'Looking to do big things' - Four-goal hero in friendly, Lookman vows to bring his A-game to AFCON
Published: January 07, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has vowed to play at his best at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and has also revealed that there is a unity of purpose in the Nigeria squad ahead of the start of the tournament.   Lookman is in great form ahead of his maiden AFCON appearance having netted four goals for N...
'There's a lot of talent' - Iwobi confident Super Eagles can go far at the 2023 AFCON 
Published: January 07, 2024
Alex Iwobi believes the Super Eagles have the potential to go far in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.    The Fulham midfielder is set to attend his third Africa Cup of Nations, having been part of the Nigeria squad that finished in third place in 2019 and reached the last 16 in the 2021 edition held in Camer...
Nigerian striker in critical condition after crashing his car into a tree in Belgium 
Published: January 07, 2024
Nigeria-eligible attacker Dapo Mebude is in critical condition after crashing his car into a tree in northwestern Belgium.    According to Het Nieuwsblad, the accident took place on Sunday morning shortly before 900 hours on the E40 exit in Loppem, in the direction of Brussels.    As per the report, Me...
Arsenal consider move for Super Eagles-eligible player as potential replacement for N35b-rated striker
Published: January 07, 2024
As reported by Daily Star, Arsenal are willing to sign Dominic Solanke this month and have identified how to bring the in-form striker over to the Emirates.   According to the report, the London-based club are said to be considering selling Eddie Nketiah if they sign the Bournemouth striker.   In addition...
Brentford hero Sodje backs Onyeka to step into Ndidi's shoes but worried about Super Eagles midfield 
Published: January 07, 2024
Brentford hero Sam Sodje has backed hardworking Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka to step into the shoes of Wilfred Ndidi at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Nigeria suffered a big blow ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, with Ndidi withdrawing from the squad due to a muscular injury that could see him sidel...
Super Eagles CBs: Ex-Nigeria star tells Peseiro what to do to stand a chance of winning AFCON 2023
Published: January 07, 2024
Retired Nigeria international central defender Sam Sodje as advised Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro to set up his team in a compact formation to nullify the opponents' attacking threat if they are to stand a good chance of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Peseiro is taking five players classed a...
Red-hot winger George sends message to Pochettino with 11th goal of the season for Chelsea youth 
Published: January 07, 2024
Talented winger of Nigerian descent Tyrique George continued his impressive scoring form for Chelsea youth teams on Saturday as the U18 side coached by Nigerian football tactician Hassan Sulaiman were held to a 2-2 draw by Leicester City in the U18 Premier League.    The England youth international is in his c...
Super Eagles forward interested in transfer to Scottish giants Rangers 
Published: January 07, 2024
Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis is reportedly interested in joining Scottish Premiership giants Rangers this month.    Daily Record says Dennis is open to a move to the Light Blues if the Ibrox club make their move - and he looks a more likely addition than Brighton's Steven Alzate as things stand. ...
Super Eagles AFCON squad numbers: Iwobi chooses number he wore at Arsenal; Two Chelsea alums retain number
Published: January 06, 2024
The Super Eagles squad numbers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been released with Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi getting a new number while former Chelsea defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Ola Aina retained the numbers they wore in the 2021 edition of the tournament. Iwobi is set to wear the ...
Reliable transfer market reporter confirms West Ham are pushing to sign ex-Flying Eagles striker 
Published: January 06, 2024
Reliable transfer market reporter Dean Jones has confirmed that West Ham United are pushing to sign former Nigeria U20 international Akor Adams in the January transfer window.  The 2022/2023 UEFA Europa Conference League champions have been linked with the Montpellier forward in a bid to bolster their attacking d...
Super Eagles squad numbers for AFCON: Iwobi switches number; Aribo gets iconic No. 10; Osimhen 9, Yusuf 4
Published: January 06, 2024
The Confederation of African Football on Saturday revealed the numbers of all the players taking part in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Each country is permitted to submit a final squad of up to 27 players; with only 23 available for selection for each match during the tournament which kicks off in Ivory C...
FA Cup wrap: Osula scores his first senior goals for Sheffield United; Watford's Dele-Bashiru nets injury time winner 
Published: January 06, 2024
A round-up of Nigerian players who were on target for their respective clubs in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 6, 2024.   At the Priestfield Stadium, Sheffield United thrashed Gillingham FC 4-0 to advance to the next round, with Denmark U21 international William Osula netting his f...
Mikel Arteta promotes 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ejeheri to Arsenal first team training pre-Liverpool 
Published: January 06, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri to first team training on the eve of the Gunners' highly anticipated Emirates FA Cup third round fixture against Liverpool in the English capital London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The Spanish football tactician monitored Ej...
Chelsea ready to pay N120.2b release clause for African Footballer of the Year
Published: January 06, 2024
Chelsea are ready to intensify their interest in Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen in order to beat other interested clubs to his signature. According to Naples based Italian newspaper  II Matino via Calcionapoli, Chelsea are ready to pay the €120m (approximately N120.2 billion in Nigerian currency) release c...
'Can do the job' - Ex-Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr defends Uzoho from critics
Published: January 06, 2024
Ex-Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has insisted that there's no better goalkeeper in Nigeria than his former pupil, Francis Uzoho despite the Omonia Nicosia star's blunders in recent national team matches.    The former Bayern Munich defender saw the then teenager as a future Nigeria number 1, handing ...