Barcelona's Super Falcons-eligible striker accepts call-up to Spain's senior team ahead of competitive games
Published: February 19, 2024
Barcelona Femení teenage sensation Vicky López has made a decision on her international future at senior level after accepting a call-up to play for 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup winners Spain.   Spain's national team coach Montse Tomé has handed a first call-up to Vicky López for the final four of...
Ajax Amsterdam prepared to offload former Middlesbrough striker Akpom in the summer 
Published: February 19, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam are prepared to sell Super Eagles-eligible forward Chuba Akpom who arrived at the club from Middlesbrough last summer.   According to Algemeen Dagblad via FootballTransfers, the Dutch giants have decided to sell the Hale End Academy product and seven other signings they made last summer in the nex...
Arsenal loanee Okonkwo keeps his first clean sheet in six games for world's third oldest professional club
Published: February 19, 2024
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his first clean sheet in six games to help Wrexham register a 1-0 win over Notts County in a League Two clash held at the STōK Cae Ras this past weekend.   Wrexham, who pride themselves as the third oldest professional club in the world, had failed to post a clean s...
'That little burst of pace to beat Aina' - Pundit hails CIV dazzler Adingra for game-winning assist in AFCON final
Published: February 19, 2024
Whoscored.com pundit Jonathan Wilson was full of praise for Brighton & Hove's Ivorian winger Simon Adingra after his brilliant performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.   One of the rising stars of Ivorian football, Adingra assisted both goals as the Elephants came...
Alhan Cup: FWC FC set up semifinal meeting with NYSC after topping Group A
Published: February 19, 2024
The stage is now set for the semi final of the Alhan Cup 2024.   FWC FC topped Group A despite playing a 0 - 0 draw with Likeminds FC in the last group game.   Having recorded a 3 - 1 victory over The Kings FC and a 1 - 0 win over Setraco FC, FWC FC only needed a draw in the last group game to top Group A...
Research on the impact of gambling on the football industry
Published: February 19, 2024
Football and casino markets go hand in hand, considering their venturesome nature. Many bookies and gambling websites that provide slots, Plinko game variations, live tables, and e-disciplines sponsor UK sports teams. Let’s explore the reasons for this promising connection, see why it is profitable, and check out fam...
12-game goal drought in Ligue 1: Akor Adams gets vote of confidence from Montpellier teammate 
Published: February 18, 2024
Montpellier forward Arnaud Nordin has expressed his backing for teammate Akor Adams who hasn't found the back of the net in the Ligue 1 since last October.  Since bagging a brace in Montpellier's 3-0 win over Toulouse, he has failed to score in twelve consecutive appearances in the French top flight. ...
Official: PSG loan out American-born dual national Super Falcons defender to Portland Thorns
Published: February 18, 2024
With a statement on the club's official website, Paris Saint Germain Feminine have confirmed the transfer of American-born Super Falcons defender Nicole Payne to National Women's Soccer League side Portland Thorns FC on a season-long loan deal that will last until the 31st of December 2024.   The 23-year...
The reason Elijah Adebayo is not playing against Man Utd despite initial inclusion in Luton's starting XI
Published: February 18, 2024
Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo didn't appear when his teammates took the field to face Manchester United in a Premier League encounter on Sunday afternoon despite being named in the starting lineup.   It was eventually gathered that the Super Eagles-eligible striker picked up a knock that led to him being...
Porto coach update on Zaidu: Nigeria will be without key LB for WCQ against Bafana Bafana, Benin
Published: February 18, 2024
Speaking after his side's 2-0 win over Estrela da Amadora in a Liga Portugal match on Saturday, manager Sérgio Conceição did not bring good news on the injury suffered by Nigeria's first choice left-back Zaidu Sanusi.    In his first appearance for Porto after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Zaidu w...
No 1v1 duel between Zaidu and Saka as Porto confirm Super Eagles left-back is out of CL clash 
Published: February 18, 2024
Through a statement on their official X account, Porto have revealed that Super Eagles left back Zaidu Sanusi has suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and external lateral ligament of his knee. The 26-year-old picked up the injury in the 29th minute during their 2-0 win over Estrela da Ama...
Super Eagles CB Troost-Ekong left out of PAOK gameday squad after playing in pain at 2023 AFCON
Published: February 18, 2024
Best Player at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, William Troost-Ekong is not at the disposal of PAOK Thessaloniki coach Răzvan Lucescu for the league meeting with their bitter rivals Olympiakos on Sunday evening. Lucescu has announced his gameday squad for the matchday 23 clash at the Toumba Stadium and the Sup...
Moses Simon back in service at Nantes as Mbappe comes to the rescue of Paris Saint-Germain
Published: February 18, 2024
After approximately two months of unavailability due to his commitments with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Moses Simon is back in service at Nantes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Nigerian winger was a second half substitute as Nantes were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in a French...
Arsenal U18s boss Jack Wilshere hands competitive debuts to Annous and Ibrahim
Published: February 18, 2024
Arsenal U18s boss Jack Wilshere handed competitive debuts to two Golden Eaglets-eligible players Andre Annous and Ifeoluwa Ibrahim as the young Gunners were forced to a 2-2 draw by Southampton in the U18 Premier League on Saturday.    Three other teenagers of Nigerian descent started for Arsenal, with goalkeep...
Napoli hoping to have Osimhen back in CL clash with Barcelona as star striker refuses to sit on bench v Genoa 
Published: February 18, 2024
Victor Osimhen watched on from the stands as Cyril Ngonge rescued a point for Napoli in a 1-1 draw with Genoa on matchday 25 in the Italian top-flight on Saturday.    After starring for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the reigning African Footballer of the Year returned to Italy on Thursday evening ...