'I Think He Slipped' - Bordeaux Coach Defends Samuel Kalu After Red Card Against Marseille
Published: February 06, 2019
Bordeaux coach Eric Bedouet has defended Samuel Kalu after the winger was shown a straight red card in his side's 1-0 loss to Olympique Marseille on Tuesday evening. The Nigeria international took the walk of shame in the 25th minute after a poorly timed tackle and from behind on Marseille midfielder Lucas Ocampos....
Nigeria Handed Boost In Pursuit Of Real Madrid's Akinlabi After Omission From Latest Spain U19 Roster
Published: February 06, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Real Madrid youth-teamer Marvin Olawale Akinlabi Park following his omission from the latest Spain U19 roster announced on Tuesday, February 5. Born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain to a Nigerian father and South Korean mother, he is eligible to...
Official : 2013 AFCON-Winning Midfielder Gabriel Joins Saudi Club Najran FC
Published: February 06, 2019
Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammad bin Salman League side Najran Sport Club have officially confirmed the capture of Nigerian midfielder Reuben Gabriel on undisclosed terms. Gabriel has joined the Saudi Arabian second-tier team on a free transfer and last wore the jersey of KuPS in Finland. The 28-year-old was a memb...
Five Takeaways From Flying Eagles Scoreless Draw Versus South Africa
Published: February 05, 2019
Nigeria's U-20 national side the Flying Eagles were held to a scoreless draw on Tuesday in their second Group A game of the 2019 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niamey, Niger.Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the five takeaways from the match.1. Skillful EaglesThe Flying Eagles played a brand of football that was pleas...
Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs RSA : Defenders Utin, Ogbu Steal The Limelight; GK Olawole Stars; Muhammad Solid; Aremu Struggles
Published: February 05, 2019
Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by a spirited South Africa in their second group game of the 2019 AFCON tournament. Here's how the Flying Eagles in action fared in Niamey : Goalkeeper Oremade Olawole: Pulled off a very fine save to deny Blom Njabulo in the opening stages but had little to do aside that. 7/10 ...
U20 AFCON South Africa 0 Nigeria 0 : Flying Eagles Held By Amajita In Second Group Game
Published: February 05, 2019
Nigeria's U-20 national side, the Flying Eagles on Tuesday were held to a scoreless draw by South Africa in their second Group A match of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niamey.The game was the first of the tournament not to record a goal after full time.The Flying Eagles had the most of the possessions and clear...
Right2Win Sports Academy Secures The Services Of Award Winning Intermediary, Eddie Ogbemudia
Published: February 05, 2019
In a quest to run the affairs of Right2Win Sports Academy professionally, the outfit have sealed a deal With Myron Topclass Sport Outfits' intermediary Mr. Eddie Iseri Ogbemudia to represent the academy in all issues of players transfer and other contractual conditions with other parties.Speaking to newsmen after the d...
Victor Moses Hoping To Repeat 2013 Success As Fenerbahce Include Winger In Europa League Squad
Published: February 05, 2019
Fenerbahce are among the 32 teams that have submitted their updated squad lists to UEFA for the knockout rounds of the Europa League following the close of the January transfer window. Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has been included in the squad of the Yellow Canaries and will play with the number 8 jersey. The for...
Six U21 Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In Arsenal's Europa League Squad
Published: February 05, 2019
Six U21 players of Nigerian descent have been included in Arsenal's Europa League squad for the knockout stages of the competition. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi also made the cut, as you would expect, as one of the club trained players on the List A. UEFA defines a club trained player as a player who was on a...
Awaziem Is Youngest Player In Latest Turkish Super Lig TOTW After Shining On Full Debut
Published: February 05, 2019
Chidozie Awaziem,22, has been named in Whoscored.com Team of the Week for the latest round of matches played in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigeria international made his full debut for Rizespor in a 1-0 win at BB Erzurumspor on Sunday after joining the club in the January transfer window. Awaziem has been includ...
Arsenal's Iwobi Named Third Best U25 Midfielder In Europe Top Five Leagues In Key Stat
Published: February 05, 2019
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has been named the third best U25 midfielder in Europe's top five leagues in one key stat. Though the Gunners number 17 has been criticized in recent games, especially against Manchester City on Sunday,  a new performance indicator published by Ashwin Raman of Football Whispers sugg...
Samuel Kalu Reveals The Super Eagles Player He Gets Along With The Most, Flattered To Be Invited By Rohr
Published: February 05, 2019
Bordeaux number ten Samuel Kalu has revealed that the player that he gets along with the most in the Super Eagles setup is Arsenal star Alex Iwobi. The versatile winger has admitted that he was flattered to be handed a call-up to the national team after the 2018 World Cup after he was snubbed during his time in Belg...
Amaechi Gets Assist, Saka Hits Crossbar Twice As Arsenal U23s Thrash West Ham 3-0 In Abandoned Game
Published: February 05, 2019
Arsenal's Premier League 2 game against their West Ham counterparts at Meadow Park in Hertfordshire was abandoned at halftime due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Gunners U23 side, who are coached by Sweden legend Freddie Ljungberg, had raced into a 3-0 lead before the game was called off, thanks to goals fro...
U20 AFCON : Victor Ikpeba Tasks Flying Eagles On South Africa Clash
Published: February 05, 2019
Former Super Eagles striker and 1997 African Footballer of the Year winner Victor Ikpeba has urged the Nigerian U-20 national team to win their two remaining group games in the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.Paul Aigbogun's team defeated Burundi 2-0 on Saturday to top Group A after hosts South Africa and Niger played o...
Uwakwe Makes His Comeback From Injury For Chelsea U23s Against Derby County
Published: February 05, 2019
Versatile Chelsea midfielder, Tariq Uwakwe made his long-awaited return from an injury lay off for the Blues U-23s in their Premier League 2 game with Derby County on Monday evening. Uwakwe, 19, has been sidelined with a niggling injury and was out of action since last featuring against Elfsborg in the UYL in Novemb...