Former Everton attacker credits Dundee's tactical discipline for frustrating Iheanacho and Celtic
Published: October 19, 2025
Former Everton forward James McFadden has praised Dundee FC for their impressive defensive organization that limited Kelechi Iheanacho's influence in Celtic's 2-0 defeat at Dens Park.Iheanacho, who featured for the full 90 minutes, struggled to make a meaningful impact as Dundee's compact setup frustrated Celtic's atta...
Southampton manager defends decision to keep Aribo out of squad after failed summer move
Published: October 17, 2025
Southampton manager Will Still has shared insight on the reasons behind Joe Aribo’s continued absence from the matchday squad since the start of the 2025/26 Championship campaign.The Nigerian international was heavily linked with an exit from St. Mary's during the summer transfer window. However, no deal materialise...
Drogba, Weah, Okocha or Eto'o? Brazil legend Zico names his greatest African footballer
Published: October 16, 2025
Brazilian football icon Arthur Antunes Coimbra, popularly known as Zico, has named former Super Eagles captain Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha as his best African player of all time.Zico made the revelation during an appearance on The Obi One Podcast hosted by ex-Nigerian international John Obi Mikel on Thursday.Speaking with ...
Super Eagles midfielder bags assist as Barnsley U21s lose 7-goal thriller to Peterborough
Published: October 08, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was among the standout performers as Barnsley U21s suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Peterborough United U21s in a thrilling Professional Development League encounter on Tuesday afternoon.Nwakali, who joined Barnsley in the summer of 2024 after a short spell in Portugal, showcased ...
Akintola named in EFL Championship Team of the Week after first goal in Hull City colours
Published: October 06, 2025
Hull City's Nigerian attacker David Akintola has been named in the English Football League Championship Team of the Week following his decisive performance in the clash against Sheffield United. The Tigers secured bragging rights in the Yorkshire derby with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Akintola's first goal in Hull colour...
Battle of former Golden Eaglets stars: Celtic's Iheanacho on target against Said's Motherwell
Published: October 05, 2025
In a Scottish Premiership encounter featuring two former Golden Eaglets stars, reigning champions Celtic secured a 3-2 victory over Motherwell at Celtic Park on Sunday.Kelechi Iheanacho was named in the starting lineup and featured for 78 minutes, while Ibrahim Said, a member of Nigeria's squad at the 2019 FIFA U17 Wor...
Akintola scores winner for Hull City as Super Eagles CB Ajayi gives away penalty in comeback game
Published: October 04, 2025
Hull City returned to winning ways in the Championship with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Sheffield United at the MKM Stadium on Saturday evening.The encounter marked the return of Super Eagles centre-back Semi Ajayi, who featured for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for sev...
Super Eagles watch: Chukwueze and Simon provide assists, Onuachu Super Lig leading scorer
Published: October 03, 2025
Ahead of the international break, Super Eagles players continued to make headlines across Europe on Friday night, with Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon all providing decisive contributions for their clubs.In Turkey, Onuachu underlined his fine form by scoring once and setting up another as Trabzonspor cru...
Europa League: VAR denies Iheanacho 30-year-old Celtic record in loss to Braga
Published: October 02, 2025
Celtic fell to a 2-0 defeat against Portuguese side SC Braga on the second matchday of the Europa League league phase on Thursday at Celtic Park, Glasgow.The Bhoys failed to score in a second consecutive home game, having been held to a stalemate by Hibernian last weekend.Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho complet...
'I hope to carry on' - West Brom's Maja hungry for more goals after opening season account
Published: October 02, 2025
Super Eagles striker Josh Maja has expressed his delight after netting his first goal of the season in West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 victory over Norwich City on Wednesday night.The 26-year-old, who has been working his way back to full fitness after a lengthy injury layoff, marked his first start of the campaign with the...
'He can play' - Celtic captain hails Iheanacho after impressive start at the Hoops
Published: September 30, 2025
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has praised Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho for his immediate impact at the Scottish club following his arrival a day after the close of the summer transfer window.Iheanacho has already made an impression, scoring against Kilmarnock and Crvena Zvezda, and providing an assist in Celtic'...
'Very important' - Hull coach reveals what Ajayi brings to the team ahead of Preston North End clash
Published: September 30, 2025
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has outlined the qualities Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi brings to the squad ahead of Tuesday's clash with Preston North End.Ajayi, who joined the Tigers on a free transfer in the summer, impressed on his debut against Coventry City before an injury sidelined him, forcing him to mi...
'Big blow' - Slavia assistant coach admits Ogbu will be missed in UCL clash v Inter Milan
Published: September 28, 2025
Slavia Prague assistant coach Zdeněk Houštecký has highlighted the challenge his team faces ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Inter Milan, following injuries to key defenders Igho Ogbu and Holeš. "We will definitely miss Ogbu and Holeš, which is a big blow,” Houštecký said, as quoted by efotbal,...
'Celtic created plenty of chances' - Olayinka insists Red Star held their own in stalemate
Published: September 28, 2025
Red Star Belgrade's Nigeria international Peter Olayinka has dismissed suggestions that his side should have taken all three points in their Europa League opener against Celtic, insisting the contest was evenly matched.The game took place on Wednesday at the iconic Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, with Celtic's marquee...
'Will be disappointed' - Celtic coach backs Iheanacho to bounce back after misses against Hibs
Published: September 27, 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has backed Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho to rediscover his scoring touch after the forward missed key chances in the club’s goalless draw with Hibernian on Saturday.Iheanacho, who joined Celtic as a free agent this summer, was handed his first start in the league at Celtic Park aft...