Pundit backs Dessers to make full debut for Rangers against Kilmarnock 
Published: August 03, 2023
It has been predicted that Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers will make his competitive debut for Glasgow Rangers this weekend. ​This is according to Ben Morris who in his preview for Sportsmole ahead of Rangers' first matchday of the season in the Scottish Premiership listed the former Cremonese forward i...
Tella takes iconic Southampton shirt number previously worn by Matt Le Tissier, Alan Shearer
Published: August 03, 2023
Southampton have announced their squad numbers for the 2023-2024 season, with four Nigeria-eligible players confirmed to be part of the first team squad ahead of their Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Friday night.   Nathan Tella, who is back at the St Mary's Stadium after a...
Dutch football expert reckons Dessers will do better than other Rangers striker signings 
Published: August 02, 2023
Dutch football expert Michael Statham believes that Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers will do better than other Rangers' forward signings, Sam Lammers and Danilo da Silva in the new season.  The Nigerian forward joined  Rangers from U.S. Cremonese last month for an undisclosed fee and is set to spend the...
Red-hot Nigerian striker scores in fourth straight game for Rangers B
Published: August 01, 2023
2023 Nigeria U23 invitee Thompson Ishaka continued his scoring streak with another goal as Glasgow Rangers thrashed Spartans 3-0 at Ainslie Park on Tuesday night to progress to the second round of the  SPFL Trust Trophy.    Ishaka had scored consecutively in pre-season matches against  Belgian Pro League si...
Ipswich Town confirm squad numbers for ex-Flying Eagles invitee and Super Eagles striker 
Published: July 31, 2023
Through their official website, Ipswich Town have confirmed the club's first team squad numbers ahead of the new Championship season.   2011 Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo and out offavour Super Eagles striker Sone Aluko have been allocated the number 9 and 23 jersey respectively.    Ladapo an...
'Pre-season has not been easy' -  Rangers striker Dessers admits fitness concerns
Published: July 30, 2023
Cyriel Dessers has admitted that he is not in tiptop condition ahead of Rangers first competitive game of the 2023-2024 season against Kilmarnock on Saturday, August 5.   The Light Blues confirmed the capture of Dessers twenty four days ago, signing him from Italian Serie B club US Cremonese on a four-year deal ...
Super Falcons player ratings: Ajibade dazzles, Oshoala clinical, Ohale resolute, Alozie flamboyant  
Published: July 27, 2023
The Super Falcons picked up the maximum three points after defeating tournament cohost Australia 3-2 at the Brisbane Stadium in match day two of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup on Thursday afternoon.   They are now top of Group B and have  put themselves in a good position to qualify for the round of 16 ...
Al-Hilal shift attention to Osimhen after failing to lure Mbappe and Messi to Saudi Arabia
Published: July 27, 2023
Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al-Hilal have shifted their attention to signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after missing out on Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe and 2022 World Cup winner Lionel Messi.    Al Hilal submitted a world record bid worth 300 million euros to sign Mbappe which was accepte...
Heerenveen running the rule over ex-Nigeria U20 invitee who previously played for Arsenal
Published: July 26, 2023
Dutch Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen have taken 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Joel Ideho on trial with a view to a possible transfer.    The exciting winger is currently unemployed following his release by Arsenal at the end of last month.    Premier League newcomers Burnley and Italian Serie B club Fera...
Talented defender Lawal shines for Celtic in 1-0 win against Gamba Osaka
Published: July 22, 2023
New Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers gave pre-season game time to Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian heritage Bosun Lawal as his side returned to winning ways by beating Japanese outfit Gamba Osaka 1-0 at the Panasonic Stadium Suita (Suita) on Saturday afternoon.   Lawal is one of the outstanding ...
Gillingham cool their interest in Liverpool academy product Ojo 
Published: July 19, 2023
Ambitious League Two club Gillingham have reportedly cooled their interest in signing Liverpool academy product Sheyi Ojo.   Gillingham had been linked with a move for the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner but Sunday Mirror reporter Darren Witcoop has now claimed that the Priestfield Stadium is unlikely to be...
Allan McGregor's testimonial match: Balogun subbed in as Rangers beaten 2-1 by Newcastle 
Published: July 18, 2023
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun was in action for Glasgow Rangers in their 2-1 loss to Newcastle in Allan McGregor’s testimonial match played at Ibrox on Tuesday evening.   The friendly was held in honour of Allan McGregor who hung up his gloves at the end of the 2022-2023 season after two spells at Ranger...
Union SG coach drops update on Boniface amid rumours linking striker with Everton
Published: July 18, 2023
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise manager Aleksander Blessin has provided an update on the future of Victor Boniface amid speculation linking the striker with a departure from the Jupiler Pro League side in the summer transfer window.    Everton are rumored to be interested in the Nigerian but allnigeriasoccer.co...
Real Madrid aiming to raise N21.8b by selling Akinlabi and seven players 
Published: July 17, 2023
After spending €128.50m to land the signatures of four players in the summer transfer window, La Liga giants Real Madrid want to generate funds by selling some of the outstanding Castilla players.    Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Fran García and Joselu were brought in from Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce, Ray...
Fiorentina's Flying Eagles-eligible fullback scores match-winner as Italy lift U19 Euro trophy 
Published: July 17, 2023
Italy were crowned as champions of the 2023 European U19 Championship after a 1-0 win over Portugal in a cagey contest at the National Stadium-Ta' Qali on Sunday, with Flying Eagles-eligible fullback Michael Kayode netting the winning goal for the Azzurrini.   Nineteen minutes into the contest, the Fioren...