AFCON 2023: Could Amas Obasogie be the answer to Super Eagles goalkeeper crisis?
Published: December 03, 2023
A goalkeeper they say, is the last line of defense, tasked with protecting the goal from the opposing team's attacks.   The importance of a goalkeeper to any football team cannot be over emphasized as their position in the field of play seemingly looks to be the easiest but when duty calls and the wrong deci...
'My uncle was a big inspiration' - Chelsea midfielder reveals he was inspired by ex-Super Eagles defender
Published: December 03, 2023
Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has revealed that he was inspired by former Super Eagles defender and his uncle Onyekachi Apam.   Apam was a defender during his playing days who represented Nigeria-based club Enugu Rangers, Ligue 1 outfit Nice and Major League Soccer side, Seattle Sounders before his retirem...
Raheem Sterling beats George, four others to win Chelsea Goal of the Month for November
Published: December 03, 2023
Raheem Sterling's strike against Newcastle has beaten Flying Eagles-eligible forward Tyrique George's goal against Blackburn in the U18 Premier League Cup to the Chelsea Goal of the Month for November.   Sterling scored a stunning free-kick in Chelsea's 4-1 loss to Newcastle at St James' Park las...
Official: Super Eagles striker rewarded with new deal by MLS club CF Montreal
Published: December 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website,Major League Soccer club CF Montreal have announced that one-cap Nigeria international Sunusi Ibrahim has extended his contract.   The striker has signed a new deal for the 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons, with a club option for the 2027 campaign.    Ibrahim has be...
'Good finish from him' - Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright hails Koleosho after first Premier League goal 
Published: December 02, 2023
Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent, Luca Koleosho finally scored his first-ever goal in English football to help Burnley record their biggest-ever win in the Premier League.    Koleosho, who has caused lots of problems for opponents without actually scoring, got his name on the scoresheet in the seco...
Ndidi speaks on his new role after providing another assist for Leicester in win against Maja's West Brom 
Published: December 02, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has spoken about his recent role at Leicester City following the appointment of Enzo Maresca.   The Foxes secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Hawthorns in the Championship on Saturday, with Ndidi providing his fourth assist since the start of October.    Leicest...
'Won Champions League with Real Madrid and Liverpool'- Boniface raves about Bayer coach Alonso
Published: December 02, 2023
Victor Boniface has raved about Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso who is doing a fantastic job for the Werkself this season.   The Nigeria international has also benefited from the Spaniard's tactical brilliance, settling down at the BayArena comfortably. Under the tutelage of the former Liverpool and R...
Osawe sees red, Odogu puts in solid shift as Germany lift Fifa U17 World Cup for the first time
Published: December 02, 2023
Two players of Nigerian descent were on parade at the Stadion Manahan in Surakarta on Saturday afternoon as Germany lifted the Fifa U17 World Cup for the first time in their history after a dramatic shootout victory over France.    VfL Wolfsburg central defender David Odogu put in a solid shift at the heart of...
Confirmed: Box-to-box midfielder who likes to create and score goals sign new deal with Chelsea 
Published: December 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Chelsea confirmed on Saturday that Academy midfielder Leo Castledine has signed a new contract.    Castledine has put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea, committing his future to the club until at least the end of the 20...
'We are at the signing stage' - Napoli chief provides update on Osimhen's contract situation 
Published: December 02, 2023
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has given an update on the contractual situation of Victor Osimhen. The Naples-based club have been in negotiations with the Nigerian striker since the summer but both parties are yet to reach an agreement on the details of the new contract. The situation has not been he...
'Peseiro's assistant came to see our game' - Nwakali hoping to gatecrash Super Eagles' AFCON squad again
Published: December 02, 2023
Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles captain Kelechi Nwakali is hoping to gatecrash the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations squad for the second tournament running.    Augustine Eguavoen, who was the Super Eagles interim coach for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and a huge fan of Nwakali, went out of his...
'Greatest success of our careers for me and the team' - Germany CB Odogu ahead of U17 World Cup final
Published: December 02, 2023
VfL Wolfsburg central defender of Nigerian descent David Odogu has admitted that reaching the 2023 Fifa U17 World Cup final with Germany is the greatest achievement of his career to date.    Exactly six months after they faced off in the final of the European U17 Championship, Germany and France will lock horn...
'Was (almost) everywhere' - Portuguese media laud 2015 Fifa U17 WC Golden Ball winner Nwakali after MotM display
Published: December 02, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was chosen as the Man of the Match after his outstanding performance during Chaves' 2-1 win over FC Vizela at the Estádio Municipal Eng.º Manuel Branco Teixeira on Friday night.    In what was probably his best performance since arriving at Chaves, the 2015 Fifa U...
Shoretire battles Garnacho, Fernandes, 6 others for Manchester United Goal of the Month 
Published: December 02, 2023
Voting is now open for Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for November 2023, with ten stunning strikes to choose from.    Newcastle-born Nigerian midfielder Shola Shoretire, who has captained the development squad in several games this season, is in the running for the monthly award.    Sho...
Iwobi's brilliant effort against favourite PL opponents nominated for Fulham Goal of the Month
Published: December 01, 2023
Alex Iwobi's brilliant strike against Wolverhampton Wanderers has been nominated for Fulham's Goal of the Month award for November 2023.   This is the second time this season that the Nigeria national teamer has been shortlisted for the monthly accolade following his move from Everton on transfer deadlin...