Southampton boss insists he likes Onuachu despite omission from six consecutive matchday squads 
Published: September 18, 2024
Speaking after Southampton defeated Everton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, Saints manager Russell Martin has hinted that he could give game time to Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu in the coming games.  The 30-year-old was missing from the squad yesterday for the sixth consecutive game in all competitions i...
Celtic add two teenagers of Nigerian descent to Champions League squad pre-Slovan Bratislava
Published: September 18, 2024
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have updated their UEFA Champions League roster before Wednesday evening's clash with Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park, with two teenagers of Nigerian descent, Josh Dede and Lenny Agbaire, included on List B, alnigeriasoccer.com reports. UEFA rules state that a player may be...
Did AC Milan make a move for Osimhen in summer window? Club chief Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts
Published: September 18, 2024
Sweden legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Senior Advisor to RedBird Capital for AC Milan, remained tight-lipped when questioned about whether AC Milan had tried to sign Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen in the recent summer transfer window. In one of the soap operas of the summer transfer window, Osimhen saw potential mov...
Photo: Osimhen watches on from the stands as Galatasaray beat Gaziantep to maintain perfect start 
Published: September 17, 2024
Victor Osimhen was forced to watch from the stands as Galatasaray maintained their perfect start to the 2024-2025 season, beating Gaziantep FK 3-1 in a rescheduled Süper Lig fixture played at the RAMS Park on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old was not a Galatasaray player when the match was supposed to be played and, a...
'We've seen what he's capable of' - Arsenal icon raises concerns over Tottenham's use of Solanke
Published: September 17, 2024
Arsenal icon Ian Wright has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur are using record signing Dominic Solanke wrongly. The North London side record signing has struggled to settle down at the club, though he has only played two games, and he hasn't been helped by the club's poor start to the season. He has been s...
'I hate pre-season' - Super Falcons star Payne ready to make official debut for Everton against Brighton 
Published: September 17, 2024
Everton's Super Falcons star Toni Payne has confessed that she isn't a fan of pre-season but is extremely excited for the official start of the new Women's Super League season this weekend.  Payne ended her six-year association with Sevilla in Spain to become the first signing of the summer transfer win...
'The guy creates a great atmosphere' - Alonso reveals it's his job to force Boniface to focus only on football
Published: September 17, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has shared insights into the relationship between Nigerian forward Victor Boniface and his teammates, while also addressing the player's off-field activities. Boniface, who had endured a slow start to the season, found his form during Leverkusen's emphatic 4-1 win over Ho...
Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi scores first goal for Boavista since January 2023, escapes red card 
Published: September 17, 2024
Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi ended his long wait for a goal yesterday when he netted in Boavista's 2-2 draw with Estrela Amadora, which was played at the Estádio José Gomes  The left-back opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, pouncing on a loose ball from a throw-in, as he calmly struck the ball in...
Beyond Limits academy product scores on UEFA Youth League debut for Lille
Published: September 17, 2024
Nigerian forward Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele made an impressive UEFA Youth League debut for Lille U19 on Tuesday, helping his team to earn a point in a 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon U19 at the GD Stadium Aurelio Pereira. The 18-year-old striker led Lille’s attack in a 4-3-3 formation and played the full 90 minutes...
Super Eagles defender resumes team training at Fenerbahce ahead of Intercontinental Derby 
Published: September 17, 2024
Jose Mourinho has been handed a boost ahead of Fenerbahce's Intercontinental Derby against Istanbul rivals Galatasaray, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Yellow Canaries have started preparations for the meeting with the Lion, and the good news is that their Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel took part in tra...
Liverpool add two Nigerian players to UEFA Champions League squad pre-AC Milan
Published: September 17, 2024
Liverpool have added two Nigerian players to their UEFA Champions League squad ahead of the opening match against AC Milan at San Siro tonight. According to UEFA's official website, the Premier League giants have added centre-back Wellity Lucky-Omoruyi and midfielder Afolami Onanuga to their squad. Liverpool ...
Boniface and Lookman join Barcelona, Man Utd, Ipswich Town stars in Europe's top 5 leagues TOTW 
Published: September 17, 2024
Football statistics website Whoscored has unveiled its Team of the Week for the top five European leagues consisting of the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1 and Italian Serie A.  Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman have both been recog...
'He's a top-top team player' - Randers coach vows to give more game time to Odey after failed summer move
Published: September 17, 2024
Speaking to reporters after Randers' 1-1 draw with FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga on Monday, manager Rasmus Bertelsen has vowed to give more playing time to Nigerian attacker Stephen Odey. Randers sporting director Søren Pedersen revealed before the close of the summer transfer window in Europe that...
Turkish Super Lig: Osimhen will not be named in Galatasaray's matchday squad to face Gaziantep FK
Published: September 16, 2024
Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen will have to wait to make his next appearance for Galatasaray after making his debut against Çaykur Rizespor last weekend. The reigning African Footballer of the Year will not be named in Galatsaray's matchday squad on Tuesday when they host Gaziantep FK in the Trendyol...
'Kept the in-form Luis Diaz quiet' - Alan Shearer explains why Aina has been included in his PL TOTW
Published: September 16, 2024
Premier League's record goalscorer Alan Shearer has revealed his Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday four fixtures, with the Best XI dominated by Nottingham Forest.  Nuno Espirito Santo's side earned a shock 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield, thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi's game-wi...