18yo Nigerian defender involved in Arsenal's final training session ahead of Bolton Wanderers clash
Published: September 25, 2024
Nigerian fullback Josh Nichols trained with Arsenal's first team on Tuesday, their final workout before the home clash with Bolton Wanderers in the third round of the Carabao Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The 18-year-old has had more involvement with the first team this season due to his excellent display at the yo...
Will Icardi and Osimhen play together? Galatasaray coach reveals his plan for striking duo
Published: September 24, 2024
Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has revealed his plan for his two star strikers Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi ahead of the UEFA Europa League opener against PAOK tomorrow at RAMS Park.The arrival of the Nigerian striker raised the question on how Buruk is going to manage him and Icardi who has played a key role in their ...
Hakeem Agboluaje: Brother of ex-Liverpool, Barcelona forward in Netherlands U18 provisional squad
Published: September 24, 2024
Hakeem Agboluaje has been included in Netherlands U18s provisional squad ahead of the October internationals against Ukraine and either Sweden or England. If his name does not ring a bell, Hakeem is the younger brother of former Liverpool, Barcelona and Ajax Amsterdam forward Bobby Adekanye who now wears the colours o...
Slavia Prague CB Ogbu faces several weeks on the sidelines after suffering facial fracture
Published: September 23, 2024
Slavia Prague will be without key central defender Igoh Ogbu for their upcoming matches after the Nigerian suffered a serious injury during the club's league match versus Viktoria Plzen this past weekend.Just past the midway point of the first half, the former Nigeria U20 international had to leave the pitch on a stret...
Ligue 1: Moses Simon becomes Nantes most decisive player since promotion in 2013; brace for Adams
Published: September 22, 2024
Moses Simon broke Nantes' club record with his assist during the Yellow Canaries' 1-1 draw with Angers SCO, while Akor Adams bagged a brace as Montpellier defeated AJ Auxerre 3-2 at home in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday, September 22.Simon picked out Johann Lepenant to give Nantes the lead in the 18th minute before Hima...
Nigerian utility player who can operate in eleven roles makes Leeds debut after deadline day move
Published: September 22, 2024
Lausanne-born Nigerian utility player Isaac Schmidt has finally made his competitive debut for Leeds United following his deadline day move from Swiss Super League side FC St. Gallen.Primarily a left-back, the tri-national player who is also eligible for Switzerland and Germany through his father, can operate in ten ot...
Coach reacts to Olatunji's 'I am a chosen, who are you?' celebration after scoring on UCL debut
Published: September 21, 2024
Coach Bello A. Lasoro, the academy coach of Victor Olatunji has reacted to his celebration after scoring on his UEFA Champions League debut against Salzburg.Victor Olatunji made a sensational debut in the UEFA Champions League, helping Sparta Praha secure a commanding 3-0 victory over Salzburg on Wednesday night.The 25...
'They are good footballers' - Dessers rates Rangers new arrivals highly after brace v Dundee
Published: September 21, 2024
Cyriel Dessers has expressed his happiness towards Rangers' new signings after scoring a brace in the Gers’ 3-0 win over Dundee in the quarterfinal of the Scottish League Cup, played at the Ibrox Stadium on Saturday.The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 18th minute, tucking the ball home from James Tavernier...
EFL: Victor Moses makes winning debut for Luton Town; Red-hot Maja topping the scoring charts
Published: September 21, 2024
Former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses made his first appearance for Luton Town as the Hatters recovered from being a goal down to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Kenilworth Road on matchday six of the EFL Championship on Saturday.The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner returned to English football in September, three yea...
18yo striker Victor Orakpo makes home debut for OGC Nice in historic 8-0 drubbing of Saint-Etienne
Published: September 21, 2024
Nigerian striker Victor Orakpo was a second half substitute as OGC Nice thrashed Saint-Etienne 8-0 in a French Ligue 1 encounter at the Allianz Riviera on Friday, September 20. Les Aiglons were already leading by six goals at half-time, courtesy of a Dylan Batubinsika own goal, Tanguy Ndombélé, Mohamed-Ali Cho, ...
Eguavoen receives good news from Cardiff City boss on fitness of Collins ahead of October's Afconq 
Published: September 20, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his team take on Leeds United in a Championship clash on Saturday, Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut revealed that Jamilu Collins is in the frame to be included in the gameday squad.  The Super Eagles left-back was forced to miss Cardiff City's first seven compe...
Apart from breaking Mbappe's record, Ilenikhena set a new milestone with his goal against Barcelona
Published: September 20, 2024
French Ligue 1 club Monaco celebrated their return to the UEFA Champions League after six years by beating La Liga giants Barcelona 2-1 at Stade Louis II on Thursday night. After Lamine Yamal canceled out Maghnes Akliouche's opener, George Ilenikhena scored what proved to be the game-winning goal twelve minut...
UCL: Lagos-born striker Ilenikhena breaks Monaco record held by Mbappe after scoring against Barcelona 
Published: September 19, 2024
George Ilenikhena scored for the second consecutive game against Barcelona as he netted the winning goal for AS Monaco in their 2-1 win over the Spanish giants in the UEFA Champions League fixture played at the Stade Louis II on Thursday night. Eric Garcia got his marching orders in the 10th minute to hand Monaco a ...
'To be honest with you' - Barnsley coach explains why summer signing Nwakali has yet to make his debut 
Published: September 19, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's League One clash against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium, Barnsley manager Darrell Clarke revealed exactly why Kelechi Nwakali has yet to make his senior debut for the club. The former Arsenal starlet made a return to English football in August, ...
'It was my only dream' - History-making striker Olatunji reacts after scoring in UEFA Champions League
Published: September 19, 2024
Nigerian attacker Victor Olatunji ended a seven-game goal drought in style by scoring on his Champions League debut as Sparta Prague thrashed Salzburg 3-0 at the Stadion Letná in Prague on Wednesday. And in doing so, he entered into the history books as the first Nigerian player to score and provide an assist on h...