Manchester City released Shoretire after discovering he trained with Barcelona
Published: February 25, 2021
According to the Daily Mail UK, Manchester City opted to release Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Shola Shoretire after discovering he trained with Barcelona. The Citizens' loss is Manchester United's gain as the promising winger is on the cusp of a first-team breakthrough for Manchester City's city rivals, having made his...
'Nigeria was never in the picture' - Super Eagles fans react as ex-Chelsea starlet Musiala opts for Germany
Published: February 25, 2021
Chelsea academy product Jamal Musiala has opted to represent Germany at international level over England and Nigeria, the Bayern Munich attacking midfielder announced on Wednesday. There had been speculation over his international future for months as he was born in Stuttgart to a Nigerian father and German mother, ...
Dike opens Barnsley account against Stoke City side captained by Chelsea icon Obi Mikel
Published: February 25, 2021
Orlando City loanee Daryl Dike has opened his Barnsley goalscoring account and the goal came in a Championship clash against Stoke City at the Oakwell Stadium on Wednesday night. The Potters side was captained by Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel who returned to the starting lineup and wore the captain's armband with Wale...
'New Aubameyang' at the double as Manchester City hit four past Wolverhampton Wanderers U18s
Published: February 24, 2021
Tai Sodje, nephew of retired Nigeria international Sam Sodje, scored a quickfire second half brace as Manchester City came from behind to thrash Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the U18 Premier League on Wednesday. Sodje started and was in action for 80 minutes before making way for another attack-minded player of Nig...
'The boys are in high spirits' - Glasgow Rangers midfielder Aribo targets Europa League last 16 spot
Published: February 24, 2021
Joe Aribo is confident that Scottish Premiership champions-in-waiting Glasgow Rangers can qualify to the next round of the Europa League but is aware that there is still work to be done despite Steven Gerrard's side holding a 4-3 lead going into the second leg round of 32 clash against Royal Antwerp. The Super Eagles ...
Gattuso reveals Super Eagles star Osimhen is definitely out of Napoli's UEL clash vs Granada
Published: February 24, 2021
Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is definitely out of their Europa League round of 32 second-leg clash against Granada at the Stadio Maradona on Thursday. The Nigeria national teamer has been told to rest for a period of few days before returning to full training following the inciden...
'This is a top pitch' - Slavia Prague's Olayinka looking forward to facing Leicester at King Power Stadium
Published: February 24, 2021
Leicester City and Slavia Prague face off at the King Power Stadium in a Europa League round of 32 second-leg clash with two Nigeria internationals in line to taste action. Slavia Prague number 9, Peter Olayinka is confirmed to have traveled with the squad to the East Midlands on Tuesday afternoon, Wilfred Ndidi's i...
USA U23 coach addresses why American-Canadian-Nigerian attacker was left out of roster
Published: February 24, 2021
The United States have released their preliminary roster for the 2020 Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying tournament, which is set to run from March 18-30 in Mexico. Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola was not included in the United States U23 squad list and has also been left out of Canada's roster. The 21-year-old is...
Manchester United boss Solskjaer confirms Shoretire will be involved against Real Sociedad
Published: February 24, 2021
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Shola Shoretire will be involved in some capacity when his side take on Real Sociedad in a Europa League round of 32 clash at Old Trafford on Thursday, February 25. The Anglo-Nigerian winger made his professional debut last weekend, coming off the bench ...
Leicester City coach picks out goalkeeper Odunze for special praise after full debut for U23s
Published: February 24, 2021
Leicester City U23 coach Steve Beaglehole reserved special praise for American-born goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Chituru Odunze following his outstanding performance on his full debut in a Premier League 2 clash against Brighton & Hove on Monday. The Chelsea academy product was a non-playing substitute in five mat...
Crystal Palace dazzler courted by Nigerian Federation, Eze tipped to make England debut soon
Published: February 24, 2021
Crystal Palace dazzler Eberechi Eze has been tipped to make his debut for the England national team in the coming months.  The former Queens Park Rangers man has been openly courted by Nigeria Football Federation boss Amaju Pinnick to pledge his international future to the Super Eagles over England, where he was born...
Ex-Liverpool, Man Utd stars want Bayern's football genius to choose England over Nigeria, Germany
Published: February 24, 2021
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch and Manchester United legend Owen Hargreaves want Bayern Munich's 17-year-old football genius Jamal Musiala to pick England national's team over Nigeria and Germany. Musiala was born in Stuttgart to a German mother and Nigerian father but grew up in England, making him eligible ...
EFL : Wycombe's Onyedinma, Carlisle United's Kayode, Colchester United's Oteh on target
Published: February 24, 2021
Three players of Nigerian descent were on target for their respective clubs in the English Football League on Tuesday, February 23. We begin in the Championship. Lagos-born winger Fred Onyedinma opened his league account for the season as Wycombe Wanderers defeated Reading 1-0 at Adams Park. The Chairboys clinched ...
Bayern Munich's Musiala sets another record after scoring against Lazio in Champions League
Published: February 23, 2021
Lazio need a miracle to progress to the last eight of the UEFA Champions League after they were hammered 4-1 by European champions Bayern Munich at the Stadio Olimpico (Roma) on Tuesday night. Making his second Champions League start this season, German-born attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent Jamal Musiala set...
Shoretire Sets New Man Utd Record After Debut; Overall EPL Record Held By Saka
Published: February 23, 2021
Versatile Manchester United winger Shola Shoretire set a new club record when he stepped out on to the Old Trafford turf for his Premier League debut against Newcastle United on Sunday night. The official website of the Red Devils has confirmed that Shoretire's number 74 is the highest squad number ever won by a Man...