17 goal involvements in 24 games: Rangers striker Dessers explains why he's flourishing under Clement 
Published: March 02, 2024
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has revealed the reason behind his excellent form under Philippe Clement who succeeded Michael Beale as Rangers' manager last October. The Nigeria international's first few months at the Ibrox Stadium were full of upheavals with the fans continuously booing him for his poo...
PL2: Nwaneri scores pick of the goals but misses penalty as Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea
Published: March 01, 2024
Arsenal came from behind to beat London rivals Chelsea in a Premier League 2 clash at Kingsmeadow on Friday night. The game saw the return of 2023 Flying Eagles invite Ovie Ejeheri to the matchday squad but the goalkeeper remained rooted to the bench for the entirety of the game as Arsenal U21 manager Mehmet Ali o...
'Wants to score a lot of goals' - Ex-Arsenal striker Lacazette backs Gift Orban to rediscover his scoring boots 
Published: February 27, 2024
Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has expressed his support for Gift Orban who has been the subject of criticism for his attitude since joining Lyon last month.   Orban joined the French giants from KAA Gent in the January transfer window but has not impressed, failing to find the back of the net in all...
Much-maligned Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers showing new levels of consistency
Published: February 25, 2024
Cyriel Dessers, the Nigerian striker who arrived at Rangers with much anticipation last summer, has endured a rollercoaster ride at Ibrox.   Initially maligned for his lack of goals and struggles to adapt to the Scottish Premiership, Dessers appears to be silencing his critics with a recent surge in form, showca...
Ohale v Onguene: The key battle that could decide Super Falcons' clash against Indomitable Lionesses 
Published: February 23, 2024
Excitement electrifies the atmosphere as the Super Falcons gear up to confront their longstanding rivals, the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, in the pivotal third round of the Olympic qualifiers.    This encounter promises not just a fierce battle between two talented teams, but a captivating duel between tw...
'I don't care about anything, just to score' - Flying Eagles invitee Joseph says he models game after Haaland
Published: February 22, 2024
Flying Eagles invitee Sunday Joseph has revealed that he models his game after Manchester City's Norwegian goal machine  Erling Haaland.    Haaland first came to prominence at the 2019 Fifa U20 World Cup in Poland as he etched his name into the history books as the player with the most goals in a single ...
Shola Shoretire: Turkish Super Lig giants interested in signing history-making Manchester United forward
Published: February 20, 2024
Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray have started planning for life without experienced winger Dries Mertens who is considering calling time on his career at the end of the season.    According to the online edition of Turkish sports channel A Spor, Galatasaray's management has already started working on ...
Alhan Cup: FWC FC set up semifinal meeting with NYSC after topping Group A
Published: February 19, 2024
The stage is now set for the semi final of the Alhan Cup 2024.   FWC FC topped Group A despite playing a 0 - 0 draw with Likeminds FC in the last group game.   Having recorded a 3 - 1 victory over The Kings FC and a 1 - 0 win over Setraco FC, FWC FC only needed a draw in the last group game to top Group A...
12-game goal drought in Ligue 1: Akor Adams gets vote of confidence from Montpellier teammate 
Published: February 18, 2024
Montpellier forward Arnaud Nordin has expressed his backing for teammate Akor Adams who hasn't found the back of the net in the Ligue 1 since last October.  Since bagging a brace in Montpellier's 3-0 win over Toulouse, he has failed to score in twelve consecutive appearances in the French top flight. ...
Porto coach update on Zaidu: Nigeria will be without key LB for WCQ against Bafana Bafana, Benin
Published: February 18, 2024
Speaking after his side's 2-0 win over Estrela da Amadora in a Liga Portugal match on Saturday, manager Sérgio Conceição did not bring good news on the injury suffered by Nigeria's first choice left-back Zaidu Sanusi.    In his first appearance for Porto after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Zaidu w...
Joshua Zirkzee: Bayern product scouted by ex-Nigeria coach Rohr provides update on international future
Published: February 17, 2024
Bayern Munich youth team product Joshua Zirkzee has provided an update on his international future, saying he dreams of playing for his country of birth, Netherlands at senior level.    Born in Schiedam, Netherlands, Zirkzee qualifies to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian mother but the Royal Dutch ...
Chelsea looking elsewhere for top striker with Osimhen heavily linked with transfer to PSG
Published: February 16, 2024
Chelsea are exploring alternatives to Victor Osimhen after it emerged that the Super Eagles forward is a priority target for PSG as a replacement for the departing Kylian Mbappé. According to The Standard's Nizaar Kinsella, the Stamford Bridge outfit have begun to sound out alternatives to the Napoli forward ...
'I hit the post' - Two-goal hero Dessers defends himself after missed chances in Rangers win v Ross County 
Published: February 15, 2024
Cyriel Dessers has defended himself after spurning several scoring opportunities in the first half of Rangers' 3-1 win over Ross County in a Scottish Premiership clash at Ibrox Stadium on Wednesday night.    The Light Blues are back in the title race after winning eleven of their last twelve games in the d...
Shawn Adewoye: CB eligible for Nigeria, Belgium, Italy named in Eredivisie TOTW
Published: February 13, 2024
Shawn Adewoye has been named in Whoscored's Eredivisie Team of the Week on the back of his outstanding performance for RKC Waalwijk in a 2-0 win over NEC Nijmegen in the latest round of matches in the Dutch top-flight.   The central defender shone as RKC Waalwijk posted a rare clean sheet in the matchday ...
'Can play for Man City, Arsenal' - Ex-Gunner Djourou tips Adingra to outshine Super Eagles stars in AFCON final
Published: February 10, 2024
Former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is backing Ivory Coast to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of Nigeria and reckons that Brighton & Hove winger Simon Adingra could be the standout player in Sunday's showpiece at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   Djourou is showing support for...