Celtic manager Rodgers has his say on Cyriel Dessers disallowed goal in epic Old Firm clash 
Published: April 07, 2024
In an entertaining Scottish Premiership game on Sunday afternoon, a goal in second half stoppage time from Rabbi Matondo prevented table-toppers Celtic from snatching all three points at the Ibrox Stadium.  The Hoops thought they were coasting to victory after finishing the first half with two goals scored by the...
Goldson admits Dessers would have a special place in the hearts of Rangers fans if he scores v Celtic 
Published: April 06, 2024
Rangers center back Connor Goldson has admitted it will be huge for Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers to score against Celtic in the Old Firm derby on Sunday afternoon. Dessers arrived at Ibrox with huge expectations but failed to hit the ground running and was subjected to lots of criticisms from fans and pundits...
Rangers coach provides update on the whereabouts of Balogun ahead of Old Firm clash v Celtic 
Published: April 06, 2024
Speaking at Friday's pre-match press conference before his side's Old Firm clash versus Celtic, Rangers manager Philippe Clement has addressed the recent absence of veteran Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun from the starting lineup.  Balogun's lack of playing time sparked inquiries, particularly from a...
'Doesn't just come in one or two games' - Leicester City midfielder Ndidi admits he is not in tiptop condition 
Published: April 05, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that he is yet to regain full fitness having just recovered from an injury which has kept him out of action for most part of the year. The 27-year-old struggle with his fitness made him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and was felt by Leicester City as they almos...
Maxi Oyedele: Tri-national midfielder trains with Man Utd first team but ineligible to face Chelsea 
Published: April 03, 2024
Manchester United stepped up their preparations for Thursday's Premier League clash against Chelsea with a practice session at Carrington Training Ground in Manchester on April 2, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Talented midfielder Maxi Oyedele was among the academy players selected by manager Erik ten Hag to trai...
Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom named in Dutch Eredivisie Team of the Week 
Published: April 01, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the last round of matches in the Dutch Eredivisie with football statistics website Whoscored.com selecting him in its Team of the Week. Akpom took his career tally to 89 goals in all competitions with his brace for Ajax Amster...
'I'm hungry' - Ajax striker Akpom annoyed he didn't score a hat-trick against PEC Zwolle
Published: March 31, 2024
Anglo-Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom has reflected upon his performance during Ajax's 3-1 victory over PEC Zwolle in an Eredivisie fixture played on Sunday. The Hale End Academy product bagged a brace to help bolster Ajax's hope of participating in the Eredivisie's European competition play-offs. It was...
Akpom nets 89th career goal with brace in Ajax 3-1 win against PEC Zwolle but goes off injured
Published: March 31, 2024
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom was the hero for Ajax Amsterdam as they defeated PEC Zwolle 3-1 in a Dutch Eredivisie clash staged at MAC³PARK stadion on Easter Sunday. Akpom's brace against PEC Zwolle took his career tally to 89 goals as a professional comprising 29 in the colours of PAO...
What Rangers fans sang after Dessers scored 17th goal of the season in record-breaking game
Published: March 30, 2024
Rangers returned to the top of the Scottish Premiership table after a 3-1 win over Hibernian at the Ibrox Stadium on Saturday evening. After Myziane Malida scored to cancel out James Tavernier's opener, Cyriel Dessers netted in the seventh minute of first half stoppage time to give the Light Blues a 2-1 lead at ...
Obi-Martin does it again: Arsenal youth striker scores four goals in back-to-back games
Published: March 30, 2024
For the second consecutive game, Nigeria-eligible striker Chido Obi-Martin scored four goals for Arsenal U18s in their 5-2 victory over Fulham on Saturday afternoon at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. The Danish-Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 21st minute, slotting the ball home from the penalty spot aft...
West Brom's Super Eagles striker nears return to action after more than three months on the sidelines 
Published: March 29, 2024
West Brom manager Carlos Corberán has provided an update on the injury status of Nigerian forward Josh Maja. Maja, who made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2019, is recovering from an ankle ligament injury sustained in a league game against Sunderland in early December last year.  Corberán revealed that Maja i...
Italy coach explains why Napoli-owned midfielder Folorunsho did not make his debut against Ecuador
Published: March 25, 2024
Italy national team head coach Luciano Spalletti has explained why Napoli loanee Michael Folorunsho did not make his debut in his side's 2-0 win against Ecuador on Sunday night.  The Super Eagles-eligible midfielder was handed his first call up to Italy's national teams for the March internationals agains...
Meet the enemy: Three Mali players to watch out for in friendly against Super Eagles 
Published: March 24, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles face off against the Eagles of Mali on Tuesday, March 26th in their second and final international friendly match during this international window. While the game holds significance as a chance for new interim coach Finidi George to further implement his tactics, it's also an opportuni...
Cypriot club Apollon Limassol receive bid for Barcelona-reared central defender Ekpolo 
Published: March 22, 2024
Cypriot First Division club Apollon Limassol have reportedly received a bid for Barcelona academy product Godswill Ekpolo. Fotbolltransfers making reference to Cypriot news outlet Protathlima is reporting that Swedish Allsvenskan side BK Häcken made a bid of 250,000 euros for the services of the Nigerian-born ...
Chelsea-reared player, record appearance holder, versatile winger: 3 Ghana players to watch out for v Nigeria 
Published: March 20, 2024
This Friday, the famed 'Jollof Derby' reignites as Ghana's Black Stars face off against Nigeria's Super Eagles in a highly anticipated international friendly. While both teams boast talented squads, all eyes will be on a select few Ghanaian players who have the potential to light up the Stade de Marr...