'He was good' - Southampton boss delivers verdict on performance of Chelsea loanee Ugochukwu v Man Utd 
Published: September 16, 2024
Southampton boss Russell Martin has delivered his verdict on the performance of Lesley Ugochukwu as he made his first start in his side's 2-0 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League fixture played at the St.Mary's Stadium on Saturday. The French-Nigerian midfielder joined the Saints on loan from Chel...
What Augsburg coach said about Brentford loanee Onyeka after Bundesliga debut
Published: September 16, 2024
FC Augsburg manager Jess Thorup has commended Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka following a stellar debut in the Bundesliga.  Onyeka, who joined Augsburg on loan from Brentford over the summer, played a crucial role in the team’s 3-1 win against FC St. Pauli at the WWK Arena. Making his debut on Sunday, the...
Made in Chelsea: Omeruo poses with Mourinho during Kasimpasa's league game against Fenerbahce 
Published: September 16, 2024
Kenneth Omeruo has taken to social media to share a picture with Jose Mourinho taken during Kasımpaşa's Super Lig clash with Fenerbahce on Sunday, September 15. The experienced central defender was present at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu as a spectator, having been left out of the matchday squad by man...
UCL: Ex-Everton, Leicester, Fulham man Lookman says he knows what to expect from strong Arsenal team
Published: September 16, 2024
Former Everton, Fulham and Leicester City forward Ademola Lookman has spoken candidly about the upcoming UEFA Champions League encounter between Atalanta and Arsenal. Lookman, a key figure in Atalanta's recent success, was instrumental in their return to Europe’s premier club competition after a standout campa...
Leicester midfielder Ndidi joins Arsenal, Man City, Man Utd stars in PL Team of the Week
Published: September 16, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has been named alongside Arsenal stars Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United's duo Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo in Whoscored Premier League of the Week In his fourth consecutive start for Leicester City this season, Ndidi was the...
Super Eagles duo Boniface and Onyeka named in German Bundesliga Team of the Week 
Published: September 16, 2024
Super Eagles duo Victor Boniface and Frank Onyeka have been rewarded for their impressive displays for Bayer Leverkusen and Augsburg respectively, by being named in Whoscored's German Bundesliga Team of the Week. Boniface helped Bayer Leverkusen return to winning ways after losing to RB Leipzig in the last match...
Atalanta defender reveals what teammates told Lookman during transfer speculation 
Published: September 16, 2024
Atalanta central defender Berat Djimsiti has revealed what his teammates told Ademola Lookman during the speculation linking the Ballon d'Or nominee with a departure from the Gewiss Stadium in the final weeks of the summer transfer window. Just like his international teammate Victor Osimhen, the future of Look...
Samu Omorodion reacts to scoring his first goal for FC Porto after logging 27 minutes
Published: September 16, 2024
It has taken Spain's 2024 Olympics gold medalist of Nigerian descent, Samuel Omorodion twenty-seven minutes to open his goalscoring account for FC Porto. Less than a week before the close of the summer transfer window in the top five European leagues,  the Super Eagles-eligible attacker completed a permanent ...
Former Everton star praises Dessers for vital intervention during Rangers 1-0 win against Dundee United 
Published: September 16, 2024
Former Everton midfielder James McFadden was impressed with Cyriel Dessers’ defensive contribution in Glasgow Rangers’ 1-0 win over Dundee United at the Tannadice Park today. The Super Eagles striker wasn't on the scoresheet but created the assist for the only goal of the clash, flicking the ball to Tom Lawr...
PL Cup: George's second half hat-trick inspires Chelsea to 6-3 win against Brentford 
Published: September 15, 2024
Chelsea's development squad began their Premier League Cup campaign with a 6-3 win against Brentford at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.  Chelsea boss Filipe Coelho handed starting berths to two players of Nigerian descent  Tyrique George and Somto Boniface. Nigeria U20 international Benjamin Fredrick was missing f...
'We can play even under pressure' - Napoli star points out the differences between Osimhen and Lukaku 
Published: September 15, 2024
Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani has noted the differences between playing alongside Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku following the team's 4-0 victory over Cagliari. Osimhen recently left Napoli on loan to join Galatasaray in the Super Lig after a turbulent summer in which he attracted interest from PSG, Chelsea, a...
Summer signing from Chelsea, Benin City-born CB among 5 Nigerians eligible to represent Liverpool in PL
Published: September 15, 2024
Liverpool have submitted their squad list for the first half of the 2024-2025 season following the conclusion of the summer transfer window, with five youngsters of Nigerian descent eligible to represent the Reds. Clubs can include as many U21 players as they like and these players do not count towards the 25-man sq...
Onyeka bags assist, third fastest player on Bundesliga debut for Augsburg against St. Pauli
Published: September 15, 2024
Frank Onyeka made his Bundesliga debut for Augsburg as they registered a 3-1 win over Dapo Afolayan's FC St. Pauli at WWK ARENA on Sunday afternoon. The Super Eagles midfielder completed a deadline day move to Augsburg and was unavailable for selection as they were beaten 4-0 by Heidenheim in their last game ...
'Got to do better' - Man Utd icon Neville calls out Solanke for missed chance in Tottenham's loss to Arsenal
Published: September 15, 2024
Manchester United icon Gary Neville picked on Dominic Solanke when he missed a glorious opportunity to put Tottenham Hotspur ahead during their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Spurs’ record signing had not been in action since the league opening game agai...
Lookman scores and provides assist to help Atalanta beat Fiorentina on his season debut in Serie A 
Published: September 15, 2024
Atalanta secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fiorentina in Serie A, thanks to a standout performance from Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman.  In his first appearance of the season, Lookman made an immediate impact by providing the assist for Atalanta's opening goal and scoring the decisive third goal.  F...