'To be honest' - Chippa United goalie Nwabali confesses his admiration for Kaizer Chiefs
Published: November 04, 2024
Chippa United glovesman Stanley Nwabali has confessed his admiration for South African Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs.The Nigeria national teamer was heavily linked with a summer switch to AmaKhosi but a deal didn't happen, and the club opted to recruit Rwanda’s number one, Fiacre Ntwari from TS Galaxy instead. It...
Galatasaray sweating on Osimhen's fitness ahead of Europa League clash against Tottenham
Published: November 04, 2024
Turkish giants Galatasaray continued preparations for their UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur, scheduled for November 7 at RAMS Park in İstanbul.The reigning Super Lig champions are eager to maintain their winning momentum, but concerns surround the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen.According to ...
Dundee forward Adewumi named in Team of the Week dominated by Celtic players
Published: November 04, 2024
Dundee's dual-national forward Oluwaseun Adewumi has been named in the BBC's Team of the Week for players representing Scottish clubs.The Austria U21 international of Nigerian descent was impressive on Sunday as Dundee came back from two goals down to defeat Kilmarnock 3-2 in a Scottish Premiership encounter at Scot Fo...
Napoli join Fiorentina as Lookman's favourite opponents in Italian Serie A
Published: November 04, 2024
Ademola Lookman played a key role as Atalanta registered a convincing 3-0 win over Serie A table toppers Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Ten minutes into the contest, the Nigeria international volleyed the ball home from close range after he was not picked up by ...
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Agent backs former Real Madrid target to break into Inter Milan first team
Published: November 04, 2024
Cescenzo Cecere, the agent of rising Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, has expressed confidence that the talented youngster will soon break into Inter Milan's first team.Akinsanmiro, who joined Inter in the winter transfer window of 2023 on a four-year contract, has been making waves since his arrival after two...
CAF verdict: Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs assures Nigerian citizens of their safety in Libya
Published: November 04, 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria has reassured citizens living in Libya of their safety following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).This ruling came in response to a complaint from the Nigeria Football Federation regarding the inhumane treatment experienced by the Super Eagles durin...
Chelsea, Manchester United join Tottenham in race for Super Eagles-eligible defender
Published: November 04, 2024
Two English Premier League clubs have joined the race to sign Lecce's Super Eagles-eligible defender Patrick Dorgu.Football Insider's transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke has reported that the left-back's performances have not gone unnoticed by top European clubs, with Manchester United and Chelsea joining Tottenham in...
'Deserves a dinner' - Lookman highlights Belgian international's key contribution in win against Napoli
Published: November 04, 2024
Ademola Lookman has heaped praise on teammate and Belgian international, Charles De Ketelaere, after their crucial 3-0 victory against Napoli on Sunday afternoon.The former Leicester City forward, who scored a brace, assisted by De Ketelaere's vital contributions, disclosed his teammate "definitely deserves a dinner" a...
Ex-Besiktas star explains why he prefers Osimhen over most expensive signing in Super Lig history
Published: November 04, 2024
Former Beşiktaş star Sergen Yalçın has explained why he prefers Victor Osimhen over Youssef En-Nesyri.Napoli-owned striker Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan in September while En-Nesyri moved to Fenerbahçe in July for a fee of 19.5 million euros, making the Morocco international the most expensive player in histo...
Fifa U17 WWC: Nigeria's Flamingos win award but Shakirat Moshood misses out on sliver and bronze boots
Published: November 04, 2024
North Korea have won the 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup for a third time, edging Spain in a penalty shootout in Sunday's showpiece at the Estadio Félix Sánchez, Santo Domingo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Matters had to be settled from the spot after Jon Il-chong cancelled out Celia Segura's opener.The United States...
'He wants to take away my position' - Arokodare teases teammate after Genk's win against Antwerp
Published: November 03, 2024
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive form for Racing Genk, playing a crucial role in their 2-0 victory over Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday, November 3.Although he didn't find the back of the net, Arokodare provided an assist and put in a strong performance, catching the attention of fan...
Confirmed: Super Falcons striker joins Osimhen at Turkish club Galatasaray
Published: November 03, 2024
Through official channels, Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have announced the signing of Super Falcons striker Flourish Chioma Sabastine.Sabastine is the third Nigerian player signed by Galatasaray in recent months, following in the footsteps of international teammate Tosin Demehin and reigning African Football...
Tosin unused substitute as Manchester United are pegged back by Chelsea
Published: November 03, 2024
Tosin Adarabioyo was an unused substitute in a Premier League game for the sixth time this season, as he watched from the bench for the entire game during Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.Noni Madueke came close to getting the first goal of the game in the 15th minute, heading...
Dessers ends 8-game goal drought as holders Rangers beat Motherwell to reach League Cup final
Published: November 03, 2024
Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has ended his eight-game goal drought as Rangers triumphed 2-1 over Motherwell to advance to the final of the League Cup.The action kicked off in the 12th minute when Dessers came agonizingly came close to scoring, but his strike following a quick counterattack sailed just inches wid...
Lookman insists he's not interested in individual awards after 14th placed finish in Ballon d'Or
Published: November 03, 2024
Following his fourteenth place finish in the Ballon d'Or rankings, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has insisted that he is not focused on individual awards.Lookman continued his rich vein of form as Atalanta registered an impressive 3-0 road win against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday.Ten minut...