Back-to-back disappointment: Moses Simon's goal not enough as Nantes fall to Le Havre
Published: March 30, 2025
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon marked his return from international duty with a well-taken goal, but it wasn’t enough to prevent FC Nantes from suffering a 3-2 loss to Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Sunday.The result came just days after Nigeria's disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, ...
'We'll see' - Slavia coach fears Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu has suffered tear in adductor muscle
Published: March 30, 2025
Slavia Prague coach Jindrich Trpisovsky suspects Igoh Ogbu has suffered a tear in the adductor muscle in the groin, potentially ruling the central defender out for weeks.Ogbu earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles for a pair of World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe but was not utilized off the...
Colorado Rapids' Awaziem criticizes referee's decision after early yellow card in win v Charlotte
Published: March 30, 2025
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his displeasure over the referee’s decision to book him early in Colorado Rapids’ 2-0 win over Charlotte on Saturday.  Awaziem, who played the entire match, was shown a yellow card in the 10th minute, a decision he believed was unfair.The Nigerian international ...
Chelsea's Team of 120: No room for Mikel, Newton as Kante, Lampard, Makelele secure midfield spots
Published: March 30, 2025
Nigerian duo John Obi Mikel and Eddie Newton have been left out of Chelsea's Team of 120, as revealed by the official website of the Premier League giants. N'Golo Kante, Frank Lampard, Claude Makelele were the three former midfielders included in Chelsea's Team of 120.In celebration of a 120-year anniversary, Chelsea ...
'Unbelievable moment' - Dessers happy to score stoppage-time winner in milestone game for Rangers
Published: March 30, 2025
Cyriel Dessers was the hero for Rangers in their dramatic 4-3 victory over Dundee at Dens Park, scoring a last-minute winner to mark his 100th appearance for the club in style. The Nigerian striker’s stoppage-time goal completed an incredible comeback after Rangers had trailed 2-0 and 3-1 during the match.After Dund...
'His worst match' - Expert delivers scathing assessment of Osimhen's performance in Istanbul derby
Published: March 30, 2025
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen endured a difficult night in the Istanbul derby, with respected Turkish sports analyst Emre Bol delivering a scathing assessment of the striker's performance during Galatasaray's 2-1 loss to Besiktas.Bol stated that Osimhen struggled significantly against his direct marker, Gabriel ...
Ibrahim Hafiz Umar: First professional assist for 2025 Flying Eagles invitee in Reims' win v Marseille
Published: March 30, 2025
2025 Flying Eagles invitee Ibrahim Hafiz Umar celebrated a milestone moment during Stade Reims' 3-1 victory over Marseille in a Ligue 1 match held at Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday evening.Umar has been called up to the Flying Eagles training camp in Katsina ahead of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations but has not yet bee...
Iheanacho ignites Middlesbrough comeback in crucial Championship win against Oxford United
Published: March 30, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho marked a personal milestone at the Riverside Stadium as Middlesbrough secured a vital 2-1 victory over Oxford United, breathing new life into their Championship playoff ambitions.The Nigerian striker, who joined Middlesbrough on loan from Sevilla during the January transfer window, needed just three m...
Cyriel Dessers last-gasp goal seals thrilling 4-3 victory for Rangers over Dundee
Published: March 29, 2025
In a dramatic Scottish Premiership encounter at Dens Park, Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers played the hero for Rangers with a stoppage-time winner that sealed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Dundee.The pulsating match, which saw momentum swing between both sides, was decided by Dessers' clinical strike in the 93rd m...
Former Arsenal star criticises Awoniyi for missed chance in Nottingham Forest’s win over Brighton
Published: March 29, 2025
Former Arsenal star Matthew Upson has criticized Taiwo Awoniyi for missing a crucial opportunity during Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Brighton on Saturday evening.  Awoniyi, who has struggled for playing time this season, was handed a rare start due to the absence of Chris Wood through injury....
Nigeria CB Bassey under scrutiny after costly error in Fulham’s 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace
Published: March 29, 2025
Gail Davis, a sports reporter, has criticized Fulham defender Calvin Bassey for his role in Crystal Palace’s second goal during their 3-0 victory over the Cottagers in the FA Cup.Bassey, who has been one of Fulham’s standout performers this season, was caught out at the near post as Ismaïla Sarr glanced home a cro...
Ex-Turkey star warns Fenerbahce: Obsession with Galatasaray could boost Osimhen's motivation
Published: March 29, 2025
According to habersarikirmizi.com, retired Turkey forward and former Fenerbahçe star Serhat Akın has warned that Fenerbahçe’s constant comparisons with Galatasaray are only fueling Victor Osimhen’s motivation.Akın suggested that the Nigerian striker thrives under pressure and criticism, and Fenerbahçe’s obse...
Lookman v Thuram and Lautaro Martinez: Two stats that put him ahead of 2022 World Cup stars
Published: March 29, 2025
Statistically, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is one of the decisive players in the 2024-2025 Serie A season.The 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner with England has tallied thirteen goals and produced five assists in twenty-three matches, so far this season. According to information from Tutto Atalanta, Lookman has touc...
Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and West Ham United in race to sign Africa's best player
Published: March 29, 2025
Nottingham Forest are reportedly among three Premier League clubs interest in signing reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window. Football Insider claims that a Premier League return could be on the cards for the former Everton, Leicester City and Fulham man, with Nottingham...
Butler-Oyedeji trains with Arsenal first team ahead of London derby against Fulham
Published: March 29, 2025
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is sticking around with Arsenal's first team following the season-ending injuries suffered by forwards Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Jesus and Havertz will miss the rest of the season after sustaining ACL and hamstring injuries respectively.Their injuries have created...