'I used to too' - Antwerp dazzler Ejuke admits he was a Barcelona fan like his mom but switched to Man Utd
Published: December 13, 2023
Royal Antwerp dazzler Chidera Ejuke has admitted that he was a fan of Spanish giants Barcelona just as his mother but switched to Manchester United.    For the first time in his career, the CSKA Moscow loanee could be facing Barcelona on Wednesday night when Royal Antwerp take on the Spanish giants on matchday ...
Uzoho silences his critics: Watch brilliant saves by the Omonia GK that earned him MVP honours
Published: December 12, 2023
Francis Uzoho was named Omonia Nicosia's Most Valuable Player in their 2-0 win over Nea Salamis Famagusta FC on matchday 14 of the Cypriot First Divison played at the Ammochostos Stadium on Sunday.   The Super Eagles star was asked to fill in for Brazilian goalkeeper Fabiano who was not available for selec...
'Hakimi and Salah gave a lot' - Osimhen admits PSG, Liverpool stars also deserved to win African POTY
Published: December 12, 2023
Victor Osimhen paid tribute to Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi and Liverpool's Egyptian winger Mohammed Salah after he fended off stiff competition from the North African duo to win the CAF African Player of the Year for the first time in his career.   The Napoli superstar became t...
CAF Team of the Year 2023: Osimhen joins Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, West Ham players in ideal XI
Published: December 11, 2023
The Confederation of African Football announced the CAF Team of the Year 2023 at the CAF Awards 2023 held in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday night, December 11, 2023.   The ideal XI consisting of the best player for each position was compiled by Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballe...
Pictured: Man Utd coach promotes two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training pre-Bournemouth 
Published: December 08, 2023
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.    According to the latest training images published by United on their official website, Poland U21 international Maxi Oyedele a...
'We know he's a very good player' - West Brom boss explains why Super Eagles striker is not starting games 
Published: December 05, 2023
West Brom manager Carlos Corberán has revealed the reason behind not starting Josh Maja in games since his arrival at the club. Since moving to West Brom in the summer having finished as the top scorer for Bordeaux in the Ligue 2 last season, the Nigerian striker has yet to start a game for the Championship side ...
Houston Dynamo decline contract option for two Nigerian-born players; ex-Flying Eagles star Aliyu retained 
Published: December 05, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo have announced their roster decisions following the postseason run to the Western Conference Final.   Decisions have been made on the future of three Nigerian-born players: Enugu-born center forward  Ifunanyachi Achara, Ibada...
'He will change a lot of things for Chelsea' - Gianfranco Zola reveals Osimhen is tailor-made for PL 
Published: December 04, 2023
Former Napoli and Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola reckons that Victor Osimhen is ready to make a move to the Premier League.    The Nigeria national teamer has been heavily linked with a departure from reigning Italian champions Napoli next summer, with Chelsea rumored to be in the driving seat for his signatu...
Fifa U17 World Cup: Germany's Brunner follows in the footsteps of Iheanacho; Ruberto emulates Osimhen
Published: December 04, 2023
Germany forward Paris Brunner has won the Golden Ball award of the 2023 Fifa U17 World Cup following the conclusion of the tournament in Indonesia on Saturday, December 2.   The Borussia Dortmund starlet mustered five goals and provided an assist in seven appearances at the tournament including a brace in Germa...
Nigerian player scores against Scottish champions Celtic for the second matchday running 
Published: December 03, 2023
A Nigerian player has scored against Scottish Premiership champions Celtic for the second matchday running.    Norwich City-reared winger Diallang Jaiyesimi was on the scoresheet as St. Johnstone were beaten 3-1 by the Hoops at McDiarmid Park on Sunday afternoon.    By finding the net, Jaiyesimi fo...
'He's often in the right place' - 1988 European Championship winner Kieft praises Ajax super-sub Akpom 
Published: December 03, 2023
Wim Kieft, a member of the Netherlands squad that won the 1988 European Championship, has praised Chuba Akpom for his goal-poacher instincts but at the same time, the former Ajax Amsterdam and PSV Eindhoven star reckons that the Nigerian striker is not on the same level as Brian Brobbey.   After struggling in ...
Official: Super Eagles striker rewarded with new deal by MLS club CF Montreal
Published: December 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website,Major League Soccer club CF Montreal have announced that one-cap Nigeria international Sunusi Ibrahim has extended his contract.   The striker has signed a new deal for the 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons, with a club option for the 2027 campaign.    Ibrahim has be...
'Was (almost) everywhere' - Portuguese media laud 2015 Fifa U17 WC Golden Ball winner Nwakali after MotM display
Published: December 02, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was chosen as the Man of the Match after his outstanding performance during Chaves' 2-1 win over FC Vizela at the Estádio Municipal Eng.º Manuel Branco Teixeira on Friday night.    In what was probably his best performance since arriving at Chaves, the 2015 Fifa U...
Official: MLS club St. Louis City SC exercise 2024 contract option on Nigerian forward
Published: November 30, 2023
Through their official website, Major League Soccer club St. Louis City SC have announced end of season roster decisions following the conclusion of the regular season.    St. Louis City SC have exercised the option on Samuel Adeniran, meaning the Nigerian forward is contracted to the Missouri outfit for the ...
'He has clearly shown that he is of value' - Ajax coach satisfied with performance of Akpom 
Published: November 30, 2023
Ajax manager John van 't Schip has expressed his delight with the performance of in-form forward Chuba Akpom.   After his initial struggles, the Hale End Academy product is beginning to produce the goods for the Dutch giants and has been pivotal towards their resurgence in the past few weeks.   The re...