Rangers' German-born CB reveals secret behind Tavernier's goalscoring form pre-Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: May 17, 2022
Rangers' German-born central defender Leon Balogun has revealed the secret behind James Tavernier's goalscoring form in the UEFA Europa League ahead of Wednesday's showpiece against Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville.   The Light Blues captain is the leading scorer in the Europa League with seven, with ...
Van Bronckhorst names three Super Eagles stars in Rangers' travelling squad for UEL final
Published: May 17, 2022
Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst named three Super Eagles stars in Rangers' traveling squad for Wednesday's Europa League showpiece against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville.   It is confirmed that central defenders Leon Balogun and Calvin Bassey, and attacking midfie...
'Great players miss penalties' - Ikpeba defends Chelsea, Liverpool stars after FA Cup penalty miss
Published: May 16, 2022
Liverpool won their second trophy of the season this past weekend, beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to lift the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2006.   In the shootout, Cesar Azpilicueta failed to convert Chelsea's second penalty and Liverpool winger Sadio Mane had a chance to win it but his kick wa...
Nigeria squad announcement : Barca & Leicester stars named to 32-player Super Falcons training roster
Published: May 16, 2022
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has invited 32 players to the camp of the Super Falcons as the Cup holders get set for a two-week training camp in Morocco ahead of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations holding in that country, 2nd – 23rd July.   An analysis of the roster revealed that four goalkeepers, nine defenders,...
AFCONQ: Nigeria to face Mauritius as Sao Tome kicked out for fielding player who tested positive for Covid
Published: May 16, 2022
The Super Eagles will not be facing São Tomé and Príncipe in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as Mauritius have taken the place of the Islanders.    The Director of Competitions of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr Samson Adamu has confirmed that Mauritius won a case it file...
Peseiro named new Nigeria coach, subject to Portuguese signing agreed terms; Finidi promoted
Published: May 15, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.   The appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Mr Peseiro.   José Vitor dos Santos Pe...
Osimhen must score two goals on final day of the season to trigger goal bonus of N56.2m
Published: May 15, 2022
Victor Osimhen scored his 18th goal in all competitions this season as Napoli thrashed Genoa 3-0 at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday afternoon to be assured of at least a third place finish in the 2021-2022 Serie A season.   Fourteen minutes in, the Nigeria international broke the deadlock with a headed goal...
'Things you love to see' - Balogun reacts as Mainz fan raises Rangers scarf vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Published: May 15, 2022
Leon Balogun has reacted to a Mainz fan showing his support for Glasgow Rangers during the German Bundesliga clash between Mainz and Eintracht Frankfurt at Mewa Arena on Saturday afternoon.   Mainz was Balogun's last club in Germany before he moved to the United Kingdom to link up with Brighton & Hove, from ...
'It's time he steps aside'- 2002 World Cupper wants to replace Amaju Pinnick as NFF President
Published: May 15, 2022
Former Nigerian forward Benedict Akwuegbu said he is being lobbied to contest the position of President of the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the body’s anticipated elective congress by a section of those who want ex-footballers to take over administrative affairs at the Sunday Dankaro House in Abuja.   ...
Three Lions boss Southgate considers giving 2017 Super Eagles invitee first England call-up
Published: May 15, 2022
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly considering Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze for a call-up to the England senior national team.   The Sun says Eze is closing in on an England call-up ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after impressing Southgate since return from injury.   ...
Iheanacho, Sturridge, Stoke scout in attendance as Nigerians lead Brooke House College to U18 ESFA title
Published: May 14, 2022
Leicester City and Nigeria international striker Kelechi Iheanacho was among the spectators as Brooke House College's plethora of talented Nigerian youngsters helped the East Midlands school beat London Nautical College  3-1 to win the England Schools Football Association U18 title in an entertaining final played ...
'Unbelievable experience' - Rangers LB Bassey aiming to end season with European trophy
Published: May 13, 2022
Super Eagles left-back Calvin Bassey is aiming to end the season by winning the Europa League with Glasgow Rangers.   The 22-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season in both the Scottish Premiership and Europa League, setting up three goals in 39 appearances, thirty seven of which he started, and made his Nigeria ...
Watford provide injury update on Dennis that will worry Yusuf ahead of May, June internationals
Published: May 13, 2022
Watford have provided an injury update on Emmanuel Dennis that will worry Nigeria's coach for the upcoming internationals in May and June, Salisu Yusuf.   Dennis has been named on the Super Eagles expanded roster for the friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador in May and June respectively, and was also in cont...
'It's a dream come true' - Royal Antwerp midfielder reacts to maiden Nigeria call-up
Published: May 13, 2022
Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has spoken of his happiness at receiving his maiden invitation to the senior national team for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the United States of America.   In truth the invitation of the FC Hearts Abuja product didn't come as a surprise...
Flying Eagles striker out of WAFU B Championship after suffering head injury vs Burkina Faso
Published: May 12, 2022
Flying Eagles' forward Ahmed Abdullahi has recovered and is recuperating in hospital following a scary incident during the Nigeria, Burkina Faso game at the WAFU B Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic on Wednesday.   The former Golden Eaglet, who scored Nigeria's second goal against Cup holders and Afr...