Super Eagles Left-Back Jamilu Collins Sets New Bundesliga Record
Published: September 16, 2019
Jamilu Collins set a new German Bundesliga record despite SC Paderborn's 5-1 loss to Schalke 04 on Sunday, September 15. According to football statistics website Whoscored.com, the Nigeria international left-back completed 10 dribbles in Paderborn's loss to Schalke, a record in a Bundesliga match this season. Colli...
Good News For Nigeria As Chelsea's Abraham Opens Door To Future Super Eagles Call-up
Published: September 16, 2019
The fight for Tammy Abraham's international future between Nigeria and England is far from over after the player's decision to leave door open to the West African giant.Abraham, 21, told reporters that he hasn't closed the door on representing the three-time African champions despite his two caps for the Three Lions.Ac...
2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup: Harrison Chukwuji Bangs Tournament's First Hat-trick
Published: September 16, 2019
Harrison Chukwuji became the first player to score a hat-trick in the 13th edition of the Bet9ja Royal Cup, as Matchday One action entered Day 2 on Sunday, September 15, 2019.Chukwuji displayed his rich vein of fine form in front of goal for God's Project FC in their fixture against MCC United at the Ogbe Primary Schoo...
Upset in 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup Opener
Published: September 16, 2019
A major upset was witnessed during the opening tie of the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup at the All Saints Anglican Church Field in Asaba, when Texas Sports Academy beat Royal FC through penalty kicks.The game, watched by the Local Organizing Committee, LOC, chairman, Marvel Dick and the tournament's chief consultant, Eddie Ise...
Rohr Names One Super Eagles Player Who Impressed Him Against Ukraine
Published: September 16, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has namechecked Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo among the new players who impressed him in last week's 2-2 draw with Ukraine at the Dnipro Arena. Aribo put in an eye-catching performance against the Ukrainians especially in the first half and needed less than four minutes to score his ...
England Coach Joins Bandwagon In Praise Of Chelsea Striker Tammy Abraham
Published: September 16, 2019
England Women's team coach and Manchester United legend Phil Neville has lavished praise on Tammy Abraham following his hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday, September 14. Having been heralded as the most prolific striker at the Chelsea Academy, Abraham struggled in his first s...
Nigerian Teenagers To Keep An Eye On: Arsenal Goal-machine Who Likens Himself To Aubameyang
Published: September 16, 2019
The 2019-20 season is in its full gear in Europe as clubs are making sure that their respective mission for the season are accomplished as soon as possible.Many Nigeria players, including Tammy Abraham and Victor Osimhen, are shouldering their club's goalscoring burden in Europe, while some are yet to hit the ground ru...
Aston Villa Run The Rule Over Two Nigeria Internationals In France
Published: September 15, 2019
Premier League club Aston Villa embarked on a scouting mission in France to identify potential transfer targets ahead of the reopening of the transfer window. Twitter account Scouts In Attendance has tweeted that an Aston Villa scout watched Bordeaux's 2-0 win over Metz at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique on Saturday ev...
Is Chukwueze's Spot In Villarreal Starting Line-up Under Threat?
Published: September 15, 2019
Samuel Chukwueze was tipped to make his fourth start of the season against CD Leganés on Saturday but the youngster was surprisingly dropped from Javier Calleja's starting line-up.The manager completed his surprise package by failing to utilize the 20-year-old winger throughout the encounter, so much to the surprise o...
AFCON 2019 Top Scorer Is Back; Bursapor's Shehu, AIK's Obasi, Heracles' Dessers Strike
Published: September 15, 2019
Odion Ighalo made his first competitive appearance for Shanghai Shenhua since May 10 as they suffered a 3-0 loss at the hands of Tianjin Teda in a Chinese Super League match staged at the Hongkou Stadium on Sunday. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer with five goals sustained a hamstring injury against Tunisia...
'Every Player Is Important' - Arsenal Boss Suggests Saka Is Not On The Bench To Make Up The Numbers
Published: September 15, 2019
Arsenal are lacking one attack-minded player for their ongoing match against Watford with Alexandre Lacazette ruled out until October due to an ankle injury. Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka has been included in the Gunners matchday squad for the first time since January 5,2019 and he is joined on the bench by three othe...
Tomori Admits One Chelsea Player Played A Part In His First Premier League Goal
Published: September 15, 2019
Fikayo Tomori has revealed that Argentina goalkeeper Willy Caballero played a part in his first Premier League goal for the club he joined fourteen years ago. The experienced glovesman made fun of the central defender for missing several of his efforts during the training sessions in the buildup to the game at the M...
Arsenal Legend Reveals The One Problem Iwobi Had At The Emirates
Published: September 15, 2019
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has revealed that constant criticism from fans affected Alex Iwobi's performances during his time at the Emirates and insisted that the Gunners did good transfer business by selling the winger to Everton in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international has flourished in the early sta...
Nigeria International Center-back Stars On Competitive Debut For Real Madrid
Published: September 15, 2019
Ohale Osinachi, who has been described as a no-nonsense and pacy center back, has made her competitive debut for Real Madrid women team, CD Tacon. The Super Falcons star went the distance as CD Tacon thrashed Sporting de Huelva 3-0 at the Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid Campo 11 (Madrid) on Saturday, three days after com...
To Turn Pro This Week : Arsenal's Azeez Names Saka, Barca & Real Madrid Legends As Role Models
Published: September 15, 2019
Arsenal's rising star Miguel Azeez has named exciting winger Bukayo Saka as his role model despite the fact the winger is a year older. An England youth international of Nigeria descent, Azeez has agreed a three-year professional contract with Arsenal and only an official announcement is left before this deal is co...