'I've Got Kelechi' - Leicester Boss Counting On Iheanacho To Provide Cover For Injured Jamie Vardy
Published: January 22, 2021
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho is among the attack-minded players he is counting on to provide cover the injured Jamie Vardy. The Foxes top scorer will have a minor operation for a hernia issue, effectively ruling him out of the trip to Brentford for the fourth round of the...
Confirmed : Glasgow Rangers Loan Out Talented Nigeria-Eligible Striker
Published: January 22, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Scottish Championship outfit Queen of the South have announced the temporary signing of promising Nigeria-eligible striker Dapo Mebude. A Scotland U19 international, Mebude has been loaned out by Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season...
Super Eagles Playmaker Ruled Out Of Everton's FA Cup Clash Against Sheffield Wednesday
Published: January 22, 2021
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to count on the services of Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi when his side tackle Sheffield Wednesday in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday. It is believed that Iwobi has suffered a minor niggle as the Italian football tactician expects his number 17 ...
Arsenal, Tottenham, Southampton, Bournemouth Tried And Failed To Sign Chelsea Prodigy Anjorin
Published: January 22, 2021
According to Football.London, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and Bournemouth attempted to sign Faustino Anjorin without success before the attacking midfielder was poached by Chelsea at the age of seven. The Anglo-Nigerian prodigy was spotted by Chelsea scouts while he was playing in a youth tournament in Lon...
'We're Actively Trying To Add To The Group' - Rangers Boss Responds To Transfer Links With Ofoborh
Published: January 22, 2021
Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has responded to speculation linking the club with moves for Bournemouth pair Jack Simpson and Nnamdi Ofoborh. It has been claimed that the Light Blues are working on signing the duo to pre-contracts before they join the club in the summer. Gerrard was careful not to let the ca...
Nigeria Youth International Drawing Interest From Scottish Giants Glasgow Rangers
Published: January 22, 2021
Nigeria youth international Nnamdi Ofoborh is being linked with a move to Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers. According to Scottish Sun, The Light Blues are closing in on a deal for Bournemouth pair Jack Simpson and Ofoborh. The former Tottenham Hotspur youth-teamer can sign a preliminary contract with a...
'We Need To Rectify Those Mistakes' - Lookman Disappointed Despite Strike Vs Manchester United
Published: January 22, 2021
Ademola Lookman was understandably disappointed in the wake of Fulham's 2-1 loss to Manchester United in an English Premier League clash on Wednesday despite getting on the scoresheet. The Super Eagles hopeful showed brilliant composure to give the Cottagers the lead in the 5th minute, drilling the ball into the ...
Official : Rochdale Loan In Former Reading U23 Captain Gabriel Osho
Published: January 22, 2021
EFL League One club Rochdale have announced through their official website the signing of former Reading U23 captain Gabriel Osho on a temporary basis. The Luton Town defender will be spending the remainder of the 2020-2021 season on loan at The Dale. Osho was on the books of the Royals for twelve years, rising...
Genk's Onuachu Two Goals Short Of Lewandowski's Haul But Subbed Out After 30 Minutes
Published: January 21, 2021
Paul Onuachu is now two goals short of matching Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski's tally for the 2020-2021 season after finding the net for Racing Genk in their 1-1 draw with Gent in a Belgian First Division A clash on Thursday night. The Nigeria national teamer opened the scoring at the Luminus Arena after...
Arsenal-Owned Midfielder Olayinka Unlikely To Play For Southend United Again Before Loan Deal Expires
Published: January 21, 2021
James Olayinka is unlikely to play for League Two club Southend United again before the expiration of his loan spell. The Arsenal-owned midfielder was forced off in the 34th minute of Southend United's goalless draw at Grimsby Town last weekend after suffering an ankle ligament damage and was not in the squad vs Cam...
Villarreal Target Versatile Newcastle United Star To Provide Cover For Injured Chukwueze
Published: January 21, 2021
Villarreal manager Unai Emery is targeting a move for versatile Newcastle United defender Javier Manquillo in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Yellow Submarine have been forced to delve into the transfer market after their Nigerian star Samuel Chukwueze suffered a groin injury which may requir...
IFFHS : Enyimba Nigeria's Best Club 2020, Rank 352nd In World Above Bordeaux, Anderlecht
Published: January 21, 2021
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics has published the club world ranking for 2020 with Enyimba cracking the top 400, the only Nigeria Professional Football League side that made the list. Using the weighted points per game methodology, Enyimba finished second in the NPFL table in the curta...
Exciting Southampton Winger Targeted By Rohr Unlikely To Face His Former Club Arsenal
Published: January 21, 2021
The chances of Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella being named in the Southampton squad to face Arsenal in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday are slim. The Saints winger is currently sidelined by a muscle issue and manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has stated the injury will keep him out of action for the next few ...
Fenerbahce Ready To Offer One Player In Swap Deal To Land Queens Park Rangers' Osayi-Samuel
Published: January 21, 2021
Fenerbahce are ready to offer one player to Queens Park Rangers in a swap deal to land the signature of Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel in the January transfer window. According to Fotospor, Fenerbahce sporting director Emre Belözoglu has suggested sending either Uruguay center back Mauricio Lemos or Swis...
2000-Born Nigerian Winger Likened To Finidi George Joins Slovak Club MSK Zilina
Published: January 21, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, Slovak Super Liga club MSK Žilina have confirmed the signing of Nigerian youngster Tenton Yenne. The 2000-born right winger has signed a three-year contract with MSK Zilina, ending his association with Senica in the process. Yenne has been tipped to follow in the f...