Nigeria or Russia? FC Krasnodar-owned striker reveals the country he wants to represent
Published: May 14, 2021
FC Krasnodar loanee German Onugkha has ended speculation over his international future by revealing that he wants to represent Russia ahead of Nigeria. Born in Moscow twenty four years ago, the in-form Vejle Boldklub frontman qualifies to represent the Super Eagles if he invokes the granny rule as he has a Nigerian...
Minnesota United's Opara highest-earning Nigeria-eligible player in MLS, top eleven revealed
Published: May 14, 2021
The MLS Players Association released the updated MLS Players Salary Guide for the 2021 season on Thursday. Of the eleven players eligible to represent Nigeria listed, Minnesota United defender Ike Opara has claimed the title of the top-earning player of Nigerian descent in the American top division. The 32-year-o...
Tosin gives two reasons for Fulham's relegation to the Championship
Published: May 14, 2021
Fulham, who have in their first-team ranks five Nigeria-eligible players in Tosin Adarabioyo, Ola Aina, Josh Onomah, Ademola Lookman and Josh Maja, have made an immediate return to the Championship. The Cottagers suffered relegation with three games to go after they were beaten 2-0 by Burnley on Monday. Central ...
Many Italian and foreign clubs interested in Simy, Crotone chief reveals
Published: May 13, 2021
Crotone sporting director Giuseppe Ursino has revealed that several clubs in Italy and abroad are interested in signing Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international could be cherry-picked by clubs higher up the pyramid following the demotion of Crotone to the second tier of Italian...
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane names Akinlabi in matchday squad to face Granada
Published: May 13, 2021
Marvin Akinlabi is in contention to make his fourth La Liga appearance of the season when Real Madrid face off with Granada at the Nuevo Los Cármenes Stadium on Thursday night. Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane has announced a 20-man squad for the matchday 36 clash, meaning the Spanish-Nigerian starlet will certai...
'Better than losing' - 34-goal striker Onuachu reacts to Genk's draw vs Anderlecht
Published: May 13, 2021
Paul Onuachu has delivered his verdict on Racing Genk's draw against Anderlecht in the Belgian First Division A playoff on Wednesday night. Thanks to Onuachu's 34th goal of the season in all competitions, the Limburg side managed to salvage a draw but it leaves them four points of table-toppers Club Brugge with thr...
Gunners hero Nwankwo Kanu delivers his verdict on Arsenal's win against Chelsea
Published: May 13, 2021
Arsenal registered their third consecutive away clean sheet by beating Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to keep alive their slim hopes of a top-seven finish in the Premier League with two matches to go. The Gunners netted the game-winning goal in bizarre circumstances as Emile Smith-Rowe tapped in following an error b...
Aribo labeled 'top player' by Rangers boss Gerrard after shining at left-back in win vs Livingston
Published: May 13, 2021
Glasgow Rangers are on course to break the 100-point barrier after thrashing Efe Ambrose's Livingston 3-0 in their penultimate match of the 2020-2021 campaign. Goals from James Tavernier, Ryan Kent and Ianis Hagi earned the Light Blues their 31st win of the season. Manager Steven Gerrard was forced to reshuffle h...
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Published: May 12, 2021
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Chelsea shocked by Arsenal with Anjorin watching from the bench
Published: May 12, 2021
Faustino Anjorin watched proceedings from the bench as Chelsea were shocked 1-0 by Arsenal in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. With Chelsea chasing the game, manager Thomas Tuchel opted to introduce the more experienced trio Callum Hudson-Odoi, Olivier Giroud and Hakim Ziyech in the second half...
Onuachu's 34th goal of the season salvages draw for Racing Genk against Anderlecht
Published: May 12, 2021
Racing Genk dropped points for the first time in the Jupiler Pro League playoff after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Anderlecht at the Luminus Arena (Genk) on Wednesday night. The Blue-White fell behind to an effort from El Hadj in the 33rd minute but red-hot striker Paul Onuachu struck midway through the second hal...
Nephew of ex-Super Eagles stars helps Man City win clean sweep of Premier League titles
Published: May 12, 2021
Tai Sodje, nephew of former Super Eagles defenders Sam and Efe Sodje, helped Manchester City become the first club to claim a clean sweep of Premier League titles in the same season on Wednesday. The Citizens have clinched the U18 Premier League North title following their hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley this after...
Agent backs Osimhen to challenge ex-Man Utd stars Ronaldo, Lukaku, Ibrahimovic for Serie A top scorer award
Published: May 12, 2021
Victor Osimhen's agent, William D'Avila is tipping the Napoli striker to battle former Manchester United strikers Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the top scorer award in the Serie A next season. Having struggled in the first half of the season and written off by majority of the fans and p...
Arsenal's next big thing Azeez on target against Chelsea U18s in final game of the season
Published: May 12, 2021
Arsenal U18s finished the 2020-2021 season with an impressive 2-1 road win against Chelsea in the U18 Premier League on Wednesday afternoon. Gunners U18s boss Ken Gillard fielded a strong starting lineup, with five teenagers of Nigerian descent starting, namely Mazeed Ogungbo, Daniel Oyegoke, Miguel Azeez, Nathan B...
Leicester City boss rejects comparisons between Ndidi and Chelsea star Kante after win vs Man Utd
Published: May 12, 2021
Speaking at the post-match press conference after Leicester City's 2-1 win against a weakened Manchester United side in the Premier League, manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed comparisons between Wilfred Ndidi and N'Golo Kante. France national teamer Kante was the star of the Leicester City side that won the Prem...