Martin O'Neill issues fresh injury update on Super Eagles striker Iheanacho pre-Kilmarnock
Published: November 07, 2025
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill has provided a fresh update on the injury status of Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of his side’s Premiership clash with Kilmarnock.The striker has missed Celtic's last four matches, against Hearts and Falkirk in the Premiership, Rangers in the League Cup and Midtjy...
Eric Chelle reveals how he manages Super Eagles frontline of Osimhen, Lookman and Boniface
Published: November 05, 2025
Super Eagles coach Éric Sékou Chelle has spoken about managing Nigeria’s vast attacking talent and the system behind his team selection, following an impressive turnaround since he took charge in March 2025.Under his guidance, the Super Eagles have recorded four wins and two draws from six competitive matches, coll...
'Needs to play a back pass' - Hull City manager blames Ajayi for costly error in loss to Derby
Published: November 05, 2025
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has criticised Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi for his role in the late goal that condemned the Tigers to a 2-1 defeat against Derby County on Tuesday night.The 48-year-old tactician expressed disappointment over the mix-up between Ajayi and goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, which allowed Derby's...
'Laceration on his face' - Slavia coach provides update on Moses after injury against Arsenal
Published: November 05, 2025
Slavia Prague coach Jindřich Trpišovský has provided an injury update on Nigerian midfielder David Moses following his side's 3-0 loss to Arsenal on matchday four in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening.In a historic encounter that saw Max Dowman become the youngest player in Champions Le...
Official: Nigerian trio await new boss at Southampton as Will Still shown the exit door
Published: November 02, 2025
Will Still has lost his job as Southampton boss following a string of poor results in the English Championship this season, the Saints confirmed via their official website on Sunday evening.The Belgian tactician came under intense scrutiny after the Saints' 2-0 home defeat to Preston North End on Saturday.Despite the d...
Iheanacho at Hampden Park but left out of Celtic squad in 3-1 win against Rangers
Published: November 02, 2025
Celtic booked their place in the final of the Premier Sports Cup after edging Rangers 3-1 in extra time at Hampden Park on Sunday.From a Nigerian perspective, the headline team news centred on the absence of Kelechi Iheanacho, who was left out of Celtic's matchday squad for the Old Firm derby.The Nigeria international'...
Record-breaking Nigerian striker makes senior debut for Southampton against Preston
Published: November 01, 2025
Nigerian teenage sensation Nicholas Oyekunle made his long-awaited senior debut for Southampton in their 2-0 defeat to Preston North End at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The 18-year-old forward was introduced in the 86th minute, replacing Danish fullback Mads Roerslev as the Saints search...
Super Eagles centre-back Awaziem to undergo late fitness test before Nantes v Metz
Published: November 01, 2025
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is in a race against time to be fit for FC Nantes' Ligue 1 encounter with FC Metz this Sunday at the Stade de la Beaujoire.The centre-back sustained an injury during Nantes' recent match against AS Monaco, which forced him off before the final whistle. It marked the first time th...
'Doing fine' - Celtic interim manager confirms Iheanacho will be assessed before Rangers clash
Published: October 31, 2025
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill has provided a positive update on Kelechi Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Sunday's highly anticipated Old Firm derby against Rangers.The Nigerian forward sustained a hamstring injury during Celtic's 2-1 UEFA Europa League victory over SK Sturm Graz and has since missed two matches aga...
'A lot of pain' - McKenna provides injury update on Akpom pre-Queens Park Rangers
Published: October 31, 2025
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna remains optimistic about Chuba Akpom’s availability for the clash against Queens Park Rangers, despite the striker suffering a knock last weekend.The former Arsenal forward sustained a shin injury against West Brom after a tough challenge from Ousmane Diakite, forcing him off the p...
'Not expecting him to play 90 minutes' - Will Still hints at Aribo's return to Southampton squad
Published: October 31, 2025
Southampton manager Will Still has hinted that Joe Aribo could make a long-awaited return to the matchday squad when the Saints face Preston North End in the EFL Championship on Saturday.Speaking during his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Still confirmed that the Nigerian midfielder is back in contention after ...
'7 points since the international break' - Hull City's Ajayi highlights positives despite draw v Charlton
Published: October 28, 2025
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has played down Hull City's disappointment after their 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic on Saturday at the MKM Stadium, insisting the team remains focused on the positives from their recent run of form.The Tigers were on the brink of sealing all three points after Joe Gelhardt's strike e...
Confirmed: New interim coach for Iheanacho at Celtic as Brendan Rodgers steps down
Published: October 27, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have confirmed that Brendan Rodgers has tendered his resignation, which the club has accepted.The Northern Irish coach stepped down on Monday, a day after Celtic suffered a 3-1 defeat to Hearts, their third loss in five matches. Rodgers' d...
'A few weeks' - Celtic coach confirms Iheanacho's injury not as serious as first feared
Published: October 27, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has offered a positive update on Kelechi Iheanacho's condition following fears that the striker had suffered a serious injury.The Nigerian international picked up a hamstring problem during the first half of Celtic's 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz in the UEFA Europa League last Thursday. Ih...
'Doesn't look great' - Brendan Rodgers confirms Iheanacho suffered suspected hamstring injury
Published: October 23, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho may have picked up a serious hamstring injury during their 2-1 win over Sturm Graz in the UEFA Europa League.The Nigerian forward went down just four minutes into the encounter and was replaced by youngster Johnny Kenny.Speaking to TNT Sports after the...