EFL Cup: Ozoh makes season debut for Palace as goals from Garnacho, Casemiro, Martial hand Man Utd win
Published: September 26, 2023
David Ozoh made his season debut for Crystal Palace while former Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei and 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi were unused substitutes in the Eagles' 3-0 loss to Manchester United in the third round of the Carabao Cup played at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.    Al...
Flying Eagles central defender finally makes his Brentford debut, but for B team 
Published: September 26, 2023
Twenty-six days after Brentford announced the capture of Nigeria U20 international Benjamin Fredrick, the talented central defender finally made his debut, but for the B team, on Tuesday night.    The Simoiben FC loanee was named in the starting lineup in Brentford's 2-0 loss to non-leaguers Wingate & Fi...
Pundit insists Chelsea should have signed Super Eagles star for N123.7b in the summer 
Published: September 26, 2023
Talksport pundit Jason Cundy has insisted that Premier League giants Chelsea should have firmed up their interest in Victor Osimhen by making a bid of £130m (approximately N123.7 billion in Nigerian currency) in the summer transfer window.    The Nigeria national teamer was courted by several top European cl...
'He has lost credibility' - Ex-Real Madrid striker reacts to Osimhen's touchline row with Napoli coach 
Published: September 26, 2023
Former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano has reacted to Victor Osimhen's touchline row with Napoli coach Rudi Garcia during the second half of the Serie A meeting against Bologna at the  Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday evening.   The Nigeria international is experiencing a dry spell in front of hi...
'Does have to go out again' -  Bolton boss urges Shoretire to consider leaving Man Utd in January
Published: September 26, 2023
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt believes academy football has become too easy for Shola Shoretire and he should consider leaving Manchester United on a temporary basis in the January transfer window in search of regular playing opportunities at first team level.    The former England U19 international does ...
Video: Fleet-footed winger Simon produces outrageous assist for Nantes fourth goal v Lorient
Published: September 26, 2023
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon put in an impressive display by notching one goal and two assists to help Nantes beat Lorient 5-3 on Saturday on matchday six of the Ligue 1 played at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday, September 23.   The highlight of his performance was his outrageous assist for Florent Mollet&#...
'I'm not giving up' - Rangers striker Dessers vows to push harder to regain his place in starting XI
Published: September 26, 2023
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers has vowed to fight to regain his place in Rangers' starting XI.   Before the Light Blues' victory over Motherwell last weekend in the Scottish Premiership, Dessers had only managed to play a minute in the club's previous two games against St. Johnstone and Real Be...
Chelsea give key injury update on Chukwuemeka pre-Brighton & Hove 
Published: September 26, 2023
Chelsea have provided a key injury update on England youth teamer of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwumeka before Wednesday's Carabao Cup fixture against Brighton & Hove at Stamford Bridge.   The talented midfielder has not figured for the Blues since the Premier League meeting with West Ham United on August ...
Update: Gent throw in the towel on Gift Orban's suspension, confirm striker won't play Wednesday 
Published: September 26, 2023
Belgian Pro League side KAA Gent have thrown in the towel on Gift Orban's suspension proposal from Belgium's Federal Public Prosecutor's Office.    In a moment of madness, Orban was shown a straight red card in the matchday eight tie against Eupen after he pushed Rune Paeshuyse in the 45th minute....
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus linked with Ndidi as agent confirms Bayern's summer interest  
Published: September 26, 2023
Top European clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation of Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi.    German transfer market website Fussballtransfers, making reference to Barcelona based sports daily Sport claims that La Liga giants Barcelona are interested in Ndidi and face competition from Atlético Madrid...
'We're going there to compete' - Iheanacho fires warning to Liverpool ahead of Foxes trip to Anfield 
Published: September 26, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted that Leicester City are ready to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool when both teams face off on Wednesday evening in the third round of the Carabao Cup.    Leicester City are one of the form teams in England's top four tiers having won nine of their ten games in all competitions, wh...
'Tormented the left-back'- PL pundit details how Saka outshone Udogie in first half of NLD
Published: September 25, 2023
Premier League pundit Adrian Clarke has detailed how Bukayo Saka outshone Super Eagles-eligible left-back Destiny Udogie in the 2-2 raw between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon in the first north London derby of the season.   Udogie faced his biggest test yet since the start of the Premier Leagu...
Osimhen issues apology to his teammates, Napoli coach for his outburst after being substituted 
Published: September 25, 2023
Super Eagles center forward Victor Osimhen has apologized to Napoli coach Rudi Garcia and his teammates for his reaction after being substituted in their barren draw with Bologna on Sunday.    As revealed by Fabrizio Romano, the 2022-2023 Paulo Rossi Award winner has  now shown remorse for his reaction as he w...
Team of the Week honours for Super Eagles duo Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon 
Published: September 25, 2023
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has selected its Team of the Week for the latest round of fixtures in the Italian Serie A and French Ligue 1, with two Super Eagles players recognized for their outstanding performances.   Ademola Lookman has been included in the Serie A and Moses Simon in the Ligue 1 Te...
Snapped: Two Super Eagles-eligible youngsters train fully with Chelsea a day after loss to Aston Villa 
Published: September 25, 2023
A day after a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League, Chelsea have started preparations for their next game, a League Cup clash with Brighton and Hove Albion, which they play on Wednesday, September 27 at Stamford Bridge.    According to Chelsea's official website, the players who started against the...