Germany squads announcement: Record-breaking GK Atubolu headlines seven Nigerians called up
Published: March 15, 2025
For the first FIFA window of 2025, the German Football Association has announced its national team squads, including seven promising players eligible to represent Nigeria.The list is headlined by record-breaking SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, who is in contention to earn his 16th and 17th cap for Germany U21s, ha...
Super Falcons forward Payne opens Everton account with goal against Arsenal
Published: March 15, 2025
Super Falcons forward Toni Payne scored her first goal for Everton in their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Women’s Super League at Walton Hall Park on Friday night. Despite the loss, Payne’s strike was a key moment as she opened her account for the Toffees.Payne joined Everton Women in July 2024, signing a deal with...
Rangers eye move for 27yo Nigerian forward as potential replacement for Cyriel Dessers
Published: March 15, 2025
Rangers are reportedly keeping a close eye on St Mirren's Nigerian forward, Toyosi Olusanya, as a possible replacement for Cyriel Dessers should the latter depart in the upcoming summer transfer window.Football Insider reported that the Scottish giants are exploring options to reinforce their attacking line amid growin...
Italy squads announcement: Burnley and Blackburn players among seven Nigerians called up
Published: March 15, 2025
Ahead of international matches this month, the Italian Football Federation has announced the squads for the national teams, with seven Nigeria-eligible players making the cut.At U21 level, quad-national Burnley forward Luca Koleosho, who is also eligible for United States and Canada, is among twenty-six players called ...
'Strong rivals' - Galatasaray insider claims PSG, Arsenal, Man Utd are battling to sign Osimhen
Published: March 15, 2025
Galatasaray insider Kağan Dursun has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Manchester United are in the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.Speaking on his YouTube channel, as reported by habersarikirmizi, Dursun claimed that Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has already held discussions with Osim...
Arsenal's Nwaneri misses out on England's Three Lions squad: A key opportunity for Nigeria
Published: March 15, 2025
In Thomas Tuchel's first-ever England squad announcement, Arsenal's highly-rated 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri was notably absent. Despite growing expectations for Nwaneri’s inclusion after a stellar season with Arsenal, where he has caught the attention of fans and pundits alike, Tuchel chose to leave him out. This de...
Nigeria striker Osimhen fires warning to Rwanda, Zimbabwe with hat-trick against Antalyaspor
Published: March 14, 2025
Victor Osimhen fired a warning to Nigeria's opponents in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers Rwanda and Zimbabwe by netting a hat-trick for Galatasaray in a 4-0 victory over Antalyaspor at Rams Park on Friday evening. The Nigerian international opened the scoring 30 minutes into the match before teammate Alvaro Mor...
'Country that has many top strikers' - Genk coach reacts to Arokodare's maiden Super Eagles call-up
Published: March 14, 2025
Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink faced the media on Friday, on the eve of his side's Jupiler Pro League clash against Union Saint-Gilloise, and one of the topics he touched on was Tolu Arokodare's maiden invitation to Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches with Rwand...
Unstoppable spirit: How Nigerian players dominate European football
Published: March 14, 2025
Nigerian footballers have become a powerhouse in Europe’s football. From the Premier League to La Liga, stars such as Wilfred Ndidi, Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman are footballing superstars. But what is the reason why Nigerian players are thriving in Europe? Is it their innate skill, brute strength, or unparalleled dr...
'We spoke' - Osimhen shares conversation with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of WCQs
Published: March 14, 2025
In a recent interview on the Obi One podcast, Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray and Super Eagles forward, shared his conversation with Nigeria’s new national team manager, Eric Chelle, ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. When asked about his relationship with Chelle, Osimh...
Borussia Dortmund coach insists Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka is not ready for 90 minutes yet
Published: March 14, 2025
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has insisted that Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka is "not in a condition" to play a full 90 minutes yet, despite his evident potential.Chukwuemeka, who joined Dortmund on loan in the winter transfer window, has struggled with fitness issues, including muscular problems that have lim...
England squads announcement (updated): First U21 call-up for Nwaneri takes Nigerian count to 9
Published: March 14, 2025
Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri has received his first-ever call-up to England U21 national team ahead of international matches this month.It was heavily speculated that the Super Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder was in contention to be named in the Three Lions squad for the March internationals, only for manager T...
'Hallmark of goal-getters' - Hoffenheim coach insists Gift Orban not dwelling on misses
Published: March 14, 2025
Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer has showered praise on Super Eagles striker Gift Orban, commending his strong mentality and determination to overcome challenges.Orban, who made a winter transfer to Hoffenheim, endured a tough spell with Lyon in Ligue 1 but has since rediscovered his scoring touch in the Bundesliga, ne...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Sevilla blocked Akor Adams from getting first Nigeria call-up
Published: March 14, 2025
La Liga club Sevilla prevented Akor Adams from receiving his first ever Nigeria call-up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda's Wasps and Zimbabwe's Warriors, according to reports.Adams and his Sevilla teammate, Chidera Ejuke, were originally named in the provisional squad but were later dropped fro...
'Not at his best' - Lazio coach gives honest verdict on Dele-Bashiru after injury comeback
Published: March 14, 2025
Lazio coach Marco Baroni provided an honest assessment of Dele-Bashiru following his return from injury in the team’s 1-1 draw against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.The match saw Lazio secure a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time in seven years, but it was the performance of Dele-Bashiru that caught t...