Does Al Ahly's Junior Ajayi Deserve A Nigeria Call-Up For Poland, Serbia Friendlies?
Published: March 02, 2018
In light of all speculations making the rounds as to the invited players for the upcoming friendlies, one name many Nigerians seem to be omitting is Al Ahly’s Junior Ajayi. Recently named in this year's Africa 11 by CAF beating the likes of Aubameyang and Mane, the former 3SC man is quietly making a name for himself....
Manchester United Block Key Eagles Defender From Facing Club In Premier League
Published: March 02, 2018
Netherlands international of Ghanaian descent Tim Fosu-Mensah will not figure for Crystal Palace when they host Manchester United in the Premier League on Monday, March 5.The defender joined the Eagles on a season-long loan deal in the summer transfer window in search of regular first-team football. The Red Dev...
Bakambu Breaks African Transfer Record, Top Ten Most Expensive Nigerian Players Transfers In Spain
Published: March 02, 2018
Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu finally completed his move to Chinese Super League club  Beijing Guoan on the final day of the transfer window on February 28.If tax obligations are included, Bakambu's move to the capital outfit cost £65.4 million (approximately N32.4 billion in Nigerian currency), meaning the Congo...
Balogun To Decide Future At Mainz Before Linking Up With Nigeria's World Cup Squad
Published: March 02, 2018
Super Eagles star Leon Balogun was not able to confirm one hundred percent if he'll be on the books of Bundesliga club Mainz next season, saying his future will be decided before Russia tackle Saudi Arabia at the 2018 World Cup on June 14.If the central defender does not renew his Mainz vows at the end of the season, i...
Etebo Jack Of All Trades, Master Of All: Most Fouled Player & Most Accurate Passer Vs Barca
Published: March 01, 2018
Industrious Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo worked his socks off as Las Palmas were held to a 1-1 draw by La Liga pacesetters Barcelona at Estadio de Gran Canaria on Thursday night.Messi scored from a free-kick to open the scoring for the visitors on 21 minutes, but Jonathan Calleri calmly converted a penalty ki...
Arsenal 0 Man City 3: Iwobi Benched, Tosin & Nmecha Not In 18, Argentina Duo Start
Published: March 01, 2018
Arsenal suffered their second defeat in five days to Manchester City on Thursday evening following their 3-0 loss in their rescheduled Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi was not selected in Arsenal's starting XI, dropping to the bench instead while young Manchester City defender Tosin...
Chelsea GK Who Could Be In Goal Vs Nigeria : I Gave Up On Argentina Recall When I Was At Man City
Published: March 01, 2018
Shortly before the Argentine Federation announced a list of 22 foreign-based professional players summoned for the friendlies against Spain and Italy, Chelsea goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero stated that he would be delighted to be named on the roster.For four years, Caballero has not been called up to the Argentine team ...
Official: Messi, Higuain, Caballero & Rojo Named In Argentina's 22-Man Squad For Friendlies
Published: March 01, 2018
Argentina coach Sampaoli has announced a 22-man roster for the upcoming friendlies against Spain and Italy, handing a recall to the prolific Juventus frontman Gonzalo Higuaín.True to speculations, the coach of the two-time world champions has included the veteran Chelsea goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero on the rost...
Ex-PSV Whizkid Funso Ojo Scoops Scunthorpe United Goal Of The Month
Published: March 01, 2018
Former PSV Eindhoven wonderkid Funso Ojo has won Scunthorpe United FC's Goal of the Month for February 2018.The central midfielder's strike in the Irons 2-2 draw against Northampton Town had been shortlisted for the accolade, along with strikes from Josh Morris (v Fleetwood Town), Ivan Toney (v Fleetwood Town) and Ivan...
Amkar Perm Defender Idowu Names Three Key Super Eagles Players, Says Messi Is An Alien
Published: March 01, 2018
Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu believes Nigeria are in a very tough group at the 2018 World Cup, but has tipped the Super Eagles to progress to the next round as they have some outstanding players on the team.Apart from Idowu, two other Amkar Perm stars in Fegor Ogude and Aaron Samuel could make Nigeria's 23-man roste...
Volgograd Arena Now Ready For World Cup Cracker Between Nigeria & Iceland
Published: March 01, 2018
The Volgograd Arena in Volgograd which will host the 2018 World Cup Group D fixture between Nigeria and Iceland on June 22 is now ready, according to the website of FSUE Sport-Engineering, which is the developer and designer of the arena, writes Ria Sport.The stadium which was built on site of the demolished Central St...
Nigeria's Rivals To Receive N18M Per Minute If Messi Plays In Final Pre-World Cup Friendly
Published: March 01, 2018
The Argentina Football Association will pocket three million dollars (equivalent of N1.1 billion) for agreeing to face Israel in their final pre-World Cup friendly, but only on one condition.According to Sport Express Russia, the conditions of the friendly match of the Argentina national team in Israel , which will be ...
Nigeria Defender Leon Balogun On Racial Abuse Of Chelsea Striker: It's Not Unusual In Italy
Published: March 01, 2018
Speaking to T Online, Mainz's Nigeria international Leon Balogun was asked to comment on the racial abuse of Chelsea loanee Michy Batshuayi during Borussia Dortmund's Europa League clash against Atalanta on February 22.Balogun and teammate Anthony Ujah had been racially insulted during the away game at Hannover and the...
Sunderland Coach Hails Super Eagles Invitee And Joel Asoro
Published: March 01, 2018
Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has praised two of the youngest players in the first team squad Josh Maja and Joel Asoro, adding that they should not rest on their laurels as the club bids to avoid relegation from the Championship this season.The 19-year-old Maja has 12 appearances under his belt in the second-ti...
Manchester United Extend Contracts Of Three Stars
Published: March 01, 2018
The contracts of three Manchester United stars have been extended by twelve months after the club activated clauses in their deals, according to reports.Sky Sports has reported that United have extended the contracts of Daley Blind, Ashley Young and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone until 2019, after exercising options in their...