'Zidane Was A Great Player' - Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Reveals His Idol
Published: February 06, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has cited ex-Real Madrid and Juventus superstar Zinedine Zidane as his idol. The Fenerbahce winger was full of praise for the 1998 World Cup-winning midfielder, labeling the Frenchman as one of the greatest players to have played the beautiful game. Moses was playing for the youth tea...
Revealed : Why Faustino Anjorin Was Omitted From Chelsea U23 Squad Vs Derby
Published: February 06, 2019
Poole-born Nigerian midfielder Faustino Anjorin was omitted from the Chelsea U23 squad in their hard fought 1-0 win against Derby County in a Premier League 2 fixture on Monday evening. Explaining why the England U18 star was not in the team that faced The Rams, Chelsea informed via their official website that he wa...
Two Nigeria-Eligible Youngsters Named In Tottenham's Champions League Roster
Published: February 06, 2019
Two players eligible to represent the Nigeria National Teams have been included in Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League roster for the knockout rounds of the competition. Defender Timothy Eyoma and midfielder Luke Amos have been registered by the London club on their List B. Amos is unlikely to feature for Spurs ...
FC Midtjylland Winger Babajide Joins Rosenborg On Loan With Option To Buy
Published: February 06, 2019
Norwegian champions Rosenborg are on the verge of completing the signing of talented Nigerian winger Babajide David. Our friends at tipsbladet.dk  first reported the information that FC Midtjylland attack-minded player David will wear the jersey of Rosenborg in 2019 and this has been confirmed by the player's agent...
Coach Aigbogun Insists Flying Eagles Will Not Play For A Draw Against Niger
Published: February 06, 2019
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has revealed that the national team will go all out for a victory in their final Group A match against hosts Niger at Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey on Friday.After two rounds, the Nigeria U20s lead the way in their group with four points and even a draw would be good enough f...
Ex-Miss India Gupta Pens Apology Letter To Iwobi, Arsenal Over Racist Remark
Published: February 06, 2019
Ex-Miss India and Bollywood actress, Esha Gupta has penned an apology letter to Alex Iwobi and Arsenal for sharing a racist remark directed at  the Nigeria international after the Gunners were beaten by Manchester United in the FA Cup. Gupta came under fire for posting on Instagram a WhatsApp conversation with a fr...
'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...