Scott McTominay, David de Gea, Neil Lennon hail magnificent Nigeria GK Uzoho  
Published: October 13, 2022
Omonia Nicosia were approximately 180 seconds away from securing the best result in their history but eventually conceded a very late goal to lose 1-0 to Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night.    The goal from Scott McTominay in the third minute of stoppage time broke the hearts of Omonia a...
'It's the best performance of my career' - Uzoho reacts after terrific display v Man Utd 
Published: October 13, 2022
Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia were dogged but eventually succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Premier League giants Manchester United in a UEFA Europa League matchday four clash at Old Trafford on Thursday night.    Omonia went past the ninety without conceding thanks to their terrific Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, ...
Man Utd 1 Omonia 0 : Uzoho steals the show as McTominay scores last-gasp winner 
Published: October 13, 2022
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho starred for Omonia Nicosia in their narrow loss to Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. Manchester United were 1-0 winners over the Cypriot football team in the matchday four of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. With first choice goalkeeper Fabiano not ava...
COO NLO, five chairmen of Nigerian clubs to watch Chelsea U21s v Man Utd at Kingsmeadow
Published: October 13, 2022
Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One, Shola Ogunnowo in the company of five chairmen of NLO clubs will be in attendance at Kingsmeadow in Surrey on Saturday afternoon when Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League.2.    According to a press release by the NLO sent to allnigeriasocce...
Uzoho or Panagi? Lennon makes decision on starting GK against Manchester United 
Published: October 13, 2022
Omonia Nicosia's British football tactician Neil Lennon has made a decision on the starting goalkeeper for his side's matchday four UEFA Europa League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.    The former Glasgow Celtic manager has gone for Francis Uzoho to be in between the...
Photo confirmation : Talented winger Reanna Blades signs new deal with Chelsea 
Published: October 13, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, Chelsea have confirmed that talented Chelsea Women winger Reanna Blades has signed a new deal with the club.    The 18-year-old is now committed to the Blues until June 2024 with the option to extend for a further year.    Blades has signed her first profe...
Okoye and Uzoho errors :  Former Super Eagles goalkeeper pleads for patience
Published: October 13, 2022
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Delẹ Aiyenugba, has asked Jose Peseiro to be patient in selecting his first choice goalkeeper for the three times Africa Cup of Nations winners.  Aiyenugba believes that having a good and reliable number one is key to the success of the national team. "I just hope the coach i...
Lampard confirms Everton are in talks with Super Eagles star over a new contract 
Published: October 13, 2022
Speaking at his pre-match press conference to preview Everton's upcoming Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur, manager Frank Lampard revealed that there is a possibility of Alex Iwobi signing a new contract with the club.    The Nigeria international will enter the final year of his contract next ...
Chelsea closing in on talent spotter who played a key role in Ariibo's move to Southampton
Published: October 13, 2022
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is taking important steps to build one of the strongest teams in European football.    After bringing in Graham Potter from Brighton & Hove last month, the American billionaire is close to reaching an agreement with highly-rated talent spotter Joe Shields.    According to trans...
History of Arsenal Football Club
Published: October 13, 2022
Arsenal football club traces its history to the end of the 19th century. In 1886, a group of workers of the armory in the area of Woolridge decided to organize a football team under the name "Dial Squire." Under this name, the team lasted only a couple of weeks, after which it was renamed Royal Arsenal. Professional st...
Ex-Chelsea star Boulahrouz says it's not fair comparing Bassey to Manchester United defender 
Published: October 13, 2022
Retired Netherlands international and former Chelsea star Khalid Boulahrouz has explained why he does not want to compare Calvin Bassey to Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez.   Ajax Amsterdam quickly moved for Bassey following the transfer of the versatile Argentina international to Manchester Uni...
Nigerian player ratings in  Wednesday's Champions League action 
Published: October 13, 2022
Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League took place on Wednesday with mixed feelings for Nigerian stars.    Napoli booked their place in the round of 16 when they defeated Ajax 4-2. Porto also secured a win, a 3-0 away win against Bayer Leverkusen in Group B.   Club Brugge advanced to the knockout stages ...
Most key passes from open play : Iwobi fourth behind Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal stars 
Published: October 12, 2022
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has highlighted Alex Iwobi's importance to Everton in the 2022-2023 Premier League season.    In terms of most key passes from open play, only Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah (26), Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (20) and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinell...
UCL wrap : Osimhen, Onyedika in last 16; Calvin Bassey, Zaidu go 90; Nusa, Fortune Bassey benched
Published: October 12, 2022
Nigeria-eligible footballers were in action for their various clubs in the matchday four of the 2022/2023  UEFA Champions League. It was an eventful evening that brought mixed feelings for the footballers and their fans.   We start in group A, Napoli defeated Ajax Amsterdam 4-2 to qualify for the last sixt...
Napoli coach reveals one thing missing from Osimhen's game in win against Ajax 
Published: October 12, 2022
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti pinpointed the one thing he noticed was missing from Victor Osimhen's game during his side's 4-2 win over Ajax Amsterdam in Wednesday evening's clash at the Diego Maradona Stadium.    Napoli extended their club record ru...