Old Trafford thriller: Manchester United survive late scare from Dessers and Rangers
Published: January 23, 2025
Super Eagles stars Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun delivered notable performances despite Rangers suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in their UEFA Europa League clash at Old Trafford on Thursday night.  Dessers, who has been striving to rediscover his form, scored Rangers' equalizer in the second half ...
Official: 18yo defender Osuji breaks Kalmar's transfer record with move to Club Brugge
Published: January 23, 2025
Vince Osuji's proposed transfer to Club Brugge is now done and dusted, with the Belgian Pro League champions announcing the signing of the 18-year-old on Thursday evening.The talented central defender ended his association with relegated Swedish Allsvenskan club Kalmar FF by putting pen to paper on a contract with Club...
Fabrizio Romano reveals Sevilla in advanced talks to sign Montpellier striker Akor Adams
Published: January 23, 2025
La Liga club Sevilla are working on a deal to sign former Nigeria U20 international Akor Adams in the January transfer window.According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla are in advanced talks to sign Adams from Montpellier.Negotiations are in progress and nearing completion, with the striker set to...
Transfer reporter claims Dessers is open to leaving Rangers as forward is offered to Monza
Published: January 23, 2025
Italian Serie A club Monza have reportedly emerged as the latest team linked with Cyriel Dessers during the winter transfer window, following the Nigerian striker's growing frustration over his lack of playing time at Rangers.Dessers, who netted a hat-trick in a Scottish Cup tie against Fraserburgh earlier this season,...
Olympiakos in advanced talks to sign Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi after N4.1b offer
Published: January 22, 2025
Olympiakos are reportedly in advanced discussions to secure the signing of Nigerian left-back Bruno Onyemaechi from Portuguese club Boavista during the January transfer window, according to Portuguese sports daily O Jogo.The 25-year-old defender has been a standout performer for Boavista this season, contributing three...
Leganes pushing to sign Dessers on loan but Rangers demands pose a major hurdle
Published: January 22, 2025
CD Leganes' pursuit of Glasgow Rangers striker Cyrel Dessers has hit a snag due to the Scottish club's high valuation of the player, according to Spanish sports daily AS.  The Spanish club, who have been tracking Dessers for some time, are eager to bring the Nigerian international to the Estadio Municipal Butarque, bu...
Why Dessers should leave Rangers in January despite hat-trick against Fraserburgh
Published: January 20, 2025
Cyriel Dessers' future at Rangers remains uncertain despite his stunning hat-trick performance in a 5-0 victory over Fraserburgh in a Scottish FA Cup clash on Sunday, January 19.The Nigerian international has endured a tough season at the Scottish club, facing widespread criticism for his lack of finishing prowess and ...
What Auxerre coach told the players at half-time after Gabriel Osho's red card
Published: January 20, 2025
Christophe Pélissier, head coach of AJ Auxerre, has revealed the message he delivered to his players at halftime during their 2-0 defeat to Angers on Sunday after Gabriel Osho was sent off in the 22nd minute.Osho received a red card midway through the first half for a tackle on Estéban Lepaul, who was advancing towar...
Former Feyenoord coach hits out at Akpom following remarks after Ajax win against Heerenveen
Published: January 20, 2025
Former Feyenoord manager Gertjan Verbeek has expressed disappointment with Chuba Akpom's comments following Ajax's 2-0 victory over Heerenveen on Sunday afternoon.Akpom, who scored the second goal for Ajax in their win, downplayed the club's chances in the Eredivisie title race during his post-match interview.Despite t...
Nottingham Forest's sister club Olympiakos interested in Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi
Published: January 20, 2025
Nottingham Forest's sister club, Olympiakos have expressed interest in signing Nigerian left-back Bruno Onyemaechi during the winter transfer window, according to Gazzetta Greece.Both Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos are considered sister clubs as they are owned by the same Greek billionaire, Evangelos Marinakis.Onyema...
'I had to pull back' - Ajax forward Akpom pleased with real striker's goal against SC Heerenveen
Published: January 19, 2025
Chuba Akpom came off the bench to score a crucial goal for Ajax Amsterdam in their 2-0 away win against SC Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday. The victory keeps Ajax hot on the heels of league leaders PSV Eindhoven, with just one point separating the two teams.The match got off to a great start for Ajax, wit...
Meet Dubem Dike: USC Gamecocks young prospect eligible for Super Falcons
Published: January 19, 2025
The Super Falcons boast some of the best attackers in the modern women's game, and the talent pool never seems to run dry as a new name has emerged from the NCAA Women's South-Easterm Conference. Meet Chidubem Dike, a talented young forward with Nigerian roots, who's plays for the University of South Carolina Gamecock...
Nantes coach reveals what makes Moses Simon special as forward nets fifth goal of the season
Published: January 19, 2025
Antoine Kombouaré, the head coach of FC Nantes, has revealed what makes Moses Simon special following the match against Saint-Etienne on Sunday night, noting that the forward brings versatility to the squad.The Super Eagles dazzler is capable of playing on both wings, as a center forward, second striker and even as a ...
Dessers hat-trick inspires Rangers to huge win over Fraserburgh in Scottish Cup
Published: January 19, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was the star of the show as Rangers cruised to a 5-0 win over Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup. Dessers scored a hat-trick to lead his team to victory, redeeming himself after a recent slump in form.Despite his decent statistics, Dessers hasn't been impressive with his finishing, and...
Boxing champion meets Nwakali: Simpson hands Nigeria midfielder Barnsley Goal of the Month prize
Published: January 18, 2025
Kelechi Nwakali's first goal in English football has been voted Barnsley's Goal of the Month for December 2024.The Arsenal alum saw off competition from Davis Keillor-Dunn, Adam Phillips and Jon Russell to claim the monthly accolade. Signed from GD Chaves in the summer of 2024, Nwakali scored Barnsley's most eye-catch...