Super Eagles Left-back Collins Names Two Chelsea Legends As Footballing Role Models
Published: April 24, 2020
SC Paderborn's Nigeria international Jamilu Collins has cited two Chelsea legends in the shape of Celestine Babayaro and Ashley Cole as his footballing role models when he was growing up. Collins comes from a footballing family, with his father representing Nigerian clubs Niger Tornadoes and BCC Lions Gboko before h...
West Ham United U23s Goal Of The Season So Far : Afolayan's Strike Shortlisted
Published: April 24, 2020
Dapo Afolayan is among the nominees for West Ham U23s Goal of the Season so far in the 2019-2020 season, the official website of the Hammers has reported.  Joining the Nigerian attacker on the shortlist of goals are strikes from Mesaque Dju, Amadou Diallo, Alfie Lewis, Joe Powell, Nathan Holland (2), Xande Silva, ...
Former Barcelona Star Urges Osimhen To Choose La Liga Side Ahead Of Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool
Published: April 24, 2020
Former Barcelona defender Gbenga Okunowo has advised Victor Osimhen to consider a move to the Spanish champions over his Premier League suitors including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool. Barcelona will be looking to sign the Lille goal poacher in the summer transfer window if they fail to land the services...
Dessers Picks His Most Beautiful Goal After Emulating Ronaldo, Bergkamp, Luis Suarez, Van Basten
Published: April 24, 2020
Heracles Almelo striker Cyriel Dessers has become the first Nigerian in history to win the top scorer award in the Dutch Eredivisie after scoring 15 goals in 26 matches. The Dutch government has banned all sporting activities in the Netherlands until September 1, paving the way for Dessers and Feyenoord's Steven Be...
Barcelona Identify Super Eagles Striker As Plan B If They Fail To Land Inter Milan's Martinez
Published: April 24, 2020
According to celebrated Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have drawn up a list of potential targets should they fail in their attempt to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. The Spanish champions are in the market for a number nine as a replacement for the ageing Luis Suárez and the Argentine wh...
"He's A Proven Goalscorer' - Manchester United Coach Hails Impact Of Ighalo
Published: April 24, 2020
Manchester United assistant first-team coach Kieran McKenna has hailed the impact of Odion Ighalo and Bruno Bruno Fernandes since joining the club in the January transfer window. The former Nigeria international has helped Manchester United remain undefeated in the eight games he has been involved in, scoring 4 t...
Alloy Agu In Contact With Dual-Eligible Offensive Goalie Who Dreams Of Representing Nigeria
Published: April 23, 2020
Swiss-born goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe is patiently waiting for a call-up to the Super Eagles and has revealed that he is contact with goalkeeping coach Alloy Agu. Seven years ago, the SC Kriens glovesman was a member of the Flying Eagles squad to the Toulon Tournament in France, a side that contained Jamilu Collin...
Napoli Readying Nigerian Record Bid For Chelsea, Man Utd Linked Striker Osimhen; Agent Reacts
Published: April 23, 2020
Napoli are prepared to firm up their interest in Nigeria international Victor Osimhen by making an official bid to Lille. Eurosport journalist Manu Lonjon has tweeted that Napoli are preparing an offer of 60 million euros for Osimhen. If the Blues are able to convince Lille to part with the striker, it would brea...
Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Amos Hints Tottenham Should Make A Move For QPR's Eze
Published: April 23, 2020
Tottenham Hotspur-owned midfielder of Nigerian descent Luke Amos has hinted that his parent club should make a move for Eberechi Eze. The Queens Park Rangers playmaker continues to be linked with a switch to the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace among his suitors. Eze has received praise...
How 'Black Mourinho' Became A Talent Developer
Published: April 23, 2020
A great coach not only know exactly what they need, but also the specific skills, talents, and potential they are looking for when they are seeking a player. He does also need to know how to evaluate the foreseeable future of a talent when he comes across one . This could be the precise judgement of event followers ...
'Worst Time To Make A Transfer In About 100 Years' - Heracles' Dessers On Potential Summer Exit
Published: April 23, 2020
Heracles Almelo star Cyriel Dessers has admitted that he does not know what the future holds for him after wining the Eredivisie top scorer award for the 2019-2020 season with 15 goals from 26 matches. The next transfer window could be affected by the coronavirus pandemic as clubs are losing income due to the suspe...
Does Joseph Yobo Have A Coaching Certificate? Ex-Everton Defender Clears The Air
Published: April 23, 2020
Manager Gernot Rohr has been proved right after all, with Joseph Yobo, who was appointed Super Eagles assistant coach by the Nigerian Federation in February 2020, revealing that he has no coaching badges. The former Everton defender added that the process of getting a coaching certificate has already started in the...
Chelsea Make Contact Over Signing 18-Goal Nigerian Striker Valued At Over N34 Billion
Published: April 23, 2020
Chelsea have set the wheels in motion to sign Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, if we are to believe reports emanating from the French media. Le 10 Sport claims the Premier League side recently contacted Lille over the availability of Osimhen and the much-coveted Brazilian defender Gabriel. The Blues have d...
Leicester's Ndidi Claims He's Nervous Ahead Of ePremier League Clash Vs Wolves' Jota
Published: April 23, 2020
Wilfred Ndidi will represent Leicester City at the Premier League's inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament. The Super Eagles star will begin his quest to be crowned the champion when he faces Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Diogo Jota on Thursday afternoon. Ndidi has played down his chances of beating t...
Staunch Gunners Fan Kelechi Wants Arsenal To Sign Super Eagles Stars Ndidi, Chukwueze
Published: April 23, 2020
Staunch Arsenal fan Dr. Kelechi Anyikude has suggested that the Gunners should make a move for Nigeria internationals Wilfred Ndidi and Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze was on the brink of joining Arsenal in 2016, only for the deal to fall through after his Nigerian club Diamond Academy and the Emirates Stadium outfit f...