'It improved' - Arsenal icon questions delay in bringing on Nwaneri in loss to Inter Milan
Published: November 07, 2024
Arsenal icon Martin Keown has questioned Mikel Arteta's decision in bringing on Ethan Nwaneri late on in the 1-0 loss to Inter Milan on Wednesday night at the San Siro.Hakan Calhanoglu scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the first half stoppage-time after Mikel Merino was adjudged to have committe...
'We play in the Premier League' - Tottenham coach Postecoglou unfazed by Osimhen and Icardi threat
Published: November 07, 2024
Cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke and manager Ange Postecoglou were on media duties on Wednesday, on the eve of Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League match against Galatasaray at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye.One of the questions Postecoglou was asked during the press conference was how hi...
UCL: Lookman's rich vein of goalscoring form continues in Atalanta's road win against Stuttgart
Published: November 06, 2024
Ademola Lookman continued his impressive form for Atalanta, scoring in the 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night at MHPArenaThe Super Eagles forward grabbed the goal in the 51st minute of the game, with Odilon Kossounou winning the ball high up the pitch, and Charle...
'He can score goals' - Obi Mikel urges Chelsea to sign Man Utd-linked striker Viktor Gyokeres
Published: November 06, 2024
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has urged Chelsea to sign prolific Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres to provide competition for Nicolas Jackson.Mikel pointed out that during his time at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea brought in the likes of Fernando Torres and Nicolas Anelka to keep Didier Drogba on his toe...
Nigeria squad announcement: Arsenal and Chelsea products named to 23-man roster for Afconq
Published: November 06, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin's Cheetahs and Rwanda's Wasps.  An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven strikers have been summoned for t...
Talented midfielder Jimoh-Aloba becomes first Nigerian player to score for Aston Villa in Uefa Youth League
Published: November 06, 2024
Promising midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba became the first player of Nigerian descent to score for Aston Villa in the UEFA Youth League after scoring his first goal in the competition during a 6-2 win against Club Brugge on Wednesday, November 6. For the fourth consecutive game in the UEFA Youth League, Jimoh-Alaba l...
UEL: After social media scandal, 2023 Super Eagles invitee Orban returns to Lyon's matchday squad
Published: November 06, 2024
2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban will surely be included in Olympique Lyonnais' gameday squad on Thursday night when they battle German opponents TSG Hoffenheim in a Europa League encounter at PreZero Arena (Sinsheim), barring an injury in the warm-up to the game. Gift Orban was among the twenty-three Lyon players...
Confirmed: Osimhen to undergo late fitness test before Galatasaray v Tottenham Hotspur
Published: November 06, 2024
Victor Osimhen will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for Thursday's Europa League clash between Turkish champions Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur, Lion manager Okan Buruk told reporters at the pre-match press conference. There has been apprehension regarding the fitness of the Nigerian strik...
17yo London-born Nigerian midfielder named in Tottenham's travelling squad for UEL clash v Galatasaray
Published: November 06, 2024
Talented London-born Nigerian central midfielder Callum Latif Olusesi was spotted among the Tottenham Hotspur travelling squad for the UEFA Europa League clash with Galatasaray at the RAMS Park on Thursday.Spurs are seeking to maintain their impeccable start in the competition that has seen them amass nine points from ...
'We had four players from the U17s' - Flying Eagles coach lauds Eguavoen for keeping detailed database
Published: November 06, 2024
Aliyu Zubairu, coach of Nigeria's national U-20 football team, has expressed his gratitude towards Augustine Eguavoen, the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for his instrumental role in facilitating the smooth transition of players from age-grade levels to the national team.Zubairu's comments...
'He can win African POTY' - Atalanta coach backs Lookman to succeed Osimhen as best African player
Published: November 06, 2024
Speaking at a press conference ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League clash against Stuttgart at MHPArena, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini believes Ademola Lookman can succeed Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen as the best African player. Lookman is the bookies favourite to win the African Footballer of the Year bu...
'Boniface was playing on the left wing' - Newcastle United great questions Alonso's tactics v Liverpool
Published: November 06, 2024
Legendary Newcastle United goalkeeper and retired Republic of Ireland international Shay Given has questioned Xabi Alonso's tactics during the UEFA Champions League clash between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield on Tuesday night.The tactics seemed to be working for the German Bundesliga champions as they did n...
UEL: Shoretire returns to Old Trafford 900 days after his last game for Manchester United
Published: November 06, 2024
Shola Shoretire is set to return to Old Trafford on Thursday when PAOK take on Manchester United in a Europa League encounter.Thursday, November 7 will mark exactly nine hundred days since the Red Devils academy graduate last represented Manchester United in a competitive fixture, against Crystal Palace on May 22, 2022...
Nwaneri battles Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham, Southampton stars for Carabao Cup Goal of the Round
Published: November 06, 2024
England U19 skipper Ethan Nwaneri has been nominated for the Carabao Cup Goal of the Round.The Super Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder doubled the advantage in the 33rd minute as Arsenal thrashed Preston North End 3-0 at Deepdale to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.The Hale End Academy product scored ...
'I have never seen Boniface playing from left' - Liverpool coach suggests Leverkusen played without a no. 9
Published: November 06, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has suggested that Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso changed his tactics for the UEFA Champions League meeting between both teams at Anfield on Tuesday night.Prior to the matchday four fixture, thirteen different German clubs failed to win in the...