Lookman silent on Live TV: Atalanta's two-goal hero refuses to answer question about Gasperini
Published: February 24, 2025
Ademola Lookman played a starring role in Atalanta’s emphatic 5-0 win over Empoli, scoring twice in a commanding display. However, the Nigerian forward made headlines after the match by refusing to answer a question about his recent disagreement with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.The tension between Lookman and Ga...
Lookman becomes first player to score more than 10 goals in each of last three Serie A seasons
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance, scoring a brace as Atalanta cruised to a 5-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday evening, despite recent criticism from manager Gian Piero Gasperini.  According to the statisticians at Opta, the reigning African Footballer is the Year became the first pl...
'I suspected' - Former Chelsea forward insists referee made right call in Ola Aina penalty incident
Published: February 23, 2025
Former Chelsea forward Pat Nevin has backed the referee's decision to award a penalty to Newcastle United during the first half of their Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest.In a game of two halves, the Magpies came from behind to secure a 4-3 win over the Reds at St. James' Park.Nottingham Forest forward Call...
13 goal involvements in Ligue 1: Simon's goal from the spot helps Nantes beat Lens
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was on target as Nantes claimed an impressive 3-1 victory over Lens on Sunday evening.  The hosts took the lead through Louis Leroux in the first half before Simon doubled their advantage from the penalty spot on the hour mark.Neil El Aynaoui pulled one back for Lens, but Meschak Elia s...
Man-in-form Jacob Murphy on target for Newcastle in 7-goal thriller against Ola Aina's Forest
Published: February 23, 2025
Jacob Murphy continued his fine form for Newcastle United, finding the net in their thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest at St. James' Park. While Murphy remains eligible to represent Nigeria, his counterpart Ola Aina, a full Super Eagles international, was also in action for Forest.Murphy struck in the 25th m...
Son of ex-Gombe United star steals the show for Chelsea U18s with goal and assist v West Ham
Published: February 23, 2025
Chizaram Ezenwata, son of ex-Gombe United player Ndubuisi Ezenwata, stole the show for Chelsea as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday.Six players of Nigerian descent were on parade at Cobham Training Ground, with Ezenwata joined in the starting lineup by Chelsea ...
Nottingham Forest defender Aina urges teammates to approach Newcastle clash with right mentality
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has called on his Nottingham Forest teammates to approach their Premier League clash against Newcastle United with the right mindset as they aim for a crucial victory at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon.  Aina, who has been one of Forest’s standout performers this season, has been n...
Injury watch: Eric Chelle left sweating over the fitness of Lazio midfielder ahead of key WCQs
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces a major selection headache as Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru emerges as a doubt for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.  Dele-Bashiru suffered an ankle injury during Lazio’s goalless draw against Venezia on Saturday evening a...
'They owe a lot to Osimhen' - Galatasaray insider pays tribute to Super Eagles star ahead of derby
Published: February 23, 2025
As Galatasaray prepare for a high-stakes clash against Istanbul rivals Fenerbahçe at Rams Park on Monday, club insider Mehmet Özcan has heaped praise on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for his immense contribution to the team this season.  Since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last summer, Osimhen has been a...
Nigerian forward on the verge of becoming a French citizen but ineligible to represent Euro giants
Published: February 23, 2025
Nantes' Nigerian forward Moses Simon has applied for French nationality, according to reports.Foot Boom says that the Nigerian international has started the process of becoming a naturalized French citizen, and if his application is successful, he will proudly hold both Nigerian and French citizenship.Moses Simon rema...
Super Eagles forward Dennis suffers defeat on Championship debut for Blackburn Rovers
Published: February 23, 2025
In a game that saw both sides guided by interim managers, Swansea City thrashed Blackburn Rovers 3-0 at Swansea.com Stadium, with Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis making his Championship debut for the visitors.Blackburn Rovers arrived Wales aiming to make it three victories in a row for the first time in 2025 but s...
Fabrizio Romano reveals PL target Lookman will leave Atalanta as Gasperini tries to mend rift
Published: February 22, 2025
Ademola Lookman's time at Atalanta appears to be nearing its end following a tense fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.The forward, who etched his name in the club's history with a stunning hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final, found himself at odds with Gian Piero Gasperini after a missed penalty against Cl...
'Very raw' - Danish pundit reveals what impressed him about Chido Obi after second Man Utd game
Published: February 22, 2025
Danish football pundit Lasse Vøge praised Denmark youth international of Nigerian descent Chido Obi following his second appearance for Manchester United's first team on Saturday.The former Arsenal schoolboy hopped off the bench in the 70th minute as the Red Devils came from two goals down to salvage a point against E...
England or Nigeria: Olisadebe admits history-making Arsenal midfielder faces difficult decision
Published: February 22, 2025
The Nigerian football scene is buzzing with speculation as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) attempts to secure the commitment of history-making Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, the youngest-ever footballer to play in the top-flight of English football.The talented Anglo-Nigerian midfielder has emerged a...
After training with first team this week, 16yo Ogunnaike makes debut for Arsenal U21s
Published: February 22, 2025
Talented fullback Josh Ogunnaike, 16, made his competitive debut for Arsenal's development squad in a Premier League 2 clash against Newcastle United at Meadow Park on Friday.Arsenal have high hopes for the first year scholar, with manager Mikel Arteta inviting the defender to train with the senior team on multiple occ...