Algeria to rival Benin and Nigeria for Afcon 2025 hosting rights
Published: October 12, 2022
Following Guinea’s disqualification from hosting the 2025 African Cup of Nations, Algeria has expressed its desire to host this biennial African showpiece. The decision to strip Guinea of the hosting rights was made earlier this month when CAF president Patrice Motsepe visited Conakry for a discussion with Colonel Ma...
'Was absolutely outstanding' - Pundit singles out Jenz for praise despite Celtic's defeat to Leipzig 
Published: October 12, 2022
Moritz Jenz was singled out for praise by Scottish football pundit Mark Hendry despite Glasgow Celtic suffering back-to-back defeats to RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League.    Jenz, a fitness doubt due to illness, recovered in time to be named in the starting lineup for the fourth straight game in the Cham...
Bradford City, Burton Albion, Leyton Orient, Morecambe keen on prolific Nigerian striker 
Published: October 11, 2022
Dipo Akinyemi's prolific start to the season has not gone unnoticed by English Football League clubs    According to Football League World, Bradford City, Burton Albion, Leyton Orient, and Morecambe are all keen on the Ayr United striker.   Akinyemi is the leading scorer in the Scottish Championsh...
Celtic boss provides positive fitness update on German-Nigerian CB ahead of Leipzig clash 
Published: October 10, 2022
Glasgow Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has provided a positive fitness update on German-Nigerian central defender Moritz Jenz ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League clash against RB Leipzig at Celtic Park on Tuesday night.    Jenz traveled with the Celtic squad to Perth for their Premiership match agai...
Celtic sweating on the fitness of German-Nigerian defender ahead of RB Leipzig clash 
Published: October 09, 2022
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is sweating on the fitness of German-Nigerian central defender Moritz Jenz ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against RB Leipzig.    The Lorient loanee was a shock omission from the matchday squad as the Hoops dug deep to earn a 2-1 win over St Johnstone in a Pre...
Top scorers in club's history : Monaco captain overtakes Super Eagles legend
Published: October 04, 2022
Monaco captain Wissam Ben Yedder has overtaken Super Eagles legend Victor Ikpeba in the club's all-time scorers chart.    The experienced striker, 32, put on a show as the Principality club thrashed a Nantes side with Moses Simon 4-1 at the Stade Louis-II on Sunday evening, scoring a hat-trick in the com...
Former Arsenal youth teamer Adeboyejo scores first career hat-trick 
Published: October 02, 2022
It has taken former Arsenal youth teamer Victor Adeboyejo one hundred and sixty seven games as a professional to score his first-ever hat-trick.   The Nigerian-born center forward was the standout performer as Burton Albion defeated Forest Green Rovers 3-2 in a League One clash at the Pirelli Stadium (Burton-up...
Balogun praised and slated for performance in QPR's win against Bristol City 
Published: October 02, 2022
Queens Park Rangers have climbed to fifth in the provisional Championship table after registering a 2-1 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon.    In terms of team news, Leon Balogun was named in the starting lineup of the Hoops for the third consecutive game.    There was a little ...
Nigeria-eligible CB helps Celtic maintain unbeaten home record under Postecoglou
Published: October 01, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible center back Moritz Jenz helped champions Glasgow Celtic maintain their unbeaten home record in the Scottish Premiership under Ange Postecoglou on Saturday.  For the visit of Motherwell, Jenz retained his place in the starting lineup as a result of the unavailability of Cameron Carter-Vicker...
Snapped : Irish-Nigerian teenager takes part in Celtic's final training session pre-Motherwell
Published: October 01, 2022
Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal is in the frame to be named in Glasgow Celtic's matchday squad when they take on Motherwell in a Scottish Premiership clash at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon.   According to the training images published by Celtic on their official web...
Ange Postecoglou promotes talented CB of Nigerian descent to Celtic first team training
Published: September 29, 2022
Glasgow Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou promoted Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal to first team training on Thursday. According to The Scottish Sun, Lawal trained with the first team today at Lennoxtown following the conclusion of the international break. The Hoops have an injury ...
Ugochukwu, nephew of former Super Eagles CB, scores on France U19 debut Saturday afternoon
Published: September 24, 2022
Highly-rated Rennes youngster Lesley Ugochukwu helped three-time European champions at U19 level, The Little Blues return to winning ways on Saturday afternoon by getting on the scoresheet in a 2-0 victory over Finland. France U19s are taking part in an friendly tournament holding in Serbia this international break. ...
Nephew of ex-Super Eagles star makes list of top 10 youngest players in Ligue 1 this season
Published: September 23, 2022
The official website of the French Ligue 1 has unveiled a list of the top ten youngest players to feature in this season's top flight, with a player of Nigerian descent making the cut.   Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, ranks seventh on the list.   The France y...
Why football is so popular in Nigeria
Published: September 22, 2022
It is no secret that Nigerians love their football. The sport is played everywhere, from the dusty streets of small villages to the manicured pitches of top-flight stadiums. But why is football so popular in Nigeria?   In this blog post, we will explore some of the reasons behind the Nigerian people's passio...
Top Things to Do During The 2022 FIFA World Cup
Published: September 22, 2022
Tourism development in Qatar has continued to grow at an exceptional rate as the country prepares for November’s FIFA World Cup, with 1.2 million visitors thought to descend on the Middle Eastern country this winter for the world’s biggest football competition.   To meet the needs of football fans, Qatar has...