'That's why the 10 teams came up' - Former Chelsea striker expects Rangers to cash in on Dessers
Published: February 08, 2025
Former Chelsea striker Billy Dodds expects Scottish giants Rangers to cash in on Cyriel Dessers at the end of the season. The Nigerian forward had been linked with a move away from Ibrox in the January transfer window, but ultimately remained with the club.Dessers' agent had revealed that 10 teams had expressed intere...
Morata and Osimhen strike force at Galatasaray: Ex-Besiktas sporting director gives green light
Published: February 08, 2025
Former Besiktas sporting director Önder Özen has expressed confidence in the compatibility of Alvaro Morata and Victor Osimhen, suggesting the duo can form a formidable partnership against Adana Demirspor on Sunday.  Galatasaray has enjoyed a flawless season in the Turkish Super Lig, with Victor Osimhen playing a pi...
Musa brace not enough as Man Utd U18s squander lead in 2-2 draw with Liverpool
Published: February 08, 2025
Talented Spanish-born Nigerian striker Victor Musa scored two goals inside thirty minutes but it was not enough for Manchester United to secure all three points as they squandered the lead in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in an U18 Premier League fixture in Kirkby on Saturday afternoon.Liverpool U18s manager Marc Bridge-Wi...
Golden Shoe controversy: Former Georgia coach baffled Arokodare was snubbed for Denmark star
Published: February 08, 2025
The recent Golden Shoe awards ceremony has sparked controversy, with former Georgia coach Johan Boskamp expressing his disappointment over some players missing out on awards. One player who Boskamp feels was unfairly underrated is Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare.Arokodare has been in impressive form for Genk this s...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle visits Iwobi, Ndidi, Simon ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Published: February 08, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has begun a European tour to meet with key players, including Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Moses Simon, as he prepares for his first game in charge. The visit comes ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.Chelle, who was appointed by t...
Confirmed: Middlesbrough loan out prolific Nigerian centre-forward to Darlington
Published: February 08, 2025
With a statement on the club's official website, Middlesbrough have announced that young Nigerian striker Hazeem Bakre has joined non-league club Darlington. Bakre has carved out a reputation as a prolific goalscorer right from his days at Huddersfield Town. He was Huddersfield Town U19s' top scorer in the 2022-2023 ...
Kelechi Iheanacho's jersey number revealed ahead of Middlesbrough debut
Published: February 08, 2025
Championship club Middlesbrough have revealed Kelechi Iheanacho's squad number ahead of a possible debut next week.Middlesbrough completed the signing of the Nigeria international on transfer deadline day in the winter window, but the deal was not completed in time for him to be part of the squad for the Championship c...
'Not only the captain's armband' - Van Nistelrooy showers praise on Ndidi after display against Man Utd
Published: February 08, 2025
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy showered praise on Wilfred Ndidi after his commanding display during the 2-1 loss to Manchester United in an Emirates FA Cup clash at Old Trafford on Friday night.Given he had been inactive for approximately two months, the Nigeria international was a surprising inclusion in t...
'Can adapt better' - Ex-Lazio midfielder backs Dele-Bashiru to be a key player in Europa League
Published: February 08, 2025
Former Lazio midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has expressed confidence in Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's potential to enhance his performance as Lazio prepares to enter the knockout phase of the UEFA Europa League.Dele-Bashiru, who joined Lazio from Hatayspor last summer, has shown promise in European competitions, netting two goals...
Captain Ndidi marks his return from injury by helping Leicester take the lead in loss to Man Utd
Published: February 08, 2025
Leicester City crashed out of this season's Emirates FA Cup following a 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Friday night.In terms of team news, Wilfred Ndidi's inclusion in the starting lineup was the headline and he was joined by former Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent, Caleb Okoli.Wearing the ...
'We'll see' - Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso not ruling out striking combo of Boniface and Schick
Published: February 07, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is considering a change in his attacking strategy, one that could see a striking combination of Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick more often.The duo's brief partnership in the DFB Cup quarter-finals against 1. FC Cologne was a resounding success, and Alonso is keen to explore this opt...
'There's a lot of interest' - Rangers striker Dessers confirms receiving multiple offers in winter market
Published: February 07, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has confirmed receiving multiple transfer offers from European clubs during the January transfer window.  The 30-year-old was heavily linked with a move away from Ibrox, with clubs from Italy and Spain reportedly interested in securing his services.However, despite the speculation, ...
Chelsea loanee Ugochukwu remains loyal to France amid Super Eagles call-up claims
Published: February 07, 2025
Chelsea loanee Lesley Ugochukwu has made a decision on his international future amid reports in the local media that he has been included in Eric Chelle's first provisional squad as Super Eagles head coach.Ugochukwu is the nephew of former Super Eagles central defender and 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist Onyekachi A...
Solomon-Otabor: 2016 Birmingham City Young POTY departs CZ Mighty Lions for Al-Orooba
Published: February 07, 2025
Through official channels, United Arab Emirates Pro League club Al-Orooba have announced the signing of 2019 Super Eagles invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor.The 2015-2016 Birmingham City Young Player of the Year has joined Al-Orooba as a free agent following his departure from Chinese club Cangzhou Mighty Lions.Solomon-Otabor ...
What Man Utd coach Amorim said about Obi-Martin ahead of FA Cup clash against Leicester
Published: February 07, 2025
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's FA Cup fourth round tie against Leicester City, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim praised Denmark youth international of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi-Martin.However, the Portuguese football tactician made it clear that Obi-Martin will not be rushed into the...