'What a delivery from Iwobi' - Goodman calls out Fulham's Sessegnon after costly miss v Bournemouth
Published: April 15, 2025
Former West Brom striker Don Goodman has criticized Ryan Sessegnon following his glaring miss during Fulham’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Monday night, despite a brilliant cross from Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi.The pivotal moment came in the 37th minute when Iwobi floated a pinpoint cross into the box, only f...
PL2: Younger brother of former Super Eagles invitee marks return from injury with a goal for Chelsea
Published: April 14, 2025
Richard Olise, younger brother of former Super Eagles invitee and onetime Nigeria Football Federation target Michael Olise, was among the scorers as Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 4-2 in their last Premier League 2 fixture of the 2024-2025 season.Olise wasn't the only player of Nigerian descent on target in the London...
Eseosa Sule: Celtic-reared striker nets another brace against Arsenal in West Brom's PL2 win
Published: April 14, 2025
For the second straight season, Celtic-reared centre-forward Eseosa Sule was the standout performer as West Brom defeated Arsenal in the Premier League 2, helping himself to two goals in a seven-goal thriller at Damson Park.Sule, 19, ended his ten-year association with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic in February ...
'If he hadn't fought' – Ex-Besiktas star claims Osimhen-Napoli fallout changed Galatasaray's season
Published: April 14, 2025
Former Beşiktaş star Selim Soydan has suggested that the course of the Süper Lig season might have been altered by Victor Osimhen’s dispute with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis just before the close of the transfer window'According to Soydan, if the Nigerian striker had not clashed with the Napoli hierarchy...
'I need people who can go to war' – Rangers coach insists he won't risk Balogun if unfit for Athletic Club clash
Published: April 14, 2025
Rangers interim coach Barry Ferguson has made it clear he will not risk playing Leon Balogun or any other unfit players in Thursday’s decisive UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Club in Spain.The experienced Nigerian centre-back played a pivotal role in the first leg at Ibrox, delivering a r...
'Akor has been unfortunate' - Sevilla sporting director backs Adams amid injury woes
Published: April 14, 2025
Sevilla sporting director, Víctor Orta has rallied support for Akor Adams, the Nigerian forward who was signed in the winter window - after another spell on the sideline. Since joining Sevilla, Adams has featured in four league games but injuries have halted his growth and development for the club.The former Flying E...
Werder Bremen in advanced talks to sign Hamburg's German-Nigerian right-back
Published: April 14, 2025
Werder Bremen are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Hamburg's Nigeria-eligible teenage right-back Joshua Joel.German newspaper Bild says Hamburg's next promising talent Joel is about to leave for Werder Bremen.At 16, the dual-national defender has been offered a four-year contract by Werder Bremen, and if all goes w...
'Best RB in the league'- Referee-turned-pundit warns Fenerbahce not to let Osayi-Samuel leave on a free
Published: April 14, 2025
Referee-turned-pundit, Ahmet Çakar has warned Fenerbahce to keep Bright Osayi-Samuel at all costs amid speculation linking the right back with a departure from the Istanbul giants in the summer transfer window.The Nigeria international has entered the last three months of his contract with the Yellow Canaries and plan...
'Needs to improve' - Former Napoli boss sees potential in Dele-Bashiru but urges midfielder to step up
Published: April 14, 2025
Former Napoli manager Andrea Agostinelli has urged Lazio’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to step up his game following a below-par performance in the heated Rome derby on Sunday night.The Nigerian midfielder started in Lazio’s 1-1 draw against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico but was taken off in the 79th minute for Reda Belah...
'Has been performing well' - Sonderjyske coach wary of Russian-born striker eyeing Super Eagles call-up
Published: April 14, 2025
Speaking ahead of his side's Superliga clash with Vejle, Sonderjyske coach Thomas Norgaard admitted that he has great respect for German Onugkha, but noted that Vejle will field ten other players in the starting lineup.  Russian-born Onugkha is eligible to represent his native Russia and Nigeria but he's eyeing a call...
'All of Europe saw that' - Ex-Gent coach says Onyedika's exit from Club Brugge looms after UCL heroics
Published: April 14, 2025
Former Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck is tipping Raphael Onyedika for a big move in the summer transfer window after putting himself in the show window following his impressive displays in this season's UEFA Champions League. Onyedika was a key member of the Club Brugge side that caused an upset when they beat Europa ...
How responsive designs are helping the Nigerian sports betting industry to advance
Published: April 14, 2025
It’s no secret that sports betting has exploded in Nigeria over the past decade. In fact, just recently, Statista released a report claiming that the industry’s revenues could hit $590.58 million by the end of this year (2025). The research institution further added that the growth could continue increasing by a CA...
'Has two teams in mind' - Galatasaray insider claims Osimhen prefers move to Juventus or Barcelona
Published: April 14, 2025
Galatasaray insider Mehmet Ozcan has stated that Victor Osimhen, the prolific Nigerian striker, is considering moves to Italian giants Juventus and Spanish powerhouse Barcelona this upcoming summer transfer window.Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, has made a remarkable impact in Istanbul, netting 29 goa...
Not Chelsea, Arsenal or Man Utd: Genk marksman Arokodare reveals his dream club
Published: April 13, 2025
While many players fantasize about a move to the English Premier League, Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare has his eyes firmly set elsewhere and it's not one of England's traditional powerhouses.Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United talent spotters were reportedly in the stands on Sunday as Club Brugge defeated Ra...
Tug-of-war alert: England boss Tuchel watches Eric Chelle's target Murphy bag assist v Man Utd
Published: April 13, 2025
England boss Thomas Tuchel was in attendance at St. James' Park on Sunday evening as Newcastle United thrashed Manchester United 4-1 to move into the top four in the Premier League table, going above Manchester City, Chelsea and Aston Villa.The German football tactician was in the stands to run the rule over Three Lion...