'One of the hottest strikers right now' - Pundit reacts to Arsenal's links with Victor Boniface
Published: January 02, 2024
Speaking on AFTV's Transfer Daily, Arsenal expert Robbie Lyle reckons that it would be difficult for Arsenal to pull off a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface in the January transfer window.    Arsenal have been blunt in attack in recent weeks, having netted just four goals in their last ...
'My dad's from Nigeria' - Arsenal GK eligible for two other nations reveals he wants to represent Super Eagles 
Published: January 01, 2024
Talented Arsenal goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has revealed that his international future lies with Nigeria even though he is eligible to represent two other countries.    Ejeheri was born in London making him eligible to play for England's Young Lions and he can also turn out for the Uganda national team through...
Leicester coach confirms injured duo Iheanacho and Ndidi will link up with Nigeria's AFCON squad 
Published: January 01, 2024
Leicester boss Enzo Maresca has given an update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho amid concerns that he might miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and also shed light on Wilfred Ndidi's well-being after missing their victory over Huddersfield Town today. Iheanacho missed the Foxes' 2-0 win over Cardi...
Solanke joins Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur captains in PL December Best XI
Published: January 01, 2024
Bournemouth and Super Eagles-eligible striker Dominic Solanke has been named in Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Month for  December.   He was named alongside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, Tottenham skipper Son Heung-Min, and eight others who were also in a rich vein of form in the month in q...
Peseiro reveals who recommended Nwabili to him; why he visited South Africa instead of using Wyscout 
Published: January 01, 2024
Jose Peseiro has confessed that Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili was recommended to him by the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nwabili is the novelty in the 25-man squad list of Peseiro heading to Ivory Coast for the AFCON as the Portuguese football tactician had ...
'NFF decided to take 25 players' - Peseiro reveals how he picked Super Eagles final AFCON squad 
Published: January 01, 2024
Jose Peseiro has cleared the air on how he picked his final Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, saying that the Nigeria Football Federation insisted on taking twenty-five players for the tournament in Ivory Coast.    The Portuguese football tactician has named three goalkeepers, nine defende...
Bundesliga Team of the Month: Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface named in ideal XI 
Published: January 01, 2024
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been named in Whoscored.com's Bundesliga Team of the Month for December.   He joins former Manchester City forward Leroy Sané who recorded two assists for Bayern Munich and Tottenham legend Harry Kane who had three goals for the Bavarians in the...
'What a performance' - Fulham boss backs Bassey to be a top CB after impressive display v Arsenal 
Published: January 01, 2024
Fulham boss Marco Silva was on media duties shortly after his side beat Arsenal 2-1 in a Premier League game at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon and one of the topics he touched on was the performance of Calvin Bassey.    Bassey marked his twenty-fourth birthday in style with one of his best performances in a...
Nigeria's number one goalscorer in 2023: Osimhen dethrones his mentor Ighalo
Published: January 01, 2024
Victor Osimhen ended 2023 as the highest Nigerian goalscorer across the world despite missing Napoli's last match against Monza due to suspension.    The reigning African Footballer of the Year mustered 34 goals for club and country, placing first ahead of Gift Orban who has tallied 32 goals in all competi...
PAOK delay arrival of Troost-Ekong for Super Eagles' AFCON training camp in UAE 
Published: December 31, 2023
Greek Super League club PAOK have reached an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation to delay the arrival of William Troost-Ekong to the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations training camp in the United Arab Emirates.    In truth, Troost-Ekong was one of the few surprises in the 25-man squad unveiled ...
'He's been a top player' - Ex-West Ham winger hails Tottenham LB Udogie for his performance today 
Published: December 31, 2023
Speaking on a live broadcast during Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, former West Ham winger Matt Jarvis was full of praises for Super Eagles-eligible left-back Destiny Udogie for his performance in the fixture.  The talented left-back lasted for the entire duration of the game as ...
West Ham finding it difficult to complete January deal for Nigerian striker 
Published: December 31, 2023
Montpellier are unwilling to sell Nigerian striker Akor Adams who is interesting West Ham United ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.   According to Football Insider, the French side will pull the plug on any move for the former flying Eagles forward with the club at risk of being relegated.   W...
Equatorial Guinea name Super Eagles-eligible LB in AFCON squad; Urhobo descent Anieboh also called up
Published: December 31, 2023
Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Michá Obiang has announced a 27-man roster for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a Super Eagles-eligible player part of the group.     Versatile Huddersfield Town left-back Charles Ondo is in line to become cap-tied to Equatorial Guinea when they face Nigeria in their Africa Cu...
Liverpool monitoring 2021 Super Eagles invitee as potential replacement for 2-time African POTY
Published: December 31, 2023
Liverpool are said to be keeping tabs on 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise who has been in superb form for Crystal Palace since last season.   According to Football Insider, the Reds have dispatched scouts to watch the Crystal Palace star who scored a brace for the first time in his career in Crystal Palac...
Uzoho will not report for Super Eagles duty on January 2 as Omonia, Nigerian Federation shake hands 
Published: December 31, 2023
Omonia Nicosia's worst fears were confirmed on Friday, December 29 with the inclusion of Francis Uzoho in the Super Eagles' final 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations but whether he's chosen as the first choice goalkeeper is a different matter.      Omonia manager Sofronios Avgou...