5 Goals in 5 Matches: Nigeria's World Cup Hope Lies on Barcelona Star
Published: March 30, 2019
In three months time, the 2019  Women's World Cup will commence in France and Nigeria will carry Africa's hopes of reaching the semi-final stage of the competition for the first time.The Super Falcons of Nigeria haven't gone past the quarter-final stage since 1999 but they will be hoping to improve their performance d...
Okonkwo Keeps Clean Sheet On Premier League 2 Debut For Arsenal
Published: March 29, 2019
Arsenal beat West Ham United 1-0 in their Premier League 2 meeting at Hertfordshire on Friday evening. The big news from Meadow Park is that the Gunners Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has finally been afforded his debut for the team's U23 side at just 17.Xavier Amaechi, James Olayinka and Bukayo Saka also starre...
Dream Team VII Assistant Coach Touts Odey, Onuwa, Olatunbosun For Super Eagles
Published: March 29, 2019
Chief coach of MFM FC Fidelis Ilechukwu believes former stars Stephen Odey, Chukwuka Onuwa and Sikiru Olatunbosun who have gone on to sign for FC Zürich (Switzerland); Enyimba and Plateau United (both in Nigeria) respectively deserve places in the Super Eagles. Ilechukwu who is one of the assistant coaches of the U...
Kelechi Talks Tough Ahead Of Nigeria U23s Clash With Sudan
Published: March 29, 2019
One-cap Nigeria U23 international, Kelechi John has said Nigeria stands a better chance ahead of their Sudanese counterparts as both teams strive to undo themselves to qualify for the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations which will serve as the qualifying tournament for next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Kelechi who...
Fenerbahce Make Offer To Chelsea For Permanent Signing Of Victor Moses
Published: March 29, 2019
Turkish Super Lig side Chelsea are looking to sign former Nigeria international Victor Moses on a permanent deal, according to various reports in the Turkish press. Aspor.com.tr says The Yellow Canaries have made an initial bid of four million euros for the right winger and Chelsea are mulling over the offer from T...
Bordeaux Coach Gives Update On Condition Of Kalu Who Pulled Out Of Super Eagles Squad
Published: March 29, 2019
Samuel Kalu has been ruled out of Bordeaux's trip to Amiens SC on Sunday, according to manager Paulo Sousa. The Bordeaux number ten pulled out of the Nigeria squad for their games in March against Seychelles and Egypt citing injury and suggestions that he was faking an injury ended at today's press conference when Sou...
Confirmed : FK Jerv Loan In 'Very Exciting Nigerian Striker With Speed', Okachi
Published: March 29, 2019
Anthony Okachi has become the second Nigerian striker signed on loan by Norwegian First Division club FK Jerv on Friday, March 29. Through their official website, FK Jerv have confirmed the capture of Okachi on a season-long loan from Comets Football Club in Nigeria. The 18-year-old has been described as a very e...
Official : Danish Champions FC Midtjylland Loan Out Nigerian Striker
Published: March 29, 2019
Norwegian First Division club FK Jerv have officially announced the signing of Oslo-born Nigerian striker Chuma Anene. Midtjylland recalled the 25-year-old from a loan spell at Fredericia which was due to expire in June 2019 before loaning  him out to FK Jerv. Anene began his career with the youth team of Holmli...
Arsenal Eye Move For Barcelona Star To Provide Competition For Alex Iwobi
Published: March 29, 2019
Arsenal are reportedly plotting a summer move for Barcelona's Brazilian winger Malcom to provide competition for Alex Iwobi. According to Don Balon, Malcom who joined Barcelona last summer is valued in the region of fifty million euros but the Gunners as well as Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay €35 million to ...
Nigeria U23 Star Osimhen Silences His Critics: A Lot Of People Wrote Me Off Last Season
Published: March 29, 2019
Victor Osimhen came in for criticism over his struggles at German Bundesliga club Wolfsburg last term but it's now clear that he has finally gotten his mojo back following his outstanding displays for club and country. The Ultimate Strikers Academy product was vital for the Dream Team VII on Monday as they hammered ...
Dennerby Identifies Two Strengths, Three Weaknesses Of Super Falcons Heading Into The World Cup
Published: March 29, 2019
Super Falcons manager Thomas Dennerby has identified three flaws in the team heading into this summer's Fifa Women's World Cup in France after admitting that he does not like the fact that the players find it difficult to create scoring chances, defend set-pieces and there are concerns about their build-up play. As...
Wolfsburg's Uduokhai Refuses To Rule Out Playing For Super Eagles After U21 EURO
Published: March 29, 2019
Felix Uduokhai has refused to rule out committing his international future to Nigeria in the near future but is focused on this summer's European U21 Championship in Italy and San Marino. There had been talk that the Wolfsburg defender was in contention to be included in the Super Eagles squad for the 2019 Africa Cu...
Aina Misses Golden Opportunity To Show Off To Man Utd, Man City, Real Madrid
Published: March 29, 2019
Nigeria international Ola Aina has missed a golden opportunity to show off his qualities to some of the elite clubs in Europe. The Chelsea loanee will not be on parade at the Stadio Artemio Franchi (Firenze) on Sunday afternoon when Torino tackle Fiorentina on game week 29 in the Serie A due to suspension. Aina ...
Leicester Boss Disagrees With Rohr : Iheanacho Is A Good Boy, He's Competing With Vardy
Published: March 29, 2019
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers has leapt to the defense of his troubled striker, Kelechi Iheanacho who has come under stern criticisms this season for perceived lack of professionalism by his national team handler, Gernot Rohr. Though the Franco-German still reserves a soft spot for the U-17 World Cup winne...
Charlton Boss Responds To Reports Linking Nigerian Midfielder With Arsenal Move
Published: March 28, 2019
Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer has responded to speculation in the media linking London-born Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo with a summer move to Premier League side Arsenal. The Gunners have emerged as a candidate to sign Aribo in the event the Addicks fail to persuade him to renew his contract which expires in ...