Borussia Dortmund coach insists Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka is not ready for 90 minutes yet
Published: March 14, 2025
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has insisted that Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka is "not in a condition" to play a full 90 minutes yet, despite his evident potential.Chukwuemeka, who joined Dortmund on loan in the winter transfer window, has struggled with fitness issues, including muscular problems that have lim...
'Hallmark of goal-getters' - Hoffenheim coach insists Gift Orban not dwelling on misses
Published: March 14, 2025
Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer has showered praise on Super Eagles striker Gift Orban, commending his strong mentality and determination to overcome challenges.Orban, who made a winter transfer to Hoffenheim, endured a tough spell with Lyon in Ligue 1 but has since rediscovered his scoring touch in the Bundesliga, ne...
Germany squad announcement: Boost for Nigeria as Freiburg goalkeeper Atubolu left out
Published: March 13, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation have received a boost in their pursuit of SC Freiburg star Noah Atubolu.Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann named his squad for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals against four-time world champions and two-time European champions Italy on Thursday.The big news from a Nigerian...
Bayer Leverkusen eager to sell N83.7b-rated striker Boniface amid links with Newcastle United
Published: March 12, 2025
German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are eager to sell Victor Boniface in the summer transfer window amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United. According to Sport Bild, Bayer Leverkusen are seeking a base transfer fee of €50 million (approximatel...
Werder Bremen defender who wants to play for Super Eagles named in Bundesliga TOTW
Published: March 10, 2025
Werder Bremen defender, Felix Agu, who has expressed his desire to represent Nigeria’s national team, has been named in WhoScored Bundesliga Team of the Week for his stellar performance in their 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend.His standout performance was marked by several key clearances and crucia...
After breaking Bundesliga record, Nigeria target Atubolu makes big statement on international future
Published: March 09, 2025
Dual-national goalkeeper Noah Atubolu made a big statement on his international future shortly after breaking a Bundesliga record for the longest clean sheet streak by a Freiburg goalkeeper in the German top-flight.By posting another shutout during Freiburg's goalless draw against RB Leipzig on Saturday at the Europa-P...
Three key steps Boniface must take to win back Alonso's trust at Bayer Leverkusen
Published: March 08, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has been struggling for form in recent weeks at Bayer Leverkusen.The Nigerian international has seen his starting spot taken by Patrik Schick and Nathan Tella, raising concerns about his future with the Bundesliga champions ahead of the summer transfer window.Despite starting the se...
Super Eagles-eligible GK 20 minutes away from breaking Freiburg's Bundesliga clean sheet record
Published: March 04, 2025
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is on the verge of making history with Freiburg as he inches closer to breaking the club's clean sheet record in the Bundesliga.The 22-year-old shot-stopper has been in outstanding form, keeping five consecutive clean sheets in recent matches. Atubolu has shut out opponents...
141 minutes in 7 games: Three reasons Boniface has lost starting role at Bayer Leverkusen
Published: March 03, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has lost his status as an undisputed starter for Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.Since returning from injury in late January, the Nigerian international has managed just 141 minutes across seven league matches, struggling to reclaim his place in Xabi Alonso’s starting lineup. ...
'It's not just about scoring' - Hoffenheim coach waxes lyrical about dangerous striker Gift Orban
Published: March 01, 2025
TSG Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer has praised Nigerian striker Gift Orban, highlighting his growing influence in the squad ahead of their Bundesliga clash against VfL Bochum. Orban is in red-hot form at the moment, netting four goals in his last five appearances in the German top-flight. Speaking at the pre-m...
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Atubolu chases two Bundesliga records before international break
Published: February 28, 2025
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is chasing two Bundesliga records before the international break in March.For the first time since 2014, the Germany U21 international became the only goalkeeper to save four penalties in a row, equaling the feat of former Bayer Leverkusen glovesman Bernd Leno.Atubolu also followed i...
Nathan Tella partially involved in team training ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt v Bayer Leverkusen
Published: February 25, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen as he works towards full fitness ahead of their Bundesliga fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.Tella, who played in Leverkusen's goalless draw against Bayern Munich, suffered a hip injury that ruled him out of their 2-0 victory over Holstein K...
What Kevin Akpoguma had to say after Gift Orban's goal salvaged a point for Hoffenheim
Published: February 24, 2025
Super Eagles central defender Kevin Akpoguma has emphasized the need for Hoffenheim to avoid conceding early goals after they fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart on Sunday evening. Akpoguma, who played the full 90 minutes, acknowledged the team's slow start but expressed satisfaction with their response...
'That's why' - Leverkusen forward reveals reason Tella got the nod over Boniface v Bayern Munich
Published: February 20, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen forward Amine Adli has shed light on Xabi Alonso's decision to start Nathan Tella ahead of Victor Boniface and Patrick Schick in their crucial Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich.   Tella was preferred in the starting lineup, playing 85 minutes before being replaced by Adli, who was making his ret...
'What was he thinking?' - Ex-Bundesliga coach blasts Alonso for starting Tella over Boniface
Published: February 18, 2025
Former Bundesliga manager Peter Neururer has criticized Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso for his decision to start Nathan Tella ahead of recognized strikers Victor Boniface and Patrick Schick in their goalless draw against Bayern Munich last Saturday.  Alonso opted to deploy Tella alongside Florian Wirtz in attack a...