'Almost breaks Reijnders ankle' - Club Brugge icon calls out Onyedika for dangerous tackle on AC Milan star
Published: October 23, 2024
Legendary Club Brugge forward, Marc Degryse, has weighed in on Raphael Onyedika's red card during the 3-1 defeat to AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred during a fierce duel between Onyedika and Milan's Tijjani Reijnders, with both players ending up on the ground and requiring medical att...
Brendan Rodgers reveals how close he came to bringing Atalanta dazzler Lookman to Celtic
Published: October 23, 2024
Manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed how close he came to bringing Ademola Lookman to Celtic in his first spell in charge of the Hoops.The Northern Irishman has been keeping tabs on the Atalanta dazzler since he was a schoolboy at Charlton Athletic.Lookman was once one of the most highly sought after talents in the Eng...
'These kind of mistakes' - Hayen to hold talks with Onyedika after 2 red cards in 4 European games
Published: October 23, 2024
Club Brugge coach Nicky Hayen is set to hold talks with Raphael Onyedika over his poor disciplinary record after he received a red card in their 3-1 loss to AC Milan on Tuesday night, making it the second time in four games that he has been sent off in a European game.The Super Eagles midfielder launched a dangerous ta...
'Wasn't a punishment': AC Milan coach clarifies decision to bring on Chukwueze for Rafael Leao
Published: October 23, 2024
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca provided clarity on his tactical decision to substitute Rafael Leao for Samuel Chukwueze during his team's 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League.The match saw Milan take the lead through Christian Pulisic in the 34th minute, but Club Brugge equalized early in the secon...
'When I think of Martinez, Thuram' - Athekame admits Young Boys will face quality Inter Milan team
Published: October 23, 2024
As Young Boys prepare to face Inter Milan in a pivotal UEFA Champions League match, Zachary Athekame, a promising central defender of Nigerian descent, has acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by a quality team led by stars Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.After a standout loan spell at Neuchâtel Xamax, the 1...
2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos 1-0 win over Dominican Republic
Published: October 23, 2024
Nigeria claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Dominican Republic on Wednesday morning.Shakirat Moshood's long-range effort in the 89th minute gave Nigeria the victory at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez.The win secured Nigeria's spot in the knockout stage, maintaining a perfect record of three wins from three games.Niger...
2024 Fifa U17 WWC Nigeria 1 Dominican Republic 0: Moshood's late wonder goal sees off Quisqueyanas
Published: October 23, 2024
The Flamingos defeated Dominican Republic's Quisqueyanas 1-0 in their final group of the 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup in the early hours of Wednesday at the Félix Sánchez Olympic StadiumWith qualification guaranteed, coach Bankole Olowookere made some changes to the starting lineup by handing Rokibat Azeez, Blessi...
Ex-Premier League referee insists Southampton deserved a penalty for Ayew's pull on Onuachu's shirt
Published: October 22, 2024
Former referee Dermot Gallagher has weighed in on the contentious moment involving Jordan Ayew and Paul Onuachu during the second half of Leicester City's 3-2 victory over Southampton.In that critical moment, Ayew pulled Onuachu's shirt while he was breaking free on goal at St. Mary's Stadium.Despite protests from Sout...
Onyedika in the news again for wrong reasons as Club Brugge star sent off for second time in 4 games
Published: October 22, 2024
Raphael Onyedika's evening took a disastrous turn during Club Brugge's UEFA Champions League clash against AC Milan.The Super Eagles midfielder was shown a straight red card with only five minutes remaining in the first half, marking his second dismissal in four matches across all competitions.Onyedika has been in the ...
After serious car accident, Boniface ruled out of Brest v Leverkusen due to bandaged hand and foot
Published: October 22, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface will miss Bayer Leverkusen's UEFA Champions League matchday three fixture with Brest at Stade Municipal de Roudourou on Wednesday.According to German Newspaper Bild, the 23-year-old didn't travel with the rest of his colleagues for the game following the serious car accident he had ...
'Unfair competition' - Ex-Fenerbahce winger on having Osimhen and Icardi in the Galatasaray squad
Published: October 22, 2024
Retired Turkey international and former Fenerbahce wingback Abdullah Ercan has highlighted that the presence of Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi in the same Galatasaray team puts other Turkish Super Lig clubs at a disadvantage.After failed moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli on deadline day in the top five European leagues, Os...
'Too many stories'- CAF president assures action will be taken after Super Eagles hostage incident in Libya
Published: October 22, 2024
The Confederation of African Football president, Patrice Motsepe has assured that appropriate steps will be taken in response to the Super Eagles being held hostage in Libya during the international break in October. The Nigeria national team travelled to Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match that wa...
Sevilla issue medical report on Super Eagles winger Ejuke after injury against Barcelona
Published: October 22, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Sevilla have confirmed the nature of the injury of Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke.Ejuke was brought off in the first half of the club's 5-1 loss to Barcelona at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium on Sunday and was replaced by Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga.Having...
'This was no small accident' - Leverkusen chief reveals Boniface is being assessed before UCL tie v Brest
Published: October 22, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director, Simon Rolfes, has offered insights regarding the status of forward Victor Boniface, who was involved in a serious car accident over the weekend.This incident occurred shortly after Boniface played a pivotal role in Leverkusen's 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring the winnin...
Chelsea make enquiries about signing Nigerian midfielder who scored on La Liga debut
Published: October 22, 2024
Chelsea are among the European clubs keeping tabs on young Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche who has had a good start to life in the Spanish La Liga with Getafe.According to Relevo, the Premier League giants have enquired about the possibility of signing the 21-year-old, who they feel possesses the skill set to play...