Turkish Giants Besiktas Join Southampton, Crystal Palace In Race To Sign Everton Winger Lookman
Published: June 17, 2019
England U21 international of Nigerian parentage, Ademola Lookman has been linked with an exit from Everton before the close of the summer transfer window. In recent weeks, Crystal Palace, Southampton and RB Leipzig have been credited with an interest in the former Charlton Athletic wonderkid. It seems there is a...
Confirmed : Talented Nigerian Right Back Yem Joins Belgian Side KAA Gent
Published: June 17, 2019
Belgian First Division A side KAA Gent have announced the capture of promising Nigerian right back Reuben Yem. The 21-year-old ended his association with AS Trencin on Monday by penning a three-year contract with the the Buffalos until June 30, 2022. Yem is a product of the famous Golden Boot Soccer Academy whic...
Football's Most Expensive 14-Year-Old Joins Rangers Subject To Medical
Published: June 17, 2019
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers are on the verge of announcing the signing of Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo, 21. The Scottish Sun is reporting that Ojo has arrived at the Hummel Training Centre ahead of his Rangers loan move, and will be unveiled as a player of the club if he passes a traditional medical. The En...
Four Reasons Why Fans Should Be Excited About Mikel's Return To Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON
Published: June 17, 2019
With four days to the much-anticipated AFCON 2019 tournament, many Nigerians are happy that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in contention for the trophy after missing two previous editions.Gernot Rohr is glad to have one of his most important players, Mikel Obi, back in the team, and the fans should equally share ...
Arsenal Nigerian Youngsters Amaechi, Saka Could Have A Change Of Heart With This Latest Development
Published: June 17, 2019
Arsenal's announcement that Freddie Ljunberg has been installed as the club's assistant first-team manager could have an effect on the future of Nigeria-eligible starlets on the books of the club.Ljunberg who took charge of Arsenal reserves last term will be working with Unai Emery for the 2019/2020 season and the like...
Super Falcons Star Ordega On Last 16 Chances, O3 Partnership, France Captain Henry
Published: June 17, 2019
Shanghai Shenhua striker Francisca Ordega fancies the Super Falcons chances of progressing to the last 16 of the 2019 Women's World Cup when they face hosts France at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Monday evening. Ordega, who is participating in her third Women's World Cup, highlighted the qualities of Nigeria's attacking ...
Could The Super Eagles Be Lacking In Confidence Ahead Of AFCON Opener?
Published: June 17, 2019
After failing to win their last two preparatory matches just before the ball gets rolling for the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament, it is looking increasingly likely that Nigeria are in for a really tough and testing adventure in Egypt.It is, no doubt, one thing to have quality and talented players to negotiate a...
Why Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Should Accept Contract Offer From Chelsea
Published: June 17, 2019
Chelsea and Nigeria-eligible midfielder Tariq Uwakwe will complete his contract with Chelsea on June 30 and the club have reportedly offered him a new deal. The Blues are happy with Uwakwe's progress and they want to keep him at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer.However, the 19-year-old is yet to reveal his stand o...
Rohr Warns Super Eagles 15 World Cuppers : AFCON Playing Style Is Different
Published: June 17, 2019
Ahead of Nigeria's opening match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, manager Gernot Rohr has stated that the Super Eagles have to adopt a playing style completely different from the 2018 World Cup. The former Bayern Munich defender has named as many as fifteen World Cuppers on the roster for the tournament whic...
History Chaser Oshoala Confident Super Falcons Can Hold Their Own Against World Class France Team
Published: June 17, 2019
Nigeria will take on hosts France in their final group game at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Monday starting from 2000 hours, with the African champions battling for a last sixteen spot at the Women's World Cup. Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was in the Barcelona team that lost 4-1 to Lyon in the final of the UEFA Women'...
Why FC Midtjylland's Onuachu Was Omitted From Super Eagles Squad Vs Senegal
Published: June 17, 2019
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu could not make his fourth international appearance as the Super Eagles were beaten 1-0 by Senegal in a friendly on Sunday evening. There is a sickness bug going around at the moment in the Super Eagles camp, with as many as five players, including Onuachu, falling ill. The abs...
Rohr Confirms Second Friendly Between Nigeria And Senegal Has Been Cancelled
Published: June 16, 2019
The second friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal which was scheduled to take place on Monday, June 17 has been cancelled following the request of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. According to various reports in the Senegalese press, Rohr decided to call off the friendly few hours before the start of today's ...
Nigeria 0 Senegal 1 : Gueye's First Half Goal Ends Super Eagles 8-Game Unbeaten Run
Published: June 16, 2019
The Super Eagles were beaten 1-0 by the top ranked African nation,Senegal in their last preparatory game before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The behind-closed-doors friendly was held at the training pitch of the Hotel Mercure in Ismailia on Sunday evening. Barring an injury, everything is pointing to the fact th...
Arsenal Midfielder Nwakali, Three U17 World Cup Winners Who Should Consider Moving To Belgian League To Save Their Careers
Published: June 16, 2019
Victor Osimhen's career witnessed a tremendous turnaround last season following his move to Belgian side Sporting Charleroi.The former U17 World Cup winner had an unfruitful spell with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg but he returned to great form as he found the back of the net on 20 occasions.Just like the 20-year-old strik...
'What Happens To His 'Son' Jorginho Left Behind' - Chelsea Nigerian Fans React To Sarri's Departure
Published: June 16, 2019
Chelsea and Italian champions Juventus have reached an agreement for the termination of Maurizio Sarri's contract with the Premier League side before its expiration. Sarri has returned to Italy where he will take over the reins at Juventus with a contract until June 30, 2022. The 60-year-old guided Chelsea to t...