Matchday Nigeria: What the numbers say before kick-off
Published: November 03, 2025
When the Super Eagles take the pitch, Nigeria practically stops. It's one of those moments where the whole country holds its breath, everyone's got an opinion, and pride hangs in the balance with every pass. Beneath all that raw passion, though, something's shifting—fans are getting sharper, digging deeper into the d...
'Very prepared' - Chelsea striker Ezenwata ready to make a name for himself at U17 World Cup
Published: November 03, 2025
Prolific Chelsea striker Chizaram Ezenwata has arrived in Qatar with the England squad ahead of their opening match of the 2025 Fifa U17 World Cup against Venezuela at Aspire Zone (Pitch 4), Al Rayyan.Ezenwata, Landon Emenalo and Lanre Awesu, a goalkeeper on the books of West Ham United, were all initially included in ...
How apps make sports convenient
Published: November 03, 2025
Sports betting has come a long way since the days when one had to go to the betting shops or call to place their bets. All of this is now possible right on your phone, thanks to apps. With just a few taps, anyone can view odds, place a bet, and even watch the match live. But how exactly do they make the whole process ...
Tempers flare as Gift Orban and ex-Man City star clash during Hellas Verona v Inter Milan
Published: November 03, 2025
Tensions briefly flared during Hellas Verona's Serie A clash against Inter Milan after Brazilian forward Giovane scored his first league goal, with teammate Gift Orban and former Manchester City fullback Aleksandar Kolarov at the center of a heated exchange.According to Calciomercato, the incident occurred moments afte...
Brighton's Super Eagles-eligible forward reacts to PL debut, two years after leaving Man Utd
Published: November 02, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion's Super Eagles-eligible forward Nehemiah Oriola was handed his Premier League debut on Saturday as the Seagulls cruised to a 3-0 victory over Leeds United at the AMEX Stadium.The 18-year-old has been on the fringes of the first team in recent weeks, earning three consecutive call-ups to the match...
Official: Nigerian trio await new boss at Southampton as Will Still shown the exit door
Published: November 02, 2025
Will Still has lost his job as Southampton boss following a string of poor results in the English Championship this season, the Saints confirmed via their official website on Sunday evening.The Belgian tactician came under intense scrutiny after the Saints' 2-0 home defeat to Preston North End on Saturday.Despite the d...
'We even took a 2-0 lead' - Ndidi blames red card for Besiktas loss to Fenerbahce
Published: November 02, 2025
Wilfred Ndidi has attributed Besiktas' 3–2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Sunday's heated Istanbul derby to the team's numerical disadvantage after playing with ten men for more than an hour.The Black Eagles appeared to be cruising towards victory at Besiktas Park after taking a commanding two-goal lead, courtesy of strikes...
Iheanacho at Hampden Park but left out of Celtic squad in 3-1 win against Rangers
Published: November 02, 2025
Celtic booked their place in the final of the Premier Sports Cup after edging Rangers 3-1 in extra time at Hampden Park on Sunday.From a Nigerian perspective, the headline team news centred on the absence of Kelechi Iheanacho, who was left out of Celtic's matchday squad for the Old Firm derby.The Nigeria international'...
No chance of Slavia Prague star featuring against Arsenal or Nigeria v Gabon WCQ playoff
Published: November 02, 2025
Slavia Prague have been dealt a significant setback with confirmation that key defender Igoh Ogbu will play no part in the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The development also sidelines the 25-year-old from Nigeria's World Cup qualifying playoff with Gabon next week, w...
Confirmed: Arokodare loses coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers after historic loss against Fulham
Published: November 02, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers have parted ways with manager Vitor Pereira following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Fulham on Saturday afternoon.Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare, who joined the Premier League side in the summer, came off the bench in the 64th minute to replace Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.Although the 24-year-old had...
Can 7-goal striker Onuachu earn a Super Eagles recall for WCQ playoff against Gabon?
Published: November 02, 2025
Paul Onuachu has enjoyed a strong start to the 2025‑26 season with Trabzonspor, scoring seven goals in 11 Turkish Süper Lig appearances. Yet despite his impressive form, the 31-year-old faces an uphill battle to secure a recall for the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon.Onuachu last...
'He can do better' - Werder Bremen coach criticises Boniface after lacklustre display against Mainz
Published: November 02, 2025
Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface failed to impress in the club's 1-1 draw against Mainz on Saturday, leaving head coach Horst Steffen openly dissatisfied with the forward’s performance.After a promising debut in the starting eleven against Union Berlin, where Boniface helped Bremen to a 1-0 win, hopes were high ...
'We can't be afraid' - Fit-again Onyedika confident ahead of Barcelona clash
Published: November 02, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has urged his Club Brugge teammates to face Barcelona with confidence ahead of Wednesday's Uefa Champions League clash.The 24-year-old is in contention to make the matchday squad after making his comeback from injury in  Club Brugge's victory over Benjamin Fredrick's FCV Dender...
Galatasaray striker Osimhen under scrutiny in Turkiye after firing blanks against Trabzonspor
Published: November 02, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has come under scrutiny in Turkiye following his underwhelming display in Galatasaray’s goalless draw with Trabzonspor at Rams Park on Saturday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Osimhen, who played the full 90 minutes, was unable to inspire the Yellow-Reds to victory against th...
'I know what I can do' - Galatasaray's Gabon star insists no special plan for Onuachu
Published: November 02, 2025
Speaking after Galatasaray's goalless draw against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday evening, Gabon international Mario Lemina dismissed suggestions that he had prepared specifically to stop Paul Onuachu from finding the net.The towering Nigerian striker entered the contest at Rams Park as the Super Lig'...