missing as Glasgow Celtic lift League Cup
Published: December 19, 2021
Glasgow Celtic picked up their first silverware of the 2021-2022 campaign after beating Hibernian 2-1 in the final of the League Cup on Sunday, December 19. For the first time in the competition, manager of the Hoops Ange Postecoglou did not select Osaze Urhoghide in his matchday squad. The former Nigeria U23 inv...
'He's a great player' - Livingston star says Aribo good enough to play in the Premier League
Published: December 19, 2021
Livingston star Ayo Obileye believes Rangers ace Joe Aribo is good enough to play in the English Premier League amid speculation linking the versatile midfielder with possible moves to Brentford, Crystal Palace and Watford. Obileye, a former Nigeria U23 invitee, knows all about the qualities of Aribo having played wit...
Victor Osimhen begins his masked period for Napoli and possibly Nigeria
Published: December 19, 2021
Victor Osimhen's return to action is seemingly getting close if reports emanating from the Italian media are anything to go by.  Italian sports daily Tuttosport via Tuttonapoli says the Nigeria international has started training with a mask but it's only a temporary protection that he will have to use until Tuesday w...
Question mark over confidence of error-prone Watford defender after Eguavoen verdict
Published: December 19, 2021
Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen has acknowledged that William Troost-Ekong is lacking confidence ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Last season, the Tottenham Hotspur academy product was a reliable player for club and country, helping the Hornets secure promotion to the Premier League and the Super ...
Everton's 19 different teenage goalscorers in Premier League : Two Nigerians make list
Published: December 19, 2021
According to Everton's official webpage, Jarrad Branthwaite became the Toffees 19th different teenage goalscorer in the Premier League era when he netted the equaliser against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. Only Arsenal with twenty have had more teenage goalscorers than Everton in the Premier League. ...