'He's still the top scorer for a reason' - Racing Genk chief praises Paul Onuachu 
Published: March 05, 2023
Racing Genk technical director Dimitri De Condé has lauded Paul Onuachu for his great service to the club.    The Nigeria international ended his association with Racing Genk on transfer deadline day in January by putting pen to paper on a three years and five months contract with Southampton.    But...
Arsenal loanee Okonkwo keeps another clean sheet for Sturm Graz
Published: March 05, 2023
Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet for Sportklub Sturm Graz in their 2-0 away win over Austria Lustenau in the Austrian Bundesliga on Saturday evening.   Okonkwo has now kept two clean sheets and conceded four goals in five games across all competitions since joining the Austrian side.   Aus...
Done deal : Former Nigeria underage international Aremu extends St. Pauli contract 
Published: December 30, 2022
With a statement on their official website, German 2. Bundesliga club  FC St. Pauli have announced that Afeez Aremu will continue playing for the club beyond the current season.    St. Pauli have tied the former Nigeria underage international to the club on a new long-term deal after director of sport Andrea...
Official : Talented German-Nigerian defender extends Wolfsburg contract 
Published: December 22, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, German Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg have announced that talented German-Nigerian central defender David Odogu has extended his contract.   The Wolves confirmed that Odogu has put pen to paper on a long-term contract, approximately two years after he joined the clu...
The most valuable footballers of Nigerian descent in the Austrian Bundesliga 
Published: December 22, 2022
Nigeria has given birth or has been the country of origin of top footballers in many European leagues, including high profile competitions such as the Austrian Bundesliga. Austrian football clubs actually owe a lot to their Nigerian-blood footballers and this is strongly reflected in both clubs’ performance and in th...
Okafor, younger brother of Switzerland World Cup star, makes debut for Bayer Leverkusen
Published: December 11, 2022
Flying Eagles-eligible defensive midfielder Isaiah Okafor made his non-competitive debut for the first team of German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Glasgow Rangers in a friendly on Saturday.    Isaiah is the younger brother of cap-tied Switzerland World Cup star ...
Hamburg's Lagos-born center forward wanted by six clubs 
Published: December 06, 2022
Hamburg's Lagos-born center forward Moses Otuali is reportedly attracting interest from at least six clubs ahead of the January transfer window.    Transfermarkt.de claims that the 20-year-old has been scouted by several clubs in Germany including five from the 2. Bundesliga and one from the Bundesliga. ...
Germany's Musiala fails to break World Cup record held by Nigeria legend but sets two new ones
Published: December 01, 2022
Germany crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in the group stage despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 on Thursday night.    Goals from Kai Havertz (2), Niclas Fullkrug and Serge Gnabry earned the four-time champions a win, while the CONCACAF nation replied through Yeltsin Tejeda and Juan Vargas.   Bayerm Munich at...
'His father is Nigerian, reminds me of Mbappe' - African legend Bwalya tips Musiala for big things 
Published: November 28, 2022
African football legend Kalusha Bwalya waxed lyrical about Jamal Musiala following the attacking midfielder's brilliant performance during Germany's 1-1 draw with Spain in a World Cup clash on Sunday night.    Aged only 19, Musiala was arguably the standout player for the Germans and capped off his ou...
'Best German player', 'Immense talent', 'Chelsea lost a talent' - Nigerian fans hail Musiala
Published: November 27, 2022
Former Chelsea schoolboy Jamal Musiala was influential for Germany as they kept alive their hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  The Die Mannschaft came back from a goal down to tie the La Roja of Spain in a Group E matchday two encounter played at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor ...
Super Eagles winger on target for Hertha Berlin in big win against Ludwigsfelder FC
Published: November 26, 2022
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke was among the scorers as Hertha Berlin defeated Ludwigsfelder FC 5-0 in a friendly on Saturday.    Manager Sandro Schwarz set up his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation with the Nigeria international deployed as the right sided attacking midfielder.    In the 34th minute, Ejuke...
'He's got great feet' - 1994 AFCON winner hails Germany's teenage star Musiala 
Published: November 23, 2022
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku praised Bayern Munich teenage sensation Jamal Musiala during Germany's shock 2-1 loss to Japan in a World Cup Group E clash at the Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan on Wednesday afternoon.   The substitutes made the difference for the Asian gian...
Nigerian by blood : Chelsea product Musiala shines but Germany suffer shock loss to Japan 
Published: November 23, 2022
Former Nigeria Football Federation target and Chelsea academy product Jamal Musiala made his FIFA World Cup bow and was in excellent form on Wednesday in Germany's shock narrow 1-2 defeat to Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium.    His fellow international of Nigerian descent, Karim Adeyemi was an unu...
World Cup 2022 : Okocha reacts to Lewandowski's missed penalty in Poland's goalless draw v Mexico
Published: November 22, 2022
Former Super Eagles midfielder and captain Austin Okocha on Tuesday shared his thoughts on the missed penalty by Poland superstar Robert Lewandowski in the goalless draw against Mexico in the second Group C match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.     Poland were presented the opportunity to perhaps claim al...
19yo Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper makes his European debut for SC Freiburg 
Published: November 04, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu made his European debut for German Bundesliga club SC Freiburg in a 1-1 draw with Qarabag FK on matchday six of the Europa League on Thursday evening.    The 19-year-old is on the fringes of the first team and finally got his chance in the Europa League with qual...