Barcelona whiz Yamal overtakes Babayaro as 2nd youngest CL player, could break Kanu's 28yo record
Published: September 19, 2023
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has overtaken retired Nigeria international Celestine Babayaro as the second youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League ,allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Spain international became the second youngest debutant in Champions League history when he came off the ben...
PL Cup: Chelsea winger George scores first competitive goal for development squad 
Published: September 19, 2023
Chelsea U21s made a winning start to their Premier League Cup campaign on Tuesday evening, thrashing Luton Town 4-1 at Kingsmeadow with a player of Nigerian descent Tyrique George on target for the young Blues.    Chelsea manager Mark Robinson handed a start to Academy Scholar of the Year for the 2022-2023 se...
UCL: Chukwueze makes full debut as AC Milan held by defensively solid Newcastle United
Published: September 19, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze made his first start for seven-time European champions AC Milan as they were held to a goalless draw by a defensively solid Newcastle United on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League played at the San Siro Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Super Eagles forward was deployed as a right winger by St...
Maja will not be cap-tied in 2023 as West Brom confirm Super Eagles striker is out until after WCQs
Published: September 19, 2023
Through their official website, Championship outfit West Brom have confirmed that Nigeria international Josh Maja will spend approximately eight weeks on the sidelines. due to an ankle injury.   Maja tore his ankle ligaments in the final moments of the Baggies' goalless draw at Bristol City this past weeke...
'With all due respect to Nigeria he feels Italian' - Agent claims Tottenham star has made decision on int'l future
Published: September 19, 2023
Italian intermediary Stefano Antonelli, who looks after Destiny Udogie, has claimed that the Tottenham Hotspur left-back has made a decision on his international future.    Udogie was born in Verona to Nigerian parents, making him eligible to play international football for two-time European champions Italy an...
Innovations in responsible gambling: Betbonanza's initiatives for safer betting
Published: September 19, 2023
The online gambling industry attracts millions of people around the world. From casinos and lotteries to online betting and slot machines, gambling has become an integral part of entertainment and leisure activities, and many players choose Betbonanza. Everyone is familiar with the problem of gambling addiction, and th...
Confirmed: Right-footed central defender signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: September 19, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced that talented central defender Alfie Gilchrist has committed his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract.   Gilchrist is now tied to the Blues until at least June 2025, with the club holding an option for a further year.    The defend...
Most possession won in attacking third: Tottenham LB Udogie ranks first in the Premier League
Published: September 19, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie has won the most possession in the attacking third in the Premier League since the start of this campaign According to revered football statistics website, Whoscored, Udogie has won possession 8 times in the attacking this season which is the most of any player in the Pr...
'Was striker instinct' - Leicester midfielder Ndidi talks through his brilliant goal against Southampton 
Published: September 19, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has talked through his brilliant goal for Leicester City in their 4-1 triumph over Southampton last Friday at the St. Mary's Stadium. Ndidi got his goal in the third additional minute of the first half when he received a pass from Stephy Mavididi and dribbled past his mark...
PSV Eindhoven's Lagos-born defender will not make Champions League debut against Arsenal 
Published: September 19, 2023
PSV  Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz has named twenty two players in the traveling squad for his side's opening Group B fixture against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League.     Lagos-born central defender Emmanuel van de Blaak will not make his Champions League debut against the Gunners as he did not tr...
Official: Crystal Palace loan out former Nigeria U16 international left-back
Published: September 19, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Crystal Palace have announced that Nigerian-born left-back Kelvin Agho has joined  FK Voždovac on loan for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season.   The Crystal Palace defender spent last season on loan at STK 1914 Šamorín in Slovakia, and he will now continue h...
'Victor Boniface with a fan' - Bayer Leverkusen aim dig at Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane 
Published: September 19, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen have taken to social media to taunt Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane.    One of the hot topics being discussed in the new season is about the better striker between two newcomers to the Bundesliga Kane and Victor Boniface.   Kane moved to Bayern Munich last month for a fee of 100 milli...
Two U17 WC winners combine: Liverpool icon Owen hails Awoniyi for the part he played in Hudson-Odoi's goal
Published: September 18, 2023
For the ninth consecutive game in the Premier League, Taiwo Awoniyi registered a goal contribution as Nottingham Forest came from behind to win a point in a 1-1 draw with Burnley at the City Ground.    Zeki Amdouni broke the deadlock for the Clarets four minutes before halftime when he slotted home from 20 yar...
Nine games in a row: Awoniyi with another goal contribution as Nottingham Forest, Burnley share spoils 
Published: September 18, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi continued his laudable start to the season as he helped Nottingham Forest secure a draw against Burnley on matchday 5 of the Premier League played at the City ground on Monday night. It was the Super Eagles striker who assisted former Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi for his goal which helped Fores...
Fabrizio Romano explains why it wasn't possible for Man Utd to sign Osimhen in the summer window 
Published: September 18, 2023
Fabrizo Romano has shed light on why Manchester United did not go all out to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen in the recently concluded transfer window.    Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag was in the market for a renowned center forward as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo whose contract was mutually terminated in...