Dessers, Igamane or Danilo? Ex-Everton midfielder claims Rangers boss unsure of who leads the line
Published: December 02, 2024
Former Everton attacking midfielder Steven Naismith has reckoned that Rangers boss Philippe Clement does not know his best striker after dropping Cyriel Dessers to the bench for the game against St.Johnstone yesterday.It was the second consecutive time that Dessers had failed to start this season with Hamza Igamane get...
Left-footed Nigerian midfielder reveals he nearly joined Chelsea before transfer to West Ham
Published: December 02, 2024
Left-footed Nigerian midfielder Tyron Akpata has revealed that he was on the verge of joining Chelsea before moving to their London rivals West Ham United on schoolboy terms.Akpata, widely regarded as one of the most talented players of Nigerian descent on the books of a Premier League club, has no regrets about choosi...
'Different as night and day' - Galatasaray insider compares Osimhen's partnerships with Icardi, Batshuayi
Published: December 02, 2024
Galatasaray insider Oğuz Altay has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen's partnerships with Michy Batshuayi and Mauro Icardi, highlighting the differences in the Nigerian striker's performances when paired with either of the two players.Galatasaray has been grappling with squad depth issues in recent matches, highlig...
'Of course it was a penalty' - Galatasaray striker Osimhen insists referee should have pointed to the spot
Published: December 01, 2024
Victor Osimhen believes he should have been given a penalty during Galatasaray's 2-2 draw with Eyüpspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played on Sunday at the RAMS Park. As reported by various outlets in the Turkish press, the match was marred with a lot of controversial decisions from referee Oguzhan Çakir, one...
'I'd love to' - English-born West Ham midfielder who admires Iwobi, Ndidi keen on representing Nigeria
Published: December 01, 2024
Highly-rated West Ham United midfielder Tyron Akpata says he is keen on representing the Nigeria national teams even though he is eligible to play for England, where he was born and raised. Akpata is eyeing a call-up to the Flying Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.The 18-year-old joined West Ham at U1...
Haller's stunning flick that left Nwabali rooted to the spot in the running for CAF Goal of the Year
Published: December 01, 2024
The Confederation of African Football has announced the nominees for the 2024 Goal of the Year award. Among the 11 shortlisted goals is Sebastien Haller's stunning winner in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which dealt a crushing blow to Nigerian fans.Nigeria's Super Eagles had high hopes of claiming thei...
Heartbreak for Uche: Injury strikes after woodwork denial in Getafe's loss to Real Madrid
Published: December 01, 2024
Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche sustained an injury during Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening. The home side opened the scoring in the 30th minute when Jude Bellingham confidently converted a penalty, showcasing his unique run-up style as he skipped towards the ball an...
Iwobi's near miss in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham: Andy Reid calls it hard luck
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Tottenham midfielder Andy Reid has expressed that Alex Iwobi was unfortunate not to score during Fulham's 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.Tottenham took the lead in the 54th minute when Brennan Johnson found the back of the net, breaking the deadlock after a goalless first half.However, Fulham res...
Iwobi equals best start to a Premier League season as Fulham and Tottenham share spoils
Published: December 01, 2024
Alex Iwobi equaled his best-ever start to a Premier League season during Fulham's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. With the scoreline still barren, the Super Eagles midfielder had the opportunity to open the scoring in the 42nd minute b...
Atalanta forward Lookman sets eyes on breaking personal record against Roma
Published: December 01, 2024
Ademola Lookman has set his eyes on breaking a personal record on Monday night when Atalanta take on AS Roma in an Italian Serie A clash scheduled to take place at the Stadio Olimpico, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ahead of the visit to the Italian capital, the Nigeria international has not managed to find the back of...
'Looks like an Italian model' - Former Besiktas star claims Osimhen outshines Immobile in ambition
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has suggested that Victor Osimhen's ambition sets him apart from Ciro Immobile, winner of Lazio's Player of the Year for 2019-2020.Engin's remarks come in light of Osimhen's impressive performance since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli this summer.Osimhen has quickly made a...
'He's doing a great job' - Bayer Leverkusen captain happy with Schick's form in Boniface's absence
Published: December 01, 2024
Bayern Leverkusen's captain Lukas Hradecky, has lauded Patrik Schick's recent performance following Victor Boniface's injury.Since Boniface was sidelined in November, Schick has stepped up significantly, showcasing his talent by netting five goals in just three matches across all competitions.The Nigerian forward Bonif...
What former Sunderland midfielder said about Balogun during St.Johnstone v Rangers
Published: December 01, 2024
Speaking during his commentary duty in Rangers 1-0 win over St.Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership fixture played at McDiarmid Park on Sunday afternoon, former Sunderland midfielder Derek Ferguson believes Leon Balogun's presence improves the Light Blues.The only goal of the game was scored in the 63rd minute when Ja...
'Their feeling will be different' - Fulham coach banks on Arsenal products including Iwobi to stun Tottenham
Published: December 01, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva is looking to his former Arsenal stars, including Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, to lead the charge against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. A victory would propel Fulham above their North London rivals in the Premier League standings, providing redemption after their recent setback against...
'If Osimhen won't be there' - Club icon backs Galatasaray to land bigger striker if Nigerian moves on
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Galatasaray star Burak Yılmaz has expressed confidence in the Turkish champions' ability to attract a superior striker should Victor Osimhen depart the club this summer. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September, has made a significant impact during his tenure, netting eight goals and pr...