Ajax Amsterdam striker Akpom matches Ogbeche, Tijani Babangida feat after goal against Vitesse
Published: November 26, 2023
Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom was on target as back in form Ajax Amsterdam demolished Vitesse 5-0 at the Johan Cruyff ArenA  on Saturday to climb to eighth in the Dutch Eredivisie table.    In what was his first start in the Eredivisie under Ajax Amsterdam's new boss John van 't Schip, Akpom rep...
'Good boy, intelligent, adapts quickly' - Former Montpellier star Utaka hails ex-Nigeria U20 international Adams
Published: November 24, 2023
Former Montpellier striker John Utaka is not surprised by ex-Nigeria U20 international Akor Adams' fast start to life in the French Ligue 1. The 23-year-old grabbed the attention of several clubs across Europe in the summer,  having shown his goal prowess in the Eliteserien with Lillestrøm. He was the ...
Average sprints per 90 minutes Ligue 1 : Montpellier's Adams and Strasbourg's Emegha in top five
Published: November 21, 2023
According to the Ligue 1 official website, Super Eagles-eligible striker Emeka Emegha and former Flying Eagles forward Akor Adams have been ranked in the top five players with the highest average sprints per 90 minutes in the French top flight this season. Emegha's average sprints per 90 minutes is  31.1 kilo...
From the Sandlot to the Majors: The History and Evolution of Baseball
Published: November 20, 2023
Baseball has progressed from a local pastime to an Olympic competition. And it’s more than just a sport. It’s a testament to how the world has evolved. Read on to learn the fascinating history of the game and find tips for Odibets registration online free of charge.   Where the Roots of the Game Lie   T...
'People think I played as a deep striker' -  Ajax new star Akpom reveals what his best position really is 
Published: November 12, 2023
Chuba Akpom has revealed the number ten role as his best position while reacting after scoring yet again for Ajax Amsterdam in the Eredivisie on Sunday afternoon. The Arsenal academy product was on the scoresheet for the Dutch giants in their 2-2 draw with Almere City. Having come on as a 67th-minute substitu...
Super-sub: Chuba Akpom makes Ajax Amsterdam history after scoring against Almere City 
Published: November 12, 2023
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom etched his name into Ajax Amsterdam's history books after finding the net for the Eredivisie giants in a 2-2 draw against Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion on Sunday afternoon.   With Ajax trailing by a goal, manager John van 't Schip brought on the Nigerian striker as ...
'I saw him struggling' - Porto coach explains why Zaidu was replaced after opening his account for 2023-24
Published: November 12, 2023
Porto coach Sérgio Conceição was on media duties on Saturday night shortly after his side came from behind to beat Vitória Guimarães SC 2-1 on matchday 11 of the Liga Portugal and one of the subjects he discussed was Zaidu Sanusi.    Sanusi has been left out of the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming ...
'He can play in and behind the striker' - Ajax number 9 insists competition with Akpom is not an issue 
Published: November 09, 2023
Ajax Amsterdam number 9, Brian Brobbey has insisted that competition with Chuba Akpom for a starting shirt does not bother him because the former Middlesbrough attacker is also capable of playing as a support striker.    The Hale End Academy graduate transferred to Amsterdam club in the summer as the four-tim...
2023 Fifa U17 World Cup: Nwaneri inherits England shirt number worn by Chelsea star Conor Gallagher
Published: November 09, 2023
All twenty four participating nations have confirmed their squad lists and jersey numbers for the FIFA U17 World Cup which begins in Indonesia on November 10.   Two Nigeria-eligible players in the shape of Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Manchester City striker Justin Oboavwoduo are part of the Y...
Tottenham Hotspur plotting January move for Nigerian centre-back after injury to key player 
Published: November 08, 2023
Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo has been linked once again with Tottenham Hotspur. According to Football Insider, the north London have set their sets on the Fulham centre-back as they seek to make up for the loss of their key player Micky van de Ven, who has started every single game played by Tottenham Hotspu...
'Not at all to be honest' - Akpom admits he was not treated humanely in his first two months at Ajax
Published: November 06, 2023
Chuba Akpom has revealed that he is enjoying a new lease of life under Ajax's new manager John van 't Schip, which has contributed to his upturn in form. It was a rough start for the former Middlesbrough forward who was not close to the form that saw him emerge as the best player in the English Championshi...
Two-goal hero Akpom matches feat of ex-Ajax stars Davinson Sanchez, Oleguer, Julien Escude, Heitinga 
Published: November 05, 2023
After suffering five consecutive defeats in the Dutch Eredivisie, Ajax Amsterdam made it two wins in the space of three days on Sunday as they thrashed SC Heerenveen 4-1 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.   With the score at 2-1, Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom came off the bench in the 73rd minute to inspire the Ams...
Top assists provider in the whole of Ligue 1,  Moses Simon scoops Nantes Player of the Month for October
Published: November 04, 2023
Moses Simon has been named Nantes' Player of the Month for October 2023 after the Nigeria international won a vote by the fans of the Canaries.    The flamboyant winger started the four matches contested by Nantes in the French Ligue 1 last month, helping them pick up back-to-back wins against Strasbourg an...
Super Eagles striker Dessers nominated for Rangers Goal of the Month award for October
Published: November 03, 2023
Nigeria national teamer Cyriel Dessers has been nominated for Glasgow Rangers Goal of the Month award for October 2023.   The Light Blues have selected the top four goals netted by the first team players with Dessers among the contenders for the monthly accolade for his strike in a 4-0 rout of Hibernian at the I...
Montpellier striker Adams sets his sights on wearing the Super Eagles jersey at AFCON; idolises Drogba, Ronaldo
Published: November 03, 2023
Red-hot Nigerian striker Akor Adams was on media duties on Thursday ahead of Montpellier's match with Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc Des Princes, a game corresponding to the eleventh round of matches in the French Ligue 1.   One of the questions the former Lillestrom goal poacher was asked was whether he...