European legends Marco van Basten, Baresi watch 18yo Zeroli make Serie A debut for AC Milan
Published: December 31, 2023
European legends Marco van Basten and Franco Baresi were in attendance at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Saturday evening as Nigeria-eligible central midfielder Kevin Zeroli made his Serie A debut for AC Milan.   Sitting next to the Dutchman in the stands were Franco Baresi and another former AC Milan pl...
Lookman backs teammates to cope in his absence; gives Atalanta parting gift before jetting off to AFCON 
Published: December 30, 2023
Ademola Lookman is backing his Atalanta teammates to do well without him while he's away on international duty with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner with England is set to represent Nigeria in his first major tournament, having been named in the final s...
Tottenham Hotspur interested in signing Bournemouth attacker Dominic Solanke
Published: December 25, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur are the latest Premier League club to show an interest in signing Super Eagles-eligible attacker Dominic Solanke who is having an outstanding season at Bournemouth.    Solanke, who has been in the international wilderness since his solitary England cap in November 2017, has put himself in the ...
Jose Mourinho labels Victor Osimhen a 'world-class striker' after Napoli's loss to AS Roma 
Published: December 24, 2023
Legendary Portuguese football tactician Jose Mourinho labeled Victor Osimhen a 'world-class striker' after Napoli's loss to AS Roma in a thrilling Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday night.   African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen was the second Napoli player dismissed when he w...
Photo confirmation: Osimhen signs new deal with Napoli amid links with Arsenal and Chelsea
Published: December 23, 2023
Through official channels, Napoli have confirmed that Victor Osimhen has finally signed a contract extension with the Serie A champions, amid speculation linking the striker with Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano posted on social media on Saturday afternoon that Osimhen has agreed to extend h...
Zirkzee's backheel assist at San Siro: Bologna striker likened to AC Milan icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Published: December 21, 2023
Bologna forward of Nigerian descent Joshua Zirkzee lit up the Coppa Italia stage with an audacious piece of skill that brought about comparisons to Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic last night,  according to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta Dello Sport.   The former Bayern Munich prodigy, produced a sublime backhe...
Nigeria's number one goalscorer in 2023: Gift Orban out to stop Osimhen and last year's winner Ighalo
Published: December 21, 2023
African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen is well-placed to finish this year as the top-scoring Nigerian player of 2023.   With his goal against Cagliari last weekend, Osimhen reached 29 goals in all competitions since the start of 2023, more than any other Nigerian player in the world.   The Napoli ...
How Samuel Chukwueze can translate UEFA Champions League form to Serie A
Published: December 18, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze has been lighting up the Champions League in recent weeks for Milan.   The Nigerian winger scored stunning goals against Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle in the group stage, showcasing the talent that convinced Milan to acquire him this past summer.     However, his Serie A form has yet t...
'Doesn't seem like a serious injury' - Napoli coach provides update on physical condition of Osimhen 
Published: December 17, 2023
Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has played down fears over the injury suffered by Victor Osimhen during his side's 2-1 win against Cagliari in a Serie A clash on Saturday evening.   The Nigeria international was the star of the show as Napoli returned to winning ways after suffering back-to-back defeats in t...
Italy national team coach confirms he's tracking two Super Eagles-eligible players ahead of Euro 2024
Published: December 17, 2023
Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that he's keeping tabs on two Super Eagles-eligible players ahead of the 2024 European Championship.    Apart from Tottenham Hotspur fullback Destiny Udogie, two other youngsters of Nigerian descent in the shape of Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode...
Best player on the African continent Osimhen sets Napoli record with goal against Cagliari 
Published: December 17, 2023
Newly-crowned African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen found the back of the net to help reigning Italian champions Napoli secure a a 2-1 win over Cagliari in a Serie A clash at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Saturday evening.   Osimhen had the first real chance of the game in the ninth minute but could not hit...
'I'm happy for him' - AC Milan chief speaks well of Chukwueze after scoring in back-to-back UCL games
Published: December 15, 2023
AC Milan technical director Geoffrey Moncada has been impressed by winger Samuel Chukwueze's displays for the club in their last two games in the UEFA Champions League.   Chukwueze, who joined Milan from Villarreal last summer, hasn't found it easy adapting to his new surroundings.   However, the ...
'Very few footballers' - Ex-Napoli  midfielder explains why Osimhen cannot be considered a champion
Published: December 15, 2023
Former Napoli midfielder Rosario Rivellino has explained why Victor Osimhen cannot be considered a champion despite his recent exploits.   The 24-year-old is considered to be one of the best players in world football at the moment as he was nominated for the Ballon d'Or and the Best FIFA Men's Player of ...
Osimhen's new deal: Implications for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino
Published: December 14, 2023
Italian journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, yesterday confirmed that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has agreed in principle to extend his contract with the current Serie A defending champions, keeping him tied to the club until the summer of 2026.   The 24-year-old Nigerian was the main man upf...
'It's a great strike' - Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand hails Chukwueze for fabulous goal against Newcastle 
Published: December 14, 2023
Newcastle United crashed out of the Champions League after a 2-1 loss to AC Milan at St James' Park with Samuel Chukwueze coming off the bench to score the game-winning goal for the Italian giants.    The Magpies were by far the better team in the first half but could only come away with one goal at the int...