'Should not stand' - Ex-Rangers winger gives his two cents on Dessers controversial goal v St Johnstone
Published: August 17, 2024
Former Rangers winger Neil McCann, has had his say on Cyriel Dessers' controversial goal in the Light Blues' 2-0 victory over St.Johnstone at Hampden Park on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles striker started the game on the bench with Danilo being preferred to start over him but he came on for the Brazilian...
Rangers coach provides fitness update on Leon Balogun ahead of St Johnstone clash
Published: August 17, 2024
Speaking at Friday's pre-match press conference, Rangers manager Philippe Clement provided a fitness update on three of his players, including Leon Balogun, ahead of his side's League Cup second round clash versus St Johnstone. The defending champions are targeting a place in the quarterfinals of the compe...
'Akpom has done well' - 1988 Euro winner advises Ajax not to sign Burnley striker 
Published: August 16, 2024
1988 European Championship-winning striker with the Netherlands, Wim Kieft has cautioned his former club Ajax Amsterdam against signing Burnley forward Wout Weghorst. It has been suggested that the Eredivisie giants are open to the sale of the Super Eagles hopeful to make room for the arrival of the 32-year-old for...
'Be careful mate' - Ex-Sunderland star warns Dessers after row with Rangers fans during UCL tie
Published: August 16, 2024
Former Sunderland midfielder Derek Ferguson has warned Cyriel Dessers about his attitude amid his confrontation with fans during the UEFA Champions League third round qualifying tie against Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday.  While the score was level, the Nigerian midfielder failed to control a pass which was met with huge j...
'Not relevant to you, but priceless to me' - Ajax coach hails Akpom for incredible work ethic 
Published: August 15, 2024
Speaking at a press conference before his side's Europa League third qualifying round, second leg clash against Panathinaikos, Ajax Amsterdam manager Francesco Farioli praised Chuba Akpom for his incredible work ethic. Francesco Farioli continues to believe in the Super Eagles hopeful despite firing blanks in ...
Explained: Why Super Eagles defender has been omitted from Rangers matchday squad v Dynamo Kyiv
Published: August 13, 2024
Super Eagles central defender Leon Balogun is not available for Rangers' UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying match against Dynamo Kyiv at Hampden Stadium as he was left out of the team list for the game. However, Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers is set to take the lead in the attack for Rangers again...
Reading striker Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan named in EFL League One Team of the Week 
Published: August 12, 2024
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has been recognized for his outstanding performance for Reading on the opening weekend of the season, with football statistics website Whoscored naming the striker in its EFL League One Team of the Week  The Nigerian-born forward netted Reading's first goal of the campaign as they were held...
No going back: Celtic's Super Eagles-eligible defender agrees move to Stoke City 
Published: August 11, 2024
The transfer of Celtic's Super Eagles-eligible central defender Bosun Lawal to Championship outfit Stoke City is imminent.  The Potters and Celtic have reached a club-to-club agreement for the transfer of the Republic of Ireland U21 international, paving the way for him to travel to England to undergo a medical...
'Was a handful' - Former Celtic midfielder hails Rangers striker Dessers after scoring in back-to-back games
Published: August 10, 2024
Former Celtic Women midfielder Leanne Crichton praised Cyriel Dessers after the Nigerian forward made it two goals in as many games as Rangers registered their first win of the season in a Scottish Premiership encounter against Motherwell at Hampden Park on Saturday.  Dessers was Rangers' savior in their UEFA ...
Olympics final: Outstanding Olise loses with France in history-making game; Spain's Omorodion no-show
Published: August 09, 2024
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has missed out on the gold medal at the football event of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after Spain came from behind to secure a 5-3 win over France in a history-making final staged at the Parc des Princes. Friday evening's clash is the highest-scoring men’s gold-meda...
Stoke City emerge as frontrunners to land the services of Celtic's Irish-Nigerian defender 
Published: August 09, 2024
Championship club Stoke City have been touted as frontrunners to land the services of Celtic's Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal. According to Irish Examiner's reporter John Fallon, the Potters are in the driving seat to sign the talented central defender.  Having spe...
'Ajax need money' -  Ronald de Boer explains why Eredivisie giants are open to the sale of Akpom 
Published: August 09, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam legend Ronald de Boer says he understands why the Eredivisie giants would be keen to move on Chuba Akpom before the close of the summer transfer window.  The Super Eagles hopeful attracted concrete interest from Nottingham Forest in the January transfer window, only for Ajax Amsterdam to block his p...
Super Eagles left-back Zaidu joins Ronaldo in paying tribute to Porto and Real Madrid legend Pepe 
Published: August 09, 2024
Super Eagles left back Zaidu Sanusi has reacted to the retirement of former Real Madrid star Pepe who called it quits on his football career on Thursday. Pepe's last game was in the European Championship concluded last month, when he featured for Portugal in their quarter-finals clash against France. The defe...
Crystal Palace loanee Ozoh takes Derby County squad number previous worn by ex-Super Eagles star 
Published: August 08, 2024
Ahead of the new EFL Championship season, Derby County have finalized their squad numbers, informs the official website of the Rams.  One of Derby County's summer signings, David Ozoh has been allocated the number 4 jersey for the 2024-2025 campaign. In search of regular game time, the tri-national midfielde...
Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle keeping tabs on Bolton Wanderers' Ibadan-born striker Adeboyejo
Published: August 08, 2024
According to Football Insider, English Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle are keeping tabs on Ibadan-born striker Victor Adeboyejo. The South Coast club who are being managed by Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, want to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season which starts tomorrow and want to a...