No going back: Rangers striker Dessers pictured in Athens ahead of Panathinaikos move
Published: September 01, 2025
Panathinaikos are on the brink of finalising the signing of Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers, with the striker pictured in Athens ahead of a deadline-day switch from Rangers.According to Gazzetta, Dessers travelled to Greece just hours after featuring in Sunday's Old Firm clash against Celtic.The 30-year-old arrive...
'Played his last game' – Rangers coach confirms Dessers is leaving the club before window closes
Published: August 31, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has confirmed that Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers is expected to leave the club before the transfer window closes on Monday night.Dessers made his return from injury in Sunday’s goalless draw against Celtic at Ibrox, coming on for Bojan Miovski with just eighteen minutes left to play.H...
'The club will update you' – Rangers manager deflects question on future of Dessers
Published: August 29, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has failed to provide an update on the future of Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers, amid speculation linking him with a move away from the club before the close of the summer transfer window.Dessers, who ended last season as the club’s top scorer, has been the subject of transfer speculat...
'Nothing close' – Barnsley coach expects Nwakali to leave before deadline but deal not imminent
Published: August 28, 2025
Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane has confirmed that Kelechi Nwakali is still expected to leave Oakwell before the summer transfer window closes though a deal is not imminent.Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the Reds' League One clash with Huddersfield Town, Hourihane stressed that negotiations remain...
'Good to go' – Martin delivers update on Dessers that will please Rangers and Super Eagles fans
Published: August 26, 2025
Ahead of the UEFA Champions League playoff second leg tie against Club Brugge, manager Russell Martin has confirmed Cyriel Dessers is ready for action, a development set to delight both Rangers and Super Eagles fans.When asked about Dessers’ condition during the pre-match press conference, Martin stated: "Yes, he is ...
Panathinaikos eye Rangers striker Dessers as potential replacement for Leeds target
Published: August 26, 2025
Greek giants Panathinaikos have emerged as contenders for the signature of Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, who is attracting mounting transfer interest in the final days of the summer window.According to The Daily Record, the Super Eagles striker is now on the radar of the Athens club as they prepare for the likely dep...
Leicester City centre-back on Eric Chelle's radar named in Championship Team of the Week
Published: August 26, 2025
Super Eagles-eligible centre-back Caleb Okoli has been named in Whoscored's Championship Team of the Week following his standout performance in Leicester City’s 1-0 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley.Okoli, who joined the Foxes in July 2024, impressed at the heart of defense and was a key reason Leicester k...
Debut outings for Nigerian defenders overshadowed by Rangers' worst league start in decades
Published: August 24, 2025
A 1-1 stalemate with St Mirren on Sunday condemned Rangers to their worst Scottish Premiership start in over three decades. The Glasgow side has now gone three matches without a win, collecting just three points from draws with Motherwell, Dundee and St Mirren. The result places further pressure on manager Russell Ma...
Moses Simon opens season account but Paris FC outgunned by Aubameyang's Marseille
Published: August 23, 2025
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon opened his goal account for Paris FC, but it was not enough to prevent the newly-promoted side from falling 5-2 to Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome.Simon, who joined Paris FC in the summer after an impressive spell at Nantes, struck in the 58th minute to bring the visitors level at 2-2....
'Probably not' – Rangers manager provides update on Dessers' fitness pre-St Mirren
Published: August 22, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has revealed that Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers is unlikely to be fit for Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash against St. Mirren.Dessers sustained an ankle injury during the Light Blues' UEFA Champions League third qualifying round second leg clash against Viktoria Plzen.Speaking ...
Rising stars of the Harambee Stars in 2025: Kenya's emerging football talents
Published: August 22, 2025
It is going to be an exciting year for African football. Kenya has quality and thrilling potential. The new set of players heading for the squad, more youth this time, with Kenya’s players grabbing the headlines both internationally and at club level.These young guns possess the ability to play with both speed and in...
Official: TSG Hoffenheim loan out key Flying Eagles centre-back to Wolfsberger AC
Published: August 20, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Wolfsberger AC have announced the loan signing of Nigeria U20 international Emmanuel Chukwu.The TSG Hoffenheim youth teamer has joined Wolfsberger AC on loan for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season.A right footed centre-back, Chukwu was a key member of the Flying Eagles sq...
Barnsley coach confirms Nwakali has not been fired, midfielder's camp demands N5b for defamation
Published: August 20, 2025
Speaking to the media after his side's 1-0 win over Peterborough United on Tuesday night, Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane addressed the future of Kelechi Nwakali amid reports from his homeland suggesting the midfielder had been fired.The Nigeria international was left out of Barnsley’s opening five fixtures of the n...
Nwakali's camp fires back: Not sacked by Barnsley, loan move on the cards, considers legal action
Published: August 20, 2025
Kelechi Nwakali’s camp has strongly refuted claims that the midfielder's contract with Barnsley has been terminated, insisting the Nigeria international remains under contract with the League One side and is likely to be heading out on loan before the close of the transfer window.The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ba...
Premiership POTY: Southampton legend backs Dessers to beat Celtic and Hearts stars to award
Published: August 20, 2025
Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier believes Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers could emerge as a dark horse in the race for the Scottish Premiership’s Player of the Year award.Le Tissier highlighted Dessers’ ability to score goals in bursts and suggested that consistency could see the Nigerian international rival some ...