'I played with them for two years' - Bassey admits Ajax's victory v Rangers was bittersweet
Published: September 13, 2022
Calvin Bassey has admitted that Ajax Amsterdam's victory over Glasgow Rangers on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League was bittersweet.   The Super Eagles left-back shone as the Dutch champions thrashed Rangers 4-0 last week and the highlight of his performance was providing the assist for his team's...
Chukwuemeka trains under the guidance of Chelsea new coach final workout pre-Salzburg
Published: September 13, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is in contention to be included in Chelsea's matchday squad for their crucial Champions League clash against Austrian champions Salzburg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The fixture will go ahead as plann...
Real Madrid central defender sends message to injured Super Eagles star
Published: September 13, 2022
Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has sent a message to Umar Sadiq after the Real Sociedad summer signing suffered a significant injury at the weekend.   The Nigeria international suffered a right knee sprain during the first half against Getafe and tests on Monday confirmed everyone's worst fear...
Ex-Super Eagles star reveals one asset Liverpool players have that will help them beat Ajax
Published: September 13, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has revealed one factor that will help Liverpool defeat Ajax Amsterdam in Tuesday's Champions League clash at Anfield.   Jurgen Klopp's team are looking for a response after a shock 4-1 loss to Napoli in their opening Champions League match at the Diego Maradon...
Sponsorship of the Nigeria Football Federation
Published: September 12, 2022
Sponsorships are becoming one of the most important sources of income in football for federations, clubs, leagues, and professionals. According to an IEG report, the sponsorship agreement brings approximately €65 billion annually, which will keep increasing yearly. One of the reasons for this growth is the audience&#...
Ex-African POTY says Chelsea's sack Of Tuchel after UCL defeat to Dinamo was wicked
Published: September 12, 2022
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has described as 'wicked' the decision of the management of Chelsea to sack manager Thomas Tuchel last week Wednesday following the defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League.   The Croatian side won 1-0 against an expensive Chelsea sid...
FC Sheriff coach admits ex-Nigeria U23 star was given a rest before visit of Man Utd
Published: September 12, 2022
FC Sheriff Tiraspol manager Stjepan Tomas has admitted that former Nigeria U23 international Iyayi Atiemwen was one of the players given a rest ahead of Thursday evening's Europa League clash against Premier League giants Manchester United at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena (Tiraspol).   The summer signing from D...
U25 players : Osimhen third-best target man shooter behind Chelsea, CA Mineiro stars
Published: September 12, 2022
According to a research by CIES Football Observatory, Victor Osimhen has been ranked amongst the most impactful U25 players worldwide - players born or after September 12, 1997.   In the technical profile 'target man shooter', the Napoli star was ranked third with a score of 93.3.   Only Chelsea s...
Real Sociedad confirm Super Eagles striker has suffered ACL injury
Published: September 12, 2022
Through their official website, Real Sociedad have confirmed that Sadiq Umar has suffered an ACL injury.   Sadiq suffered the injury in Real Sociedad's 2-1 loss to Getafe in a La Liga Santander game at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday, September 11.   The Super Eagles forward has been diagnosed w...
Official : Crystal Palace sign left-footed Nigerian player for youth team
Published: September 12, 2022
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Nigerian left-back Kelvin Agho for the academy team.   The promising defender completed his move to the Eagles on deadline day and will spend the remainder of the 2022-2023 season on loan at STK 1...
Two Premier League clubs interested in Chelsea's contract rebel of African descent
Published: September 12, 2022
At least two Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation of France international of Malian descent N'Golo Kante.   According to The Athletic UK (subscription required), multiple clubs including two from the Premier League are interested in signing the 2018 World Cup winner should he leave Ch...
Snapped : Super Eagles star named in Ajax's traveling squad for UCL clash v Liverpool
Published: September 12, 2022
Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has been named in Ajax Amsterdam's traveling squad heading to Merseyside for a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool.   The Dutch champions will take on the Premier League side in their second match of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening...
Arsenal-owned Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian midfielder makes his La Liga 2 debut
Published: September 12, 2022
England youth international of Nigerian and Spanish descent Miguel Azeez has made his debut in the Spanish La Liga 2.   The Arsenal midfielder joined UD Ibiza in the hours leading up to the close of the summer transfer window, subject to a routine medical.   The paperwork is now complete, paving the way f...
Super Eagles hopeful Godwin says Casa Pia here to stay in the Primeira Liga
Published: September 12, 2022
Casa Pia's  Nigerian winger Saviour Godwin says the club is here to stay in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, after scoring his 2nd goal of the season in their 3-2 away victory over Pacos Ferreira over on Sunday.     A former Nigeria national U23 player, he was voted the Most Valuable Player in the Liga Sabse...
Osimhen's teammate among 15 players offered to Man Utd in summer window
Published: September 11, 2022
Manchester United were reportedly offered the chance to sign teammate of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen at SSC Napoli, Hirving Lozano but decided against signing the Mexican forward.   Osimhen was linked with a move to Old Trafford in a possible swap deal involving Cristiano Ronaldo but it is understood th...