Italy squads announcement: Burnley and Blackburn players among seven Nigerians called up
Published: March 15, 2025
Ahead of international matches this month, the Italian Football Federation has announced the squads for the national teams, with seven Nigeria-eligible players making the cut.At U21 level, quad-national Burnley forward Luca Koleosho, who is also eligible for United States and Canada, is among twenty-six players called ...
'Strong rivals' - Galatasaray insider claims PSG, Arsenal, Man Utd are battling to sign Osimhen
Published: March 15, 2025
Galatasaray insider Kağan Dursun has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Manchester United are in the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.Speaking on his YouTube channel, as reported by habersarikirmizi, Dursun claimed that Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has already held discussions with Osim...
Arsenal's Nwaneri misses out on England's Three Lions squad: A key opportunity for Nigeria
Published: March 15, 2025
In Thomas Tuchel's first-ever England squad announcement, Arsenal's highly-rated 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri was notably absent. Despite growing expectations for Nwaneri’s inclusion after a stellar season with Arsenal, where he has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike, Tuchel chose to leave him out. This de...
Nigeria striker Osimhen fires warning to Rwanda, Zimbabwe with hat-trick against Antalyaspor
Published: March 14, 2025
Victor Osimhen fired a warning to Nigeria's opponents in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers Rwanda and Zimbabwe by netting a hat-trick for Galatasaray in a 4-0 victory over Antalyaspor at Rams Park on Friday evening. The Nigerian international opened the scoring 30 minutes into the match before teammate Alvaro Mor...
'Country that has many top strikers' - Genk coach reacts to Arokodare's maiden Super Eagles call-up
Published: March 14, 2025
Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink faced the media on Friday, on the eve of his side's Jupiler Pro League clash against Union Saint-Gilloise, and one of the topics he touched on was Tolu Arokodare's maiden invitation to Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches with Rwand...
Unstoppable spirit: How Nigerian players dominate European football
Published: March 14, 2025
Nigerian footballers have become a powerhouse in Europe’s football. From the Premier League to La Liga, stars such as Wilfred Ndidi, Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman are footballing superstars. But what is the reason why Nigerian players are thriving in Europe? Is it their innate skill, brute strength, or unparalleled dr...
'We spoke' - Osimhen shares conversation with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of WCQs
Published: March 14, 2025
In a recent interview on the Obi One podcast, Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray and Super Eagles forward, shared his conversation with Nigeria’s new national team manager, Eric Chelle, ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. When asked about his relationship with Chelle, Osimh...
Borussia Dortmund coach insists Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka is not ready for 90 minutes yet
Published: March 14, 2025
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has insisted that Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka is "not in a condition" to play a full 90 minutes yet, despite his evident potential.Chukwuemeka, who joined Dortmund on loan in the winter transfer window, has struggled with fitness issues, including muscular problems that have lim...
England squads announcement (updated): First U21 call-up for Nwaneri takes Nigerian count to 9
Published: March 14, 2025
Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri has received his first-ever call-up to England U21 national team ahead of international matches this month.It was heavily speculated that the Super Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder was in contention to be named in the Three Lions squad for the March internationals, only for manager T...
'Hallmark of goal-getters' - Hoffenheim coach insists Gift Orban not dwelling on misses
Published: March 14, 2025
Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer has showered praise on Super Eagles striker Gift Orban, commending his strong mentality and determination to overcome challenges.Orban, who made a winter transfer to Hoffenheim, endured a tough spell with Lyon in Ligue 1 but has since rediscovered his scoring touch in the Bundesliga, ne...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Sevilla blocked Akor Adams from getting first Nigeria call-up
Published: March 14, 2025
La Liga club Sevilla prevented Akor Adams from receiving his first ever Nigeria call-up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda's Wasps and Zimbabwe's Warriors, according to reports.Adams and his Sevilla teammate, Chidera Ejuke, were originally named in the provisional squad but were later dropped fro...
'Not at his best' - Lazio coach gives honest verdict on Dele-Bashiru after injury comeback
Published: March 14, 2025
Lazio coach Marco Baroni provided an honest assessment of Dele-Bashiru following his return from injury in the team’s 1-1 draw against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.The match saw Lazio secure a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time in seven years, but it was the performance of Dele-Bashiru that caught t...
'Chelle was convinced' - Eguavoen reveals backstory behind Papa Daniel's first Super Eagles call-up
Published: March 14, 2025
Nigeria Football Federation's Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen has defended the inclusion of Papa Daniel Mustapha in the Nigeria squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda's Wasps and Zimbabwe's Warriors.Eguavoen stated that he, along with Eric Chelle and other NPFL coaches, closely mo...
UEL: St Mirren legend slams Dessers over intention to con referee into awarding a penalty
Published: March 14, 2025
St Mirren legend Steven Thompson has criticized Cyriel Dessers for allegedly attempting to deceive the referee into awarding a penalty during Rangers' UEFA Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.Dessers, who has been in top form since Barren Ferguson took charge as Rangers manager, played 67 minutes in the match but could...
'Not a bad team' - Eguavoen explains what's holding Arsenal back from Premier League title
Published: March 14, 2025
Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has weighed in on Arsenal’s Premier League aspirations, suggesting that their success depends on the club’s objectives at the start of the season.For the third consecutive season under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal appear to have faltered in the Premier League title race, now tr...