Fabrizio Romano confirms OGC Nice, Lille, Saudi clubs are also interested in Lyon target Moses Simon
Published: December 12, 2023
Three Ligue 1 clubs are interested in the services of Super Eagles forward Moses Simon who is running into the final months of his contract with Nantes    According to Fabrizio Romano citing Footmercato,  Olympique Lyonnais are considering a move for the 28-year-old forward. Romano also stated that not on...
Flamengo Adidas Cup: Arsenal striker Obi-Martin named Man of the Match after brace against Flamengo
Published: December 12, 2023
Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent Chido Obi-Martin picked up the Man of the Match award after his brace helped Arsenal U17s come from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Flamengo in their opening game of the Flamengo Adidas Cup in Brazil on Monday, December 11.   According to Arsenal youth team expert, ...
CAF Team of the Year 2023: Osimhen joins Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, West Ham players in ideal XI
Published: December 11, 2023
The Confederation of African Football announced the CAF Team of the Year 2023 at the CAF Awards 2023 held in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday night, December 11, 2023.   The ideal XI consisting of the best player for each position was compiled by Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballe...
Osimhen sees off challenges from Liverpool and PSG stars to land African football's biggest individual prize
Published: December 11, 2023
Napoli star and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has seen off challenges from Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and PSG fullback Achraf Hakimi to win African football's biggest individual prize - the CAF Men's Player of the Year.   It has been a successful year for  Osimhen, who helped Napoli to the Se...
CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala wins 6th POTY; Nnadozie Goalkeeper of the Year; Super Falcons best national team 
Published: December 11, 2023
Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala and Paris FC shot stopper Chiamaka Nnadozie won the CAF Women's Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year at the Award Gala held in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night.   Nnadozie won the Goalkeeper of the Year ahead of Khadija Er-Rmichi and Andile Dlamini. The 23-year-o...
'Gave Man Utd's back four a torrid time' - PL's record goalscorer hails Solanke for display at Old Trafford
Published: December 11, 2023
Premier League's record goalscorer with 260 goals, Alan Shearer has lauded Super Eagles-eligible striker Dominic Solanke for his brilliant performance during Bournemouth's historic 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.   The out of favour England international broke the deadlock...
'A great understanding with Osimhen' - Peseiro on similarities and differences between Lookman and Chukwueze
Published: December 11, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has explained the similarities and differences between Atalanta star Ademola Lookman and AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze.    The two Nigeria internationals faced off at the weekend, with Lookman stealing the headlines with a brace as the Nerazzurri beat the Rossoneri in a five-goal...
Nwaneri trains with Arsenal first team pre-PSV after scoring five goals in FA Youth Cup clash
Published: December 11, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Ethan Nwaneri was pictured training with Arsenal's first team ahead of their UEFA Champions League last group game with PSV at the Philips Stadion in the Netherlands tomorrow. The 16-year-old and some other youngsters have been reported to be training with the senior team ahead of the...
CAF Awards 2023: Can Osimhen end Nigeria's 24-year wait for an African football king?
Published: December 11, 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards 2023 edition beckons, with the event scheduled to hold on the 11th of December 2023.   The final three man shortlist of nominees for the prestigious awards was made public by the continent's football governing body last week.   It's no more news t...
'We can do better' - Boniface reacts to Bayer's 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart
Published: December 11, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen are the only unbeaten team in the top 5 European League comprising English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Germany's Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and France's Ligue 1.   Nigeria international Victor Boniface played a key role to help Bayer Leverkusen maintain their unbeaten start to ...
Super Eagles-eligible defender agrees new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur
Published: December 11, 2023
According to transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano, Destiny Udogie has agreed a new long-term deal with Tottenham Hostpur. The Super Eagles-eligible defender joined Spurs in the summer of 2022 from Hellas Verona but was immediately loaned out to Udinese to get more game time. Upon the appointment of Ange Poste...
Osimhen battles Saka, Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo, 20 others for IFFHS Men's World Best Player 2023
Published: December 11, 2023
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Men's World Best Player 2023.    The main distinction is that the performances of the players for the calendar year were taken into account and not the season.    Osimh...
Tosin and Solanke join Liverpool, Tottenham forwards in BBC's Premier League Team of the Week 
Published: December 11, 2023
BBC football pundit Garth Crooks has selected his Premier League Team of the Week following the conclusion of matchday 16, with two Super Eagles-eligible players making the cut.   Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke and his pal, Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo have earned places in the Team of the W...
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Can the Super Eagles do it again? 
Published: December 11, 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria last won the African Cup of Nations tournament a decade ago.   Apart from Kenneth Omeruo and Ahmed Musa, none of the squad members  is in the present team.   And with the team's woeful performance winning just one of their last five matches, what will be the fate of the Su...
'He did his job' - Omonia coach hails Uzoho as Nigeria international reminds everyone he's not a bad GK
Published: December 10, 2023
Omonia Nicosia coach Sofronios Avgousti faced the cameras shortly after his side's 2-0 win against Nea Salamis Famagusta in the Cypriot First Division and has assessed the performance of Francis Uzoho.   The Nigeria international climbed the pecking order of goalkeepers for the trip to Nea Salamis Famagu...