'Ups and downs' - Dortmund coach provides fitness update on Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka
Published: May 09, 2025
Borussia Dortmund manager Nico Kovac remains hopeful that star midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka will be available for Sunday's decisive Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen at the Bay Arena.Chukwuemeka, who has been a revelation since arriving on loan from Chelsea in February, was deemed a doubt for the weekend encou...
Super Eagles striker returns to team training at Bayer Leverkusen amid Real Madrid links
Published: May 08, 2025
Victor Boniface has put himself in contention to return to Bayer Leverkusen's matchday squad on Sunday when they tackle Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.For the first time since January 18, 2025, the Super Eagles striker was not called up for a Bundesliga match as Bayer Leverkusen were ...
'Hoffenheim are very annoyed' - Dortmund coach reacts to incident involving Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka
Published: April 27, 2025
Borussia Dortmund manager Nico Kovac has weighed in on the late-game controversy that marred his side’s dramatic 3-2 win over Hoffenheim on Saturday afternoon, insisting that the referee made the right call in awarding the winning goal.With the score level at 2-2 deep into stoppage time, Dortmund midfielder Carney Ch...
'Every game a final' - Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka issues rallying cry to Dortmund teammates
Published: April 26, 2025
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has urged his teammates to avoid complacency ahead of Saturday’s crucial Bundesliga clash against Hoffenheim.Chukwuemeka, who has been impressive since joining Dortmund on loan from Chelsea during the winter transfer window, cautioned that underestimating Hoffenheim cou...
Record-breaking goalkeeper targeted by Eric Chelle will not make injury return against Wolfsburg
Published: April 25, 2025
Record-breaking goalkeeper Noah Atubolu will not make his return from injury on Saturday afternoon when SC Freiburg battle VfL Wolfsburg at Volkswagen Arena, manager Julian Schuster confirmed at Thursday's pre-match press conference.  Schuster highlighted that the dual-national player is on the right track but the tri...
Nmecha who snubbed England, Nigeria for Germany makes interesting revelation about Chukwuemeka
Published: April 22, 2025
Felix Nmecha made an interesting revelation about Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka after Borussia Dortmund's 3-2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Easter Sunday.A product of the Manchester City academy, Hamburg native Nmecha was eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his father before playing a cap-tying g...
'Game changer'- Dortmund coach hails Chukwuemeka amid buzz around Chelsea loanee's int'l future
Published: April 21, 2025
Borussia Dortmund manager Nico Kovac has showered praise on midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka following his influential performance in the 3-2 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday.Chukwuemeka was returning from injury that saw him miss Dortmund’s midweek Champions League tie against Barcelona.He wasted no tim...
No problem: Bayer Leverkusen's Nathan Tella receives medical green light to play against St. Pauli
Published: April 18, 2025
Bayern Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed Nathan Tella, the Nigerian forward, will be fit to return to the pitch against FC St. Pauli on Sunday after a head injury against Union Berlin.Tella, a key figure for the Bundesliga champions, sustained a blow to the head during the goalless draw against Union Berlin ...
Eintracht Frankfurt's German-Nigerian CB reveals which country he plans to represent at 2026 World Cup
Published: April 17, 2025
Versatile Eintracht Frankfurt center-back Nnamdi Collins has revealed the nation he intends to represent at the 2026 World Cup.Born in Düsseldorf, Collins is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his family, but he is aiming to represent four-time world champions Germany at next year's tournament, which will b...
'I have no reason to leave' - Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella insists he's happy at Leverkusen
Published: April 16, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has dismissed rumours linking him with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen, insisting he is content with life at the Bundesliga champions and eager to continue his journey with the club.Tella, who joined Leverkusen from Southampton in the summer of 2023, has quickly become a key figure f...
'Didn't look right'- Dortmund coach explains why Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka was missing v Barcelona
Published: April 16, 2025
Borussia Dortmund manager Nico Kovac has shed light on Carney Chukwuemeka's unexpected absence during his side's 3-1 Champions League quarterfinal victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night. Chukwuemeka, who joined Dortmund on loan from Chelsea during the winter transfer window, was a surprise omission from the matchday ...
Carney Chukwuemeka: Super Eagles coach won't watch Chelsea loanee face Barcelona tonight
Published: April 15, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will not be able to assess Carney Chukwuemeka in action on Tuesday night, as the Borussia Dortmund midfielder is ruled out of the UEFA Champions League second-leg tie against Barcelona due to injury, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Chelsea loanee, who joined Dortmund on loan in Janu...
Werder Bremen in advanced talks to sign Hamburg's German-Nigerian right-back
Published: April 14, 2025
Werder Bremen are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Hamburg's Nigeria-eligible teenage right-back Joshua Joel.German newspaper Bild says Hamburg's next promising talent Joel is about to leave for Werder Bremen.At 16, the dual-national defender has been offered a four-year contract by Werder Bremen, and if all goes w...
Bayer Leverkusen's Nigeria forward Nathan Tella suffers another injury ahead of Unity Cup
Published: April 12, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has suffered another injury setback, raising concerns for both club and country after he was forced off during Bayer Leverkusen’s goalless draw against Union Berlin at the BayArena on Saturday afternoon.The 25-year-old picked up a knock in the 35th minute following a collision with U...
The reason Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface skipped Bayer Leverkusen training on Tuesday
Published: April 08, 2025
Victor Boniface was absent from Bayer Leverkusen training session on Tuesday, four days before the defending champions take on Union Berlin in the German Bundesliga.The Bild cameras were at Bayer Leverkusen's training ground on Tuesday, but Boniface was nowhere to be seen during the session, sparking rumors that someth...