AC Milan coach reveals why Super Eagles winger with more career goals than assists started over Leao
Published: October 20, 2024
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca provided insight into his decision to start Nigeria national teamer Samuel Chukwueze over Portuguese star Rafael Leao in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.Chukwueze not only started the match but also scored the game's only goal, showcasing his talent and earning the Man of the Match...
Osimhen cited as pundit claims Galatasaray training may draw more viewers than some Super Lig games
Published: October 20, 2024
A Turkish commentator, Serdar Ali Çelikler, has claimed that Galatasaray's training sessions, featuring stars like Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi, could attract more viewers than some Super Lig matches. This comment comes in the wake of Galatasaray's impressive 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor, where both Icardi and Osi...
'Only had two minor injuries' - Bayer Leverkusen provide update on Boniface after serious car accident
Published: October 20, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen have provided an update on the condition of Super Eagles star forward Victor Boniface who was involved in a car accident.It has been an eventful week for the Nigerian striker, who was part of the squad that got maltreated by the Libyan authorities ahead of the Super Eagles clash with the Mediterranean ...
Landmark moment for Ndidi as Super Eagles star hits Leicester milestone very few players can boast of
Published: October 20, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi celebrated a landmark on Saturday afternoon following his inclusion in Leicester City's starting lineup against Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigeria international hit a milestone of 200 appearances in the English Premier League and there are not many Foxes players...
Official: UAE champions Al Wasl win the race for Super Eagles striker after release by Udinese
Published: October 20, 2024
With a statement on their official website, reigning United Arab Emirates Pro League champions Al Wasl have announced the signing of Nigeria international Isaac Success. The 2013 Africa U17 Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner with seven goals has joined Al Wasl on a free transfer following his release by Italian Serie A...
Ex-Chelsea star insists Southampton did not deserve a penalty for Ayew's blatant pull on Onuachu's shirt
Published: October 20, 2024
Former Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has insisted that respected Premier League referee Anthony Taylor made the right call not to award a penalty to Southampton during the second half of their 3-2 loss to Leicester City at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday. In their first game after the international break, the Saints ...
'It was an incredible goal' - Osimhen backs his wonder strike to be a candidate for Fifa Puskas award
Published: October 20, 2024
Victor Osimhen has backed his goal for Galatasaray in the 3-0 win over Antalyaspor in the Süper Lig fixture played yesterday for the FIFA Puskás Award.The Puskás Award is given to a player adjudged to have scored the most beautiful goal in a calendar year and is named after late Real Madrid striker and legend Ferenc...
2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Flamingos commanding win against La Tricolor
Published: October 19, 2024
Nigeria showcased their remarkable form at the 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic, defeating Ecuador 4-0 on Saturday evening.Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a penalty, awarded after a VAR review confirmed that captain Taiwo Afolabi had been fouled in the box.Harmony Chidi then...
2024 Fifa U17 WWC Nigeria 4 Ecuador 0: Moshood, Chidi, Effiong on target in another big win for Flamingos
Published: October 19, 2024
The Flamingos walloped Ecuador 4-0 on Saturday night at the Cibao Stadium in their second group game of the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup.Coach Bankole Olowookere named the same lineup as he did in the opening game against New Zealand on Wednesday.Harmony Chidi forced the Ecuador shot-stopper Maria Rodriguez to a very goo...
Most goal contributions per minute: Osimhen topping the Super Lig charts after wonder goal
Published: October 19, 2024
Victor Osimhen came off the bench to score a wonder goal for Galatasaray in their 3-0 win over Antalyaspor on matchday nine of the Süper Lig on Saturday evening at the Corendon Airlines Park. Mauro Icardi opened the scoring in the 10th minute, heading Dries Mertens corner kick home and was also responsible for the se...
Tanimu returns from Super Eagles duty to make long-awaited Crawley Town debut
Published: October 19, 2024
Versatile defender Benjamin Tanimu has finally made his competitive debut for Crawley Town.Tanimu joined League One newcomers Crawley Town just before the close of the transfer window to boost the defensive options of the club.Prior to the visit to Reading on Saturday, the Bendel Insurance alum was not included in any ...
After injury scare on Super Eagles duty, Chukwueze opens season account against Okoye's Udinese
Published: October 19, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze opened his goalscoring account for the 2024-2025 season as AC Milan defeated Maduka Okoye's Udinese 1-0 in a Serie A clash at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday evening.Chukwueze shook off an injury scare to be available for selection against the Bianconeri.The former Villarreal dazzler was one of the ...
Aribo scores first goal in 182 days as Southampton throw away two-goal lead to lose to Leicester
Published: October 19, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo opened his Premier League goal account in Southampton’s narrow 2-3 defeat to Leicester City on Saturday evening at St. Mary’s Stadium.Before the visit of Leicester City, Aribo's last goal in a competitive game for Southampton was scored 182 days in a Championship clash with Cardiff...
Boniface misses penalty for the first time but makes amends with game-winner v Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: October 19, 2024
Victor Boniface missed a penalty for the first time in his career and scored as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the German Bundesliga fixture played on Saturday afternoon at the BayArena.Five minutes into the game, Junior Dina Ebimbe brought down Amine Adli, and after a review by the Video Assistan...
'Barcelona is not going to be easy' - Sevilla dazzler Ejuke admits before facing Dani Olmo, Yamal and co
Published: October 19, 2024
Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke has returned to Andalusia after being away on international duty with the Super Eagles, and he's looking forward to facing Barcelona in a La Liga clash scheduled to hold at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday evening.Ejuke earned a recall to the Super Eagles after more than two ...