Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface banned for one game, fined N43.8m for middle finger gesture
Published: August 21, 2024
According to the official website of the German Football Association, Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been banned for one DFB Cup match after charges were brought by the DFB Control Committee for unsportsmanlike conduct after the Supercup clash between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart last Saturday. ...
Saintfiet v Renard: Ex-Nigeria U17 assistant coach hints Frenchman is better candidate for Super Eagles job
Published: August 21, 2024
Former Golden Eaglets assistant coach Usman Danlami Kwasau has weighed in on the ongoing search for the next Super Eagles coach, with speculation linking Tom Saintfiet and Hervé Renard to the position. The Super Eagles have been without a head coach since Finidi George resigned after the Nigeria Football Federation...
Right winger or number 10: Mikel reveals the position Chelsea star Cole Palmer is best at
Published: August 21, 2024
Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has revealed Chelsea star Cole Palmer's best position between the right wing and the number 10 role. The England international can play as an attacking midfielder, right winger and can also play as a striker but is traditionally an attacking midfielder. Since his mo...
Premier League's opening weekend: Iroegbunam top tackler, most ball recoveries in the division
Published: August 21, 2024
England youth international of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam impressed on his competitive debut for Everton despite the Merseyside club suffering a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove in their Premier League opener at Goodison Park on Saturday, August 17. Two key statistics back up the claim that the summer...
Tosin among three Nigeria-eligible players registered by Chelsea for UEFA Conference League
Published: August 21, 2024
Tosin Adarabioyo has been registered in Chelsea's 22-man squad to face Servette in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-offs tomorrow at Stamford Bridge. The former Fulham centre-back joins Noni Madueke and Carney Chukwuemeka as the Nigeria-eligible players registered by the Premier League giants for their fir...
'Lookman should have respect for Atalanta' - Padovano questions forward's attitude after interest from PSG
Published: August 21, 2024
Former Crystal Palace forward Michele Padovano has called out Ademola Lookman for trying to force a move away from Atalanta after reportedly being approached by Paris Saint-Germain. The Super Eagles forward had played the entire duration of the UEFA Super Cup clash between Atalanta and Real Madrid but abruptly misse...
After Mexico's ambassador to Nigeria let the cat out of the bag, Club America confirm signing of Super Falcons star 
Published: August 21, 2024
Through official channels, Mexican club Club América Femenil have announced the signing of Nigeria national teamer Chidinma Okeke.  Club América Femenil have not disclosed the length of contract and financial details of the deal. Sporting the number 5 on the back of her jersey, Okeke started every single gam...
Talented teenagers Nwaneri, Nichols train with Arsenal first team pre-Aston Villa
Published: August 21, 2024
Two Nigeria-eligible teenagers trained with the Arsenal first team at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Tuesday, August 20 ahead of the matchday two Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Record-breaking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Anglo-Nigerian fullback Josh Nichols ...
Paris Saint-Germain abandon pursuit of Super Eagles forwards Lookman and Osimhen
Published: August 20, 2024
French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly abandoned their pursuit of Super Eagles forwards Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.   The Parisians had been considering a move for Lookman in the summer window, even before Gonçalo Ramos suffered an injury against Le Havre last Friday. Paris Sa...
Nigerian midfielder closing in on a move from Manchester United to Legia Warsaw
Published: August 20, 2024
15-time Polish champions, Legia Warsaw are close to completing the signing of talented Manchester United midfielder of Nigerian descent Maxi Oyedele.  Oyedele has not played competitively for the youth teams of the Red Devils in the new season and was not called up for the Community Shield clash versus Manchester C...
Nigerian Federation reacts to claims Janne Andersson has been named as new Super Eagles coach 
Published: August 20, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed recent reports suggesting that Swedish manager Janne Andersson is set to be appointed as the next head coach of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles have been without a permanent coach since Finidi George resigned following Nigeria's disappointing performance in ...
'Chelsea have badly bought players' - Ex-Super Eagles winger delivers damning verdict on Blues' bloated squad
Published: August 20, 2024
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Ikpeba has criticized Chelsea's transfer strategy, taking issue with the club's recent transfer decisions and the size of their squad. Ikpeba expressed his concerns over Chelsea's continuous spending on expensive players during the last two years, suggesting it has not b...
Chippa United assistant coach addresses the future of Nigeria's 2023 Afcon star Nwabali 
Published: August 20, 2024
Chippa United assistant coach Thambo September has revealed that Stanley Nwabali is not forcing a move and is not opposed to staying at the club amid links with Queens Park Rangers, Al-Ettifaq, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The Super Eagles goalkeeper's stock has been on the rise since his magnificent perfo...
How did Nigeria's Premier League exports fair in the opening weekend of the 2024/25 season?
Published: August 20, 2024
The 2024/25 Premier League season is underway, and the usual suspects are already rearing their heads. Arsenal and Liverpool have pushed Manchester City over reason seasons, finishing as runners-up to the unstoppable Blues five teams between them in recent years. Both teams began their new campaigns with 2-0 victories,...
2023 Headies Rookie of the Year Odumodublvck eager to collaborate on a track with Iheanacho, Ndidi 
Published: August 20, 2024
Award-winning Afrobeats artist Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has expressed his desire to collaborate with Super Eagles stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi. Odumodublvck's interest was piqued after watching a viral video of the two footballers showcasing their musical talents. ...