Colorado Rapids' Awaziem criticizes referee's decision after early yellow card in win v Charlotte
Published: March 30, 2025
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his displeasure over the referee’s decision to book him early in Colorado Rapids’ 2-0 win over Charlotte on Saturday.  Awaziem, who played the entire match, was shown a yellow card in the 10th minute, a decision he believed was unfair.The Nigerian international ...
'Unbelievable moment' - Dessers happy to score stoppage-time winner in milestone game for Rangers
Published: March 30, 2025
Cyriel Dessers was the hero for Rangers in their dramatic 4-3 victory over Dundee at Dens Park, scoring a last-minute winner to mark his 100th appearance for the club in style. The Nigerian striker’s stoppage-time goal completed an incredible comeback after Rangers had trailed 2-0 and 3-1 during the match.After Dund...
Ibrahim Hafiz Umar: First professional assist for 2025 Flying Eagles invitee in Reims' win v Marseille
Published: March 30, 2025
2025 Flying Eagles invitee Ibrahim Hafiz Umar celebrated a milestone moment during Stade Reims' 3-1 victory over Marseille in a Ligue 1 match held at Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday evening.Umar has been called up to the Flying Eagles training camp in Katsina ahead of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations but has not yet bee...
Iheanacho ignites Middlesbrough comeback in crucial Championship win against Oxford United
Published: March 30, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho marked a personal milestone at the Riverside Stadium as Middlesbrough secured a vital 2-1 victory over Oxford United, breathing new life into their Championship playoff ambitions.The Nigerian striker, who joined Middlesbrough on loan from Sevilla during the January transfer window, needed just three m...
Cyriel Dessers last-gasp goal seals thrilling 4-3 victory for Rangers over Dundee
Published: March 29, 2025
In a dramatic Scottish Premiership encounter at Dens Park, Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers played the hero for Rangers with a stoppage-time winner that sealed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Dundee.The pulsating match, which saw momentum swing between both sides, was decided by Dessers' clinical strike in the 93rd m...
'Supposed to play v Brighton' - OGC Nice coach issues update on Moffi before Monaco clash
Published: March 28, 2025
Super Eagles center forward Terem Moffi has not kicked a ball in a competitive game this season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during pre-season preparations at French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice.  However, there is light at the end of the tunnel as the Nigeria national teamer is on the verge of making...
'Strong player' - Cyriel Dessers speaks about the prospect of teammate departing Rangers
Published: March 27, 2025
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has admitted that teammate Nicolas Raskin could leave Ibrox in the future if he continues his impressive development.The 24-year-old Belgian midfielder has been in fine form this season, recently making his senior debut for Belgium and catching the attention of top clubs.Scouts from Premi...
'Nowhere near as bad' - Former Burnley midfielder stands by Rangers striker Dessers amid criticism
Published: March 23, 2025
Former Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield has thrown his support behind Cyriel Dessers, the Nigerian striker who has faced heavy criticism from fans for his performances this season.   Dessers has struggled at times, losing his starting spot to young Moroccan forward Hamzat Igamane before Barry Ferguson took over as he...
2025 Flying Eagles invitee scores 96th minute equaliser to rescue 3-3 draw for Ipswich U21s v Millwall
Published: March 19, 2025
2025 Flying Eagles invitee Abube Onuchukwu scored a late, late equaliser to rescue a 3-3 draw for Ipswich Town U21s against Millwall in a Professional Development League fixture at Portman Road on Tuesday night.Sheldon Kendall found the back of the net, his shot taking a deflection off Edwin Agbaje, to give Millwall th...
Sparta Prague punish latecomer Olatunji with temporary exclusion from squad
Published: March 17, 2025
Sparta Prague suffered a 1-0 defeat against Slovan Liberec in the Chance League, failing to score in a league match for the first time since October 27. One notable absence from the squad was Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji, whose exclusion was not due to injury but disciplinary reasons.Head coach Lars Friis explaine...
'First goal with left foot' - Slavia coach highlights Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu's latest milestone
Published: March 17, 2025
Speaking to reporters at the post-match conference on Sunday, Slavia Prague coach Jindrich Trpisovsky praised Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu for scoring the first-ever left-footed goal in his professional career.The former Nigeria U20 international will report for international duty in Kigali full of confidence after n...
'Doesn't take advantage' - Arfield gives verdict on Dessers as Rangers beat Celtic in derby
Published: March 16, 2025
Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield has criticized Cyriel Dessers for failing to capitalize on crucial goalscoring chances during matches.The Nigeria international played the full game as the Light Blues earned Old Firm bragging rights on Sunday afternoon, beating Celtic 3-2 in an entertaining game at Celtic Park.�...
Old Firm derby: Rangers icon tells Barry Ferguson what to do to get the best out of Dessers v Celtic
Published: March 16, 2025
Former Scotland international and Rangers icon Kris Boyd has offered tactical advice to Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson on how to get the best out of Cyriel Dessers in Sunday's crucial Old Firm derby against Celtic.  Since Ferguson's appointment, Dessers has rediscovered his form and emerged as a key player for Rang...
Rangers eye move for 27yo Nigerian forward as potential replacement for Cyriel Dessers
Published: March 15, 2025
Rangers are reportedly keeping a close eye on St Mirren's Nigerian forward, Toyosi Olusanya, as a possible replacement for Cyriel Dessers should the latter depart in the upcoming summer transfer window.Football Insider reported that the Scottish giants are exploring options to reinforce their attacking line amid growin...
UEL: St Mirren legend slams Dessers over intention to con referee into awarding a penalty
Published: March 14, 2025
St Mirren legend Steven Thompson has criticized Cyriel Dessers for allegedly attempting to deceive the referee into awarding a penalty during Rangers' UEFA Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.Dessers, who has been in top form since Barren Ferguson took charge as Rangers manager, played 67 minutes in the match but could...