Man Utd manager Solskjaer confirms Nigeria-eligible winger in contention to face Leicester
Published: May 10, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that teenage attack-minded players Shola Shoretire and Amad Diallo are both in contention to be included in the matchday squad in Tuesday's evening Premier League clash against Leicester City at Old Trafford. Three matches to the end of the season, the Re...
'They can afford him' - Ex-Tottenham striker informs Man City how to re-sign Iheanacho
Published: May 10, 2021
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Paul Stewart reckons that Manchester City should make an attempt to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho in the summer, four years after the striker's departure from the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City are in the market for a striker with club legend Sergio Aguero confirmed to be leaving the c...
'They have top quality players' - Ndidi looking forward to facing Manchester United
Published: May 10, 2021
Leicester City holding midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is looking forward to Tuesday's Premier League meeting against Manchester United at Old Trafford but has admitted that the game will be difficult.  The Premier League title has been reserved for Manchester City, there is a competitive fight for the remaining Champion...
'It's a shame' - Ugochukwu disappointed Rennes conceded a penalty, scored by PSG's Neymar
Published: May 10, 2021
Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, made his full debut for Rennes as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Paris Saint-Germain at Roazhon Park on Sunday night. With Eduardo Camavinga, Steven Nzonzi and Jonas Martin unavailable for selection, the central midfielder came into the squa...
Serie A Team of the Week: Napoli star Osimhen partners Real Madrid loanee in attack
Published: May 10, 2021
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been named to Whoscored.com's Italian Serie A Team of the Week for his performance against Spezia. Napoli thrashed Spezia 4-1 at the Stadio Alberto Picco (La Spezia) on Saturday with the Nigeria international involved in three goals - scoring twice and setting up the last goal of th...
Nephew of ex-Super Eagles central defender makes full debut for Rennes vs PSG
Published: May 09, 2021
French-born central midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu made his starting debut for Rennes in a Ligue 1 clash against Paris Saint-Germain at Roazhon Park on Sunday night. Aged 17, Ugochukwu is the nephew of former Nigeria international central defender Onyekachi Apam, who wore the colors of Rennes for four seasons, 2010-20...
'Truly world-class goal' - 1994 AFCON winner Ekoku on Pepe's thunderbolt against West Brom
Published: May 09, 2021
Semi Ajayi has been relegated with West Brom three matches to the end of the season following their 3-1 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday night, a defeat that leaves them ten points of Burnley. Goals from Emile Smith-Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and Willian saw off the Baggies to seal their fate., while Mathe...
Snapped : Nigeria-eligible teenager arrives with Arsenal squad for match vs West Brom
Published: May 09, 2021
Nigeria-eligible teenager Arthur Okonkwo is at the Emirates Stadium in London ahead of Arsenal's Premier League meeting with West Brom this evening. The highly-rated goalkeeper was videoed arriving with the Arsenal first team players around one and a half hours before kickoff. Manager Mikel Arteta has announced...
Ex-CSKA Moscow assistant coach defends transfer fee paid for Super Eagles winger Ejuke
Published: May 09, 2021
Former CSKA Moscow assistant coach Viktor Onopko has defended the transfer fee The Army Men paid to SC Heerenveen for the services of Chidera Ejuke last summer amid criticism that the Russian Premier League giants overpaid for the Super Eagles winger. The Eredivisie side agreed to end their association with Ejuke i...
2003-born midfielder of Nigerian descent on the bench for Aston Villa in loss to Man Utd
Published: May 09, 2021
2003-born central midfielder of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka was named in the matchday squad for Aston Villa in a 3-1 loss to Manchester United in a Premier League clash at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon. This is the third time in 2021 that the England youth international has been picked in the matchday 20 by...
What Super Eagles star Akpoguma said after scoring his first-ever Bundesliga goal
Published: May 09, 2021
Nigeria international Kevin Akpoguma was delighted to achieve a milestone on Saturday by scoring his first-ever goal in the German Bundesliga. Hoffenheim overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Schalke 04 4-2 at the PreZero Arena, with Akoguma netting a crucial equaliser in the 52nd minute. The central defender...
Everton icon and ex-Tottenham striker full of praise for Eze after superb display vs Sheffield United
Published: May 09, 2021
Crystal Palace inflicted a 28th Premier League defeat on Sheffield United on Saturday, with the three points taking them to thirteenth in the table and secures their safety in the Premier League. Eberechi Eze was great to watch and was instrumental to the win, providing the assist for the opening goal netted by Chr...
NFF in talks with FECAFOOT over friendly between Super Eagles and Indomitable Lions in Austria
Published: May 09, 2021
The Nigeria Football Federation have opened talks with Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT) over the possibility of the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions facing off in an international friendly in Austria next month, Bill Tchato, General Coordinator of the Cameroon national teams has revealed. At th...
'Do you have a plaster on your head?' - Chukwueze trolls Napoli striker Osimhen for his hairstyle
Published: May 09, 2021
Red-hot Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has taken to social media to celebrate his latest goals for the Blues. His first-half brace in Napoli's 4-1 rout of Spezia on Saturday saw him reach double figures in goals for the second consecutive season for a top-five European League club. The 2015 U17 World Cup Golden...
Ideho continues rich vein of form with brace and assist in Arsenal's 5-2 drubbing of Aston Villa U18s
Published: May 09, 2021
Dutch-born Nigerian winger Joel Ideho continued his rich vein of form by scoring his first ever brace for an Arsenal team as the U18 side thrashed Aston Villa 5-2 in the U18 Premier League on Saturday. Having also provided an assist during the game, the promising teenager has had a hand in seven goals (5 goals, 2 a...