'On and off the field' - Arsenal-trained midfielder names Okocha as his greatest footballer of all time
Published: February 07, 2025
Arsenal-trained midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed deep admiration for Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, naming him as his greatest footballer of all time. In a heartfelt conversation on the podcast Is This SEAT Taken? with Chinasa Anukam, Iwobi fondly referred to Okocha as his "uncle" and a source of continuo...
Slavia Prague respond as Galatasaray make N19b bid for ex-Flying Eagles CB Igoh Ogbu
Published: February 07, 2025
Czech First League giants Slavia Prague have rebuffed a lucrative offer from Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray for former Flying Eagles central defender Igoh Ogbu. The Nigerian center-back has been a stalwart for Slavia Prague since joining the club in 2023, and his impressive performances have caught the attention of se...
Okoye set to miss WCQ: Top 3 goalkeepers Eric Chelle should consider as replacement for Udinese star
Published: February 07, 2025
The Nigerian national football team is facing a significant setback as Maduka Okoye is set to miss the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to his involvement in a betting scandal. The Udinese goalkeeper is under investigation by Italian authorities for suspected betting anomalies, which could see him banned for up to fo...
Valencia coach calls for more effort from Sadiq and two others after heavy loss to Barcelona
Published: February 07, 2025
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's heavy 5-0 loss to Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, Valencia CF manager Carlos Corberán urged Sadiq Umar, Max Aarons and Iván Jaime to step up their game.Sadiq, Aarons and Jaime were loaned in from Real Sociedad, Bournemouth and FC Porto i...
'Windows are not closed abroad' - Cardiff City boss reveals Super Eagles LB is searching for new club
Published: February 07, 2025
Cardiff City coach Omer Riza has commented on the future of Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins, stating that the defender is in search of a new club.The club's January transfer window has closed, and it appears the Nigerian international is not in the plans of the Bluebirds moving forward.The 30-year-old has struggl...
Mid-season training camp Dubai: Nichols, Butler-Oyedeji, Nwaneri named in Arsenal's travelling squad
Published: February 07, 2025
Manager Mikel Arteta has selected three young stars of Nigerian descent in Arsenal's travelling squad for a mid-season training camp in the United Arab Emirates, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, fullback Josh Nichols and attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri were among the players that boarded t...
EFL Cup: Two Nigeria eligible talents on the bench for Tottenham in 4-0 loss to Liverpool
Published: February 06, 2025
Two Nigeria-eligible youngsters, Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi were on the bench as Liverpool secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur to advance to the Carabao Cup final.The young talents from Tottenham sat on the bench, despite the team's struggles with injuries to key first-team players.Callum Oluse...
Lazio sporting director confirms winter offers for Brighton target Dele-Bashiru were rejected
Published: February 06, 2025
Lazio's sporting director, Angelo Fabiani, has confirmed that the club turned down multiple offers for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru during the winter transfer window.Brighton were interested in signing the Manchester City-reared midfielder but saw their enquiry knocked back by the Biancocelesti.With Jakub Moder sold to Feyenoor...
'Bit by bit' - Hoffenheim coach indicates winter signing Gift Orban will soon be a regular starter
Published: February 06, 2025
Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer has indicated that 2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban, the club's January signing from Olympique Lyon, will soon be a regular starter. Despite starting only one competitive match since his arrival, Orban has been making a strong impression, and Ilzer believes he is on the cusp o...
Confirmed: West Ham United part ways with left-footed Nigerian forward
Published: February 06, 2025
With a statement on the official website, West Ham United have announced that left-footed Nigerian forward Favour Fawunmi has departed the club.Fawunmi has departed the Hammers following the expiration of his contract on January 31, 2025.He signed a short-term deal after finishing his scholarship with West Ham United i...
La Liga unmasked: The extraordinary ecosystem of Spanish football
Published: February 06, 2025
Beyond the Pitch: A Socioeconomic Football ExperimentSpanish football represents far more than a sporting competition. La Liga emerges as a complex socioeconomic ecosystem where cultural identity, economic strategy, and athletic performance intersect in unprecedented ways. Unlike other European leagues, Spanish footbal...
Obi Mikel endorses Fulham's signing of Chelsea alum and history-making forward Willian
Published: February 06, 2025
John Obi Mikel, the former Chelsea midfielder, has taken to social media to endorse Fulham's re-signing of Willian.Mikel and 21,192 Instagram users liked Fulham's post on Thursday announcing the signing of the two-time Premier League winner. Willian, a well-known figure in the Premier League, rejoined Fulham during th...
How to bet on football by using the Betwinner app?
Published: February 06, 2025
Betting on football has never been easier, thanks to modern betting apps like Betwinner. This platform offers a user-friendly interface, competitive odds, and a wide range of betting markets. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced bettor, the Betwinner app provides all the tools you need to place bets efficiently....
'I liken it to a cocktail' - Ex-Liverpool winger hypes Osimhen, Morata, Icardi potential partnership
Published: February 06, 2025
Former Liverpool winger Albert Riera has shared his thoughts on the potential attacking trio of Victor Osimhen, Mauro Icardi, and Alvaro Morata at Galatasaray, expressing confidence that the forwards will complement each other and create a formidable partnership.   Osimhen, who has been in stellar form since his loan...
Meet Habeebat Gbajabiamila: Brentford's teenage star eligible to represent Nigeria
Published: February 06, 2025
Apart from Frank Onyeka who is currently on loan at Augsburg in Germany, it would interest you to know that there is another Nigerian at Brentford.Meet Habeebat Gbajabiamila, the 17-year-old English-Nigerian starlet who currently plays for the club's women's team in the London and South East Women's Regional Football L...