Slavia rising star Moses hails 'big brother' Ogbu, dreams of facing Real Madrid and Liverpool in UCL
Published: June 24, 2025
Slavia Prague midfielder David Moses has opened up about his strong bond with Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu and his ambitions to play against Spanish giants Real Madrid and Premier League champions Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Moses, who joined Slavia from MFK Karviná, has made an impressive start at the...
Former Everton forward tells Rangers who to sign if AEK Athens target Dessers departs
Published: June 23, 2025
Former Everton forward Steven Naismith has recommended Lawrence Shankland as a suitable replacement for Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers, who is attracting strong interest from Greek giants AEK Athens.Dessers, who impressed for Rangers last season, is reportedly on the verge of sealing a move to Athens, with the Greek si...
'Looking forward' - Rangers coach expects Dessers back on Monday amid AEK Athens interest
Published: June 20, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has confirmed he expects Cyriel Dessers to return to the club on Monday, despite ongoing transfer speculation linking the Nigerian striker with a move to AEK Athens.Dessers recently tied the knot with his partner during the off-season break and is due to rejoin pre-season training next we...
CWC: Porto striker who chose Spain over Nigeria scores against Messi's Inter Miami, Zaidu unused
Published: June 19, 2025
Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa was on target but FC Porto suffered a 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami in their Group A clash at the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday night.Aghehowa, who chose to represent Spain over Nigeria, opened the scoring in the 8th minute from the penalty spot at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, giving the Portu...
Slavia centre-back Igoh Ogbu achieves career-best market value after Super Eagles debut
Published: June 19, 2025
Slavia Prague centre-back Igoh Ogbu has reached the highest market valuation of his career, according to the latest update from football statistics website Transfermarkt.The 25-year-old defender, who made his debut for Nigeria in the Unity Cup earlier this month, is now valued at €11 million, €1 million more than h...
Greek report reveals AEK Athens still keen on Rangers striker Dessers but not at any cost
Published: June 17, 2025
AEK Athens remain interested in signing Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, but the Greek club will not stretch beyond its financial limits to secure the Nigerian striker, according to respected journalist Kostas Ketsetzoglou.Speaking on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, as reported by Sportdog, Ketsetzoglou said negotiations are still o...
Why Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu and Tijani were missing from Slavia's training camp squad
Published: June 16, 2025
Nigerian duo Igoh Ogbu and Muhamed Tijani will not take part in Slavia Prague's first training camp ahead of the start of the 2025-2026 season.The central defender and forward were not part of Slavia Prague's travelling squad to Aigen, where the Czech champions have traditionally attended summer training camps in recen...
Confirmed: Scottish club Motherwell release four players, including Nigerian forward
Published: June 16, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Scottish Premiership club Motherwell have announced the departure of four players, including Nigerian forward Moses Ebiye.Ebiye will not be returning to Motherwell following the expiry of his contract on June 30, alongside Harry Paton, Steve Seddon and Davor Zdravkovski.He join...
Five reasons selling AEK Athens target Cyriel Dessers would be a huge mistake by Rangers
Published: June 16, 2025
As speculation mounts over a potential move to AEK Athens, Rangers face a crucial decision regarding the future of Cyriel Dessers. The Nigerian striker has scored 51 goals over two seasons at Ibrox and remains a divisive figure among fans and pundits. However, there are compelling reasons why the club should resist t...
AEK Athens in advanced talks to sign Rangers' Nigeria international striker Dessers
Published: June 15, 2025
AEK Athens are making significant headway in their pursuit of Nigerian international Cyril Dessers, with a deal now reportedly within reach. According to Sport FM Greece, talks with Rangers are progressing well, and there is growing optimism that an agreement could be finalised as early as next week.The 30-year-old fo...
Chelsea lead Manchester City in battle for teenage African attacking midfielder
Published: June 15, 2025
Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester City in the race to sign highly rated South African attacking midfielder Camden Schaper, who currently plays in Blackburn Rovers’ academy.The 13-year-old, who previously played for SuperSport United in South Africa before moving to England last year, has quickly drawn attenti...
Cypriot club Aris Limassol pushing to sign Super Eagles defender after release by Rangers
Published: June 14, 2025
Cypriot First Division side Aris Limassol are eyeing a summer move for experienced Super Eagles centre-back Leon Balogun, according to reports from Thema Sports.Balogun, who will turn 37 in two weeks, is currently a free agent following his release by Scottish giants Rangers at the end of the 2024–25 campaign.The Nig...
Done deal: Chelsea sign defender of African descent whose father faced Nigeria at Afcon
Published: June 09, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed the signing of promising defender of African descent Mamadou Sarr from sister club RC Strasbourg.A France U20 international, Mamadou Sarr is the son of retired Senegal international Pape Sarr, who represented the Lions of Teranga ...
Barnsley join Huddersfield, Bolton and AFC Wimbledon in race to sign 2023 Flying Eagles invitee
Published: June 08, 2025
League One side Barnsley have reportedly entered the race to sign highly-rated Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman, joining Huddersfield Town, Bolton Wanderers and AFC Wimbledon in pursuit of the talented shot-stopper ahead of the 2025/26 season.Goodman recently completed an outstanding loan spell at AFC Wimbledon, ...
Brand new Chelsea signing takes shirt number previously worn by three strikers of African descent
Published: June 05, 2025
Through a statement on the club's official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed that a squad number has been given to brand new signing Liam Delap following his transfer from Ipswich Town. Delap completed his move to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, signing a contract until 2031.The Blues took ad...