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...
Why Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins was omitted from Cardiff City's gameday squad v West Brom
Published: November 29, 2023
Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins was not called up for Cardiff City's Championship clash against West Brom at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night and his omission from the gameday squad had nothing to do with injury.    Collins has been one of the untouchables in the Cardiff City squad after his ...
APOEL Nicosia chief scout in Lagos for 20-team scouting programme
Published: November 29, 2023
APOEL Nicosia Chief Scout, Ioannis Dimosthenous, has stormed Lagos, for a 20-team scouting programme organised by Amadehi Football Club, in conjunction with Sports Solutions, UK. Dimosthenous revealed he is Nigeria to find top young talents, bullish and aggressive, with future potential, that will be blooded in Cy...
'Happy I was able to show what I have to offer' - Ex-Arsenal winger Ideho after MotM display for ADO Den Haag
Published: November 28, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Joel Ideho was the standout performer as ADO Den Haag recorded a big 6-0 win over Jong FC Utrecht in the Dutch second tier on Monday night.    The former Ajax Amsterdam and Arsenal winger was named Man of the Match ahead of hat-trick hero Jort van der Sande.   Seven minutes bef...
'Clement will be very disappointed' - Ex-Celtic striker blames Balogun for Aberdeen's goal in 1-1 draw v Rangers
Published: November 26, 2023
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has suggested that Leon Balogun should be blamed for the goal Rangers conceded during their 1-1 draw with Aberdeen in a Scottish Premiership match at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday afternoon.   It was a great start to the game for Aberdeen as Bojan Miovski opened the scoring in ...
Terem Moffi's game-winning strike helps OGC Nice make Ligue 1 history 
Published: November 26, 2023
Terem Moffi's solitary goal was enough for Nice to get a 1-0 victory over Toulouse on matchday 13 of the Ligue 1 played at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday afternoon. After the first half ended in a barren draw, Moffi broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when he received a pass from Morgan Sanson before slotting...
Ajax Amsterdam striker Akpom matches Ogbeche, Tijani Babangida feat after goal against Vitesse
Published: November 26, 2023
Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom was on target as back in form Ajax Amsterdam demolished Vitesse 5-0 at the Johan Cruyff ArenA  on Saturday to climb to eighth in the Dutch Eredivisie table.    In what was his first start in the Eredivisie under Ajax Amsterdam's new boss John van 't Schip, Akpom rep...
'Good boy, intelligent, adapts quickly' - Former Montpellier star Utaka hails ex-Nigeria U20 international Adams
Published: November 24, 2023
Former Montpellier striker John Utaka is not surprised by ex-Nigeria U20 international Akor Adams' fast start to life in the French Ligue 1. The 23-year-old grabbed the attention of several clubs across Europe in the summer,  having shown his goal prowess in the Eliteserien with Lillestrøm. He was the ...
Average sprints per 90 minutes Ligue 1 : Montpellier's Adams and Strasbourg's Emegha in top five
Published: November 21, 2023
According to the Ligue 1 official website, Super Eagles-eligible striker Emeka Emegha and former Flying Eagles forward Akor Adams have been ranked in the top five players with the highest average sprints per 90 minutes in the French top flight this season. Emegha's average sprints per 90 minutes is  31.1 kilo...