'He Can Be Very Persistent' - Super Eagles Official Credits Pinnick For Akpoguma's Switch In Record Time
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles chief scout Tunde Adelakun has refused to take the credit for Hoffenheim central defender Kevin Akpoguma's switch to Nigeria in record time. While the likes of Ovie Ejaria and Chuba Akpom are still processing their change of association from England to Nigeria, it is all but confirmed that former Germa...
'He's Done Really Well' - Leicester Two-Goal Hero Vardy Impressed By Emergency CB Ndidi
Published: September 13, 2020
Leicester City have won their opening match of the new Premier League season after an impressive second half performance saw them thrash Semi Ajayi's West Brom 3-0 at the Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon. The Foxes were under pressure to get up and running this season and they did exactly that, as Timothy Castagne opened...
Leicester, Brighton, Fulham Handed Boost In Pursuit Of Queens Park Rangers Dazzler
Published: July 22, 2020
Three English clubs have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bright Osayi-Samuel after discovering that the Nigerian-born winger has put the brakes on a proposed move to Belgian champions Club Brugge. Football Insider says the Queens Park Rangers dazzler's transfer to Club Brugge has collapsed amid interest from...
Former West Ham Striker Points Out Major Difference Between Bukayo Saka And Chelsea's Hudson-Odoi
Published: July 11, 2020
Former West Ham and Sierra Leone international striker Leroy Rosenior has hailed the qualities of Bukayo Saka who is having a breakout season with Arsenal. Rosenior has highlighted the major difference between Saka and another exciting young winger in Callum Hudson-Odoi, saying the Chelsea starlet has a tendency to...
El Clasico : Ex-Real Madrid Nigeria Star Urges Los Blancos Players To Step Up In Absence Of Hazard, Marcelo
Published: December 18, 2019
Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju, who is a La Liga Ambassador these days, has revealed that Wednesday's meeting between Barcelona and Los Blancos at the Camp Nou is one of the most eagerly anticipated games in the world. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder noted that there is a lot of rival...
Confirmed : Victor Osimhen Definitely Out Of Lille's Trip To Paris Saint-Germain
Published: November 08, 2019
Victor Osimhen will certainly not be available for selection when Lille travel to the French capital to take on Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, November 22, their first match after the third international break of the 2019-2020 season. The Disciplinary Committee of the Ligue de Football Professionnel has informed th...
Official : West Ham Sign Nigeria-Eligible Striker Who Scored 35 Goals For Man Utd Youth Team Last Season
Published: October 25, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League club West Ham have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Mipo Odubeko. The 17-year-old is joining the Hammers as a free agent after opting not to sign a scholarship with Manchester United at the end of last season and had been linked with a plethora ...
Photo Confirmation : Exciting Nigerian Winger Completes Transfer To Sheffield United
Published: September 24, 2019
Promising Nigerian winger Femi Seriki has completed his transfer to English Premier League club Sheffield United, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The teenager was able to join the Blades despite the close of the transfer window because he was a free agent.Seriki suddenly found himself unemployed after Bury FC were expelle...
Brazil Coach Explains Why Neymar, 3 Other Players Were Called Up For Friendly Vs Nigeria
Published: September 20, 2019
Brazil coach Tite has revealed the rationale behind his decision to include Paris Saint-Germain super star Neymar on his 23-man roster for the friendlies against Senegal and Nigeria next month. Neymar angled for a return to Barcelona in the summer transfer window, however, the proposed move did not materialize and ...
Eppiah Returns To Action For Leicester City After 15 Months Out
Published: August 31, 2019
Nigeria-eligible attacker Joseph Eppiah has made a successful return to action after spending fifteen months on the sidelines due to injury. Eppiah had not figured for Leicester City at all levels since April 23, 2018 before he was handed a run-out for the last fourteen minutes of the Foxes U23s 2-0 win at Wolverhamp...
Arsenal's Nigerian Fans React To Dani Ceballos' Masterclass Display Vs Burnley
Published: August 17, 2019
Arsenal continued their perfect start to the season after making it two wins from two matches against Burnley on Saturday.Lacazette opened the scoring after 13 minutes of action as he put the ball past Nick Pope after a fine and eye-catching pass from Dani Ceballos.The Real Madrid loanee was on ground to ensure that th...
Champions League Final : What Nigerians Are Saying On Social Media About Kane, Dele & Origi's Display
Published: June 01, 2019
Liverpool are the newly crowned Champions League winners after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Saturday. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi helped the Reds overcome Mauricio Pochettino's men at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.Social media is buzzing at the moment, and here is a quick run down of what Nige...
The Real Reason Rosenborg Whizkid Ogbu Was Omitted From Nigeria U20 Starting Line-up
Published: May 25, 2019
Rosenborg wonderkid Igho Ogbu was one of the surprise omissions in the Flying Eagles starting line-up in their World Cup opener against Qatar on Friday evening. Speculation was rife in the local media that the former Golden Eaglets captain had been named in the starting XI, only to be withdrawn from the squad after...
Super Eagles Stars Awaziem, Uzoho, Uche Advised To Change Clubs In January Transfer Window
Published: February 11, 2019
Several Super Eagles stars were advised to change their European clubs in the January transfer window as a result of lack of playing opportunities, manager Gernot Rohr has revealed. Francis Uzoho, Chidozie Awaziem and Uche Agbo were loaned out to Anorthosis Famagusta, Rizespor and Rayo Vallecano respectively last mo...
Saka Reacts After Debuting For Arsenal In Third Competition, Breaks Akpom's Nigerian Record
Published: January 06, 2019
Bukayo Saka was a late substitute for Alex Iwobi in Arsenal's comprehensive 3-0 win over Blackpool in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday evening. When the 17-year-old stepped out onto the Bloomfield Road turf in the 86th minute, he was making his debut for the Gunners in the third competition this se...