Habeeb Ogunneye: RB named in 10 gameday squads by Ten Hag captains Man Utd to win v Altrincham
Published: November 20, 2024
Talented Nigerian right-back Habeeb Ogunneye wore the captain's armband as Manchester United U21s thrashed the first team of Altrincham 4-0 in the inaugural National League Cup on Tuesday, November 19.Ogunneye was not the only player of Nigerian descent that started for the Red Devils as he was joined in the starting l...
'I know this team well' - Benin coach Rohr reveals what went wrong in Super Eagles' loss to Rwanda
Published: November 20, 2024
Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted the major factor behind the Super Eagles' historic loss to Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday evening.The Super Eagles had already secured qualification for the tournament in Morocco with two g...
Iwobi named alongside Liverpool and Arsenal stars in top 10 most improved Premier League players
Published: November 19, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named in Whoscored.com top 10 most improved Premier League players following his performance for Fulham this campaign.He was ranked alongside Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and Liverpool duo of Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah, both of whom have contributed to the Reds’ br...
Zinedine Zidane's Top Three Real Madrid Players
Published: November 19, 2024
Zinedine Zidane's career is a remarkable tapestry woven with extraordinary moments both as a player and a coach at Real Madrid. Upon his arrival at the club in 2001, he swiftly captured the hearts of fans, enchanting them with his remarkable talent, keen vision, and poise in high-pressure situations. Zidane's remarkabl...
'He has been more consistent' - Renowned Cameroonian coach predicts Lookman will win African POTY
Published: November 19, 2024
Renowned Cameroonian coach François Ngoumou reckons Ademola Lookman is the favorite to win the African Footballer of the Year, saying the Atalanta forward has excelled at the highest level for club and country.Lookman is one of the five nominees for the African Footballer of the Year award for 2024, presented by the C...
Man Utd new coach Amorim has big plans for Obi-Martin after holding talks with key club officials
Published: November 19, 2024
Manchester United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, has set plans to fast-track Chido Obi-Martin’s integration into first-team football after holding strategic talks with key club officials, according to GIVEMESPORT.Amorim, who took charge following Erik ten Hag’s departure, is reportedly eager to integrate the youngs...
Edo Queens bow out of CAF Women's Champions League after painful 3-1 defeat to TP Mazembe
Published: November 19, 2024
Nigeria's representative at the 2024 edition of the CAF Women's Champions League, Edo Queens, have been shown the door out of the tournament by Congolese giants TP Mazembe despite scoring first midway through the second half.The Nigerian champions largely dominated the game in the first half, creating several goalscori...
'He is the best right now' - Galatasaray coach chooses Osimhen over two-time PL Golden Boot winner
Published: November 19, 2024
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has claimed that Victor Osimhen is the best striker in Europe at the moment and is better than two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.The Super Eagles striker has been unstoppable in the colours of the Lion, notching eight goals and four assist...
Key stats NGA v RWA: Osayi-Samuel not soft at all, Chukwueze most key passes, Yusuf top dribbler
Published: November 19, 2024
Nigeria suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda's Wasps in their final group game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday evening. Having already secured their place in the 2025 tournament, Augustine Eguavoen made seven changes to the side, handing starts to M...
Are set-pieces Super Eagles' Achilles heel? Troost-Ekong responds after 2 goals conceded in 2 games
Published: November 19, 2024
Speaking after the 2-1 loss to Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, William Troost-Ekong has admitted that the Super Eagles need to do better when defending set pieces ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers and other forthcoming games.Nigeria conceded the first goal against the Wasps from a set-pie...
Porto striker still eligible to represent Super Eagles despite making competitive debut for Spain
Published: November 19, 2024
After he was a non-playing substitute against Denmark last Friday, Porto's dual-national striker Samuel Aghehowa made his senior debut on Monday night as European champions Spain closed the year with fourteen victories, beating Switzerland 3-2 in a UEFA Nations League tie in Tenerife, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Bor...
Eguavoen links Nwabali's tragedy to Super Eagles struggles in historic loss to Rwanda
Published: November 19, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, suggested that the news of Nwabali's father's passing may have had an emotional impact on the team following their 2-1 loss to Rwanda in Uyo.Despite already securing qualification for the 2025 AFCON, Nigeria suffered a defeat on Monday evening after initially ta...
'This was somewhat of a surprise' - Rwanda coach reveals the formation he expected Super Eagles to use
Published: November 19, 2024
Rwanda head coach, Torsten Spittler, has admitted that his team was caught off guard by the tactical approach of the Super Eagles during their 2-1 victory at the Godswill Akpabio stadium on Monday evening.The win marked Rwanda’s first-ever triumph over Nigeria in six international encounters, delivering a memorable u...
Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru under the spotlight: Eguavoen reveals he's searching for a good playmaker
Published: November 19, 2024
Following the Super Eagles' final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda, interim coach Austin Eguavoen emphasized the need for a creative player to boost Nigeria's goal-scoring ability, placing Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru under the spotlight.The Fulham midfielder and the Lazio ace are the two attac...
LaLiga ambassador calls out Iheanacho, 'soft' Osayi-Samuel for poor first half display against Rwanda
Published: November 19, 2024
LaLiga ambassador and retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju was visibly disappointed following the Super Eagles historic 2-1 loss to Rwanda in their final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Nigeria's unbeaten run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers came to an end at the Godswill Akpabio I...