'We had spoken' - Onyemaechi reveals Olympiakos teammate's tip helped him silence AEK winger
Published: February 27, 2025
Bruno Onyemaechi has credited his Olympiakos teammate Francisco Ortega for helping him keep AEK Athens winger Niclas Eliasson quiet during their emphatic 6-0 victory in the Greek Cup semifinal on Wednesday, February 26.The Nigerian defender delivered a solid performance as Olympiakos dominated AEK at the Georgios Karai...
Dessers reveals what Rangers' interim manager told the players at half-time in win v Kilmarnock
Published: February 27, 2025
Cyriel Dessers has taken his tally for the season to twenty in all competitions following his second half brace during Rangers' comeback 4-2 win over Kilmarnock in a Scottish Premiership clash at Rugby Park on Wednesday evening. Rangers were under pressure to deliver after their recent defeat to St. Mirren, a loss tha...
Dessers scores twice after the break to inspire Rangers to comeback win against Kilmarnock
Published: February 26, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers delivered a match-winning performance, scoring a brace as Rangers staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 4-2 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Wednesday night.Rangers found themselves trailing by two goals early in the match, but under new manager Darren Ferguson, the team r...
Concacaf Champions Cup: Awaziem holds his own against former Arsenal and Chelsea man Olivier Giroud
Published: February 26, 2025
Chidozie Awaziem delivered a strong defensive display in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday morning, successfully keeping former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud at bay. The Colorado Rapids fell 1-0 to LAFC at BMO Stadium, with Mark Delgado netting the decisive goal just three minutes into the second ha...
'Celebrated the most' - Middlesbrough coach lauds Iheanacho's attitude despite bench role at Stoke
Published: February 26, 2025
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick has hailed Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho for his passionate reaction to the team's 3-1 victory over Stoke City on Tuesday night, despite not featuring in the match.Iheanacho, who joined Boro on loan from Sevilla in the winter transfer window, remained on the bench throughou...
What Rangers interim manager Ferguson said about Dessers at beginning of the season
Published: February 26, 2025
New Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson has previously expressed his support for Cyriel Dessers, highlighting his attitude and goal-scoring ability while also acknowledging the need for competition in the squad.Ferguson, who has taken charge following Philippe Clement’s departure, spoke at the beginning of the sea...
'Different type of player' - Parkin claims Iheanacho is not on the same level as Latte Lath
Published: February 24, 2025
Former Chelsea striker Sam Parkin has criticized Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, stating that he is not on the same level as Emmanuel Latte Lath.Iheanacho joined Middlesbrough on loan in the winter transfer window following a difficult spell with Sevilla. However, he has struggled to make an impact as a replacemen...
'Osimhen will score both goals' - Ex-Liverpool forward makes prediction on Galatasaray v Fenerbahce
Published: February 24, 2025
Former Liverpool and Galatasaray forward Ryan Babel has made a bold prediction ahead of the highly anticipated Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby.The Dutchman believes that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will be the decisive factor in the crucial fixture.With Galatasaray looking to maintain their six-point lead over arch-r...
Nantes dazzler Moses Simon named in French Ligue 1 TOTW after sixth goal of the season
Published: February 24, 2025
Moses Simon has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the latest round of matches in the French Ligue 1, with football statistics website Whoscored.com naming the Nantes forward in its Team of the Week.After an injury scare during training, the Nigeria national teamer successfully passed a fitness test bef...
13 goal involvements in Ligue 1: Simon's goal from the spot helps Nantes beat Lens
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was on target as Nantes claimed an impressive 3-1 victory over Lens on Sunday evening.  The hosts took the lead through Louis Leroux in the first half before Simon doubled their advantage from the penalty spot on the hour mark.Neil El Aynaoui pulled one back for Lens, but Meschak Elia s...
Super Eagles forward Dennis suffers defeat on Championship debut for Blackburn Rovers
Published: February 23, 2025
In a game that saw both sides guided by interim managers, Swansea City thrashed Blackburn Rovers 3-0 at Swansea.com Stadium, with Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis making his Championship debut for the visitors.Blackburn Rovers arrived Wales aiming to make it three victories in a row for the first time in 2025 but s...
What Viktoria Plzen coach said about Durosinmi after goal and assist in Europa League
Published: February 21, 2025
Viktoria Plzeň forward, Rafiu Durosinmi, has drawn significant praise from head coach Miroslav Koubek following his standout performance in the UEFA Europa League, where he contributed a goal and an assist in a crucial match against Ferencváros. The victory not only showcased Durosinmi's potential but also played a ...
Leeds United legend says Dessers makes Rangers teammate Igamane 'a far better player'
Published: February 19, 2025
Leeds United legend Ross McCormack has heaped praise on Cyriel Dessers, crediting the Nigerian forward for playing a key role in the success of Hamza Igamane, the Moroccan attacker.Dessers, who had previously lost his starting position to Igamane during a difficult spell at the club, fought his way back into the squad ...
Official: Talented centre-back eligible for Nigeria, England, Spain signs new Luton Town deal
Published: February 19, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Championship club Luton Town have announced that promising tri-national central defender Christian Chigozie has signed a new deal.Chigozie has put pen to his paper on his first professional contract with Luton Town.Born in Spain seventeen years ago, Chigozie is eligible to repr...
Arsenal wonderkid Nwaneri named in Europe's Top 5 Leagues Team of the Week
Published: February 19, 2025
Ethan Nwaneri has been named in Europe's Top 5 Leagues Team of the Week by football statistics website Whoscored following his impressive performance during Arsenal's hard-fought 2-0 win over Leicester City in a Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.Europe's top five leagues consists of the Eng...