Arsenal's Flying Eagles-eligible striker Obi-Martin scores for Demark U17s in friendly v Switzerland 
Published: February 15, 2024
Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi-Martin continues to catch the eye for club and country.    The Flying Eagles-eligible striker was among the scorers as Denmark U17s defeated Switzerland 4-0 in a friendly on Wednesday, February 14.   Obi-Martin broke the deadlock in the seventeenth minute wh...
Nigeria's seventh most capped player Iwobi makes decision on international future after overtaking Okocha
Published: February 15, 2024
Alex Iwobi has no plans whatsoever to quit the Nigeria national team contrary to sensational reports in the local media that he was calling time on his international career in the wake of the unfortunate incidents that happened during and after Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast.    ...
Ahlan Cup 2024: FWC FC underline credentials with comfortable win against The Kings FC
Published: February 15, 2024
FWC FC of Abuja showcased their dominance with a resounding 3-1 victory over The Kings FC in their opening game of the Ahlan Cup 2024. Goals from Timothy Daweng in the 10th minute was replied by Ikechi Chukwu of The Kings FC 21 minutes later to seal up the first half 1 - 1 apiece.   However, on resumption of...
'I hit the post' - Two-goal hero Dessers defends himself after missed chances in Rangers win v Ross County 
Published: February 15, 2024
Cyriel Dessers has defended himself after spurning several scoring opportunities in the first half of Rangers' 3-1 win over Ross County in a Scottish Premiership clash at Ibrox Stadium on Wednesday night.    The Light Blues are back in the title race after winning eleven of their last twelve games in the d...
'My favourite is Chelsea's Madueke' - Ex-Napoli coach urges Juventus to sign Super Eagles-eligible winger
Published: February 14, 2024
Former Napoli coach Giovanni Galeone wants Juventus to sign Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible winger Noni Madueke. Since moving to Stamford Bridge last year, the young England international has found game time hard to come by, with injuries also playing a role in his struggles.   The arrival of Cole Palme...
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner offered to several clubs in the United Arab Emirates 
Published: February 14, 2024
Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow are preparing to bid farewell to 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the Super Eagles, Victor Moses.    The retired Nigeria international has entered the final four months of his contract with the Muscovites and negotiations on a new deal have not gotten off the gro...
16yo winger of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team pre-Burnley 
Published: February 14, 2024
Arsenal have started preparations for their Premier League meeting with Burnley with a training session held at Sobha Realty Training Centre on Wednesday.    According to Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird, England youth international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri was among the six academy stars invited t...
Europa League: Chukwueze won't be in the squad to face Rennes tomorrow, says AC Milan coach 
Published: February 14, 2024
AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has ruled out the participation of Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze in the first leg of his side's UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs against Rennes at the San Siro on Thursday.. The 24-year-old just returned from international duty, having represented Nigeria in the c...
West Brom boss admits President Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles delayed Ajayi's return from AFCON duty
Published: February 14, 2024
West Brom manager Carlos Corberan has admitted that Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles on Tuesday delayed Semi Ajayi's return to the club after his commitments with the national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Super Eagles were at the State House Council Chambers yes...
The best Nigerian football players to play in the Premier League
Published: February 14, 2024
The Premier League is home to some of the best football players on the planet.  Each nation tends to have a crop of players playing in England's top division each season, where we see these players flourish and grow into superstars.One nation that comes to mind is Nigeria, an extremely passionate footballing nation in...
Three reasons Jose Peseiro should stay as Super Eagles coach amid links with vacant Algeria job
Published: February 14, 2024
Despite guiding the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the future of coach José Peseiro remains unclear. The Portuguese tactician has confirmed that his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation ends this month and that informs suggestions that he could be leaving as a fr...
Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptor 
Published: February 14, 2024
Statistics have shown that the Super Eagles played negative football at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite narrowly missing out on the trophy following a 2-1 loss to hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's showpiece, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The top three players with the most fouls committed over the cou...
Super Eagles' Italian Serie A stars: Chukwueze already back; return dates for Osimhen, Lookman after AFCON
Published: February 14, 2024
The return dates for three Italian-based Super Eagles stars who competed at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been revealed by celebrated Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport.    According to the Rome-based newspaper,  Osimhen has postponed his return to Italy until Thursday, Februar...
Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCON 
Published: February 14, 2024
The Confederation of African Football Technical Study Group has released the Best XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with three Super Eagles stars making the cut.   Chelsea-reared fullback Ola Aina has been selected in the Team of the Tournament along with Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong and another dua...
Iheanacho's return from AFCON duty: Nigeria Football Federation leave Leicester City hanging 
Published: February 14, 2024
Leicester City are still awaiting feedback from the Nigeria Football Federation on the return of Kelechi Iheanacho to the East Midlands after international duty with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Super Eagles were in Abuja on Tuesday and hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who a...