Future Stars Crash Out of 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup
Published: September 20, 2019
Defending champions Future Stars FC Otu-Jeremi have crashed out of the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup.Stars were bundled out of Delta's premier grassroots soccer tournament 4 - 2 on penalties by Jeremi United.This came after a heated 90 minutes encounter between both sides 24 hours earlier at the Otu-Jeremi Primary School Field...
Former Tottenham Manager: Tammy Abraham Deserves Chelsea Starts Over Giroud
Published: September 20, 2019
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood on Thursday opined that Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham deserves the trust of head coach Frank Lampard who has preferred him over France international Olivier Giroud.Abraham who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents - his father being a close friend of the Nigeria Footb...
Europa League : Lazio's Adekanye Makes Pro Debut; Liverpool Loanee Ojo Nets Brilliant Goal
Published: September 20, 2019
Former Liverpool starlet Bobby Adekanye has made his professional debut aged 20 years, 7 months and 5 days.Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi handed the winger his debut off the bench (80th minute) as the Italian club suffered a 2-1 loss to CFR Cluj at the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in the Europa League on Thursday, ...
Arsenal Coach Hails Saka After Teenager Announces His Arrival To The World
Published: September 19, 2019
Arsenal coach Unai Emery had nothing but praise for Bukayo Saka following his man of the match performance in his side's 3-0 rout of Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League opener at the Commerzbank Arena on Thursday evening. The teenage winger is well known to Nigerian and British fans but he used today's game t...
'Saka The New Messi' - Arsenal Fans React To Winger's MOTM Display Vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: September 19, 2019
Arsenal began their 2019-2020 Europa League campaign with a 3-0 win over Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.There were some surprise inclusions in Unai Emery's starting XI as 18-year-old winger Bukayo Saka  was handed a spot in the team ahead of Nicolas PépéSaka had an eventful night during the game. Hi...
Things Get Better And Better For Rohr Pre-Brazil As Another Fitness Doubt Spotted Training
Published: September 19, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has received more good news before he announces his roster for a glamour friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in Singapore. Brighton & Hove have published training photographs which seemingly confirm that Leon Balogun has resumed full training ahead of Saturday's trip to New...
Official : Prolific Nigerian Striker Extends Contract With Bayern Munich
Published: September 19, 2019
German champions Bayern Munich have reported on their official website that highly-rated Dutch-born striker of Nigerian descent Joshua Zirkzee has committed his future to the club by penning a new deal. The new agreement between Bayern Munich and Zirkzee will keep him at The Bavarians until June 30, 2023. Signed f...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Receives Good News From Italy Ahead Of Brazil Friendly
Published: September 19, 2019
Nigeria have been handed an injury boost ahead of their international friendly against Brazil next month, with Udinese star William Troost-Ekong back in contention to face the South American powerhouse.  Udinese have informed via their official website that the central defender has resumed full training with his te...
Super Eagles Lose One Place In Latest FIFA Ranking, Now 34th In The World
Published: September 19, 2019
Nigeria dropped one place in the latest Coca Cola FIFA world ranking released on Thursday morning.The Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Ukraine in Dnipro in their last friendly in an international window that 78 friendlies, 74 continental qualifiers and 60 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers were played.The Eagles wer...
Brazil To Announce Squad For Nigeria Friendly Friday, Liverpool Star Definitely Out
Published: September 19, 2019
The Brazilian Football Confederation have confirmed that national team boss Tite will announce his roster for the upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Senegal on Friday, September 20. From 1030 hours, in the auditorium of the entity, Brazil's senior, Olympic Team and U17 coaches will unveil their squad lists for in...
Chelsea In Talks With Nigerian Duo Over New Five-Year Contracts
Published: September 19, 2019
According to the Guardian UK, Premier League side Chelsea have opened talks with two Nigeria-eligible players over a new contract. The Blues are in discussions with Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori and both players will commit their future to the Stamford Bridge outfit until the end of the 2023-2024 season if terms ar...
Femi Azeez Joins Reading; Younger Brother To Sign New Arsenal Deal On Friday
Published: September 19, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, EFL Championship outfit Reading have announced that three promising young players, including Femi Azeez, have recently joined The Royals. Femi Azeez is a winger who last represented non-league club Wealdstone FC on a non-contract basis. And because he was technically ...
England, Nigeria Or Uganda? Arsenal Young Star Reveals National Team He Wants To Represent
Published: September 19, 2019
Arsenal goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has chosen to commit his international future to Nigeria, rather than Uganda and England. The Hale End Academy product was in contention to be called up to train with the Golden Eaglets but he's currently undergoing rehabilitation from a small tear in his medial meniscus. Speaking...
Nigerian Winger Rescues Draw For Manchester United In Friendly Against Hertha Berlin II
Published: September 19, 2019
A second half goal from Nigeria-eligible winger Deji Sotona helped Manchester United U19s salvage a 2-2 draw with Hertha Berlin II in a friendly at Altrincham's J. Davidson Stadium on Wednesday evening.The German side took the lead on two occassions, only for Manchester United to reply with goals in each half.Former Aj...
Why Lookman Did Not Feature In RB Leipzig's 2-1 Victory Over Benfica
Published: September 19, 2019
RB Leipzig started their 2019-2020 Champions League campaign on a bright note as brace from Timo Werner gave them a slim victory over Benfica on Tuesday.Though the Bundesliga side will be happy with the result, Nigerian star Ademola Lookman won't be too impressed as he was an unused substitute throughout the game.That ...