Super Eagles striker Boniface misses Bayer Leverkusen training ahead of Union Berlin clash
Published: April 08, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was notably absent from Bayer Leverkusen's training session on Tuesday, raising concerns about his availability for their upcoming match against FC Union Berlin.According to reports from Bild, via Liga Insider, the reason for Boniface's absence remains unclear, and the club has not ...
Chelsea-owned player on Eric Chelle's radar earns Bundesliga Team of the Week spot
Published: April 07, 2025
Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka has been named in the German Bundesliga Team of the Week by Whoscored. The football statistics website has selected the top performing players for matchday 28, with the England youth international of Nigerian descent making the cut.Chukwuemeka is one of several dual-national players w...
Chelsea-owned midfielder wanted by Eric Chelle opens Bundesliga account for Borussia Dortmund
Published: April 05, 2025
Carney Chukwuemeka opened his Bundesliga account for Borussia Dortmund, scoring in their convincing 4-1 away win over SC Freiburg at the Europa-Park Stadion on Saturday afternoon.The 21-year-old midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, was handed his first start by Niko Kovač and made a strong impression, finding the net in ...
Boniface's impact: Three reasons Super Eagles striker is crucial to Bayer Leverkusen's title hopes
Published: April 04, 2025
Victor Boniface’s return to Bayer Leverkusen’s starting lineup has added a new dimension to Xabi Alonso’s high-flying side. After recovering from a mid-season injury, the 24-year-old Super Eagles striker is once again showing why he was such a vital figure in Bayer Leverkusen's early campaign. His recent perfor...
Giant killers: Tella makes injury comeback as Arminia Bielefeld upset Leverkusen in DFB Pokal
Published: April 02, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella made his long-awaited return from injury, as Arminia Bielefeld knocked out defending champions Bayern Leverkusen with a thrilling 2-1 victory at the SchücoArena on Tuesday.Tella, who had been sidelined with a muscular injury prior to the international break, was introduced in the 77th...
Atubolu: Record-breaking GK once targeted by two ex-Super Eagles coaches suffers shoulder injury
Published: April 01, 2025
Record-breaking goalkeeper Noah Atubolu will be out of action until further notice after suffering a shoulder injury.Bundesliga club SC Freiburg confirmed through official channels on Tuesday that Atubolu is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder capsule injury.The Germany U21 international of Nige...
'With him, we have flexibility' - Bayer Leverkusen coach reveals Boniface's best two positions
Published: March 31, 2025
Bayern Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has highlighted two key positions where Nigerian forward Victor Boniface can contribute as the team enters the final stretch of the season.  Alonso believes Boniface is versatile enough to play both as a center forward and as a winger, providing flexibility to Leverkusen's attacking...
Leverkusen coach reveals Tella's potential date of return after withdrawal from Nigeria's WCQs squad
Published: March 31, 2025
Bayern Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has expressed optimism over Nigerian forward Nathan Tella’s return from injury ahead of their DFB Pokal clash against Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday evening.  Tella sustained a muscular injury after Leverkusen’s 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen at the Weser Stadium before the internati...
Boniface returns from Super Eagles duty with a bang: Striker on target in Leverkusen's win v Bochum
Published: March 28, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface made a triumphant return to club football, scoring a decisive goal in Bayer Leverkusen's 3-1 victory over Bochum at the BayArena on Friday night. Boniface, who has struggled for consistent game time since recovering from injury in January, delivered a crucial second-half strike to ...
Noah Atubolu: Arsenal-linked goalkeeper reaches career-high market value of N25 billion
Published: March 27, 2025
Football statistics and transfer market website, Transfermarkt has updated the market value of German Bundesliga players, with Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu getting an upgrade following his outstanding performances for SC Freiburg in the ongoing season.By posting a clean sheet during Freiburg's goalless...
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...