Nigerian utility player who can operate in twelve 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 eleven...
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...
Ajax coach explains why goalscorer Akpom was picked over ex-Man Utd striker in 5-0 win v Fortuna Sittard
Published: September 18, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam coach Francesco Farioli has defended his decision to pick Chuba Akpom over former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst in the starting lineup for the Eredivisie clash against Fortuna Sittard on Wednesday night. The Nigerian was not supposed to start against Fortuna Sittard but was brought into ...
UCL: Sparta striker Olatunji sets Nigerian record neither Osimhen, Mikel, Kanu nor Iwobi managed to achieve
Published: September 18, 2024
Victor Olatunji made his UEFA Champions League debut on Wednesday evening and recorded a feat which was not registered by Victor Osimhen, Nwakwo Kanu, John Obi Mikel and Alex Iwobi on their first appearance in the competition. Iwobi did not register a goal involvement for Arsenal on his Champions League debut versus...
Nigerian striker scores on UEFA Youth League debut for Salzburg in 5-goal thriller v Sparta Prague 
Published: September 18, 2024
Austrian side Salzburg began their campaign in the 2024-2025 UEFA Youth League with a 3-2 win against Sparta Prague at the  FK Loko Praha Stadium, Prague on Wednesday afternoon. Nigerian attacker Oghenetejiri Adejenughure was handed his UEFA Youth League debut by Salzburg U19 manager Daniel Beichler. It took...
Celtic add two teenagers of Nigerian descent to Champions League squad pre-Slovan Bratislava
Published: September 18, 2024
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have updated their UEFA Champions League roster before Wednesday evening's clash with Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park, with two teenagers of Nigerian descent, Josh Dede and Lenny Agbaire, included on List B, alnigeriasoccer.com reports. UEFA rules state that a player may be...
Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi scores first goal for Boavista since January 2023, escapes red card 
Published: September 17, 2024
Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi ended his long wait for a goal yesterday when he netted in Boavista's 2-2 draw with Estrela Amadora, which was played at the Estádio José Gomes  The left-back opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, pouncing on a loose ball from a throw-in, as he calmly struck the ball in...