Leicester City centre-back on Eric Chelle's radar named in Championship Team of the Week
Published: August 26, 2025
Super Eagles-eligible centre-back Caleb Okoli has been named in Whoscored's Championship Team of the Week following his standout performance in Leicester City’s 1-0 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley.Okoli, who joined the Foxes in July 2024, impressed at the heart of defense and was a key reason Leicester k...
Debut outings for Nigerian defenders overshadowed by Rangers' worst league start in decades
Published: August 24, 2025
A 1-1 stalemate with St Mirren on Sunday condemned Rangers to their worst Scottish Premiership start in over three decades. The Glasgow side has now gone three matches without a win, collecting just three points from draws with Motherwell, Dundee and St Mirren. The result places further pressure on manager Russell Ma...
Moses Simon opens season account but Paris FC outgunned by Aubameyang's Marseille
Published: August 23, 2025
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon opened his goal account for Paris FC, but it was not enough to prevent the newly-promoted side from falling 5-2 to Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome.Simon, who joined Paris FC in the summer after an impressive spell at Nantes, struck in the 58th minute to bring the visitors level at 2-2....
'Probably not' – Rangers manager provides update on Dessers' fitness pre-St Mirren
Published: August 22, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has revealed that Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers is unlikely to be fit for Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash against St. Mirren.Dessers sustained an ankle injury during the Light Blues' UEFA Champions League third qualifying round second leg clash against Viktoria Plzen.Speaking ...
Rising stars of the Harambee Stars in 2025: Kenya's emerging football talents
Published: August 22, 2025
It is going to be an exciting year for African football. Kenya has quality and thrilling potential. The new set of players heading for the squad, more youth this time, with Kenya’s players grabbing the headlines both internationally and at club level.These young guns possess the ability to play with both speed and in...
Official: TSG Hoffenheim loan out key Flying Eagles centre-back to Wolfsberger AC
Published: August 20, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Wolfsberger AC have announced the loan signing of Nigeria U20 international Emmanuel Chukwu.The TSG Hoffenheim youth teamer has joined Wolfsberger AC on loan for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season.A right footed centre-back, Chukwu was a key member of the Flying Eagles sq...
Barnsley coach confirms Nwakali has not been fired, midfielder's camp demands N5b for defamation
Published: August 20, 2025
Speaking to the media after his side's 1-0 win over Peterborough United on Tuesday night, Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane addressed the future of Kelechi Nwakali amid reports from his homeland suggesting the midfielder had been fired.The Nigeria international was left out of Barnsley’s opening five fixtures of the n...
Nwakali's camp fires back: Not sacked by Barnsley, loan move on the cards, considers legal action
Published: August 20, 2025
Kelechi Nwakali’s camp has strongly refuted claims that the midfielder's contract with Barnsley has been terminated, insisting the Nigeria international remains under contract with the League One side and is likely to be heading out on loan before the close of the transfer window.The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ba...
Premiership POTY: Southampton legend backs Dessers to beat Celtic and Hearts stars to award
Published: August 20, 2025
Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier believes Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers could emerge as a dark horse in the race for the Scottish Premiership’s Player of the Year award.Le Tissier highlighted Dessers’ ability to score goals in bursts and suggested that consistency could see the Nigerian international rival some ...
UCL: Meghoma bags assist on debut but Rangers suffer 3-1 loss to Onyedika's Club Brugge
Published: August 19, 2025
Rangers’ new signing Jayden Meghoma made his full debut on Tuesday night as the Scottish giants suffered a 3-1 defeat to Raphael Onyedika's Club Brugge in their UEFA Champions League playoff match at Ibrox Stadium.The visitors took control of the contest early on, racing to a commanding lead in the first half with go...
'Two contacts' – Rangers striker Dessers reveals Club Brugge wanted him
Published: August 19, 2025
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has disclosed that Belgian giants Club Brugge attempted to sign him on two separate occasions earlier in his career.Speaking to Het Laatste Nieuws, as reported by the Glasgow Times, the 30-year-old revealed Brugge's interest first came during Ivan Leko's tenure as manager, and again while...
Confirmed: Rangers add Brentford loanee Meghoma to UCL roster, squad number revealed
Published: August 19, 2025
According to UEFA's official website, England youth international of Nigerian descent Jayden Meghoma has been added to Rangers' Champions League roster ahead of Tuesday's playoff tie against Raphael Onyedika’s Club Brugge at Ibrox Stadium.The 19-year-old defender joined the Light Blues on a season-long loan from Bren...
'Like with a woman, you must ask' – Hull City coach confirms Ajayi injury, pushes for new defender
Published: August 19, 2025
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has urged the club to reinforce its defense following the injury to Semi Ajayi.Ajayi, who arrived as a free agent this summer, picked up the injury  during the Tigers’ Championship opener against Coventry City.The former Arsenal centre-back is understood to have sustained a hamstr...
'Touch and go' – Martin admits Dessers faces late fitness test ahead of Rangers v Club Brugge
Published: August 18, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has admitted that Cyriel Dessers is facing a late fitness test ahead of the Uefa Champions League playoff round clash with Club Brugge.The Nigeria international picked up an ankle injury during Rangers' 4–2 aggregate victory over Viktoria Plzen in the third qualifying round, limping off...
Uefa Champions League eligibility: Rangers boss reveals fate of new boy Meghoma
Published: August 18, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has expressed optimism that new signing Jayden Meghoma will be registered in time for the UEFA Champions League playoff round clash against Club Brugge at Ibrox Stadium.The Brentford defender will be spending the entirety of the 2025-2026 season on loan at the Light Blues. As of the time...