'You want to compete against the best' - Balogun on Haaland's potential absence against Rangers
Published: February 23, 2022
Leon Balogun was on media duties ahead of Rangers' Europa League meeting with Borussia Dortmund, a strong indication that he will be involved in some capacity at Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night. According to German newspaper Bild, Dortmund flew to Glasgow on Wednesday morning without Erling Haaland because the Norway ...
AWCONQ : Leicester, Atletico Madrid, Houston Dash stars named in Nigeria starting XI vs CIV
Published: February 23, 2022
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against Ivory Coast at the Stade Robert Champroux, Abidjan.The American football tactician has made two changes to the team which defeated the Lady Elephants 2-0 in the first leg in Abuja las...
Official : Bournemouth loan out former Tottenham schoolboy of Nigerian descent
Published: February 23, 2022
Through their official website, Championship club Bournemouth announced on Tuesday that London-born Nigerian midfielder Ferdinand Okoh has been loaned out to Truro City. The highly-rated Anglo-Nigerian youngster has joined the Southern Premier South club on a work experience loan until the end of the 2021-2022 seaso...
Former Man Utd winger Kehinde reveals nobody in his family supports Leicester City
Published: February 23, 2022
Manchester United academy product Tosin Kehinde has revealed that nobody in his family supports Leicester City ahead of Randers' Europa Conference League tie against the former Premier League champions on Thursday, February 24. When Randers made the trip to the King Power Stadium for the first leg, it represented a ...
Super Eagle who spent 12 years at Chelsea agrees with UEFA's decision to name Kante MOTM
Published: February 23, 2022
Chelsea academy product Ola Aina has seemingly agreed with UEFA's decision to name N'Golo Kante Man of the Match for Chelsea's Champions League round of 16 clash against Lille at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Goals in either half of the contest have given the reigning European and world champions a good lead to ...
'That's a red'- Arsenal icon insists Juventus star should have been sent off for tackle on Chukwueze
Published: February 23, 2022
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has insisted Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot should have been sent off for his horror tackle on Samuel Chukweueze during Tuesday's Champions League round of sixteen meeting at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The Frenchman's studs went straight into the knee of the Nigeria international but r...
UCL : Chukwueze impressive for Villarreal in draw versus Juventus
Published: February 22, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze was in action for 90 minutes on Tuesday night for Villarreal in their round of 16 first leg fixture against Juventus at the Estadio de La Ceramica.The match ended 1-1 with Dusan Vlahovic and Daniel Parejo scoring for Juventus and Villarreal respectively. Unai Emery made seven changes from the side that...
'Bring him back home now' - Chelsea fans react to latest transfer links with Eagles winger Olise
Published: February 22, 2022
Many Chelsea fans have taken to social media to react to transfer links that claim the reigning world champions are interested in signing Nigeria target Michael Olise in the summer transfer window. According to the online edition of The Sun UK, Crystal Palace have a fight on their hands to keep hold of Olise who...
GS Magna talent hunt lives up to billing as Box2box, 36 Lion, others showcase young talents
Published: February 22, 2022
The maiden edition of the GS Magna Future Stars scouting program is living up to its billing as talented young players displayed their God-given talents.The Under-19 and Under-16 youths tournament kicked off on Monday at the Legacy Pitch,  National Stadium, Surulere with 8 clubs in the U19 category and six teams in th...
Huddersfield Town coach issues update on Chelsea loanee Anjorin
Published: February 22, 2022
Huddersfield Town boss Carlos Corberán has provided an update on the fitness of Faustino Anjorin ahead of his side's Championship clash against Swansea City at John Smith’s Stadium. The England U20 international of Nigerian descent joined the Terriers on transfer deadline day from reigning world champions Chelsea...
Gernot Rohr to get in touch with Super Eagles defender who lost consciousness on the pitch
Published: February 22, 2022
Gernot Rohr was surprised to hear that his former pupil Valentine Ozornwafor lost consciousness twice on the pitch during RSC Charleroi's 3-0 defeat to Royale Union Saint Gilloise on Saturday night. The former Nigeria coach has promised to get in touch with Ozornwafor to express his sympathy after the unfortunate i...
Leicester City winger Lookman targets instant return to winning ways against Randers
Published: February 22, 2022
Ademola Lookman is targeting an instant return to winning ways when Leicester City do battle with Danish Cup winners Randers in the Europa Conference League knockout round playoff tie on Thursday. The Super Eagles hopeful was unarguably the best player for the Foxes in their 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Pr...
Hodgson provides update on Etebo that will delight Watford and Super Eagles fans
Published: February 22, 2022
Nigeria and Watford fans are going to be delighted by the update provided by manager Roy Hodgson ahead of the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace with the experienced coach revealing that Oghenekaro Etebo has received the medical green light to return to action. The Nigeria international is back in full trai...
Ikpeba berates Super Falcons victory dance vs CIV; supports invitation of Leicester CB
Published: February 22, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker and 1997 African Footballer of the Year Victor Nosa Ikpeba has admonished nine-time African Women’s football champions the Super Falcons to celebrate their first leg win in the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers against The Lady Elephants of Ivory Coast with cautious optimism....
PL2 : Okonkwo captains Arsenal in 1-1 draw with Leicester City
Published: February 22, 2022
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo wore the captain's armband for Arsenal's Premier League 2 meeting with Leicester City at LCFC Training Ground on Monday night.The Anglo-Nigerian, 20, was handed additional responsibilities ahead of the older Zachary Swanson who previously captained the development squad this s...