No going back: Napoli agree deal to sign Chelsea striker amid uncertainty over the future of Osimhen
Published: August 23, 2024
Chelsea and Napoli have reached a club-to-club agreement for the transfer of Belgium international Romelu Lukaku, according to Italian transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano.  Napoli had been pursuing Lukaku since the opening of the transfer window, as a potential replacement for reigning African Footballer of ...
Rangers manager provides injury update on Super Eagles defender Balogun pre-Ross County
Published: August 23, 2024
Rangers manager Philippe Clement faced the cameras at his pre-match press briefing on Friday, on the eve of his side's Scottish Premiership clash with Ross County. The Belgian football tactician provided an injury update on his players, including Leon Balogun who has not been involved in the last two matches p...
Super Eagles RB Sodiq names Man Utd, Atletico Madrid as dream clubs; Liverpool star as role model
Published: August 23, 2024
Super Eagles right-back, Ismaila Sodiq has revealed his dream of playing for European giants Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, citing them as the clubs he aspires to join in the future. In an interview with allnigeriasoccer.com, the Nigerian defender, who has been making waves with his performances on the domes...
Official: Younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee departs Scottish champions Celtic on loan
Published: August 23, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Scottish Championship club Dunfermline Athletic have announced the signing of Tobi Oluwayemi, the younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Joshua Oluwayemi, who is also a goalkeeper. The younger Oluwayemi has departed Scottish Premiership champions Celtic in search of...
Fact or fiction: Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has his say on Arsenal's links with Osimhen
Published: August 23, 2024
Respected Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has dismissed reports linking Arsenal to African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen. The Gunners were linked with the Napoli star early on in this transfer window but rescinded their interest due to his hefty valuation and the club were said to be focusing on other ta...
Confirmed team news: Tottenham's most expensive signing in history ruled out of Everton clash 
Published: August 23, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible striker Dominic Solanke will not make his home debut for Tottenham Hotspur when they take on Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, August 24. The one-cap England international became Tottenham's most expensive signing in history following his £65 million transfer from Bour...
The perfect birthday: HB Koge confirm Dorgu has joined Serie A club on loan with buy option
Published: August 23, 2024
Ifenna Dorgu has received a perfect birthday present, with HB Koge announcing through their official website that the Danish-born Nigerian striker has joined Italian Serie A outfit Geno on loan for the remainder of the season.  Born August 23, 2006, Ifenna, younger brother of Lecce fullback Patrick Dorgu, is celebr...
Paris 2024: African spirit of victory, Olympic lessons and the path to transformation
Published: August 23, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics became a grand sporting event where the whole world followed the achievements of the best athletes on the planet. Bookmaker 1xBet invites you to evaluate the African performance at the Olympic Games, discuss the continent’s sports prospects, and dream a little about the future. Africans aga...
'It's a huge footballing nation' - Janne Andersson confirms he's in talks with NFF over Super Eagles job
Published: August 23, 2024
Experienced Swedish football tactician Janne Andersson has confirmed that he is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation over the vacant Super Eagles job but underlined that nothing has been agreed at the moment.  The 61-year-old Janne Andersson is currently a free agent after leaving his role as Sweden coach ...
Snapped: Obi-Martin raises eyebrows as he trains in an Arsenal shirt ahead of Man Utd move  
Published: August 23, 2024
Chido Obi-Martin raised eyebrows among the Arsenal supporters after he was pictured wearing a Gunners shirt during a recent personal training session, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent has already agreed a move to Manchester United but the deal has not been completed ye...
'I don't focus on rumours' - Akpom comments on his Ajax future after hat-trick in Europa League playoff
Published: August 23, 2024
Chuba Akpom has commented on his future at Ajax Amsterdam after scoring a hat-trick in their UEFA Europa League play-off tie against Jagiellonia Białystok at the Białystok Municipal Stadium on Thursday night.  Ajax Amsterdam manager, Francesco Farioli, trusted the Hale End Academy product to lead the line against...
'Anything can happen' - Chelsea boss Maresca not ruling out departure of Newcastle target Madueke
Published: August 23, 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is not ruling out the possibility of Nigerian forward Noni Madueke leaving the club before the end of the summer transfer window. The English-born forward didn't enjoy much game time last term until the tail end of the campaign due to the performance of Cole Palmer who played in his pos...
Tosin makes debut, Madueke finds the net as Chelsea beat Servette 2-0 in Conference League playoff
Published: August 22, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo made his competitive debut for Chelsea during their 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off on Thursday night at Stamford Bridge. Christopher Nkunku put the Blues ahead in the 50th from the spot after an infringement was com...
Akpom emulates Ajax alums Kudus, Sébastien Haller, Luis Suarez after hat-trick in Europa League playoff
Published: August 22, 2024
Chuba Akpom  scored a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League for Ajax, joining the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Luis Suarez, and Sabastien Haller in achieving the feat for the Amsterdam club in European competition, according to British sports analytics company Opta Sports. The striker, who is eligible for the Super Eagl...
Footballers' identity crisis: Nigeria calls and Europe beckons
Published: August 22, 2024
Competition in the world of sports is merciless: an injury lasting several months for a first-team player can cost an entire season on the bench if the athlete who replaced him performs well. Now imagine the dilemma of a footballer who has a choice between two strong national teams. The federation and the coach will no...