Anjorin misses out on bench role as Chelsea record impressive draw at Real Madrid
Published: April 28, 2021
Of the twenty-four players that traveled with the Chelsea squad to the Spanish capital for their Champions League meeting with Real Madrid, Faustino Anjorin was the only player not included in the matchday squad by manager Thomas Tuchel. Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz were the attacking...
Balogun catches the eye as Arsenal first team practise shooting before trip to Villarreal
Published: April 27, 2021
Manager Mikel Arteta and his players were at London Colney on Tuesday as they step up their preparations for the Europa League semifinal clash against Villarreal. The Spanish football tactician promoted American-born Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun to first team training before tomorrow's trip to the Castellón pr...
'I want to win the Europa League' - Villarreal winger Chukwueze fires warning to Arsenal
Published: April 27, 2021
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has fired a warning to Arsenal by saying that he wants to win this season's UEFA Europa League. To achieve his dream of winning his first silverware in Europe, Chukwueze and his Villarreal teammates have to see off Arsenal over two legs in the Europa League semifinals before facin...
Hoogewerf in red-hot form for Manchester United, scores in 4-1 rout of Sunderland U18s
Published: April 27, 2021
Dutch-born striker of Nigerian descent Dillon Hoogewerf continued his recent purple patch as Manchester United thrashed Sunderland 4-1 in an U18 Premier League match staged at Academy of Light Training Ground on Tuesday. When he got on the scoresheet in the 78th minute against the Black Cats, it meant he has scored...
FC Twente insider insists Benfica will not reduce Tyronne Ebuehi's asking price
Published: April 27, 2021
FC Twente insider Leon ten Voorde  has explained why Portuguese set up Benfica will not lower their asking price to sell Tyronne Ebuehi in the summer. The Nigeria international returned to the Netherlands last summer, joining Twente on loan for the whole season, with an option to buy included in the deal. Ebue...
Napoli's Osimhen sets unwanted Serie A record in win against Torino
Published: April 27, 2021
Victor Osimhen is nearing the best form of his professional career, with a goal involvement of five (4 goals, 1 assist) in his last six matches in the Italian Serie A. Though the Napoli number 9 received praises for his goal in the 2-0 win at Torino on Monday, he set an unwanted Serie A record during the game at th...
'I hope to be invited soon' - Dortmund-linked striker Moffi targets Nigeria call up ahead of WCQ
Published: April 27, 2021
In-form Lorient striker Terem Moffi is targeting a call-up to the Super Eagles for their World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde in June. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has stated that Moffi stands a good chance of being named in the next squad list if he continues with his impressive form, adding that ...
'14 goals in 14 games' - Ex-Manchester United attacker underlines Iheanacho is in red hot form
Published: April 27, 2021
Former Manchester United attacker Garth Crooks has highlighted that Kelechi Iheanacho has been in excellent form for Leicester City in the business end of the season. With his stunning goal against Crystal Palace on Monday night, the Nigeria international, who provided the assist for the Foxes opening goal, took hi...
Rohr namechecks five strikers in contention to be called up for WCQ, list out back end of May
Published: April 27, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has reiterated that it would be difficult for Lorient star Terem Moffi to be handed a call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde as he's already spoilt for choice in the atacking department. The former Bayern Munich defender is planning to submit a provisional ros...
'He's got a wonderful left foot' - Rohr on chances of Lorient's Moffi making Super Eagles roster
Published: April 27, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he has been left surprised by the impressive performances of Lorient striker Terem Moffi in the French Ligue 1 this season. The left-footed player was at his sparkling best during Lorient's 4-1 rout of Bordeaux on Sunday, scoring the third hat-trick of his profession...
Wenger's former pupil Ikpeba explains why Arsenal are struggling in the Premier League
Published: April 27, 2021
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba, who played under Arsene Wenger at Monaco, reckons that Arsenal are struggling in this season's Premier League because they lack maturity and are conceding too many cheap goals.  The 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold medalist  stressed that the protests before the star...
Leicester interested in signing flamboyant PSV Eindhoven winger dubbed 'New Riyad Mahrez'
Published: April 27, 2021
Talented PSV Eindhoven winger Nonso Madueke is reportedly attracting interest from top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. According to Daily Mail UK, Madueke is on the agenda of Leicester City but the Premier League side face competition for his signature, with RB Leipzig, AC Milan and Lille also a...
'Good signing from QPR' - Ex-Palace striker tips Eze to become a Premier League superstar
Published: April 26, 2021
Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison reckons that Eberechi Eze is an English Premier League superstar in the making. The retired Republic of International has been impressed by the attitude and displays of the England U21 international since his switch from Queens Park Rangers last summer. Eze was in ...
'It was on my left foot' - Leicester's new darling Iheanacho reacts to his stunning goal vs Palace
Published: April 26, 2021
Leicester City strengthened their grip on third spot and a Champions League place by coming from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Monday night, with three Nigeria-eligible players on parade at the King Power Stadium.  Leicester City duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, and Crystal Palace attacking midfielde...
Osimhen displays example of his speed, sprints forward from his own half to score vs Torino
Published: April 26, 2021
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is beginning to enjoy his football at Napoli after previously struggling with injuries. The 2015 U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner endured a slow start to his career at Napoli, netting just two goals in his first sixteen appearances across all competitions. Osimhen has exploded...