Iheanacho's superb volley at Burnley voted Leicester City's Goal of the Month
Published: April 08, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho's sublime volley against Burnley in the English Premier League has been voted Leicester City's Goal of the Month for March 2021, informs the Foxes via their official Twitter account. The Nigeria national teamer was quadruple nominated for the Goal of the Month prize, with his effort versus Brighto...
Super Eagles fullback Sanusi rated Porto's joint-worst player in loss to Chelsea
Published: April 08, 2021
Super Eagles fullback Zaidu Sanusi was rated the joint-worst player in the Porto side that lost 2-0 to Chelsea in a Champions League quarterfinal clash on Wednesday night. Mason Mount rifled home to break the deadlock in the 32nd minute before Ben Chilwell netted a crucial second goal with five minutes remaining. ...
Scott Parker delivers Lookman injury update that will delight Fulham and Super Eagles fans
Published: April 08, 2021
The injury suffered by Ademola Lookman in Fulham's 3-1 loss to Aston Villa on April 4 is not as bad as first feared, with manager Scott Parker revealing at Thursday's press conference that the RB Leipzig loanee has resumed training ahead of the visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers. The winger was substituted two minute...
Arsenal captain Aubameyang reveals he has lowdown on Slavia's African stars, including Olayinka
Published: April 08, 2021
Speaking to the Arsenal matchday programme for the visit of Slavia Prague, Gunners captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang revealed that he has the lowdown on the African players in the ranks of the Czech champions. Ivory Coast international Simon Deli will not be involved tonight owning to injury and his international t...
'It is only half-time' - Ex-Bayern defender Rohr warns Neymar, Mbappe & Co. ahead of return leg
Published: April 08, 2021
Former Bayern Munich defender and current Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr believes there is all to play for in the return leg of the Champions League meeting between Paris Saint-Germain and the reigning champions after the Ligue 1 side escaped with a win on Wednesday night. However, Bayern Munich need a big performa...
Europa League: Ex-coach assesses what Atiemwen will bring to Dinamo Zagreb side vs Villarreal
Published: April 08, 2021
Sergej Jakirović, who coached Iyayi Atiemwen at Gorica, has highlighted what the ex-Nigeria U23 international will bring to the Dinamo Zagreb side if he is fielded in Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal clash against Villarreal. Atiemwen is heavily tipped to be involved in some capacity when the Croatian giants ...
Super Eagles striker Olayinka namechecks two Arsenal players Slavia Prague have to be wary of
Published: April 08, 2021
Peter Olayinka has admitted that Slavia Prague have to be wary of two Arsenal strikers in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette when the two teams face off in Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal clash at the Emirates Stadium in London. Slavia Prague are set to play their fifth consecutive game against...
Bayern Munich and Sevilla competing to sign Nigerian striker involved in 30 goals this season
Published: April 08, 2021
According to celebrated Spanish sports daily Diario AS, European champions Bayern Munich and Sevilla are interested in signing 2016 Olympics bronze medalist Umar Sadiq in the summer. If Sadiq is to leave Almeria when the transfer window opens, then it will be for 60 million euros, the fee stated in the striker's re...
'The goalkeeper is at fault' - Ex-Crystal Palace star refuses to blame Sanusi for Chelsea's first goal
Published: April 07, 2021
Zaidu Sanusi and his Porto teammates have a lot of work to do in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal meeting with Chelsea next week after losing 2-0 to the Premier League side at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Seville on Wednesday night. Super Eagles left-back Sanusi was reinstated to Porto...
Photo : Azeez rubs shoulders with Saka ahead of Arsenal's UEL clash against Slavia Prague
Published: April 07, 2021
Spanish-Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Miguel Azeez was promoted to Arsenal's first team training by manager Mikel Arteta ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash against Slavia Prague. The official website of the Gunners has published images of Wednesday afternoon's training session at London Colney - their final workout...
Prolific striker of Nigerian descent bags hat-trick for Crystal Palace in big win over West Ham U18s
Published: April 07, 2021
A hat-trick from prolific Nigeria-eligible striker David Omilabu helped title-chasing Crystal Palace thrash West Ham 5-1 in an U18 Premier League match on Wednesday afternoon. Omilabu and fullback Tayo Adaramola started for the young Eagles, while Victor Akinwale and Ademola Ola-Adebomi  came off the bench in...
Super Eagles striker Simy proud of 150-game milestone for Crotone
Published: April 07, 2021
Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo says he is proud to hit the 150-game milestone for Italian club Crotone, five years after his arrival from Gil Vicente FC in Portugal. The striker's appearance against Napoli on April 3 took him to 150 appearances for the Sharks in all competitions. He has recorded 73 appearances in the S...
Super Eagles move up to 32nd in FIFA Ranking, third best team in Africa
Published: April 07, 2021
Football governing body, Fifa, on Wednesday, April 7, published its latest rankings of National Teams.  The Super Eagles were involved in two international matches during the period under review, both of which they won against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. On the back of those victories, Nigeria have moved...
Augsburg demand €15 million from Borussia Dortmund for Super Eagles target Uduokhai
Published: April 07, 2021
According to German newspaper Bild, Nigeria Football Federation target Felix Uduokhai is one of two players being considered by Borussia Dortmund as they look to recruit a new central defender in the summer transfer window. Dortmund are planning to part company with three defenders at the end of the season, Lukasz ...
Nigeria commenced preparation for Benin clash without Iheanacho
Published: April 07, 2021
Over the last few days, the most significant Leagues worldwide have been put on hold temporarily to allow star players to fulfill their respective National teams' duties. Every player's dream is to get called up by their National team coach and participate in tournaments such as the Euros, Copa America, AFCON, and th...