24-goal striker Umar Sadiq is second most used player by Almeria coach in LaLiga 2
Published: April 23, 2021
2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist Umar Sadiq is the second most used played by Almeria coach José Manuel Gomes in the Spanish Segunda Division this season. It will be recalled that Sadiq was named in the Nigeria squad for last month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with the Republic of Benin and Lesotho,...
Chukwueze namechecks three good La Liga prospects including Barcelona's Fati; Cazorla most talented
Published: April 22, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze has picked Sevilla loanee Bryan Gil, Barcelona's Ansu Fati and Villarreal's Yeremi Pino as the three La Liga prospects to keep an eye on. The Nigeria international, winner of the bronze boot at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, burst into the scene as a teenager under manager Javier Calleja in the 2018-2...
Almeria striker Sadiq finds the net against LaLiga 2 table-toppers Espanyol
Published: April 19, 2021
Umar Sadiq was on target as Almeria were held to a 1-1 draw by LaLiga 2 table-toppers Espanyol at the  Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos on Monday night. Sadiq's form over the last eight months saw him invited to last month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho but...
'Levante gave him space' - Ex-Barcelona star discusses Chukwueze's brilliant display
Published: April 19, 2021
In a very eventful La Liga game at the Ciutat de València on Sunday, Apil 18, Samuel Chukwueze was outstanding as Villarreal registered an impressive 5-1 road win against Levante. Villarreal had an early chance to open the scoring in the seventh minute but Chukwueze was denied by a brilliant save from goalkeeper Ait...
Chukwueze's first La Liga brace inspires Villarreal to big win against Levante
Published: April 18, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze boosted his chances of being named in Villarreal's starting lineup for their important games ahead after bagging a brace in their 5-1 rout of Levante in a La Liga clash at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on Sunday evening. The victory took the Yellow Submarine to 49 points in the Spanish top-flight a...
Ex-Atletico Madrid striker Adighibe scores 94th minute equaliser against Real Madrid II in Segunda Division B
Published: April 17, 2021
CF Talavera's Nigerian center forward Uzo Adighibe scored with almost the last kick of the game to rescue a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid Castilla in a Spanish Segunda B clash at Ciudad Real Madrid Campo 3 on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old had no goal involvement for CF Talavera prior to today's trip to the Spanis...
Chukwueze hits post twice as Villarreal beat Atiemwen's Dinamo Zagreb to progress to UEL semis
Published: April 15, 2021
Spanish side Villarreal are through to the semifinals of the Europa League after beating Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb in the last eight on Thursday night. Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze started and was in action for 90 minutes while former Nigeria U23 international Iyayi Believe Atiemwen came off the benc...
Akinlabi watches on from the bench as Real Madrid knock Liverpool out of Champions League
Published: April 14, 2021
Real Madrid have advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League following their goalless draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night.  There was a first-ever Champions League squad involvement for Spanish-South Korean-Nigerian attacking midfielder Marvin Akinlabi but he remained rooted to the bench for...
Zidane omits Nigerian midfielder from Real Madrid's matchday squad versus Liverpool
Published: April 05, 2021
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has announced his squad for Tuesday evening's Champions League meeting against Liverpool at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. The French coach has omitted Nigeria-eligible midfielder Marvin Akinlabi from the 21-man squad and all the players included on the roster are set to be nam...
'Chukwueze has been brilliant' - Unai Emery lauds Super Eagles winger after Villarreal's win vs Cadiz
Published: March 22, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze may not have gotten on the scoresheet or provided an assist for Villarreal in their 2-1 win against Cadiz at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday but manager Unai Emery was pleased with the performance of his number 11. Goals from Gerard Moreno, from the penalty spot, and Carlos Bacca secured a win...
Chukwueze named King of the Match despite Villarreal's loss to Atletico de Madrid
Published: March 01, 2021
Unai Emery's Villarreal are still without a win after seven La Liga matches following their 2-0 loss to table-toppers Atlético de Madrid at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Sunday night. Making his first La Liga start of this calendar year, Samuel Chukwueze was astonishingly named King of the Match despite the Yellow ...
Manchester City released Shoretire after discovering he trained with Barcelona
Published: February 25, 2021
According to the Daily Mail UK, Manchester City opted to release Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Shola Shoretire after discovering he trained with Barcelona. The Citizens' loss is Manchester United's gain as the promising winger is on the cusp of a first-team breakthrough for Manchester City's city rivals, having made his...
'He Gives Us More Options' - Villarreal Coach Emery Happy With Chukwueze's Recovery From Injury
Published: February 21, 2021
Villarreal coach Unai Emery is delighted with Samuel Chukwueze's recovery from injury ahead of side's La Liga meeting with Athletic Club on Sunday night. The Nigeria international traveled with the Villarreal squad to Austria for the Europa League round of 32 first leg clash against Red Bull Salzburg but remained ro...
Former Teammate Confirms Lecce Are Interested In Signing Real Madrid Rising Star Akinlabi
Published: February 15, 2021
Marvin Akinlabi's former teammate at Real Madrid Castilla, Pablo Rodriguez has confirmed that Italian Serie B club Lecce are interested in a move for the Spanish-born midfielder of Nigerian descent. Akinlabi is on the cusp of  a first team breakthrough at Real Madrid with manager Zinedine Zidane handing him game time...
Recuperating Wing-back Akinlabi Left Out Of Real Madrid Squad Against Valencia
Published: February 13, 2021
Zinedine Zidane has announced his matchday squad for Sunday afternoon's La Liga clash against Valencia at the Alfredo Di Stéfano. The French football tactician has omitted Spanish-Nigerian youngster Marvin Akinlabi from the nineteen-man group, naming Kroos, Modrić, Casemiro, Isco and Arribas as the midfielders in...