'A blessing from God' - Former Besiktas midfielder suggests Osimhen gives Galatasaray unfair advantage
Published: February 05, 2025
Former Beşiktaş midfielder Sinan Engin has suggested that Galatasaray's signing of Victor Osimhen last September has given them an unfair advantage.The former African Footballer of the Year transferred to The Lion after failed deadline day moves to Premier League giants Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in th...
Central defender on the radar of Nigerian Federation nominated for Chelsea's Goal of the Month
Published: February 05, 2025
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has been nominated for the club’s January Goal of the Month award following his spectacular strike against Morecambe in the FA Cup. The 27-year-old center-back, who is reportedly on the radar of the Nigerian Football Federation, delivered a remarkable performance in the third-round ...
'I have played in the Championship' - Iheanacho eager to make a quick impact at Middlesbrough
Published: February 04, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho has emphasized that he is ready to make an immediate impact at Middlesbrough following his deadline day loan move from Spanish outfit Sevilla.The Nigeria international is a household name in English football, thanks to his exploits at Manchester City and Leicester game, and is just four games shy of r...
Two academy players of Nigerian descent train with Arsenal first team ahead of Newcastle trip
Published: February 04, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two academy players of Nigerian descent to first team training on the eve of their Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against Newcastle United at St. James' Park.According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, U18s forward Andre Harriman-Annous and development squad attacker Nat...
'Can play in that position' – Arsenal boss Arteta not ruling out deploying Nwaneri as a centre-forward
Published: February 04, 2025
Mikel Arteta has left the door open to deploying Ethan Nwaneri as a centre forward, stressing the need for flexibility in Arsenal's attacking setup. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle United, Arteta discussed Nwaneri's potential role in the frontli...
'I also like showing tricks, nutmegs' - Blackburn Rovers new boy Dennis vows to excite fans
Published: February 04, 2025
Blackburn Rovers' deadline day signing, Emmanuel Dennis, has assured fans that exciting moments await after joining the club on loan from Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the season. The Nigerian international, who became Rovers' sixth signing of the January transfer window, is eager to make an impact and entert...
'One of the best forwards' - Ex-Galatasaray midfielder Etebo lauds Super Eagles teammate Osimhen
Published: February 04, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Peter Etebo has heaped praise on his compatriot Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray. Etebo, who plays for Gençlerbirliği, described Osimhen as one of the best forwards in the world, highlighting his impressive performances for Galatasaray.Osimhen, who is on ...
What sets the online betting market in Zambia apart
Published: February 04, 2025
Zambia is quickly emerging as one of the emerging leaders in online sports betting in Africa. This explosive growth is driven by a mix of technology, a love for sports, and friendly regulations. The factors that characterize this market are what make it an interesting instance of how betting industries are spawned in d...
Not just Chukwueze: Fulham fail to agree deadline day deal with another Super Eagles flank player
Published: February 04, 2025
Fulham's deadline-day attempt to sign Nigerian flank player Bright Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahce fell through after their pursuit of Samuel Chukwueze also collapsed, Football Insider has reported. Osayi-Samuel, who is in the final five months of his contract with the Turkish giants, is free to negotiate a pre-contract ...
What Man Utd legend Carrick said about Boro's signing of Iheanacho after loss to Sunderland
Published: February 04, 2025
Middlesbrough were active on transfer deadline day, bringing in marquee striker Kelechi Iheanacho on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season.The former Manchester City and Leicester City star has departed La Liga club Sevilla on a temporary basis in search of adequate playing opportunities. He is an expe...
Fulham decide to sign Arsenal and Chelsea old boy instead of Super Eagles star Chukwueze
Published: February 04, 2025
Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze missed out on a dream move to the English Premier League on transfer deadline day.Fulham were in talks with AC Milan over the signing of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner in the hours leading up to the close of the January transfer window but a deal will not be happening as the C...
Southampton's deadline day deals: Udoh joins from Antwerp; Arsenal product recalled from EFL club
Published: February 04, 2025
English Premier League club Southampton confirmed two deadline day deals involving two Nigerian players before the close of the January transfer window on Monday night.The Saints completed the transfer of Victor Udoh, with the promising forward putting pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract, subject to intern...
Getafe ace Uche named in La Liga Team of the Month dominated by Real Madrid
Published: February 04, 2025
Getafe ace Christantus Uche has been named in La Liga's Team of the Month, which was largely dominated by Spanish giants Real Madrid, by football statisticians WhoScored. The 21-year-old midfielder who has sometimes featured as a forward for the Spanish side, earned his place amongst January's best eleven for his perf...
'We hope' - Bayer Leverkusen coach reveals injury suffered by Nathan Tella 'is not that bad'
Published: February 04, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has shared insight on Nathan Tella’s injury after the Nigerian midfielder was forced off during their 3-1 victory over TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.  Tella, who has been in fine form recently, sustained the injury in the first half and was replaced by Emi Buendía.The 25-year-old has...
Confirmed: Chelsea loan out tri-national midfielder to eight-time German champions
Published: February 04, 2025
With a statement on the official website, eight-time Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund have officially announced the signing of Chelsea's tri-national player Carney Chukwuemeka on loan until the end of the season, with an option for a permanent transfer.  The 21-year-old, who has struggled for regular playing tim...