Bayer Leverkusen beat AC Milan thanks to Boniface goal; Chukwueze subbed in; Tella debuts
Published: October 01, 2024
Victor Boniface scored the only goal as Bayer Leverkusen defeated AC Milan 1-0 on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night at the BayArena.The Super Eagles striker grabbed the only goal of the game in the 51st minute, tapping Jeremie Frimpong's rebound shot home after it was parried by Mike Maignan.He...
Nigerian dad reveals why Man Utd alum Oyedele chose Poland over Super Eagles, reveals midfielder's idols
Published: October 01, 2024
Manchester United academy product Maxi Oyedele was a shock inclusion in Poland's squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Portugal and Croatia in October. Oyedele has received his first call-up to Poland's senior national team after logging 100 minutes for new club Legia Warsaw, whom he joined in the...
Red-hot Nigerian forward nets game-winning goal for Arsenal on UYL debut against PSG
Published: October 01, 2024
Promising Nigerian forward Andre Annous was the standout performer as Arsenal triumphed over PSG in the UEFA Youth League.On his debut in the UEFA Youth League, Annous netted the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Meadow Park and it meant he has now found the net in three consecutive matches for Arsenal yout...
Galatasaray striker Osimhen leading the race to win Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Week
Published: October 01, 2024
Victor Osimhen's second goal for Galatasaray in their 3-3 enthralling draw with Kasımpaşa has been nominated for the beIN SPORTS Süper Lig matchday seven Goal of the Week.In the 28th minute of the encounter, the Super Eagles forward received a brilliant pass from Gabriel Sara, controlled the ball perfectly and venom...
Cut above the rest: Nwakali scores first goal in Barnsley colours but taken off with suspected injury
Published: October 01, 2024
Kelechi Nwakali was arguably the standout performer as Barnsley were beaten 4-3 by Peterborough United in a Professional Development League fixture in South Yorkshire on Tuesday afternoon. The former Arsenal midfielder has yet to make his senior debut for Barnsley since his return to England in the summer transfer win...
'Carried it out brilliantly' - French football expert explains Arteta's role in Okocha flourishing at PSG
Published: October 01, 2024
French football expert Matt Spiro has highlighted Mikel Arteta's significant contribution during his time at Paris Saint-Germain alongside Austin Jay-Jay Okocha.Arteta joined PSG on loan from Barcelona in the 2001-2002 season, while Okocha had been with the club since 1998.Spiro noted that Arteta's role was crucial in ...
Dessers or Igamane: Ex-Tottenham defender gives verdict on who should be Rangers first-choice striker
Published: October 01, 2024
Former Tottenham Hotspur right-back Alan Hutton has given his verdict on who should be Rangers first choice striker between Cyriel Dessers and Hamza Igamane.Dessers did not totally convince in his first season at Ibrox, and that informed the decision to get another striker last summer, and the Light Blues settled for I...
'Spoken about him' - AC Milan captain admits Chukwueze has given him the lowdown on Boniface
Published: October 01, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before the UEFA Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena, AC Milan captain Rafael Leão admitted that Samuel Chukwueze has given him the lowdown on how to stop Victor Boniface from wreaking havoc. Chukwueze was consulted by the AC Milan forward because he ...
Osimhen namechecks Drogba, two Super Eagles stars as he speaks on his transfer to Galatasaray
Published: October 01, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has provided insights into his move to Galatasaray, referencing Didier Drogba and two fellow Super Eagles players while discussing his knowledge about Istanbul.Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli after a tumultuous summer filled with interest from several top clubs, includ...
Man Utd product Oyedele receives first senior Poland call-up; also eligible for Super Eagles, Three Lions
Published: October 01, 2024
Manchester United Academy product Maxi Oyedele has received his first ever call-up to Poland's senior national team ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Portugal and Croatia. The tri-national midfielder ended his 12-year association with Manchester United this summer to join Polish Ekstraklasa side ...
First squad involvement in 419 days for Onuachu as Southampton face Bournemouth
Published: September 30, 2024
Southampton boss Russell Martin has announced his starting lineup for Monday evening's Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.The big news from a Nigerian perspective is that Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu is a shock inclusion in the gameday twenty.He is joined on the bench by fellow Nigeri...
Nantes' record-breaking forward Moses Simon named in Ligue 1 Team of the Month
Published: September 30, 2024
Record-breaking Nantes forward Moses Simon has been named in Whoscored.com's Ligue 1 Team of the Month for September 2024.The Super Eagles star grabbed an assist in the Yellow Canaries’ 1-1 draw with Angers SCO on September 22 to become the club's record assist maker in the French top-flight.Courtesy of his assist in...
Why Chelsea rejected AC Milan's approach for Chukwuemeka in the summer - Fabrizio Romano
Published: September 30, 2024
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shed light on why Chelsea turned down AC Milan's approach for Carney Chukwuemeka in the summer.The young midfielder, seeking more game time to aid his development,  garnered interest from several top European clubs, including AC Milan.Despite this interest, Chukwuemeka remained at C...
Ogbus signs new Freiburg deal amid Nottingham Forest, Leeds United interest
Published: September 30, 2024
With a statement on their official website, SC Freiburg have announced that dual-national central defender Bruno Ogbus has committed his future to the club by putting pen to paper on a new contract. As usual, the German Bundesliga club have not disclosed any details regarding the exact duration of the contract.Having ...
Nigeria set to miss out on Lecce's Danish-born left-back who is on the radar of Tottenham, Liverpool
Published: September 30, 2024
It is looking likely that the Nigeria Football Federation will miss out on the services of talented Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 19-year-old has been named in the Denmark squad for Nations League matches against European champions Spain and Switzerland in October. If he makes appea...