'Tirana here we come' - UECL GOTW nominee Dessers reacts after helping Feyenoord reach final
Published: May 06, 2022
Cyriel Dessers has taken to social media to celebrate Feyenoord reaching the Europa Conference League final.   Feyenoord held Marseille to a goalless draw at Stade de Marseille  on Thursday night, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory over the French side.   Heading into the fixture against the Ligue 1 oppone...
Aribo among six Rangers stars named in Europa League TOTW despite playing for 45 minutes
Published: May 06, 2022
Joe Aribo has been named in Whoscored.com's Europa League Team of the Week following the conclusion of the semifinal, second leg matches on Thursday night.   Against RB Leipzig at Ibrox Stadium, the Nigeria international was forced off injured on the stroke of halftime after making a brave block with his hea...
Rangers coach singles out one Super Eagles player for praise after win against RB Leipzig
Published: May 06, 2022
Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst singled out Calvin Bassey for praise after the versatile defender shone for the Light Blues in a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Thursday night - a result that saw the Scottish side qualify for their first European final since 2008.   Bassey was one of three Nigerian players tha...
Three Super Eagles stars help Rangers reach first European final since 2008 after win vs RB Leipzig
Published: May 05, 2022
Nigeria internationals Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey were in the starting line up in Glasgow Rangers' 3-1 win against RB Leipzig in the return leg of their semifinals fixtures at the Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night  to reach the final of the UEFA Europa League 3-2 on aggregate.   Super Eagles star Aribo playe...
Balogun hoping to extend Rangers contract, aims for win vs RB Leipzig in memory of Jimmy Bell
Published: May 05, 2022
Leon Balogun is not planning to hang up his boots despite his advanced years as a footballer and is hoping to extend his contract with Rangers or move on to pastures new in the summer if his stay at the Ibrox Stadium is not extended.   The 33-year-old central defender is in the last two months of his contract wi...
Amoo all but ruled out of Nigeria's four matches in May & June after update from FCK coach
Published: May 03, 2022
FC Copenhagen coach Jess Thorup has all but ruled Akinkunmi Amoo out of Nigeria's international friendly against Mexico on May 29, another friendly with Ecuador and two 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in June. The former Brightville Academy winger has not featured for FC Copenhagen since he returned from the ...
Flying Eagles looking good in defence ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship, beat Niger 1-0
Published: May 03, 2022
The Flying Eagles are looking good in defence ahead of their opening game at the 2022 WAFU B U20 Championship. The Nigeria U20s posted their third consecutive clean sheet after beating the Republic of the Niger 1-0 in their final friendly game on Monday, May 2. Before heading to Niamey, the capital of Niger, the ...
Ex-Flying Eagles CB named Players' Player and Player of the Season at Blackpool
Published: May 02, 2022
Former Nigeria U20 international Marvin Ekpiteta has been named Blackpool's Player of the Season for the 2021-2022 campaign, informs the official website of the Seasiders. The 26-year-old's commanding displays in defence and goalscoring ability did not go unnoticed. In 41 appearances across all competitions, Ekpit...
Pitch invasion : Nigeria handed N64m fine by Fifa, to play one home match without spectators
Published: May 02, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a fine by governing body of football, Fifa following a pitch invasion in the aftermath of the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Ghana in a 2022 World Cup playoff on March 29.  Angry Super Eagles fans stormed the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja pitch after the final wh...
Chelsea icon John Terry in attendance as Aribo & Bassey feature for Rangers in draw vs Celtic
Published: May 01, 2022
Legendary Chelsea captain John Terry was in attendance at Parkhead as Rangers delayed the inevitable by forcing champions in waiting Celtic to a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon.  Light Blues manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst made three changes to the side which faced RB Leipzig in Thursday's Europa League semifinal, b...
Big five Euro Leagues : Osimhen powers in header, Chukwueze scores superb goal, Simon hits brace
Published: April 30, 2022
Three attack-minded Super Eagles players were on target in the big five European Leagues on Saturday, few weeks before the Nigeria Football Federation announce a roster for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador. At the Diego Maradona Stadium, Victor Osimhen was involved in two goals as Napoli thrashed U...
Nigeria U20 captain revealed ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship opener against Ghana
Published: April 30, 2022
The Flying Eagles coaches led by Ladan Bosso have chosen a captain for the squad ahead of their opening match against Ghana at the 2022 WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in Niamey, Niger, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Touted as one of the standout players named on the provisional roster, Enyimba defender Oluwatos...
Interim Man Utd boss appointed Austria coach : Three players who chose Austria over Nigeria
Published: April 30, 2022
The Austria Football Association on Friday confirmed the appointment of  current Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick as coach of the national team.The German will step down from his United job this summer after the 2021-2022 Premier League season winds down albeit he will continue in a consultancy role at ...
UEL : Aribo, Bassey in action; Balogun non-playing sub as Rangers lose to RB Leipzig
Published: April 28, 2022
Super Eagles duo of Joseph Aribo and Calvin Bassey were in action for Rangers in Thursday's first leg semifinals clash of the UEFA Europa League against German side RB Leipzig at the RB Arena which the hosts won by 1-0 ahead of the return leg in Glasgow.  Rangers are the first Scottish club to appear in the UEFA ...
Two Nigerian midfielders' strikes nominated for Reading Goal of the Season
Published: April 28, 2022
Two Nigerian midfielders Tom Dele-Bashiru and Ovie Ejaria have been named on a 12-man shortlist in the running to win Reading Goal of the Season award, according to the official website of the Royals. Nigeria U23 international Dele-Bashiru has received a nomination for his effort against Peterborough United in the ...