Team news: Kehinde not in Ferencvaros squad; 18yo Nigerian forward travels with Tottenham
Published: October 03, 2024
Manchester United academy product Tosin Kehinde will not be involved on Thursday evening when Hungarian powerhouse Ferencváros take on Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.While Nigerian fans hoped to see Kehinde prove his worth in the clash with Tottenham, the Lagos...
Tottenham striker eligible for Super Eagles called up by England ahead of possible cap-tying games
Published: October 03, 2024
According to multiple reports in the English media including The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur striker, Dominic Solanke has been named in the England squad ahead of possible cap-tying games against Finland and Greece in the UEFA Nations League.The Cobham Academy product is eligible to play for England, where he was born ...
'Not my best performance' - Modest Atalanta forward Lookman plays down display against Shakhtar Donetsk
Published: October 03, 2024
Ademola Lookman has played down his performance for Atalanta after he helped the Italian side record their first victory in this season's UEFA Champions League following a 3-0 drubbing of Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night at Arena AufSchalke.The Super Eagles forward grabbed a goal and an assist in the encounter, sett...
Club Brugge skipper lauds Onyedika after game-winning assist as Nigeria midfielder hits key milestone
Published: October 03, 2024
Club Brugge captain Hans Vanaken applauded Raphael Onyedika following his impressive display during the Champions League meeting with Sturm Graz at Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt on Wednesday evening.After a disappointing 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund on matchday one, the Belgian champions got their first three poin...
'You don't sneak into the Nigerian national team' - New England Revolution assistant coach hails Alhassan
Published: October 02, 2024
New England Revolution assistant coach Pablo Moreira lauded Alhassan Yusuf for his impressive performance in the 1-0 victory against Nashville SC.The Super Eagles midfielder showcased his tireless work ethic, composure, and exceptional passing abilities during the match.Yusuf joined the Major League Soccer club from Ro...
RFS coach labels Osimhen 'a great goalscorer', identifies his potential replacement in starting XI
Published: October 02, 2024
FK RFS coach Viktors Morozs has labeled Victor Osimhen a great goalscorer and namechecked the player to replace him in the starting lineup ahead of his side's clash with Galatasaray.The Latvian side are set to square up against the Turkish giants on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League at the Daugava Stadium tomorrow...
Rangers boss hints two in-form players are keeping excellent Balogun from getting game time
Published: October 02, 2024
Rangers manager Philippe Clement was on media duties on Wednesday, on the eve of his side's Europa League clash against Lyon at Ibrox Stadium and one of the topics he touched on was the partnership between Robin Pröpper and John Souttar, which has been vey efficient in recent matches. Pröpper and Souttar have gone t...
After first UCL goal and assist, Lookman matches feat of Atalanta's highest non-Italian goalscorer
Published: October 02, 2024
Ademola Lookman scored and assisted as Atalanta beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League matchday two fixture played at Arena AufSchalke on Wednesday evening.The Super Eagles star forward got the assist for the first goal, playing a pass into the penalty area and Berat Djimsiti put it home in the 21st min...
One to watch: Beyond Limits product Ayodele scores again in UYL, this time against Real Madrid
Published: October 02, 2024
Nigerian forward Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele has continued his strong start in European football, scoring in Lille's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Youth League.This goal marks his second in two European games, following a strike in Lille's 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon.Soriba Diaone opened the scoring for Lille ...
Mikel insists Palmer shouldn't be likened to Chelsea great with 10 consecutive double-digit seasons
Published: October 02, 2024
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mike believes Chelsea star Cole Palmer isn't yet at the level of Frank Lampard, off the back of the comparison between the Manchester City Academy product and the Blues' icon.Palmer has been a revelation since he arrived at Stamford Bridge from the Citizens in the summer of 2023,...
Ekemini Ime: Danish Superliga club sign 18-year-old midfielder on five-year deal
Published: October 02, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Danish Superliga club Aarhus Gymnastikforening have announced the signing of promising Nigerian midfielder Ekemini Ime.Ime has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with AGF and will initially start his career in Europe with the club's U19 team.Although the transfer was an...
Leverkusen coach sees Drogba-like qualities in Boniface but insists he needs to be more aggressive
Published: October 02, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 1-0 win over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has highlighted the similarities between Victor Boniface and Didier Drogba's qualities.This comparison came after Boniface scored the decisive goal in Leverkusen's 1-0 tr...
Real reason Mourinho omitted Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahce travelling squad despite training today
Published: October 02, 2024
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has announced a 21-man traveling squad for his side's Europa League match against Dutch Eredivisie outfit Twente in De Grolsch Veste.In preparation for their trip to the Netherlands, the Yellow Canaries trained at Fenerbahçe Can Bartu Facilities on Wednesday morning.Super Eagles fullba...
Why former Chelsea striker Lukaku rejected Victor Osimhen's number 9 jersey at Napoli
Published: October 02, 2024
Italian newspaper La Repubblica, via Calcio Napoli, in its print edition on Wednesday, has explained why former Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku rejected wearing the number 9 jersey at Napoli.Napoli's number 9 shirt was worn by Nigeria international Victor Osimhen for four straight seasons, after joining the Blues from Li...
What Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface said after scoring first ever Champions League goal
Published: October 02, 2024
German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have a hundred percent in the UEFA Champions League following a 1-0 win over Serie A giants AC Milan at the BayArena on Tuesday.Victor Boniface was the hero for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring what proved to be the game-winning goal five minutes into the second half, his first eve...