Akpom emulates Ajax alums Kudus, Sébastien Haller, Luis Suarez after hat-trick in Europa League playoff
Published: August 22, 2024
Chuba Akpom  scored a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League for Ajax, joining the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Luis Suarez, and Sabastien Haller in achieving the feat for the Amsterdam club in European competition, according to British sports analytics company Opta Sports. The striker, who is eligible for the Super Eagl...
Footballers' identity crisis: Nigeria calls and Europe beckons
Published: August 22, 2024
Competition in the world of sports is merciless: an injury lasting several months for a first-team player can cost an entire season on the bench if the athlete who replaced him performs well. Now imagine the dilemma of a footballer who has a choice between two strong national teams. The federation and the coach will no...
Celtic close to loaning younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee to Dunfermline Athletic 
Published: August 22, 2024
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are on the brink of loaning out Tobi Oluwayemi to Championship outfit Dunfermline Athletic. According to Daily Record's Scott Burns, Dunfermline Athletic are finally set to land Tobi Oluwayemi after trailing the goalkeeper for several weeks.  Oluwayemi, who spent the f...
Chippa United assistant coach addresses the future of Nigeria's 2023 Afcon star Nwabali 
Published: August 20, 2024
Chippa United assistant coach Thambo September has revealed that Stanley Nwabali is not forcing a move and is not opposed to staying at the club amid links with Queens Park Rangers, Al-Ettifaq, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The Super Eagles goalkeeper's stock has been on the rise since his magnificent perfo...
Stoke City chief explains why Lawal was signed from Celtic despite hitch in defender's medical
Published: August 20, 2024
Stoke City’s sporting director, Jon Walters, has addressed the decision to sign versatile defender Bosun Lawal from Celtic, despite a hitch identified during his medical examination. Bosun Lawal, a Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent, joined Stoke City this summer after a standout season with...
Okonkwo emulates Super Eagles striker Maja: Wrexham GK named in EFL Team of the Week
Published: August 19, 2024
Former Arsenal goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Arthur Okonkwo has been named in the official English Football League Team of the Week, following the footsteps of Super Eagles striker Josh Maja, who was named in last week's team. The team consists of the best players in the English Championship, League One and Lea...
'He stepped on my foot' - Rangers striker Dessers gives his version of events on goal against St Johnstone
Published: August 18, 2024
Cyriel Dessers was the standout performer as Rangers sealed their spot in the quarterfinals of the Premier Sports Cup following a 2-0 win against St Johnstone at Hampden on Saturday evening, with the Nigeria international grabbing a goal and an assist. There was a little bit of controversy surrounding his goal as i...
'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...