Betting on Success: How casinos and gambling affect footballers and their careers
Published: October 11, 2023
The fascinating world of football and gambling have crossed paths many times, with consequences ranging from minor to career-threatening. While some footballers enjoy recreational gambling at bestbonusmoney.com without significantly impacting their careers, others are trapped in a downward spiral of addiction affecting...
Super Eagles roster update: Udinese goalkeeper handed late call-up ahead of friendly against Saudi Arabia 
Published: October 11, 2023
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of Friday's international friendly against Saudi Arabia at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão.   Okoye has not played for the Super Eagles for more than twenty months with his last appearance coming in a round o...
Dual-national Arsenal striker eligible for Nigeria becomes provisionally cap-tied to Denmark
Published: October 11, 2023
Highly-rated Arsenal striker Chido Obi became provisionally cap-tied to his country of birth, Denmark on Wednesday, October 11, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The 2007-born player is eligible to represent Nigeria through his father and Denmark, where he was born and raised.   Obi was named in the startin...
Borussia Dortmund passed up opportunity to sign Boniface before striker's transfer to Bayer Leverkusen 
Published: October 11, 2023
Borussia Dortmund reportedly passed up the opportunity to sign Victor Boniface before his move to Bayer Leverkusen. According to  Sport Bild via Fussballtransfers, the Black and Yellows were offered the chance to sign the Nigerian striker in the just-concluded transfer window but turned down the opportunity. ...
Official: Man Utd icon Rooney to coach Emanuel Aiwu at Birmingham City
Published: October 11, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Birmingham City have announced the appointment of Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney as the new manager.    Rooney has put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues.   The England legend has returned to coaching few day...
Moffi battles ex-Chelsea star, former Ajax GK for UNFP Player of the Month for September
Published: October 11, 2023
OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi is in the running for the Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels Player of the Month for September 2023 - an award that recognizes the best Ligue 1 player each month of the season.     Moffi has been shortlisted for the award alongside former Chelsea goalkeeper Marcin Bu...
Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Moffi, Torunarigha, Bassey, 15 others report for international duty pre-Saudi Arabia 
Published: October 11, 2023
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi, Napoli star, Victor Osimhen, red-hot Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface and AC Milan right winger Samuel Chukwueze are among the 20 players who have arrived at the Super Eagles camp ahead of the back-to-back friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.    Gent defend...
'He can't wait' - Agent reveals Tottenham's Nigeria-eligible defender is eager to make debut for Italy
Published: October 10, 2023
Stefano Antonelli, who looks after Destiny Udogie, has revealed that the Tottenham Hotspur defender is eager to make his debut for Italy's senior national team.   Udogie received his first ever call-up to the Italy national team for their upcoming 2024 European Championship qualifying matches against Malta...
Fulham looking to sign Tottenham Hotspur-linked striker Gift Orban as replacement for Mitrovic  
Published: October 10, 2023
Fulham are reportedly eyeing a move for Tottenham-linked striker Gift Orban as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrović. According to TeamTalk, the Cottagers are seeking to pursue a deal for the Nigerian striker in the January transfer window as they look to bolster their attacking options.   Fulham had broug...
N24.6b-rated Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi becomes most valuable Nigerian-born player in the PL
Published: October 10, 2023
Football statistics and transfer website, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of players in England, with two Nigeria internationals receiving upgrades.    Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina  have seen their valuations increase.    Awoniyi is the most valuable Nigerian-born play...
'My father is Nigerian' - Talented Arsenal left-back confirms he's eligible to represent African giants 
Published: October 10, 2023
Promising Arsenal defender Cam'ron Ismail has confirmed that he's eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his father and qualifies to represent another African powerhouse in Egypt by virtue of being born to an Egyptian mother.    The left-back also qualifies to play international foot...
Super Falcons defender in contention to make Champions League debut against Manchester United 
Published: October 10, 2023
Super Falcons defender Nicole Payne is in contention to make her UEFA Women's Champions League debut on Tuesday night when Paris Saint-Germain Féminine face off with Manchester United in a round 2 clash at Leigh Sports Village.   Nicole, younger sister of 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup star Toni Payne, ...
'Baller' - Super Eagles striker Moffi pays tribute to Hazard after Chelsea legend announces retirement
Published: October 10, 2023
Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has reacted to the retirement of Chelsea legend Eden Hazard.   Hazard announced his retirement on Tuesday on his social media account which marked an end to his 16-year career as a footballer. The former Belgium skipper began his senior career with French Ligue 1 outfit Lill...
Reading defender of Nigerian descent Abbey replaces Arsenal starlet in England Men's Elite League squad
Published: October 10, 2023
Reading's Nigeria-eligible central defender Nelson Abbey has received a late call-up to the England Men's Elite League squad ahead of upcoming matches against Romania and Portugal this month, the English Football Association have announced through a statement on their official website.    Manager Joe ...
'Never a battle for me and Jamie' - Iheanacho on competition for starting spot with Leicester legend Vardy 
Published: October 10, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho has played down the existence of competition for places between him and Leicester City legend, Jamie Vardy.   Iheanacho's game time since his arrival at the King Power Stadium has been affected by the presence of Vardy who has been Leicester City's first-choice striker over the years. ...