Brentford coach praises Super Eagles star for his defensive work against Wolves
Published: September 20, 2021
Frank Onyeka was among the players singled out for praise by Brentford manager Thomas Frank in the wake of his side's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match at Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Bees boss was pleased with the defensive work from his team to register a clean sheet which laid t...
Official : Super Eagles striker extends Racing Genk contract until 2024
Published: September 20, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, Belgian First Division A side Racing Genk have announced that Paul Onuachu has signed a new deal. The Nigeria international has agreed a one-year contract extension and he's now tied to the Limburg club until the summer of 2024. Onuachu has been rewarded with a new ...
Udinese coach compares Osimhen to Tammy Abraham, has been keeping tabs on Napoli striker
Published: September 20, 2021
Udinese coach Luca Gotti has revealed an interesting detail about Victor Osimhen before his side's Serie A meeting with Napoli at Dacia Arena (Udine) on Monday, saying he has been keeping tabs on the Nigeria international for at least two years. Osimhen has been the talk of the town since grabbing a second half brace...
'It's more than frustrating' - Lookman on Leicester City's disallowed goals vs Brighton
Published: September 20, 2021
Leicester City were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove on the South Coast on Sunday after three VAR decisions went against them including two goals disallowed for offside in the build-up. RB Leipzig loanee Ademola Lookman had a goal ruled out as Harvey Barnes was deemed to be interfering with play and in similar circumstan...
'He always wants to play' - Genk coach reveals talks with Onuachu over bench role vs STVV
Published: September 20, 2021
Racing Genk manager John van den Brom has admitted that he informed Paul Onuachu of his decision not to start him before Sunday's Belgian First Division A clash against Sint-Truidense VV. With the games coming thick and fast, Van den Brom had to rotate his squad or put them at risk of picking up injuries. The de...
Reading star Ejaria among three Nigeria-eligible players named to Championship TOTW
Published: September 20, 2021
Three Nigeria-eligible players including Reading midfielder Ovie Ejaria have been named to the Championship Team of the Week by Whoscored.com on the back of their outstanding performances in the last round of matches. Joining the 2013 Nigeria U17 in the ceremonial best eleven are Bournemouth star Philip Billing and ...
Super Eagles striker hoping for more playing time after goal and assist for Feyenoord vs PSV
Published: September 19, 2021
After impressing on his Eredivisie debut for Feyenoord, Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers is hoping for more playing time in upcoming matches. The Racing Genk loanee made a great impact off the bench as the Rotterdam club thrashed PSV Eindhoven 4-0 at the Philips Stadion on Sunday, providing the assist for the thir...
'Played some incredible stuff' - Gerrard lauds Aribo despite Rangers dropping points vs Motherwell
Published: September 19, 2021
In what was supposed to be a straightforward home win, Rangers dropped points at home for the first time since March 2020 after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Motherwell on Sunday. Kaiyne Woolery blasted the ball into the net in the 66th minute to cancel out Fashion Sakala's first half opener. Joe Aribo was the ...
Liverpool legend insists VAR was correct to disallow Lookman's goal against Brighton
Published: September 19, 2021
Legendary Liverpool striker Michael Owen has insisted that the video assistant referee was correct to disallow a goal netted by Ademola Lookman during the second half of Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove at American Express Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Foxes were denied a goal in the 66th mi...
Racing Genk's Onuachu, Randers' Odey, Norrkoping's Adegbenro score for Euro clubs
Published: September 19, 2021
Three days after netting a stoppage-time winner against Rapid Vienna in the group stage of the Europa League,  Paul Onuachu netted another late goal to hand Racing Genk all three points in a Belgian First Division A clash against Sint-Truiden at Stadion Stayen on Sunday afternoon. In the 83rd minute, Onuachu scored...
'No way on this earth it can be offside' - Leicester boss reacts to VAR disallowing Ndidi's goal
Published: September 19, 2021
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has questioned the decision of the video assistant referee to disallow a goal scored by Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi during the second half of his side's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove at the Amex on Sunday afternoon. Two other big decisions went against the Foxes as VAR ga...
VAR chalks off goals from two Nigerian stars in Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove
Published: September 19, 2021
After blowing a two-goal lead against Napoli in the Europa League, Leicester City almost did the opposite in Sunday's clash against Brighton & Hove but were denied by two refereeing decisions and eventually lost 2-1 at the American Express Community Stadium. It was collective despair for The Foxes who will feel that e...
Balogun sends reminder of his qualities to Arteta with brace in Arsenal U23s 6-1 rout of Chelsea
Published: September 19, 2021
Folarin Balogun sent a reminder of his qualities to those in charge at Arsenal first team including Mikel Arteta after scoring a brace and making one goal as the Gunners U23s thrashed Chelsea 6-1 in a London derby at Kingsmeadow on Sunday afternoon. The England U21 international has been frozen out of the first ...
First Arsenal U18s squad involvement for younger brother of Arthur Okonkwo
Published: September 19, 2021
Brian Okonkwo is making good progress in his bid to force his way into Arsenal U18s squad whilst still a schoolboy. Okonkwo was a reserve option as the Gunners defeated West Ham United 2-1 in their opening match of the U18 Premier league Cup at Little Heath Sports Ground (Romford, Essex) on Saturday, September 18. ...
Napoli put astonishing nine-figure price tag on Osimhen after brace against Leicester City
Published: September 19, 2021
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via Tuttomercatoweb, Napoli are expected to demand an astonishing nine-figure asking price in the event that Victor Osimhen departs the Italian Serie A side before the end of his contract. Osimhen is valued at more than 100 million euros (approximately N48.25 billion in Nigerian...