'Scored 4 goals' – Nigerian scout reveals how Obi-Martin joined Arsenal, also discovered Calvin Bassey
Published: December 05, 2024
Nigerian talent spotter Paul Aladejare has revealed that several clubs were interested in signing Chido Obi-Martin before Arsenal won the race for the signature of the Danish-born Nigerian center forward.Obi-Martin was on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, but Arsenal pulled off a major transfer coup to bring ...
'Lookman will win' - Cameroon international confident Super Eagles star will be named African POTY
Published: December 04, 2024
Cameroon international Flavien Enzo Boyomo is backing Super Eagles star forward Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year.The Atalanta forward has been nominated for the accolade alongside Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast/Brighton & Hove Albion), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi ...
Super Eagles watch: Chukwueze hits brace on milestone appearance; Tella nets winner v Bayern
Published: December 03, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze bagged a brace in AC Milan's 6-1 victory over Sassuolo while Nathan Tella grabbed the winner to help Bayer Leverkusen advance to the quarterfinal of the DFB-Pokal at the expense of Bayern Munich.Chukwueze opened the scoring in the 12th minute, maintaining composure to tap the ball into the net after a ...
African POTY: Guinean football expert backs Borussia Dortmund ace over Lookman in key selection criteria
Published: December 03, 2024
Guinean football expert Oumar Dieng claims that Borussia Dortmund star Serhou Guirassy is ahead of Ademola Lookman in a key selection criteria for the prestigious African Footballer of the Year.Highlighting the selection criteria that might favor the Syli National striker, the renowned sports journalist emphasized Guir...
'It will be a privilege to represent Nigeria' - French-based striker waiting for Super Eagles call-up
Published: December 02, 2024
French-based forward Akor Adams, has expressed his strong desire to represent the Nigerian national team at senior level.The young striker, currently honing his skills in Ligue 1 with  Montpellier, shared his aspirations while emphasizing his commitment to his club performance as a pathway to achieving his national te...
International friendly: Three hits from Super Falcons' 2-1 loss to France
Published: December 01, 2024
Nigeria's Super Falcons put up a commendable performance in their 2-1 loss to France in an international friendly fixture played on Saturday night at Stade Raymond Kopa. Despite the defeat, there were several positives to take away from the game.The Super Falcons showed resilience and determination, as they matched th...
International friendly: Five observations from Super Falcons' 2-1 loss to France's Les Bleues
Published: November 30, 2024
Nigeria's Super Falcons lost 2-1 to  France's Les Bleues in a friendly match held on Saturday night.Eugénie Le Sommer put Le Blues ahead in the 29th minute, followed by Amel Majri extending their lead to 2-0 in the 37th minute.However, Nigeria narrowed the gap before halftime when Ifeoma Onumonu capitalized on a quic...
France 2 Nigeria 1: Montpellier forward Onumonu scores historic goal for Super Falcons
Published: November 30, 2024
The Super Falcons lost 2-1 to France in the international friendly fixture played on Saturday night at Stade Raymond Kopa.France bossed the possession very early on and nearly got rewarded for their dominance when Marie-Antoinette Katoto put the ball home. After a check by the VAR, her effort was ruled out for offside....
France coach, Real Madrid star wary of very physical, fast Super Falcons players ahead of friendly
Published: November 29, 2024
France coach Laurent Bonadei and Real Madrid star Sandie Toletti have acknowledged that Nigeria's Super Falcons will pose a significant threat when the two teams meet in a friendly match on Saturday. The encounter, scheduled to take place at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, promises to be an exciting one as both team...
History in the making: Barcelona alum Oshoala battles Arsenal star, Marta, 8 others for new Fifa award
Published: November 29, 2024
Barcelona alum Asisat Oshoala is aiming to enter into the history books as the first winner of the Fifa Marta Award.Nominated alongside ten other players, the Super Falcons striker is in contention for the accolade, which will be awarded for the first time at The Best Fifa Football Awards 2024 in January 2025.Fifa intr...
Fifa Puskas award: Onuachu nominated for spectacular backheel goal against Konyaspor
Published: November 29, 2024
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award following his stunning match-winning goal for Trabzonspor during their 2-1 victory over Konyaspor last season.Onuachu's moment of brilliance came in the 85th minute when Enis Destan delivered a cross from the left. The towering...
Man Utd icon picks Okocha over Neymar as most skilful player while building his perfect footballer
Published: November 29, 2024
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has stirred debate in the football community by selecting Austin Jay-Jay Okocha over Neymar as the most skillful player while constructing his "perfect footballer."Ferdinand made the bold choice during an interview with Mailsport on Instagram, where he was tasked with building his...
The Best Fifa Men's 11: Lookman, Troost-Ekong nominated alongside Messi, Ronaldo, Arsenal CBs
Published: November 29, 2024
The Super Eagles duo of William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Best Fifa Men's 11.Lookman was selected for the attacker's category alongside Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur icon Harry Kane, Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, Lionel Messi, Cri...
'I am convinced' - Benin coach Rohr insists Osimhen would not have scored if Afconq was played in Cotonou
Published: November 28, 2024
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has emphasized that Victor Osimhen would not have scored the late equalizer in the Cheetahs' 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 14 if the match had taken place in Cotonou.With their stadiums declared substandard by the Confederation of African Football, B...
'I hope I can win it' - PSG's Morocco star aims to beat Lookman to African Footballer of the Year
Published: November 27, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi has expressed his pride at receiving a nomination for the prestigious African Footballer of the Year accolade, stressing that winning the award would be a great honour. In his quest to win the Player of the Year prize, the Morocco fullback faces stiff competition from a group of ...