'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...
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...