'It's the fourth time in my career' - Rangers centre-back Balogun reveals latest cheekbone fracture
Published: April 18, 2025
Super Eagles and Rangers centre-back Leon Balogun has confirmed he fractured his cheekbone during Rangers' 2-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night.Balogun was forced off in the 50th minute following a head-on collision with John Souttar, with Hamza Igamane coming on as his replacement.Speaking to The BBC, the N...
'Just look at the shirt' - Dessers calls out referee for denying him a penalty against Athletic Club
Published: April 18, 2025
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed his fury after being denied a penalty during his side’s defeat to Athletic Club, insisting the defender involved admitted guilt after the match.The Nigerian forward was left incensed when referee Irfan Peljto chose not to award a penalty following a clear shirt pull by Bil...
'Constantly running' - Rangers star Dessers called 'a dangerous player' by Athletic Bilbao manager
Published: April 17, 2025
Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has identified Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers as a key threat ahead of Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final second-leg clash against Rangers at San Mamés.The experienced Spanish tactician, speaking during his pre-match press conference, singled out Dessers’ po...
Fulham's Iwobi, Nottingham Forest's Aina nominated for EA SPORTS FC's PL Team of the Season
Published: April 17, 2025
Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina are among the nominees for EA SPORTS FC's Premier League Team of the Season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.As the 2024-2025 season draws to a close, EA SPORTS FC has revealed 40 players shortlisted for its Premier League Team of the Season, with the Fulham midfielder and No...
UEL: Super Eagles defender Balogun trains with Rangers ahead of trip to Bilbao
Published: April 16, 2025
Leon Balogun is seemingly in contention to be included in Rangers travelling squad for the Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés Barria on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.There had been speculation about the fitness of the experienced central defender following his omission from Rangers' ...
EFL Awards 2025: Ibadan-born CB Olowu who has pledged future to Nigeria over England shortlisted
Published: April 16, 2025
Arsenal-reared central defender Joseph Olowu is the only player of Nigerian descent shortlisted for an award at the EFL Awards 2025.Born in Ibadan, the Doncaster Rovers star has committed his international future to Nigeria even though he's eligible to represent England.Olowu visited Poland during the 2019 Fifa U20 Wor...
'I need people who can go to war' – Rangers coach insists he won't risk Balogun if unfit for Athletic Club clash
Published: April 14, 2025
Rangers interim coach Barry Ferguson has made it clear he will not risk playing Leon Balogun or any other unfit players in Thursday’s decisive UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Club in Spain.The experienced Nigerian centre-back played a pivotal role in the first leg at Ibrox, delivering a r...
'He flicked 4, 5, 6 headers' - Plymouth coach hails 'bear of a player' Tijani after match-winning goal
Published: April 13, 2025
Former Nigeria U20 international Muhamed Tijani earned rave reviews following his man of the match performance during Plymouth Argyle's come-from-behind win over Championship promotion hopefuls Sheffield United at Home Park on Saturday, April 12.In a David versus Goliath clash, the Blades opened the scoring through Jes...
Leeds boss hails versatility, attitude of Nigerian utility player who can operate in eleven roles
Published: April 12, 2025
Speaking at a press conference on Friday before his side's Championship clash with Preston North End, Leeds United manager Daniel Farke praised Lausanne-born Nigerian player Isaac Schmidt for his versatility and attitude. The 25-year-old joined Leeds United on deadline day last summer, putting pen to paper on a four-y...
'Has an eye for a pass' - Middlesbrough coach agrees with Manu Garba, reveals Iheanacho's best position
Published: April 11, 2025
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick has rallied behind Kelechi Iheanacho, calling for greater support from fans following the club’s narrow 1-0 loss to Leeds United at the Riverside Stadium.Iheanacho, who joined Boro during the winter transfer window, endured a difficult outing against Leeds and was substituted ...
The evolution of online sports betting: Embrace Turnkey Solutions
Published: April 10, 2025
In the highly competitive world of online sports betting, operators must constantly evolve to stay ahead. One of the most impactful ways to do this is by adopting turnkey sportsbook platforms. These pre-built solutions remove the complexity of launching a betting website, delivering a smooth setup, complete with advanc...
'We're in a quarterfinal' - Rangers' Balogun urges teammates to focus on UEL clash, forget domestic form
Published: April 10, 2025
Leon Balogun was the Rangers player chosen to attend Wednesday's pre-match press conference, an indication that the central defender is in contention to be named in the starting lineup in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal clash against Athletic Club at Ibrox.The Nigeria international watched on from the bench as Rang...
'The coach preferred Lacazette' - Gift Orban admits ex-Arsenal star blocked his chances at Lyon
Published: April 08, 2025
Super Eagles forward Gift Orban has opened up about the challenges he faced during his short stint at Lyon, citing limited opportunities due to the presence of former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.Orban, who joined Lyon from Genk in the winter of 2024, managed just three Ligue 1 appearances this campaign before s...
Ligue 1's joint-top assister Moses Simon breaks personal record after setting up Augusto's goal
Published: April 07, 2025
Moses Simon continues to shine in Ligue 1, delivering yet another standout performance for FC Nantes. On Friday, April 4, the Nigerian international provided the assist for Douglas Augusto’s goal, helping the Canaries to another crucial result. The assist marked Simon’s ninth of the 2024–2025 season, setting a ...
Two English-born goalkeepers on Nigeria Football Federation's radar keep clean sheets for EFL clubs
Published: April 06, 2025
Two English-born goalkeepers, Arthur Okonkwo and Owen Goodman, delivered impressive performances over the weekend, keeping clean sheets for their respective English Football League clubs and further strengthening their cases for potential Super Eagles call-ups.While Arsenal academy graduate Okonkwo is on the radar of N...