Rangers striker Dessers equals personal record for goals in a single season at Hibernian
Published: May 17, 2025
Cyriel Dessers equaled a personal record from 2017 as Rangers and Hibernian shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon in their final game of the 2024-2025 Scottish Premiership season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Two minutes into the contest at Easter Road, Hibs goalkeeper Jordan Smith's clearance was h...
Igoh Ogbu makes decision on Slavia Prague future amid Lille, Lens, Lyon and Strasbourg links
Published: May 17, 2025
2025 Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu has made a decision on his Slavia Prague future amid interest from French Ligue 1 clubs.Ogbu has seen his stock rise after earning a call-up to the Nigeria national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe and helping Slavia Prague clinch their 22nd top-flig...
Cyriel Dessers: 13-time Greek champions interested in Rangers' 28-goal striker
Published: May 16, 2025
13-time Greek champions AEK Athens have reportedly set their sights on Cyriel Dessers as they seek to bolster their attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window.Dessers, who joined Scottish side Rangers from Italian club Cremonese for €5 million in 2023, has enjoyed an impressive season, notching 28 goals an...
Official: 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee hunting for new club after release by Reading
Published: May 16, 2025
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Adrian Akande is hunting for a new club following his release by EFL League One club Reading.Although named in Nigeria's squad for the 2019 U17 Afcon in Tanzania, the exciting winger didn’t see any game time, with Manu Garba opting for forwards like Akinkunmi Amoo, Wisdom Ubani and Olakunl...
'A great player' - Lookman's cousin hails Iheanacho as Boro confirm striker's return to Sevilla
Published: May 16, 2025
Ademola Lookman's cousin, Hazeem Bakre, has paid glowing tribute to Kelechi Iheanacho, describing the 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner as 'a great player' following his loan spell at Middlesbrough.On Friday, Boro confirmed their retained list to the English Football League, with Iheanacho among five players s...
Confirmed: 2015 U20 Afcon-winning midfielder signs new deal with MLS club FC Cincinnati
Published: May 15, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati have announced that 2015 Africa U20 Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Obinna Nwobodo has signed a contract extension. Nwobodo was an influential member of the last Flying Eagles squad to win the U20 Afcon, starting four of the team's five...
Liverpool youth product who wants to play for Nigeria released by Sheffield Wednesday
Published: May 15, 2025
Following the completion of the 2024-2025 season, Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday have announced the retained and released list. The Owls have confirmed that Liverpool academy product Michael Ihiekwe is set to move on to pastures new upon the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2025.Ihiekwe has been released by...
'Has been phenomenal' - Barry Ferguson hails milestone man Dessers after 50th goal for Rangers
Published: May 15, 2025
Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson has lavished praise on Cyriel Dessers after the striker played a pivotal role in the club’s 3-1 Scottish Premiership win over Dundee United, sealing their final home game of the season with a commanding performance. The Nigerian forward netted a brace, including a crucial pe...
Top of the goalscoring chart: Dessers' brace against Dundee United fires Rangers striker to No. 1
Published: May 14, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers continued his fine run of form on Wednesday night, netting a brace to inspire Rangers to a 3-1 comeback victory over Dundee United in their final home game of the season at Ibrox Stadium.Dessers, who has faced persistent criticism from sections of the Rangers fanbase this season, res...
'Arthur's unbelievable' - Wrexham Young POTY claims Okonkwo is the best goalkeeper in the league
Published: May 14, 2025
Wrexham’s Young Player of the Year, Max Cleworth, has heaped praise on teammate Arthur Okonkwo, describing the Arsenal academy product as the best goalkeeper in League One.Okonkwo played a pivotal role in Wrexham's successive promotions, recording 19 clean sheets in the third tier of English football during the 2024�...
England-eligible Super Eagles striker clinches another West Brom end-of-season award
Published: May 13, 2025
Nigeria international Josh Maja has picked up another end-of-season award at Championship side West Brom. Four days after winning the Men's 2024-2025 Top Goalscorer award, thanks to his 12 goals in 26 matches, the Baggies informed via the official website  that Maja has scooped the Goal of the Season accolade.Maja mi...
Confirmed: Okwumo will sign a new Norwich City contract, decisions made on three other Nigerians
Published: May 13, 2025
Following the completion of the 2024-2025 season, Norwich City have published the retained and released list, including decisions made on four Nigeria-eligible players. The Canaries have informed that Harmony Okwumo will sign a contract extension with the club.Predominantly a right-back, Okwumo joined Norwich City las...
Rangers end 7-game winless home run, clean sheet, Raskin's brace of assists: What Balogun said
Published: May 11, 2025
Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has expressed his delight following Rangers’ emphatic 4-0 victory over Aberdeen at Ibrox, a result that ended the club’s seven-match winless streak at home in the Scottish Premiership.Balogun, 36, started at the heart of the defence and helped the Gers keep a long-awaited clean sheet....
Silencing the doubters: Dessers scores 26th goal of the season as Rangers thrash Aberdeen
Published: May 11, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers continued his fine form on Sunday afternoon, scoring his 26th goal of the season to help Rangers secure a commanding 4-0 win over Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.After a goalless first half, the deadlock was broken by Václav Černý in the 55th minute.Just six minutes later, De...
'It does help' - Rangers starlet namechecks Leon Balogun for key mentorship role at Ibrox
Published: May 10, 2025
Rangers teenage prospect Bailey Rice has praised veteran defender Leon Balogun for his instrumental role in guiding the next generation at Ibrox, highlighting the Nigerian's leadership on and off the pitch.Balogun has been a consistent performer for Rangers this season, making 27 appearances across all competitions.Bey...