Flying Eagles player ratings : Ojo outstanding, Njoku disciplined, Daga composed, Ibrahim diamond
Published: May 20, 2022
The Nigeria U-20 national team won the WAFU Zone B Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic on Friday night after an impressive 3-1 win over Benin courtesy of Tolulope Ojo's brace and Ibrahim Muhammad goal.   This was how the players performed during the game.   The Starters   Goalkeeper Natha...
Nigeria 3 Benin 1 : Ojo the hero as Flying Eagles win WAFU B U20 Championship
Published: May 20, 2022
Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Friday evening defeated Benin Republic 3-1 to win the WAFU U-20 sub regional tournament which serves as qualifiers to the CAF U-20 Nations Cup in Egypt in 2023.   The Nigerian side went close to scoring a couple of times  in the first half but were foiled by a resolute defence. ...
Battle is firmly on for Victor Osimhen
Published: May 20, 2022
Talk of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen moving to the English Premier League has been in place for some time. However, as the European season draws to a close, the rumours have intensified.   The Napoli striker enjoyed a productive start to the campaign in Serie A and, while his goals to games ratio tailed...
Reading provide updates on future of four Nigerian players including Olympic Eagles midfielder
Published: May 20, 2022
Through their official website, Championship club Reading have provided updates on the future of four players of Nigerian descent at the club.   Femiz Azeez, the elder brother of Arsenal midfielder Miguel, has been offered a new deal that would see him remain at the Select Car Leasing Stadium for at least one mo...
Eintracht Frankfurt scout on club not signing Osimhen, Chukwueze, Iheanacho; Okocha, UEL final
Published: May 19, 2022
Champions League winner with Marseille in 1993, Jean-Philippe Durand, who is currently a top scout for Eintracht Frankfurt, has explained why the German Bundesliga side opted against making moves for Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze after starring at the U17 World Cup.   Iheanacho was the s...
Confirmed : Ipswich Town extend Super Eagles striker's contract
Published: May 19, 2022
Out-of-favour Super Eagles striker Sone Aluko has been re-engaged for next season by Ipswich Town.   The Blues have informed via their official website that they have triggered the one-year extension option on Aluko's contract, ensuring that he remains at the club for the 2022-2023 campaign.   Aluko a...
Rangers coach assesses the performance of Aribo and explains why he was substituted in UEL final
Published: May 19, 2022
There was nothing to separate the two sides at the end of 120 minutes in the Europa League final between Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night meaning the tie had to be decided by penalties.   Rangers had a big chance to win it at the end through Ryan Kent who was denied at point-blank range by the ...
Official : Rangers' Nigerian duo nominated for Europa League Player of the Week
Published: May 19, 2022
Rangers' Nigeria national teamers Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey have both been nominated for the official Europa League Player of the Week by European football governing body UEFA.   Aribo and Bassey started for the Light Blues as they were beaten 5-4 on penalties in the Europa League showpiece held in Seville...
'That's the type of player I need in my team' - Ex-Man Utd star waxes lyrical about Bassey
Published: May 19, 2022
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Owen Hargreaves was quick to sing the praises of Calvin Bassey after Rangers were beaten on penalties by Eintracht Frankfurt in the final of the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday night.   Hargreaves was pleased with the performance of the Super Eagles left-back and h...
Aribo delivers but Rangers are beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League final
Published: May 18, 2022
Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey were in the starting lineup for Rangers in the final of the UEFA Europa League while Leon Balogun was an unused substitute as the Gers lost 5-4 on penalties to Eintracht Frankfurt after the game ended 1-1 in regulation time Wednesday night at the Estadio Ramom Pizajuan in Seville, Spain. ...
Confirmed team news : History made as two Nigerians start Europa League final; Balogun bench
Published: May 18, 2022
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has named his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's UEFA Europa League final against German opponents Eintracht Frankfurt at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville.   For the first time since the UEFA Cup was rebranded the Europa League, two Nigerian players will...
Confirmed : MK Dons make contract offer to 2015 Nigeria U15 invitee
Published: May 18, 2022
League One club Milton Keynes Dons have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   The Dons will be competing in the third tier of English football next term after they were beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Wycombe Wanderers in the League One semifinal playoffs. �...
Former AS Monaco winger backs Jose Peseiro's Super Eagles appointment
Published: May 18, 2022
Former AS Monaco winger Victor Ikpeba has expressed his optimism that new Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro will take the three-time African champions back to glorious days.   The Portuguese tactician who was recommended by AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho was expected to take charge of the team after the 2021 A...
'I like Aribo' - Another former Rangers captain praises Super Eagles star ahead of UEL final
Published: May 18, 2022
Another former Rangers captain Craig Moore has praised Joe Aribo ahead of Wednesday's Europa League showpiece between the Light Blues and Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville.   Moore and ex-Rangers skipper Lorenzo Amoruso are on the same page regarding the qualities of the Nigeria international.    Aribo ...
Rangers Hall of Famer Lorenzo Amoruso admits he likes Aribo in the middle of the park
Published: May 18, 2022
Ahead of Wednesday night's Europa League showpiece against Eintracht Frankfurt,  Rangers Hall of Famer Lorenzo Amoruso namechecked Joe Aribo as he discussed the Light Blues players who have impressed him in the Europa League.   The former Rangers captain noted that he has been left impressed by Aribo in the...