'They Haven't Found Someone' - Leicester Hero Heskey Insists Iheanacho Can't Be The New Vardy
Published: January 20, 2021
Leicester City hero Emile Heskey has insisted that Kelechi Iheanacho cannot step into the shoes of Jamie Vardy and fears that the Foxes would struggle if the former England international suffers an injury or calls time on his career. Heskey is advising the leadership of the King Power Stadium outfit to start lookin...
Official : Hamburg Loan Out Arsenal Academy Product Of Nigerian Descent
Published: January 19, 2021
German 2. Bundesliga table-toppers Hamburg have loaned out Anglo-Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi to Karlsruher SC. The Arsenal Academy product will be spending the remainder of the 2020-2021 season at the Wildparkstadion. Ever since Amaechi moved to Hamburg, he has found it difficult breaking into the starting e...
'It's A Training Ground Goal' - Liverpool Great On Ndidi's Superb Strike Against Chelsea
Published: January 19, 2021
Leicester City defeated Chelsea 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night courtesy of goals from Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison.  The Nigeria international gave Leicester City the lead inside six minutes as he thumped the ball home in off the far post with his weaker left foot following a short-corner routine....
Olayinka Scores Against His Former Club As Slavia Prague Advance To Czech MOL Cup Last Sixteen
Published: January 19, 2021
Slavia Prague advanced to the last sixteen of the Czech MOL Cup on Tuesday following a 4-1 hammering of Sunday Faleye's Dukla Prague at the Sinobo Stadium (Praha). One-cap Nigeria international Peter Olayinka has now scored in all the competitions he has been involved in this season after finding the net in today's ...
Nwakaeme Scores And Assists As Trabzonspor Beat Konyaspor In Turkish Super Lig
Published: January 19, 2021
Former Super Eagles invitee Anthony Nwakaeme grabbed the headlines as Trabzonspor thrashed Konyaspor 3-1 in the Turkish Super Lig on Tuesday evening. The experienced striker opened the scoring at the Medical Park Stadyumu (Trabzon) in the 21st minute, then set up Trabzonpor's second goal netted by Flavio ten minutes...
Villarreal Coach Emery Fears Chukwueze May Undergo Surgery On Groin Injury
Published: January 19, 2021
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of his side's La Liga clash against Granada, Villarreal coach Unai Emery fears that Samuel Chukwueze may require surgery on a groin injury. The Nigeria international is rated as doubtful for Wednesday's tie at the Estadio de la Cerámica as he has not been involved in...
Photo Confirmation : Former Warri Wolves Striker Akpoveta Joins Saudi Arabian Club
Published: January 19, 2021
Saudi Arabian First Division club Al-Thuqbah FC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Oke Akpoveta on undisclosed terms. The former Warri Wolves star arrives Al-Thuqbah FC as a free agent after running out of contract with Swedish team Norrby. Last season, Akpoveta scored 6 goals in 22 matches for Norrb...
Fulham's Aina Names The Defender In The Manchester United Backline He Wants To Emulate
Published: January 19, 2021
Fulham have made massive progress defensively in the last two months after switching to a back three. Ahead of their next Premier League meeting against Manchester United at Craven Cottage, Scott Parker's side are not lacking confidence, beating Leicester City, holding Liverpool, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur t...
'He's Probably Worth £150M' - Leicester Boss On Valuation Of Ndidi, Tielemans If The Two Midfielders Are Rolled Into One
Published: January 19, 2021
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers had nothing but praise for Wilfred Ndidi and Youri Tielemans ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Chelsea at the King Power Stadium, saying the two midfielders complement each other. The Northern Irishman reckons that Ndidi and Tielemans would be valued in the region ...
Son Of Former Super Eagles Fullback Reacts After Signing New Contract With Aston Villa
Published: January 19, 2021
Ruben, son of former Super Eagles right-back Jero Shakpoke, has taken to social media to react to inking a new contract with English Premier League side Aston Villa. Just over three months after Aston Villa confirmed his transfer from Norwich City, the talented striker has signed his first professional contract at ...
'Has Been The Bright Light' - Ex-West Brom Defender Rates Ajayi As Best Player For EPL Strugglers
Published: January 19, 2021
Retired Nigeria international Sam Sodje has rated Semi Ajayi as the best player in a West Brom side battling with relegation at the halfway stage of the season. The Super Eagles star has used his height to good advantage, winning 2.2 aerial duels per game and scored via headers against Liverpool and most recently a...
Bayern Munich, Everton Discussing Loan Deal For Zirkzee With Compulsory Purchase Clause
Published: January 19, 2021
Talks between Bayern Munich and Everton about the possible transfer of Dutch-Nigerian striker Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window are still ongoing. According to Sky Sport Deutschland, the Toffees want to sign the Netherlands U21 international on loan for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season but Bayern M...
Former Flying Eagles Midfielder Attracting Interest From Charlton Athletic
Published: January 19, 2021
Former Nigeria U20 international Nnamdi Ofoborh is on the radar of League One club Charlton Athletic in the January transfer window, according to reports. London News Online says The Addicks are interested in a permanent deal for the Bournemouth central midfielder. Ofoborh has entered the final six months of hi...
WAFU B U17 Nigeria 2 Ivory Coast 3 : Abdullahi Nets Late Brace As Eaglets Fail To Defend Title
Published: January 18, 2021
Golden Eaglets failed to defend their WAFU-UFOA Zone B title after they were beaten 3-2 by Ivory Coast in the tournament showpiece staged at the Stade de Kégué, Lomé on Monday night.  The Baby Elephants have emerged as a tricky foe for Nigeria, beating the five-time world champions 1-0 in both countries opener twe...
Done Deal : Russian-Nigerian Defender Oyewole Returns To FC Orenburg For Second Spell
Published: January 18, 2021
Russian-Nigerian central defender Adessoye Oyewole has returned to FC Orenburg for a second spell, the Russian Football National League informed through their official website on Monday, January 18. In his first spell at the second-tier club, from 2013 to 2019, the Moscow-born center back played 173 matches, scoring...