Agent confirms Chelle watched Ligue 1 game; forward who broke Martins & Mbappe's records possible target
Published: April 24, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle was in attendance at the iconic Stade Louis-II for the French Ligue I clash between AS Monaco and Olympique Marseille on April 12, fueling speculation about a potential call-up for history-making forward George Ilenikhena, who wears the colours of the Principality outfit.The Lagos-born at...
20 goals and counting: What Arokodare said after scoring in Racing Genk's 1-1 draw against Antwerp
Published: April 24, 2025
Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare remains optimistic about his team's title hopes in the Belgian Pro League despite a 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp on Wednesday night. The in-form Nigerian forward was once again pivotal for Genk, netting a crucial equalizer in the 71st minute to cancel out Michel Ange Balikwisha's o...
Omar Sowunmi: CB who wants to play for Nigeria joins Leeds, Blackburn stars in EFL Easter XI
Published: April 23, 2025
Football statistics website Whoscored has unveiled its best rated EFL XI from the Easter Weekend of those to have featured in both matches, with Bromely central defender Omar Sowunmi making the cut.Born to a British mother and Nigerian father, Sowunmi is willing to play for the Super Eagles if handed a call-up by the N...
'The idea was also to reward Chuba' - Lille coach explains why he started Akpom in win v Auxerre
Published: April 23, 2025
Lille manager Bruno Genesio has clarified why he opted to include Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom in the starting lineup for their Easter Sunday Ligue 1 fixture against Auxerre.In their first attacking partnership since mid-February, Arsenal youth product Chuba Akpom and Jonathan David put on a strong display to help ...
After Burnley's win over Sheffield United, Nigerian duo promoted to the PL with Leeds United
Published: April 21, 2025
Nigerian duo Isaac Schmidt and James Debayo are celebrating promotion to the Premier League with Championship table toppers Leeds United.Burnley's 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Monday evening at Turf Moor ensured that both the Clarets and the Whites have secured promotion back to the English top flight with two game...
'It's the fourth time in my career' - Rangers centre-back Balogun reveals latest cheekbone fracture
Published: April 18, 2025
Super Eagles and Rangers centre-back Leon Balogun has confirmed he fractured his cheekbone during Rangers' 2-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night.Balogun was forced off in the 50th minute following a head-on collision with John Souttar, with Hamza Igamane coming on as his replacement.Speaking to The BBC, the N...
'Just look at the shirt' - Dessers calls out referee for denying him a penalty against Athletic Club
Published: April 18, 2025
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed his fury after being denied a penalty during his side’s defeat to Athletic Club, insisting the defender involved admitted guilt after the match.The Nigerian forward was left incensed when referee Irfan Peljto chose not to award a penalty following a clear shirt pull by Bil...
'Constantly running' - Rangers star Dessers called 'a dangerous player' by Athletic Bilbao manager
Published: April 17, 2025
Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has identified Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers as a key threat ahead of Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final second-leg clash against Rangers at San Mamés.The experienced Spanish tactician, speaking during his pre-match press conference, singled out Dessers’ po...
Fulham's Iwobi, Nottingham Forest's Aina nominated for EA SPORTS FC's PL Team of the Season
Published: April 17, 2025
Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina are among the nominees for EA SPORTS FC's Premier League Team of the Season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.As the 2024-2025 season draws to a close, EA SPORTS FC has revealed 40 players shortlisted for its Premier League Team of the Season, with the Fulham midfielder and No...
UEL: Super Eagles defender Balogun trains with Rangers ahead of trip to Bilbao
Published: April 16, 2025
Leon Balogun is seemingly in contention to be included in Rangers travelling squad for the Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés Barria on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.There had been speculation about the fitness of the experienced central defender following his omission from Rangers' ...
EFL Awards 2025: Ibadan-born CB Olowu who has pledged future to Nigeria over England shortlisted
Published: April 16, 2025
Arsenal-reared central defender Joseph Olowu is the only player of Nigerian descent shortlisted for an award at the EFL Awards 2025.Born in Ibadan, the Doncaster Rovers star has committed his international future to Nigeria even though he's eligible to represent England.Olowu visited Poland during the 2019 Fifa U20 Wor...
'I need people who can go to war' – Rangers coach insists he won't risk Balogun if unfit for Athletic Club clash
Published: April 14, 2025
Rangers interim coach Barry Ferguson has made it clear he will not risk playing Leon Balogun or any other unfit players in Thursday’s decisive UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg against Athletic Club in Spain.The experienced Nigerian centre-back played a pivotal role in the first leg at Ibrox, delivering a r...
'He flicked 4, 5, 6 headers' - Plymouth coach hails 'bear of a player' Tijani after match-winning goal
Published: April 13, 2025
Former Nigeria U20 international Muhamed Tijani earned rave reviews following his man of the match performance during Plymouth Argyle's come-from-behind win over Championship promotion hopefuls Sheffield United at Home Park on Saturday, April 12.In a David versus Goliath clash, the Blades opened the scoring through Jes...
Leeds boss hails versatility, attitude of Nigerian utility player who can operate in eleven roles
Published: April 12, 2025
Speaking at a press conference on Friday before his side's Championship clash with Preston North End, Leeds United manager Daniel Farke praised Lausanne-born Nigerian player Isaac Schmidt for his versatility and attitude. The 25-year-old joined Leeds United on deadline day last summer, putting pen to paper on a four-y...
'Has an eye for a pass' - Middlesbrough coach agrees with Manu Garba, reveals Iheanacho's best position
Published: April 11, 2025
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick has rallied behind Kelechi Iheanacho, calling for greater support from fans following the club’s narrow 1-0 loss to Leeds United at the Riverside Stadium.Iheanacho, who joined Boro during the winter transfer window, endured a difficult outing against Leeds and was substituted ...