Osimhen vs En-Nesyri: Ex-Besiktas defender chooses between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce strikers
Published: April 08, 2025
Former Besiktas defender Selim Soydan has weighed in on the debate between two of the most talked-about forwards in Turkish football, Victor Osimhen and Youssef En-Nesyri, firmly siding with the Super Eagles striker as the more complete and effective player.Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray last September from Napoli, ha...
Excellent Bassey, Jacob Murphy make BBC's Premier League TOTW alongside Man Utd, Aston Villa stars
Published: April 08, 2025
Fulham's Calvin Bassey and Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy been recognized for their outstanding performances in the latest round of games played in the English top-flight, with former Watford striker Troy Deeney picking the Nigeria international and the Nigeria Football Federation target in the BBC Premier League Team...
'Andre was excellent' - Arsenal coach hails forward eligible for Nigeria, Ghana after goal v Derby U21s
Published: April 08, 2025
Arsenal's development squad manager Mehmet Ali singled out Andre Harriman-Annous for praise following his strike against Derby County in a Premier League 2 fixture at Meadow Park on Monday night.Born in London, Harriman-Annous can play for his country of birth England, Ghana through his father or Nigeria — thanks to ...
'Fantastic' - Liverpool icon raves about Newcastle winger wanted by Eric Chelle after brace v Leicester
Published: April 08, 2025
Jacob Murphy continued his impressive form for Newcastle United with a brace in the Magpies 3-0 win over Leicester City, drawing high praise from Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher and reigniting conversation around his eligibility for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.The Norwich City academy graduate is among the dual-nation...
Blackburn Rovers coach reveals Nottingham Forest loanee Dennis' potential date of return
Published: April 07, 2025
Blackburn Rovers manager Valerien Ismael has offered a positive update on the recovery of Nigerian forward Emmanuel Dennis, confirming that the loanee is expected to return to action next week, along with Callum Brittain and Augustus Kargbo.Dennis, who joined Rovers on loan from Nottingham Forest during the January tra...
Has Nigeria coach Eric Chelle reached out to Tosin? Update on Chelsea star's international future
Published: April 07, 2025
The international future of Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo has been the subject of intense speculation ever since his move to Stamford Bridge last summer.Born in the English capital London, the central defender qualifies to represent the Super Eagles through his parents, but the English Football Association made the fir...
After pocketing Liverpool's Salah, Fulham coach says Bassey has all the skills to be a top CB
Published: April 06, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has praised Calvin Bassey for his performance against Liverpool, where the defender effectively kept Mohamed Salah in check. Silva highlighted Bassey’s potential to become one of the Premier League's top central defenders after his impressive display in Fulham 3-2 victory over Liverpool on...
Onuachu, Aribo, Ugochukwu suffer relegation with Southampton after loss to Tottenham Hotspur
Published: April 06, 2025
Southampton’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, sealed their relegation from the Premier League, condemning Super Eagles players Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo, along with Nigeria Football Federation target Lesley Ugochukwu, to the Championship next season.Aribo and Ugochukwu both started the match, with Aribo c...
'Terrible' - Crystal Palace icon blames one Liverpool player for Iwobi's first-ever goal against PL leaders
Published: April 06, 2025
Crystal Palace legend Clinton Morrison has pinpointed a Liverpool player as the one responsible for Alex Iwobi’s goal in Fulham’s 3-2 victory over Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday afternoon at Craven Cottage.Iwobi netted Fulham’s second goal of the encounter — his first-ever strike against Liverpool i...
Ameobi on scouting duty for Newcastle, watches Russian-born striker who wants to play for Nigeria
Published: April 06, 2025
Retired Nigeria international Shola Ameobi was in attendance at the Vejle Stadion as Vejle took on Aalborg in a Danish Superliga clash on Sunday afternoon. Since 2019, the Newcastle United Foundation Hall of Fame member has worked as the Loan Coordinator for the Magpies.According to Bold.dk, Newcastle United, Hamburge...
'It's about finding the balance' - Nuno Espirito Santo reflects on Ola Aina's absence in loss to Aston Villa
Published: April 06, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has downplayed the impact of Ola Aina’s absence following their narrow 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday evening at Villa Park.Aina, who has been one of Forest’s standout performers this season, missed the encounter due to a calf injury sustained during the team’s...
'Ola Aina didn't play' - Ex-Man Utd star Hargreaves on why Forest struggled defensively v Aston Villa
Published: April 06, 2025
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has offered insight into why Nottingham Forest struggled defensively, especially in the first half, during their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday evening, pointing to the absence of key players as a major factor.A calf injury ruled out the Nigeria i...
'I don't know when he will be back' - Nottingham Forest boss reveals Awoniyi suffered hamstring injury
Published: April 05, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has revealed that Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a hamstring injury, ruling him out of their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.Awoniyi, who has battled for consistent minutes this season due to the strong form of Chris Wood, had begun featuring mor...
Injury keeps Taiwo Awoniyi out of Nottingham Forest matchday squad against Aston Villa
Published: April 05, 2025
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is absent from the matchday squad for their ongoing Premier League clash against Aston Villa due to an injury. The Nigerian international, who played a key role in Forest’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United, was substituted in the 86th minute during that match. Initially see...
Musa: Striker eligible for Nigeria, Spain scores double hat-trick for Man Utd U18s in 13-1 win v Leeds
Published: April 05, 2025
Victor Musa was the standout performer as Manchester United beat Leeds United 13-1 in an U18 Premier League fixture held at Aon Training Complex on Saturday afternoon.The former Spain U16 international, who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his father, registered six goals and provided an assist in the victory ov...