'We laugh a lot together' - Steffen delighted with Boniface's impact at Werder Bremen
Published: September 26, 2025
Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen has expressed delight with how Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has quickly settled into life at the club, both on and off the pitch.The Super Eagles forward joined the Bundesliga side on loan this summer has integrated into the team, providing an assist in his first match against Bo...
'You're in trouble' - Fulham's Bassey names Liverpool forward as toughest Premier League opponent
Published: September 26, 2025
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has named Liverpool star Mohamed Salah as the toughest player he has faced in the Premier League, praising the Egyptian’s influence both on and off the pitch.The Fulham defender made the revelation during a ‘Best Friend Test’ interview with Sky Sports alongside his Nigeria team...
EA Sports FC 26: Victor Boniface ranked Werder Bremen's highest-rated player
Published: September 23, 2025
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has been unveiled as the highest-rated player in Werder Bremen’s squad on EA Sports FC 26, despite only joining the Bundesliga club during the summer transfer window.Boniface, who arrived on loan from Bayer Leverkusen after a failed move to AC Milan, has been handed an overall rating ...
Goalkeeper once targeted by former Super Eagles coach Peseiro sets Bundesliga record
Published: September 23, 2025
Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu etched his name into Bundesliga history on Matchday 4 by saving his fifth consecutive penalty in the league, helping his side secure a commanding 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen. Atubolu, 23, denied Romano Schmid's 59th-minute spot-kick, maintaining Freiburg’s two-goal lead and ensuri...
'He was too everywhere' – Bremen coach criticises club's most valuable player in history Boniface
Published: September 21, 2025
Werder Bremen head coach Horst Steffen has voiced concerns over the club's most valuable player in history, Victor Boniface following the striker's first home appearance in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to SC Freiburg at the Weserstadion.Valued at €40 million, Boniface is Werder Bremen's most valuable player since Transfer...
Bayer Leverkusen coach provides fitness update on Nathan Tella before Gladbach clash
Published: September 19, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand provided a positive update on the fitness of Nathan Tella before his side's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Mönchengladbach.Tella was not called up for Leverkusen's UEFA Champions League opener against FC Copenhagen due to a knock he suffered to the knee in the 3-1 win over Ein...
Why Super Eagles forward was omitted from Bayer Leverkusen squad to face FC Copenhagen
Published: September 18, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has been left out of Bayer Leverkusen’s squad to face FC Copenhagen on Thursday after sustaining a knee injury.According to Sky Sport Germany, the 26-year-old picked up a knock in the Bayer Leverkusen's 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend.He subsequently missed the club...
'Irrelevant to us' – Frankfurt coach insists Osimhen's absence for Galatasaray is no big deal
Published: September 17, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmoller has downplayed the importance of Victor Osimhen missing Thursday's UEFA Champions League clash at Deutsche Bank Park.Galatasaray confirmed that Osimhen has been left out of their travelling squad to Frankfurt due to an ankle injury sustained while on international duty with Nig...
'Makes the team better' – Werder Bremen attacker highlights importance of Boniface
Published: September 17, 2025
Werder Bremen forward Marco Grüll has highlighted the influence of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, stressing the importance of competition within the squad ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga clash with SC Freiburg.Speaking before the upcoming fixture, Grüll praised Boniface for raising the level of Bremen’s attack....
German GK insists he's not scared of Osimhen despite Frankfurt being his favourite UCL opponent
Published: September 16, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt's German goalkeeper Michael Zetterer is relishing the prospect of making his Uefa Champions League debut against Galatasaray, and says he will not be intimidated by the occasion or by the names he will be facing.The 30-year-old is preparing to feature in Europe's elite competition for the first time...
Why Boniface was left out of Werder Bremen's starting XI against Borussia Monchengladbach
Published: September 16, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface made his Werder Bremen debut on Sunday evening, coming off the bench in the 4-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, despite expectations for him to start.The 24-year-old Nigerian replaced Romano Schmid in the 75th minute and immediately impressed, providing an assist for Justin N...
Fourth-fastest player in German top-flight Felix Agu named in Bundesliga TOTW
Published: September 15, 2025
Super Eagles defender Felix Agu has been named in Whoscored's Bundesliga Team of the Week after his outstanding performance in Werder Bremen's emphatic 4-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday at Borussia-Park.The 25-year-old, who did not feature in Nigeria's recent World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and S...
Victor Boniface bags assist on Werder Bremen debut, Njinmah finds the net, Agu fastest player
Published: September 14, 2025
Nigeria international Victor Boniface made his competitive debut for Werder Bremen in style, featuring in a 4-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga at Borussia-Park on Sunday evening.Boniface, who joined Bremen on deadline day after a failed move to AC Milan, was introduced in the 75th minute alongs...
'Completely fabricated' – Dortmund chief clears air on Chukwuemeka surgery rumours
Published: September 14, 2025
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has firmly dismissed recent reports suggesting that midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is set to undergo knee surgery this winter. The 21-year-old, who has yet to fully impress since his permanent move to the Bundesliga club, was reportedly suffering from a loose knee join...
'As a team, we were angry' – Nathan Tella opens up on Bayer Leverkusen's early season form
Published: September 13, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has opened up on the difference new manager Kasper Hjulmand has brought to the team following their 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.The win marked Leverkusen’s first of the season after a difficult start under former coach Erik ten Hag, who was sacked following bac...