'He was cramping' - Balogun admits Abuja heat affected Bassey, Super Eagles stars v Ghana
Published: December 08, 2022
Former Rangers central defender Leon Balogun has admitted that the hot weather affected the performance of Calvin Bassey and other Super Eagles players during their 1-1 draw with Ghana in the 2022 World Cup playoffs back in March.    Bassey, who was handed his full debut by interim boss Augustine Eguavoen, was ...
Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool suffer blow in pursuit of 2022 World Cup star
Published: December 08, 2022
Premier League trio Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of 2022 World Cup star Frenkie de Jong, with Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff making it clear that the midfielder is not for sale.   Manchester United were unsuccessful to sign the Netherlands internation...
Shoretire handed game time by Ten Hag as Man Utd lose 4-2 to Cadiz, Oyedele benched 
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United lost the first of their two friendlies in Spain, suffering a 4-2 defeat at the hands of La Liga side Cadiz at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on Wednesday evening.    The Yellow Submarine took the lead in the eighth minute as Carlos Garcia headed home from close range.and seven minutes later the ad...
Liverpool and Chelsea interested in former Arsenal midfielder of African descent 
Published: December 07, 2022
Valencia star of Ghanaian descent Yunus Musah is reportedly attracting interest from the Premier League after putting himself in the shop window at the 2022 World Cup.   According to 90min.com, Liverpool and Chelsea have made contact with Musah's representatives to register their interest in the player.  ...
Confirmed team news : Two Flying Eagles - eligible players start on the bench for Man Utd v Cadiz
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United have announced their matchday squad for Wednesday evening's friendly against La Liga side Cadiz CF at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.   Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has named the starting lineup that will face the Spanish side and two Flying Eagles - eligible players will not be on the pitch...
What Morocco's backroom staff must do before Portugal game - Former Super Eagles striker
Published: December 07, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa hopes that the Moroccan players suffering from minor injuries and niggles in the historic win over 2010 world champions Spain will be fit to play in the quarterfinals against Portugal on Saturday.    The Atlas Lions beat Spain 3-0 on penalties Tuesday evening in thei...
Sheffield Wednesday hand trial to Anglo-Nigerian defender 
Published: December 07, 2022
League One promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly running the rule over Anglo-Nigerian defender Ayo Tanimowo with a view to a possible transfer.    According to The Star, The Owls have taken former Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Tanimowo, on trial in order to have a closer look at him.  ...
The beautiful game: Nigeria’s soccer World Cup history
Published: December 07, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well underway in Qatar, and fans are being treated to some truly incredible play in every match. Soccer is on the tip of every sports fan’s tongue; it's playing in malls and any sports bar you might walk into. It's a hot topic at the moment, and so are the teams who play this beauti...
Balogun opens up on why he went into Ghana's dressing room; what he told Addo, Kuffour, Baffoe
Published: December 07, 2022
Leon Balogun cut a forlorn figure after the final whistle as Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on March 29, 2022.   After a tense second leg, Balogun laid down on the turf, burying his face in his hands and had t...
'Until this day I don't understand' - Balogun details why Nigeria missed out on World Cup
Published: December 07, 2022
Queens Park Rangers defender Leon Balogun has explained what went wrong in Nigeria's bid to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.    Nigeria lost out on a place in the World Cup to the Black Stars of Ghana on the away goal rule after a scoreless first leg tie in Kumasi and 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola�...
Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Morocco ahead of quarterfinal clash with Portugal
Published: December 07, 2022
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is at work in Qatar, watching the ongoing World Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Portuguese football tactician has posted pictures on social media confirming that he was in attendance during Morocco's shootout win over Spain in a round of 16 clash at the Education Ci...
Nigerian exports : Villarreal and Racing Genk's Super Eagles stars score in friendlies
Published: December 07, 2022
Ahead of the restart of the European Leagues, friendly matches took place on Tuesday, December 6.   In a match that was played behind closed doors, Belgian Pro League table toppers Racing Genk defeated Dutch outfit SC Heerenveen 3-1 with Paul Onuachu playing the entirety of the second half.   The Nigeria...
Man Utd could be without Anglo-Polish-Nigerian CM against Crystal Palace in FA Youth Cup 
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United could be facing a selection dilemma for their FA Youth Cup clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this weekend.   According to Manchester Evening News,  Manchester-born Poland U19 international of Nigerian descent Max Oyedele is one of five players included in Erik ten Hag's squad ...
Arsenal urged to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent to replace injured Gabriel Jesus
Published: December 07, 2022
The Sun UK reporter Kealan Hughes has urged Arsenal to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent, Tammy Abraham as a possible replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus. Jesus faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery following an injury he suffered while on international duty for Brazi...
Chelsea legend hails impact of Ziyech in Morocco's shootout win over Spain
Published: December 07, 2022
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin had plenty of admiration and good reviews about the Morocco national team and stressed that the likes of Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech had a positive impact in the win.   Morocco beat Spain 3-0 on penalties after the game had gone into extra time with both sides playing out a goalless draw...