Super Eagles camp update: Boniface, Onyedika, Iheanacho, Ndidi, 9 others report for duty pre-Bafana Bafana 
Published: June 02, 2024
Bundesliga Rookie of the Season Victor Boniface and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika have arrived at the Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash against South Africa and Benin. They join Leicester City duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho and nine others who have reported for...
Osimhen's N189b release clause proving a stumbling block to potential suitors Chelsea and PSG
Published: June 02, 2024
According to a report from Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Victor Osimhen's future at Napoli remains uncertain as his hefty €130 million (approximately N189 billion in Nigerian currency) release clause deters potential suitors. The Nigerian striker is reportedly keen on a new challenge, possibly in ...
Confirmed: Rohr will not be able to count on the services of 16-goal striker in WCQ v Nigeria
Published: June 02, 2024
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will not be able to count on the services of in-form forward Andreas Hountondji on June 10 when Benin's Cheetahs face off with the Super Eagles in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. The Fédération Béninoise de Football confirmed�...
Moises Caicedo beats Madueke, Chukwuemeka, Tyrique George to win Chelsea Goal of the Season
Published: June 02, 2024
England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka and Tyrique George have missed out on Chelsea's Goal of the Season award.  The official website of Chelsea has confirmed that supporters have voted Moises Caicedo's phenomenal strike against Bournemouth as the club's Goal...
'Confused Adeyemi' - Super Falcons GK Nnadozie praises Thibaut Courtois for not running out of his line 
Published: June 02, 2024
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has praised Thibaut Courtois for the role he played in preventing a certain goal during the first half of Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night.  The former Chelsea goalkeeper had an injury plagued season, lim...
'One of the best' - Ex-Real Madrid youth teamer Adepoju backs Vinicius  Jr. to win Ballon d'Or after UCL heroics
Published: June 01, 2024
Former Real Madrid youth teamer and retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has backed Los Blancos forward Vinicius Junior to win the coveted Ballon d'Or following the key role he played as Real Madrid won the 2024 UEFA Champions League.  Real Madrid won their fifteenth Champions League title on Saturday...
Super Eagles-eligible player joins Chelsea, subject to medical
Published: June 01, 2024
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Super Eagles-eligible player Tosin Adarabioyo has agreed to join Chelsea. A verbal agreement has been reached between the former Manchester City youth player and the two-time European champions today and a medical has been scheduled to take place next week. Besides be...
Done deal: Rangers confirm Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has signed a new contract 
Published: June 01, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Scottish Premiership giants Rangers have confirmed that Leon Balogun has signed a contract extension with the club.  Balogun has committed his future to the Light Blues by putting pen to paper on a one-year deal, through the 2024-2025 season. The experienced Super E...
'Didn't mention Nigeria once' - Ex-Liverpool star sets the record straight on Lookman's international loyalty 
Published: June 01, 2024
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch  has denied questioning Ademola Lookman's choice of representing Nigeria over England. Crouch, like many pundits, hailed the Super Eagles forward following his heroics in the UEFA Europa League final, where he scored a hat-trick to help Atalanta win its first ever European ...
'I'm not trying to stop' - Iwobi wants more after breaking PL record held by Chelsea icon Mikel
Published: June 01, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has paid homage to Chelsea legend Mikel Obi, upon breaking his record for most minutes played by a Nigerian player in Premier League history. The Hale End Academy product broke the record when he featured in Fulham's 1-0 loss to Newcastle on matchday 32 of the just concluded ca...
'Where they are playing' - South Africa coach Hugo Broos envious of Super Eagles' star-studded squad 
Published: June 01, 2024
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has highlighted the strength of the Nigeria squad, noting that most of their players compete in top European Leagues, while his 23-man squad heading to Uyo in the coming days is composed mainly of players from the DStv Premiership. African giants Mamelodi Sundowns have contributed ni...
Official: Rangers drop major hint about Super Eagles defender signing a new contract
Published: June 01, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Scottish Premiership giants Rangers have confirmed that five first team players will be departing the Ibrox Stadium following the expiry of their contracts. Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, Jon McLaughlin and Kemar Roofe, who were all part of the Rangers squad tha...
2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos reveals Bafana Bafana's target for blockbuster clash against Nigeria in Uyo 
Published: June 01, 2024
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed that the 1996 African champions are targeting at least a draw when they face off with African powerhouse Nigeria in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7.  Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers was thrown wide open af...
Chelsea on brink of deal for Nigerian centre-back who is also wanted by Newcastle United
Published: June 01, 2024
Chelsea are on the brink of completing a deal for Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo who is also wanted by Newcastle United. According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League giants are closing in on a deal for the 26-year-old with negotiations at a final stage and he could be Enzo Mar...
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos points out one major difference between Finidi and Peseiro style of play 
Published: June 01, 2024
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed what he has noticed about Finidi George's style of play compared to Jose Peseiro at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, ahead of next week's 2026 World Cup qualifying showdown in Uyo. South Africa almost caused an upset the last time they faced off with the Super Eagle...