'He Was Right To Do It' - Rohr Backs Mikel's Decision To Cancel Trabzonspor Contract
Published: April 29, 2020
Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel has received backing from Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr over the termination of his contract with Turkish Super Lig table-toppers Trabzonspor last month. The Super Eagles legend ended his stay at Trabzonspor and returned to England due to concerns that the league was not suspended despite ...
Arsenal Identify Real Madrid-Owned Left-Back As Potential Replacement For Saka
Published: April 29, 2020
Arsenal could be preparing for life without their coveted winger Bukayo Saka, and have set their sights on a potential transfer for Real Madrid-owned left-back Sergio Reguilon.According to Daily Star UK, the Premier League club have moved ahead to make contact with the Spanish giants for the signing of Reguilon who is ...
What Does The Future Hold For Arthur Okonkwo At Arsenal?
Published: April 29, 2020
Arthur Okonkwo has seen his development at Arsenal hampered by an injury, but the talented glovesman is sure to be eyeing a return to action for the club anytime soon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The precociously gifted youngster is yet to kick a ball this season following the injury he picked up before the start of t...
Victor Moses Faces Contract Extension Hurdle As Inter Milan Target Barcelona Star
Published: April 29, 2020
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses is facing a contract extension hurdle at Inter Milan if reports emanating from the Italian media are anything to go by. According to the electronic edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan are ready to negotiate with Barcelona for Nelson Semedo and this is unconnecte...
Manchester City, Leicester, Chelsea Join The Race To Sign Arsenal's Nigeria-Eligible Winger
Published: April 29, 2020
At least five English Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation of Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible wonderkid Bukayo Saka with a view to a transfer in the summer. Arsenal risk losing the England U19 international with his current contract set to run out at the end of the 2020-2021 season and they have not yet rev...
'He's A Different Breed' - Akpom Astonished By World Class Alexis Sanchez Work Rate
Published: April 29, 2020
Chuba Akpom has picked Chile star Alexis Sanchez as the best player he has played with in his career and praised the work rate of the former Arsenal striker, stating that he used to skip recovery sessions in order to train fully with the rest of the squad. Sanchez enjoyed success at Arsenal, scoring 80 goals and wi...
Aina Reveals Sarri Didn't Want Him At Chelsea, Portuguese Ronaldo Strongest Opponent He's Faced
Published: April 29, 2020
Nigeria international Ola Aina has admitted that he was declared surplus to requirements by ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri prior to his departure to Torino, initially on loan before the move was made permanent in the summer of 2019. The versatile defender had wanted to continue playing in England for a Premier Lea...
Man Utd's Shaw Names Victor Moses As Toughest Opponent Over Barcelona, Real Madrid Stars
Published: April 28, 2020
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw has named Chelsea-owned winger Victor Moses as the toughest opponent he has faced in his career. Shaw and Moses went head-to-head two times during the 2012-2013 season, in the Premier League and FA Cup, with Chelsea winning both games. The England international has come up ...
Torino's Aina Labels Ighalo A 'Baller', Hails Azpilicueta; Rates NFF Highly For Luring English-Born Players
Published: April 28, 2020
In an Instagram conversation with Baiteze TV on Tuesday, Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina had nothing but praise for Odion Ighalo, labeling the Manchester United striker a 'baller' or very talented player. The versatile Aina narrowly missed out on the Super Eagles 2018 World Cup roster but was one of the key player...
Uzoho Names Man Utd As Favorite Club, Ex-Chelsea Stars Included In 5-A-Side Team; Picks Between Messi & Ronaldo
Published: April 28, 2020
Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is the latest Super Eagles player to answer questions via Instagram from the Super Eagles Media Team. The 21-year-old is nearing a return to full fitness after suffering a horrendous injury during the second half of Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Brazil in an international fri...
Premier League Legend Rio Ferdinand Recommends Leicester's Ndidi To Manchester United
Published: April 28, 2020
English Premier League legend Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to make a move for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in the summer transfer window. Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Leicester's James Maddison are the top two names being bandied about as potential reinforcements but Ferdinand has...
Liverpool In Talks With Man Utd, Chelsea-Linked Nigerian Striker With 38 Goals In Two Seasons
Published: April 28, 2020
Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with representatives of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. French media outlet Le 10 Sport claims the current European champions have started laying the groundwork for a proposal to sign the striker from Lille in the summer. The website has suggested that Manchester Unit...
Akpom Picks Chelsea Legend Not Henry As Player He Looked Up To; Advice From Rosicky
Published: April 28, 2020
Arsenal product Chuba Akpom has revealed that he looked up to Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink during his formative years as a footballer, contrary to popular belief that Thierry Henry was his favourite player. A retired Netherlands international, Hasselbaink played for Leeds United, Chelsea, Middlesbrough, C...
West Ham Attempted To Block Iwobi And Akpom's Move To Arsenal
Published: April 28, 2020
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom has suggested that West Ham attempted to block himself and Alex Iwobi from joining Arsenal. The two attack-minded players had successful trials at West Ham, only to end up signing for the Gunners which did not go down well with the Hammers, and the two London clubs accused each othe...
Troost-Ekong Details Conversation With Dessers Before Heracles Star Was Invited To Super Eagles
Published: April 28, 2020
Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he had a conversation with Heracles Almelo star Cyriel Dessers before the striker received his first call-up to the Super Eagles for a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone. Born in Belgium to a Nigerian mother and Belgian dad, Dessers reach...