Chukwueze comes off bench as Villarreal's Champions League dream ends after loss to Liverpool
Published: May 03, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze was a second substitute for Villarreal but was ineffectual in their 3-2 defeat against Liverpool in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinals clash which eliminated the Spaniards 5-2 on aggregate.Villarreal went two goals up in the first half with goals from Boulaye Dia and Francis Coque...
Roma v Leicester : Two Super Eagles star in contention to show off to ex-Foxes coach
Published: May 03, 2022
Former Chelsea, Fulham, Watford and Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has confirmed that he will be in the stands on Thursday evening when AS Roma host the Foxes in the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal, second leg clash at the Stadio Olimpico, informs La Gazzetta dello Sport. Providing there are no last-minut...
Queens Park Rangers interested in Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible attacker
Published: May 03, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian attacker Kion Etete is being linked with a move to the Championship this summer. The well-informed Football Insider says the Hoops are in talks to sign at least three outstanding Tottenham Hotspur youngsters, including Etete. Queens Park Rangers have done transfer business with Tottenham Hotspur ...
Nottingham Forest attempted to sign Nigerian, ex-Chelsea wing-back in March
Published: May 03, 2022
It has come to light that promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest attempted to sign former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses in March 2022, according to The Telegraph. UEFA and FIFA had confirmed that teams could register footballers from the Russian and Ukrainian Leagues after war broke out between the two neighbors...
CIES : Nigerian midfielder rated third most expensive player in Denmark at N4.9b
Published: May 03, 2022
In its latest weekly post, the International Centre for Sports Studies, CIES revealed the top ten estimated transfer values for 10 non-big-5 league top divisions worldwide. The ten non-big league top divisions worldwide comprises Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, the United States/Canada, Austria, Turkey, ...
Amoo all but ruled out of Nigeria's four matches in May & June after update from FCK coach
Published: May 03, 2022
FC Copenhagen coach Jess Thorup has all but ruled Akinkunmi Amoo out of Nigeria's international friendly against Mexico on May 29, another friendly with Ecuador and two 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in June. The former Brightville Academy winger has not featured for FC Copenhagen since he returned from the ...
'Depends on which EPL club have this money to spend' - Di Marzio reveals Osimhen's valuation
Published: May 03, 2022
Italian transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio has insisted that Victor Osimhen will cost at least 100 million euros (approximately N43.6 billion) amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with a transfer to the Premier League. Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle United have been linked with a move...
Flying Eagles looking good in defence ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship, beat Niger 1-0
Published: May 03, 2022
The Flying Eagles are looking good in defence ahead of their opening game at the 2022 WAFU B U20 Championship. The Nigeria U20s posted their third consecutive clean sheet after beating the Republic of the Niger 1-0 in their final friendly game on Monday, May 2. Before heading to Niamey, the capital of Niger, the ...
Ex-Flying Eagles CB named Players' Player and Player of the Season at Blackpool
Published: May 02, 2022
Former Nigeria U20 international Marvin Ekpiteta has been named Blackpool's Player of the Season for the 2021-2022 campaign, informs the official website of the Seasiders. The 26-year-old's commanding displays in defence and goalscoring ability did not go unnoticed. In 41 appearances across all competitions, Ekpit...
Tottenham, Leeds, Fulham join Crystal Palace in race for signature of 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee
Published: May 02, 2022
The battle for the signature of 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei is heating up with more clubs joining the race for the attacking midfielder's services. According to The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United and Fulham are prepared to battle Crystal Palace for the talented Derby County teenager in the summe...
Pitch invasion : Nigeria handed N64m fine by Fifa, to play one home match without spectators
Published: May 02, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a fine by governing body of football, Fifa following a pitch invasion in the aftermath of the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Ghana in a 2022 World Cup playoff on March 29.  Angry Super Eagles fans stormed the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja pitch after the final wh...
Arsenal eye two Serie A strikers as cheaper alternatives to Victor Osimhen
Published: May 02, 2022
According to Area Napoli making reference to Fichajes, Arsenal are eyeing up moves for two strikers based in the Italian Serie A as cheaper alternatives to Victor Osimhen. The Gunners are in the market for at least two strikers following the permanent departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona in the Januar...
Fulham star Tosin commits future to England over Nigeria, eyes Three Lions World Cup squad
Published: May 02, 2022
Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has reiterated that his international future lies with his country of birth England, rather than Nigeria, and is hoping to force his way into Gareth Southgate's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Though the 24-year-old has caps for England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 levels, it d...
'It was a very good strike' - Foxes boss Rodgers discusses Iheanacho's goal vs Tottenham
Published: May 02, 2022
Kelechi Iheanacho received praise from Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers despite the Foxes' 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.Heung-min Son, with an excellent shot from outside the box, put the game beyond Leicester City's reach in the 79th minute but Iheanacho grabbed a conso...
'A thing of beauty' - 1994 AFCON winner lauds Son for stunning goal vs Leicester City
Published: May 02, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur boosted their chances of finishing fourth in the Premier League after thrashing Leicester City 3-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, with Heung-min Son scoring arguably the pick of the goals in the second half.Harry Kane gave the north London club the lead in the 22nd minute, heading home fr...