Tottenham star Bissouma omitted as Mali announce 28-man squad ahead of Nigeria friendly 
Published: March 15, 2024
The Malian Football Federation on Friday afternoon unveiled a list of 28-players summoned for their March internationals against Mauritania (March 22) and Nigeria (March 26). A notable exclusion is Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma, arguably the country's most popular player,  Bissouma is seemingly...
Penalty or no penalty? Rangers great Ally McCoist has his say on incident involving Dessers
Published: March 15, 2024
Rangers all-time top scorer Ally McCoist has given his verdict on whether Cyriel Dessers should have had a penalty during the Light Blues' UEFA Europa League second-leg tie against Benefica at Ibrox Stadium on Thursday. In the 53rd minute of the game, Rangers' right-back and skipper James Tavernier delivere...
13g/6a: Cardiff City, Bordeaux target Otele named in Romanian SuperLiga Best XI for regular season
Published: March 12, 2024
In-demand CFR Cluj striker Philip Otele has been recognized for his outstanding performances over the course of the regular season of the Romanian Supelliga, with the official website of the Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal naming the Nigerian in its Best XI. Otele directly participated in 19 goals (13 goals, 6 assi...
Transfer: Chippa United GK & Nigeria's Stanley Nwabali discusses the ties between Kaizer Chiefs and Union Saint-Gilloise
Published: March 11, 2024
Stanley Nwabali's story stands as a tribute to tenacity and drive in the dynamic world of African football, where skill and opportunity blend together. The Nigerian custodian, who now serves as Chippa United's net defender, has drawn a lot of attention from teams inside and outside of Africa. Nwabali's conn...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ola-Adebomi scores first senior goal for Burton Albion
Published: March 10, 2024
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi netted his first senior goal as  Burton Albion were beaten 3-1 by Peterborough United in a League One match at the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday evening.  This season, the 20-year-old received four call-ups for first team games at Crystal Palace but was not utilized o...
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi makes his comeback for Leicester City after 67 days
Published: March 05, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi was fit enough to be named in Leicester City's matchday squad for their Championship clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night. The central midfielder suffered a serious muscle injury which had kept him out of action for the Foxes since the start of the year and cost him hi...
20yo Super Eagles-eligible central defender Abbey makes his debut for Greek giants Olympiakos 
Published: March 04, 2024
Thirty-eight days after Olympiakos confirmed the capture of Nelson Abbey, the Super Eagles-eligible central defender finally made his competitive debut for the Greek giants.  Abbey was named in the startling lineup for the Greek Super League clash between Olympiakos and Volos NPS at Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis on...
QPR and Al Ettifaq links: Is the time right for 2023 AFCON star Nwabali to depart Chippa United? 
Published: March 03, 2024
Stanley Nwabali, the 27-year-old goalkeeper who emerged as a revelation for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at AFCON 2023, finds himself at a crossroads in his career. Italian Journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Nwabali's impressive performances at the tournament have attracted intere...
Moffi's fastest goal of the season not enough as OGC Nice succumb to defeat against Toulouse 
Published: March 03, 2024
Terem Moffi was on target but his goal counted for nothing as OGC Nice surrendered a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 against Toulouse in a French Ligue 1 match at the Stadium Municipal on Sunday afternoon. The Nigeria national teamer capitalized on a low cross delivered into the box by Guessand, which ricocheted off Toul...
Ex-Barcelona midfielder believes Zirkzee fully deserves to be named in Netherlands provisional squad 
Published: March 02, 2024
Former Barcelona midfielder Thiago Motta, who now coaches Bologna, has insisted that Joshua Zirkzee deserves to be named in the Netherlands provisional squad for their March internationals against Scotland and Germany. Zirkzee is one of the two new faces Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has included on a 30-man preli...
17 goal involvements in 24 games: Rangers striker Dessers explains why he's flourishing under Clement 
Published: March 02, 2024
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has revealed the reason behind his excellent form under Philippe Clement who succeeded Michael Beale as Rangers' manager last October. The Nigeria international's first few months at the Ibrox Stadium were full of upheavals with the fans continuously booing him for his poo...
PL2: Nwaneri scores pick of the goals but misses penalty as Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea
Published: March 01, 2024
Arsenal came from behind to beat London rivals Chelsea in a Premier League 2 clash at Kingsmeadow on Friday night. The game saw the return of 2023 Flying Eagles invite Ovie Ejeheri to the matchday squad but the goalkeeper remained rooted to the bench for the entirety of the game as Arsenal U21 manager Mehmet Ali o...
'Wants to score a lot of goals' - Ex-Arsenal striker Lacazette backs Gift Orban to rediscover his scoring boots 
Published: February 27, 2024
Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has expressed his support for Gift Orban who has been the subject of criticism for his attitude since joining Lyon last month.   Orban joined the French giants from KAA Gent in the January transfer window but has not impressed, failing to find the back of the net in all...
Much-maligned Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers showing new levels of consistency
Published: February 25, 2024
Cyriel Dessers, the Nigerian striker who arrived at Rangers with much anticipation last summer, has endured a rollercoaster ride at Ibrox.   Initially maligned for his lack of goals and struggles to adapt to the Scottish Premiership, Dessers appears to be silencing his critics with a recent surge in form, showca...
Ohale v Onguene: The key battle that could decide Super Falcons' clash against Indomitable Lionesses 
Published: February 23, 2024
Excitement electrifies the atmosphere as the Super Falcons gear up to confront their longstanding rivals, the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, in the pivotal third round of the Olympic qualifiers.    This encounter promises not just a fierce battle between two talented teams, but a captivating duel between tw...