Nigerian agent to hold talks with Arsenal over new long-term deal for Bukayo Saka
Published: March 31, 2025
Arsenal are set to hold talks with Bukayo Saka's representative over a new long-term deal, according to transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano.The cap-tied England international, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, is looked after by Nigerian agent Emeka Obasi's Elite Project Group.Emeka also handles the affairs ...
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina joins Chelsea and Man Utd loanees in FA Cup Team of the Round
Published: March 31, 2025
Ola Aina has been recognized for his outstanding display during Nottingham Forest's win against Brighton & Hove in the quarterfinals of the Emirates FA Cup, with football statistics website Whoscored naming the fullback in its Team of the Round. It was his first game for the two-time European champions following his r...
'Training wih Osimhen, Ndidi, or Boniface' - Arokodare labels three Super Eagles stars 'high level players'
Published: March 31, 2025
Racing Genk marksman Tolu Arokodare has praised Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Boniface after training with the trio during the international break, describing them as 'high-level players.'Arokodare earned his first call-up to the senior national team for a pair of 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rw...
Russian-born footballer who wants to play for Super Eagles names Danish Superliga's best striker
Published: March 30, 2025
FC Copenhagen loanee German Onugkha believes that AGF's Patrick Mortensen is currently the best striker in the Danish Superliga.Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, the forward confirmed in September 2024 that he was open to representing the Super Eagles after rejecting a call-up to the Russian natio...
Back-to-back disappointment: Moses Simon's goal not enough as Nantes fall to Le Havre
Published: March 30, 2025
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon marked his return from international duty with a well-taken goal, but it wasn’t enough to prevent FC Nantes from suffering a 3-2 loss to Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Sunday.The result came just days after Nigeria's disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, ...
'We'll see' - Slavia coach fears Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu has suffered tear in adductor muscle
Published: March 30, 2025
Slavia Prague coach Jindrich Trpisovsky suspects Igoh Ogbu has suffered a tear in the adductor muscle in the groin, potentially ruling the central defender out for weeks.Ogbu earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles for a pair of World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe but was not utilized off the...
Colorado Rapids' Awaziem criticizes referee's decision after early yellow card in win v Charlotte
Published: March 30, 2025
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his displeasure over the referee’s decision to book him early in Colorado Rapids’ 2-0 win over Charlotte on Saturday.  Awaziem, who played the entire match, was shown a yellow card in the 10th minute, a decision he believed was unfair.The Nigerian international ...
Chelsea's Team of 120: No room for Mikel, Newton as Kante, Lampard, Makelele secure midfield spots
Published: March 30, 2025
Nigerian duo John Obi Mikel and Eddie Newton have been left out of Chelsea's Team of 120, as revealed by the official website of the Premier League giants. N'Golo Kante, Frank Lampard, Claude Makelele were the three former midfielders included in Chelsea's Team of 120.In celebration of a 120-year anniversary, Chelsea ...
'Unbelievable moment' - Dessers happy to score stoppage-time winner in milestone game for Rangers
Published: March 30, 2025
Cyriel Dessers was the hero for Rangers in their dramatic 4-3 victory over Dundee at Dens Park, scoring a last-minute winner to mark his 100th appearance for the club in style. The Nigerian striker’s stoppage-time goal completed an incredible comeback after Rangers had trailed 2-0 and 3-1 during the match.After Dund...
'His worst match' - Expert delivers scathing assessment of Osimhen's performance in Istanbul derby
Published: March 30, 2025
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen endured a difficult night in the Istanbul derby, with respected Turkish sports analyst Emre Bol delivering a scathing assessment of the striker's performance during Galatasaray's 2-1 loss to Besiktas.Bol stated that Osimhen struggled significantly against his direct marker, Gabriel ...
Ibrahim Hafiz Umar: First professional assist for 2025 Flying Eagles invitee in Reims' win v Marseille
Published: March 30, 2025
2025 Flying Eagles invitee Ibrahim Hafiz Umar celebrated a milestone moment during Stade Reims' 3-1 victory over Marseille in a Ligue 1 match held at Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday evening.Umar has been called up to the Flying Eagles training camp in Katsina ahead of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations but has not yet bee...
Iheanacho ignites Middlesbrough comeback in crucial Championship win against Oxford United
Published: March 30, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho marked a personal milestone at the Riverside Stadium as Middlesbrough secured a vital 2-1 victory over Oxford United, breathing new life into their Championship playoff ambitions.The Nigerian striker, who joined Middlesbrough on loan from Sevilla during the January transfer window, needed just three m...
Cyriel Dessers last-gasp goal seals thrilling 4-3 victory for Rangers over Dundee
Published: March 29, 2025
In a dramatic Scottish Premiership encounter at Dens Park, Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers played the hero for Rangers with a stoppage-time winner that sealed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Dundee.The pulsating match, which saw momentum swing between both sides, was decided by Dessers' clinical strike in the 93rd m...
Former Arsenal star criticises Awoniyi for missed chance in Nottingham Forest’s win over Brighton
Published: March 29, 2025
Former Arsenal star Matthew Upson has criticized Taiwo Awoniyi for missing a crucial opportunity during Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Brighton on Saturday evening.  Awoniyi, who has struggled for playing time this season, was handed a rare start due to the absence of Chris Wood through injury....
Nigeria CB Bassey under scrutiny after costly error in Fulham’s 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace
Published: March 29, 2025
Gail Davis, a sports reporter, has criticized Fulham defender Calvin Bassey for his role in Crystal Palace’s second goal during their 3-0 victory over the Cottagers in the FA Cup.Bassey, who has been one of Fulham’s standout performers this season, was caught out at the near post as Ismaïla Sarr glanced home a cro...