Snapped : New Glasgow Rangers boss GvB runs the rule over Aribo, Bassey for the first time
Published: November 23, 2021
On Tuesday, new Glasgow Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst took his first training session since his appointment as coach of the Scottish Premiership champions. The Dutchman has been granted a work permit, paving the way for him to officially start work at the Light Blues. Training images published by the offi...
UYL : Man Utd, without inspirational Nigeria-eligible winger, come from behind to beat Villarreal
Published: November 23, 2021
Manchester United had to come from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1 at the Mini Estadi on matchday five in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.  The Red Devils U19s were able to secure all three points without their inspirational winger and current Young Player of the Year, Shola Shoretire. The England U19 in...
UYL : Younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee debuts for Chelsea in loss to Juventus
Published: November 23, 2021
Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Juventus in a UEFA Youth League clash staged at Cobham Training Center on Tuesday afternoon. Richard Olise, the younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise, made his debut in the competition, and was joined in the starting lineup by Bryan Fiabema, while fo...
The Growth of Women’s Football on the World Stage
Published: November 23, 2021
While men’s football continues to thrive and push forward, with huge interest from around the world, things are much slower for the women’s game. The good news is that we are seeing movement forward, but the game does still need to grow on the world stage, reaching more places, and increasing its popularity. ...
Confusion over Osimhen's availability for AFCON as Napoli contradict statements by surgeon, Spalletti
Published: November 23, 2021
Through their official website, Italian Serie A club Napoli have informed that Victor Osimhen is set to be sidelined for ninety days after undergoing surgery on Tuesday, November 23. The Nigeria international was operated on his cheekbone and eye socket by Gianpaolo Tartaro, who was assisted by Dr Mario Santagata with...
PL 2 : Versatile Nigeria-eligible CB on target again for Tottenham in big win vs Leicester
Published: November 23, 2021
Versatile defender of Nigerian descent Tobi Omole is beginning to add goals to his game after getting his name on the scoresheet for the second time this season in Tottenham Hotspur's 4-1 rout of Leicester City in Monday's Premier League 2 Division 1 encounter at LCFC Training Ground.  The Arsenal-reared youngster op...
'I still don't understand' - Former Genk coach stunned no club signed NFF's Best Performer of the Year
Published: November 23, 2021
Former Racing Genk coach John van den Brom says he is surprised that no club took the chance to sign Paul Onuachu in the summer transfer window. Almost everyone expected Onuachu to seal a move to a club in the top five European Leagues in the summer after a banner 2020-2021 campaign that saw him win the Golden ...
'Back in training about 15 days' - Ex-Napoli orthopedist gives time scale on Osimhen's recovery
Published: November 23, 2021
Former Napoli orthopedist Angelo Cavallo expects Victor Osimhen to resume training at Napoli within fifteen days but stressed that there is a possibility that the Nigeria international will not play his comeback game for the Naples club until after his participation at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Against Inter Mi...
Alan Shearer includes Manchester United slayer Dennis in Premier League TOTW
Published: November 23, 2021
Newcastle United and England legend Alan Shearer has named Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis in his English Premier League Team of the Week for matchday 12. Dennis directly participated in three goals as Watford, against all the odds, thrashed Manchester United 4-1 at Vicarage Road on Saturday evening. Jos...
North West Football Awards : Liverpool winger beats Shoretire to Rising Star of the Season
Published: November 23, 2021
Manchester United winger Shola Shoretire missed out on the Rising Star of the Season at the 2021 North West Football Awards held at The Point, Old Trafford on Monday evening. The regional awards celebrates players who have achieved footballing excellence on and off the pitch over the past twelve months.Shoretire was o...
PL 2 : Arsenal striker Balogun nets game-winner in the 89th minute against Blackburn Rovers
Published: November 22, 2021
Arsenal have Folarin Balogun to thank for reclaiming top spot in the Premier League 2 table after the striker netted an 89th minute winner in their 3-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers at  Lancashire FA County Ground (Leyland, Lancashire) on Monday night. Former Fulham, Barnsley and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Kevin B...
Watford boss explains why Dennis was deployed as a center forward vs Manchester United
Published: November 22, 2021
Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has explained his thinking behind playing Emmanuel Dennis as a center forward during his side's 4-1 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. The Hornets humiliated the Red devils with Dennis very influential for the home team, scoring once and setting up two of the ...
Former Liverpool striker Awoniyi becomes Union Berlin's record goalscorer in Bundesliga
Published: November 22, 2021
Taiwo Awoniyi set a club record when he found the net for Union Berlin in their 2-0 win over Hertha Berlin on Saturday, November 20. According to the official website of the Bundesliga, the former Liverpool striker became Union Berlin's record goalscorer in the Bundesliga with 13 goals after breaking the deadlock in t...
Middlesbrough ready to listen to offers for 2015 Nigeria U23 invitee
Published: November 22, 2021
Championship club Middlesbrough have reportedly put 2015 Nigeria U23 invitee Uche Ikpeazu on the market ahead of the January transfer window. Football Insider says new Boro boss Chris Wilder has given the green light to the Anglo-Nigerian-Ugandan attacker to leave the Riverside Stadium in the coming months. Midd...
Union Berlin coach comments on Awoniyi's potential inclusion in Nigeria's AFCON squad
Published: November 22, 2021
Union Berlin manager Urs Fischer has admitted that he would be delighted if Taiwo Awoniyi is included on the Super Eagles roster for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Should the former Liverpool man be on the plane to Cameroon, he would miss four Bundesliga matches against Bayer Leverkusen, Hoffenheim, Borussia Moncheng...