Damola Ajayi: Teenage forward receives first call-up for PL game in Tottenham's loss to Everton
Published: January 19, 2025
Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi received his first ever call-up for a Premier League game as Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 3-2 by Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, January 19.Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou picked Ajayi and another player with a Nigerian background, Callum Olusesi in the gameday 20 but the two teenagers ha...
'I had to pull back' - Ajax forward Akpom pleased with real striker's goal against SC Heerenveen
Published: January 19, 2025
Chuba Akpom came off the bench to score a crucial goal for Ajax Amsterdam in their 2-0 away win against SC Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday. The victory keeps Ajax hot on the heels of league leaders PSV Eindhoven, with just one point separating the two teams.The match got off to a great start for Ajax, wit...
Chelsea the only exception: Osimhen's pal reveals Napoli frustrated every club interested in Nigeria star
Published: January 19, 2025
The future of Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, with several European clubs linked to the Nigerian striker. However, according to a close friend and journalist Buchi Laba, Osimhen is unlikely to make a move in the January transfer window.The journalist, who is familiar with Os...
Meet Dubem Dike: USC Gamecocks young prospect eligible for Super Falcons
Published: January 19, 2025
The Super Falcons boast some of the best attackers in the modern women's game, and the talent pool never seems to run dry as a new name has emerged from the NCAA Women's South-Easterm Conference. Meet Chidubem Dike, a talented young forward with Nigerian roots, who's plays for the University of South Carolina Gamecock...
Nantes coach reveals what makes Moses Simon special as forward nets fifth goal of the season
Published: January 19, 2025
Antoine Kombouaré, the head coach of FC Nantes, has revealed what makes Moses Simon special following the match against Saint-Etienne on Sunday night, noting that the forward brings versatility to the squad.The Super Eagles dazzler is capable of playing on both wings, as a center forward, second striker and even as a ...
Onuachu shares what Southampton manager told him before scoring his first goal in English football
Published: January 19, 2025
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu expressed his gratitude to the club's loyal supporters after scoring his first goal for the team in a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest.Although the result left much to be desired, Onuachu was visibly pleased to break his goal-scoring duck and took the opportunity to dedicate the moment ...
Dessers hat-trick inspires Rangers to huge win over Fraserburgh in Scottish Cup
Published: January 19, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was the star of the show as Rangers cruised to a 5-0 win over Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup. Dessers scored a hat-trick to lead his team to victory, redeeming himself after a recent slump in form.Despite his decent statistics, Dessers hasn't been impressive with his finishing, and...
'Favourite player' - Pundit has an update on the future of Ola Aina amid Galatasaray, Man City links
Published: January 19, 2025
Turkish transfer expert Süleyman Rodop has provided fresh insight into Ola Aina's contract situation at Nottingham Forest as speculation grows over the defender's future.  Aina's current deal with Forest is set to expire in the summer, and while the Premier League club is keen on extending his stay, the Nigerian inte...
Galatasaray insider claims Manchester United made an offer of N113b to sign Osimhen
Published: January 19, 2025
Kağan Dursun, a Galatasaray transfer insider, has revealed that Manchester United recently made a substantial bid to secure the services of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.  Osimhen, who scored his 14th goal across all competitions for Galatasaray on Friday night, has been a standout performer for the Turkish gia...
Rising Chelsea star Acheampong names Tosin among four senior players who encourage him
Published: January 19, 2025
Chelsea's rising star Josh Acheampong has credited several senior players for their encouragement and guidance as he progresses in his football career.Among those he highlighted is Tosin, who has offered valuable advice and support. Acheampong and Tyrique George, a winger of Nigerian descent, were officially promoted ...
What Sevilla coach said about Super Eagles forward Ejuke after first game in 90 days
Published: January 19, 2025
Sevilla coach García Pimienta has delivered an encouraging message to Chidera Ejuke following the Nigerian winger’s return from a three-month injury layoff.  Ejuke made his long-awaited comeback on Saturday afternoon, coming off the bench in the 82nd minute of Sevilla's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Girona at ...
Lookman enters Serie A record books after scoring in Atalanta's five-goal thriller against Napoli
Published: January 18, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has kicked off his goal account for 2025, netting his first of the year in a thrilling encounter where Atalanta fell to Napoli with a score of 2-3 at the Gewiss Stadium.Lookman scored the second goal for his team, offering a glimmer of hope in the crucial top of the table clash in I...
Ex-Leicester winger lauds Iwobi as Fulham boss explains why Super Eagles star was subbed early
Published: January 18, 2025
Former Foxes winger Marc Albrighton lauded Alex Iwobi for his first half performance during Fulham's 2-0 win over Leicester City in a Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. After their nine-match unbeaten run ended on Tuesday with defeat to West Ham United, the Cottagers returned to winnin...
Bassey reaches PL milestone as Fulham beat Leicester City; Iwobi subbed out after 45 minutes
Published: January 18, 2025
Calvin Bassey reached a milestone of fifty appearances in the English Premier League as Fulham returned to winning ways, beating Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening.Following his move from Ajax Amsterdam in the summer of 2023, the Leicester City academy graduate made his Premier League debu...
Ejuke returns from three-month injury layoff to help Sevilla win away at Girona, Iheanacho absent
Published: January 18, 2025
Chidera Ejuke has finally returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him since October 2024, making his comeback in Sevilla's 2-1 victory over Girona at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. Ejuke was named on the bench for the Andalusian side, while fellow Super Eagles teammate Kelechi Iheanacho was left out of the squ...