'He comes from the Belgian league' - Bayer chief defends Boniface over his dip in form in Bundesliga 
Published: November 30, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen Managing Director Sports, Simon Rolfes has defended Victor Boniface dip in form in the German Bundesliga.   The 22-year-old started the season in incredible form, rubbing shoulders with Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane and VfB Stuttgart ace Serhou Guirassy on the top scorers' chart, having...
Super Eagles drop two spots in latest Fifa rankings after draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe
Published: November 30, 2023
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, November 30, 2023 published its latest ranking of National Teams.   Three-time African champions Nigeria have dropped to 42nd in the latest ranking released this morning, down two spots from the ranking announced at the end of October.   The Super Eagles were in...
'Shows I'm doing the right things' - Nathan Tella admits selection for Super Eagles has given him confidence 
Published: November 30, 2023
Nathan Tella was the Bayer Leverkusen player selected for media duties on Wednesday, on the eve of the German Bundesliga side's Europa League meeting with BK Häcken at the Ullevi Stadium - an indication that the winger will be involved in some capacity in the matchday five fixture against the Svenska Cupen winner...
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri reveals exactly why Osimhen did not start 4-2 defeat to Real Madrid 
Published: November 30, 2023
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has explained why Victor Osimhen was not handed a starting berth in his side's 4-2 loss to Real Madrid in a Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night.    Much of the pre-match talk centered on whether the Nigeria international was going to be named i...
'He has clearly shown that he is of value' - Ajax coach satisfied with performance of Akpom 
Published: November 30, 2023
Ajax manager John van 't Schip has expressed his delight with the performance of in-form forward Chuba Akpom.   After his initial struggles, the Hale End Academy product is beginning to produce the goods for the Dutch giants and has been pivotal towards their resurgence in the past few weeks.   The re...
Babayaro's Nigerian record is safe: 16yo midfielder Nwaneri named in Arsenal's matchday squad v Lens
Published: November 29, 2023
Nigeria-eligible attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is in contention to make his UEFA Champions League debut tonight when Arsenal face off with Ligue 1 opponents Lens at the Emirates Stadium in London.   Nwaneri was added to Arsenal's B List for the Champions League ahead of the matchday five fixture, fuelin...
Official: Nigeria-eligible winger signs new long-term contract with Brentford 
Published: November 29, 2023
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League side Brentford have announced that Nigeria-eligible winger Michael Olakigbe has signed a new new long-term contract.    The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal that runs until June 2028 with a club option of one additional year.    Ola...
Gianfranco Zola insists Osimhen would be perfect for Real Madrid amid Napoli striker's links with Chelsea
Published: November 29, 2023
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola believes Victor Osimhen would be a perfect fit for Real Madrid amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with a move to Chelsea next summer.   The record European champions lost the services of Karim Benzema in the summer transfer window and need a replacement. Joselu...
The truth about Hull City's links with Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru 
Published: November 29, 2023
Manchester City academy product Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, continues to be linked with a January transfer to Championship outfit Hull City by top Turkish media outlets.    It has been claimed that Hull City - who are owned by Turkish entrepreneur Acun Ilıcalı - have started negotiations to add Hatayspor's 22-...
Why Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins was omitted from Cardiff City's gameday squad v West Brom
Published: November 29, 2023
Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins was not called up for Cardiff City's Championship clash against West Brom at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night and his omission from the gameday squad had nothing to do with injury.    Collins has been one of the untouchables in the Cardiff City squad after his ...
'Nothing strange' - Peter Rufai expects Super Eagles to correct their flaws ahead of resumption of WCQ
Published: November 29, 2023
Two-time World Cupper Peter Rufai has shared his views on the way the Super Eagles started the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.   Fans and pundits alike were thinking the Super Eagles would start the qualifiers at full throttle having missed out on the 2022 tournament in Qatar, but the team led by Jose Peseiro ar...
Richard Olise, once touted as 'Reece James heir', returns to action for Chelsea after more than 21 months out 
Published: November 29, 2023
The highlight of Chelsea development squad's 4-1 loss to Strasbourg in a friendly at Cobham on Tuesday evening was the return to action of talented Nigerian defender Richard Olise, who is the younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee and Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.    You could be forgiven if y...
APOEL Nicosia chief scout in Lagos for 20-team scouting programme
Published: November 29, 2023
APOEL Nicosia Chief Scout, Ioannis Dimosthenous, has stormed Lagos, for a 20-team scouting programme organised by Amadehi Football Club, in conjunction with Sports Solutions, UK. Dimosthenous revealed he is Nigeria to find top young talents, bullish and aggressive, with future potential, that will be blooded in Cy...
Chukwueze finally opens his AC Milan account in defeat against Borussia Dortmund
Published: November 29, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze scored his first-ever goal for AC Milan in their 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund on matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League played at the San Siro on Tuesday night. Marco Reus gave Borussia Dortmund the lead from the penalty spot after Jamie Bynoe-Gittens was brought down by David Calabria. It ...
Will Osimhen start against Real Madrid? Napoli coach reveals when he will make decision
Published: November 28, 2023
Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri addressed the media in Spain at the mandatory pre-match press conference before the  Champions League group stage matchday five clash against Real Madrid.    The Italian football tactician kept his cards close to his chest when asked whether Victor Osimhen will be named in the sta...