'He'll go to better places' - Dries Mertens pays tribute to Osimhen after another assist for Galatasaray
Published: September 22, 2024
Victor Osimhen played the full ninety minutes as Galatasaray earned bragging rights in the Intercontinental Derby, after securing a 3-1 victory over Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce at the Ülker Stadyumu FB Şükrü Saraçoğlu Spor Kompleksi on Saturday evening.With the victory over their Istanbul rivals, Galatasaray made ...
Coach reacts to Olatunji's 'I am a chosen, who are you?' celebration after scoring on UCL debut
Published: September 21, 2024
Coach Bello A. Lasoro, the academy coach of Victor Olatunji has reacted to his celebration after scoring on his UEFA Champions League debut against Salzburg.Victor Olatunji made a sensational debut in the UEFA Champions League, helping Sparta Praha secure a commanding 3-0 victory over Salzburg on Wednesday night.The 25...
'They are good footballers' - Dessers rates Rangers new arrivals highly after brace v Dundee
Published: September 21, 2024
Cyriel Dessers has expressed his happiness towards Rangers' new signings after scoring a brace in the Gers’ 3-0 win over Dundee in the quarterfinal of the Scottish League Cup, played at the Ibrox Stadium on Saturday.The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 18th minute, tucking the ball home from James Tavernier...
Arteta promotes Butler-Oyedeji to first team training as Arsenal eye PL record at Man City
Published: September 21, 2024
London-born Nigerian striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji trained with Arsenal's first team a day before their blockbuster Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ran the rule over Butler-Oyedeji during today's workout at Sobha Realty Training ...
Intercontinental Derby: Osimhen registers back-to-back assists for the first time since September 2019
Published: September 21, 2024
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in Galatasaray's 3-1 victory over Fenerbahçe in the Intercontinental Derby on Saturday evening. Trusted to lead the attack ahead of Mauro Icardi and Michy Batshuayi, Osimhen combined effectively with former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens in the build up to the ...
EFL: Victor Moses makes winning debut for Luton Town; Red-hot Maja topping the scoring charts
Published: September 21, 2024
Former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses made his first appearance for Luton Town as the Hatters recovered from being a goal down to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Kenilworth Road on matchday six of the EFL Championship on Saturday.The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner returned to English football in September, three yea...
'Just love it' - Ex-Super Eagles coach lauds Chelsea striker after three goal involvements v West Ham
Published: September 21, 2024
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has heaped praise on Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson who scored a brace and provided an assist to help the Blues record a 3-0 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League early kick-off game on Saturday.The Senegalese forward put the Stamford Bridge outfit ahead in the 4th ...
Made in Hale End: Iwobi provides assist for Smith-Rowe as Fulham beat Newcastle
Published: September 21, 2024
Hale-End Academy products Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith-Rowe were in scintillating form as Fulham secured a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The win marked Fulham's first triumph over Newcastle since 2017, when they claimed a 3-1 victory at St. James' Park in a Championship clash.Alex Iwob...
Solanke gets off the mark for Tottenham Hotspur in win against Brentford
Published: September 21, 2024
Dominic Solanke opened his goalscoring account for Tottenham Hotspur when they defeated Brentford 3-1 in the Premier League fixture played on Saturday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Brentford got off to a flying start as Bryan Mbeumo gave the away side the lead less than a minute into the start of the match...
Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle send scouts to watch Super Eagles forward
Published: September 21, 2024
Four Premier League clubs—Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United—are keeping a close eye on Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman ahead of a potential transfer at the end of the current season.Last summer, Lookman was linked with possible moves to several top European clubs due to his outstandi...
Chelsea willing to offer Chukwuemeka, centre-back and forward in exchange for 2022 World Cup winner 
Published: September 21, 2024
2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, Lautaro Martinez is being linked with a departure from Inter Milan despite signing a new multi-year contract with the Italian champions last month. According to Argentinian media Dobleamarilla.com.ar, the Blues are ready to offer three players in exchange for the prolific stri...
'That's a mistake' - Belgium icon suggests ex-Club Brugge coach negatively impacted Onyedika
Published: September 21, 2024
Belgium icon Franky Van der Elst believes that former Club Brugge coach Ronny Deila had a negative impact on Raphael Onyedika following the brilliant performance of the midfielder in the UEFA Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.Club Brugge won the Jupiler Pro League title last season with Onyedika playing ...
'Huge merit' - Super Eagles forward Lookman on his nomination for 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or
Published: September 21, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman faced the cameras shortly after Atalanta were held to a goalless draw by Arsenal in their opening match of the UEFA Champions League on Thursday night and one of the questions he was asked was to share his thoughts on his nomination for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or. Lookma...
18yo striker Victor Orakpo makes home debut for OGC Nice in historic 8-0 drubbing of Saint-Etienne
Published: September 21, 2024
Nigerian striker Victor Orakpo was a second half substitute as OGC Nice thrashed Saint-Etienne 8-0 in a French Ligue 1 encounter at the Allianz Riviera on Friday, September 20. Les Aiglons were already leading by six goals at half-time, courtesy of a Dylan Batubinsika own goal, Tanguy Ndombélé, Mohamed-Ali Cho, ...
Confirmed: Brighton & Hove loan out Dutch-born 2022 Flamingos invitee who supports Ajax Amsterdam 
Published: September 20, 2024
Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor will not make her Women's Super League debut on Saturday afternoon when Brighton & Hove face off with Everton in their season opener With a statement on their official webpage, Brighton & Hove confirmed on Wednesday that the 2022 Flamingos invitee has joined National League si...