Injured midfielder Onyedika ruled out of Gent v Club Brugge, doubtful to face Aston Villa
Published: February 28, 2025
Raphael Onyedika will not be named in Club Brugge's matchday squad on Saturday afternoon when they take on Gent in the Jupiler Pro League.According to the online edition of Dutch-language newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, the Belgian champions will have to do without Raphael Onyedika against Gent.The Nigeria international ...
'No seriousness' - Pundit questions Galatasaray coach for starting Osimhen on the bench
Published: February 28, 2025
Turkish football commentator Ertem Şener has publicly criticized Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk for his decision to start Victor Osimhen and other key players on the bench during the club's goalless draw against Konyaspor.Osimhen, who has been in fine form since joining Galatasaray on loan last summer, was only introd...
Rangers CB Balogun returns to full training but awaits medical green light to return to action
Published: February 28, 2025
Rangers have been handed a boost before their Scottish Premiership match against Motherwell, with three defenders including Leon Balogun returning to full training. The Nigeria international has not featured for the Light Blues since picking up an injury in the first half of a Europa League game against Manchester Uni...
Newcastle United interested in summer move for Nigerian forward with 82 career goals
Published: February 28, 2025
Newcastle United are eyeing a summer move for Nigerian international Ademola Lookman as they seek to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season, according to Football Insider. The 27-year-old Atalanta forward has been in fine form in Italy and could be set for a return to the Premier League.Lookman has built...
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Atubolu chases two Bundesliga records before international break
Published: February 28, 2025
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is chasing two Bundesliga records before the international break in March.For the first time since 2014, the Germany U21 international became the only goalkeeper to save four penalties in a row, equaling the feat of former Bayer Leverkusen glovesman Bernd Leno.Atubolu also followed i...
Three best options to step in for injured Semi Ajayi in Super Eagles squad for 2026 WCQs
Published: February 28, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle faces a defensive headache ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe following Semi Ajayi’s injury setback.  Ajayi, who has been a key figure in Nigeria’s backline, will miss both matches after suffering a relapse of a previous injury, leaving ...
Crystal Palace loanee, who wants to play for Nigeria, ruled out for rest of the season
Published: February 28, 2025
Crystal Palace-owned player David Ozoh will miss the rest of the 2024-2025 season, Derby County manager John Eustace confirmed at Thursday's pre-match press conference before his side's Championship clash against Middlesbrough. Born in Valencia, Spain, and also eligible to represent England, Ozoh is open to playing fo...
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi endures tough night as Leicester City fall to West Ham
Published: February 27, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi had a frustrating outing as Leicester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United in their Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Thursday night.Ndidi, who started in midfield for the Foxes, was involved in key moments of the game but was unable to influence the outcome as...
Massive blow for Super Eagles as 41-cap defender is ruled out of 2026 WCQs in March
Published: February 27, 2025
West Brom defender Semi Ajayi is set to miss Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March after suffering a hamstring injury. The experienced center-back was forced off in the first half of West Brom’s 2-0 victory over Oxford United and will be sidelined for several weeks.The injury, which occurred in...
FA Youth Cup: Six Nigerian players train with Arsenal ahead of mouth-watering clash v Man Utd
Published: February 27, 2025
Fans of both teams can stay updated with soccer live scores as Arsenal and Manchester United U18s clash for a place in the semifinals of the FA Youth Cup on Friday, February 28.According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, six Nigeria-eligible teenagers trained with Arsenal U18s team before the mouth-watering FA...
'We had spoken' - Onyemaechi reveals Olympiakos teammate's tip helped him silence AEK winger
Published: February 27, 2025
Bruno Onyemaechi has credited his Olympiakos teammate Francisco Ortega for helping him keep AEK Athens winger Niclas Eliasson quiet during their emphatic 6-0 victory in the Greek Cup semifinal on Wednesday, February 26.The Nigerian defender delivered a solid performance as Olympiakos dominated AEK at the Georgios Karai...
Every word Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu said after impressive win against Ivory Coast
Published: February 27, 2025
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has reacted following the team's impressive  2-0 win against Ivory Coast's Young Elephants in their first pre-U20 Africa Cup of Nations friendly match on Wednesday night.Goals from captain Daniel Bamayi and Divine Oliseh in the second half sealed the win after a goalless first half, p...
Dessers reveals what Rangers' interim manager told the players at half-time in win v Kilmarnock
Published: February 27, 2025
Cyriel Dessers has taken his tally for the season to twenty in all competitions following his second half brace during Rangers' comeback 4-2 win over Kilmarnock in a Scottish Premiership clash at Rugby Park on Wednesday evening. Rangers were under pressure to deliver after their recent defeat to St. Mirren, a loss tha...
'Didn't give him a break' - Pundit singles out one Fenerbahce player for praise after caging Osimhen
Published: February 27, 2025
Following Galatasaray's goalless draw with Fenerbahce in the Intercontinental Derby on Monday evening, veteran Turkish pundit Şansal Büyüka singled out experienced Slovakia central defender Milan Skriniar for special praise.Tasked with the difficult job of keeping Victor Osimhen in check, Skriniar rose to the occasi...
Dessers scores twice after the break to inspire Rangers to comeback win against Kilmarnock
Published: February 26, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers delivered a match-winning performance, scoring a brace as Rangers staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 4-2 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Wednesday night.Rangers found themselves trailing by two goals early in the match, but under new manager Darren Ferguson, the team r...