'I have never seen Boniface playing from left' - Liverpool coach suggests Leverkusen played without a no. 9
Published: November 06, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has suggested that Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso changed his tactics for the UEFA Champions League meeting between both teams at Anfield on Tuesday night.Prior to the matchday four fixture, thirteen different German clubs failed to win in the...
UCL: Boniface caged, Tella hits milestone as Luis Diaz hat-trick inspires Liverpool to beat Bayer Leverkusen
Published: November 05, 2024
Victor Boniface was unable to find the net and his international teammate Nathan Tella hit a milestone as Liverpool triumphed over Bayer Leverkusen with a 4-0 victory in a UEFA Champions League clash at Anfield on Tuesday night. In search of their first win at Anfield since 2002, Leverkusen's manager Xabi Alonso chose...
PL all-time record scorer reveals why Aina has been included in TOTW containing Chelsea, Spurs stars
Published: November 05, 2024
English Premier League's record goalscorer, Alan Shearer has revealed his Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday ten fixtures.Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest), Paul Onuachu, Joe Aribo and Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton), Alex Iwobi...
'If you're giving your club 100%, give us 200%' - Arsenal icon Kanu sends message to Super Eagles players
Published: November 05, 2024
Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu, has called on Super Eagles players to double their commitment to the national team as they prepare for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations  qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Nigeria is set to face Benin and Rwanda in November for their final two AFCON qualifier games, which will d...
'An outstanding striker' - German football expert warns Liverpool to watch out for Boniface
Published: November 05, 2024
German football journalist Tobias Nordmann has cautioned Liverpool to be vigilant about Bayer Leverkusen's Nigerian striker Victor Boniface ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash. The 23-year-old has been in impressive form, scoring the winning goal against Milan on matchday two.According to Nordmann, who spoke to...
Cole Palmer beats George, Madueke, 6 others to win Chelsea's Goal of the Month
Published: November 05, 2024
Talented England youth international of Nigerian descent, Tyrique George has missed out on Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for October.Chelsea, through the club's official website, confirmed on Tuesday morning that Cole Palmer has scooped the Goal of the Month accolade for his stunning left-footed strike in the Premi...
'Alex has been one of the best' - Fulham boss admits Iwobi, 2 others keeping Wilson out of starting XI
Published: November 05, 2024
Fulham coach Marco Silva has revealed that Alex Iwobi is one of the players keeping Harry Wilson out of the team following the latter's match-winning performance in the 2-1 win over Brentford on Monday night at the Craven Cottage.The Super Eagles midfielder started alongside fellow Hale End Academy products Reiss Nelso...
Liverpool icon Michael Owen blames Bassey for goal conceded by Fulham in west London derby
Published: November 05, 2024
Wales international Harry Wilson rescued Fulham from defeat after coming off the bench to score a stoppage time brace during a west London derby against Brentford at Craven Cottage on Monday night. Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi made their tenth consecutive Premier League start for the Cottagers a...
Ola Aina joins Chelsea and Tottenham stars in BBC's Premier League Team of the Week
Published: November 05, 2024
Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina has been recognized for his performance in Nottingham Forest's triumph over West Ham United with BBC pundit Troy Deeney naming him in the Premier League Team of the Week.The Nottingham Forest fullback joins Tottenham Hotspur stars Radu Drăgușin, Dominic Solanke, Chelsea midfielder Moi...
BBC reporter backs Ola Aina's screamer against West Ham to be nominated for PL Goal of the Month
Published: November 04, 2024
BBC reporter John Bennett has backed Ola Aina's screamer in Nottingham Forest's 3-0 win over West Ham United at the City Ground last Saturday for Premier Goal of the Month nomination. The Super Eagles fullback grabbed the third goal of the afternoon with a venomous strike from outside the penalty area.Before firing pa...
CAF verdict: Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs assures Nigerian citizens of their safety in Libya
Published: November 04, 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria has reassured citizens living in Libya of their safety following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).This ruling came in response to a complaint from the Nigeria Football Federation regarding the inhumane treatment experienced by the Super Eagles durin...
Chelsea, Manchester United join Tottenham in race for Super Eagles-eligible defender
Published: November 04, 2024
Two English Premier League clubs have joined the race to sign Lecce's Super Eagles-eligible defender Patrick Dorgu.Football Insider's transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke has reported that the left-back's performances have not gone unnoticed by top European clubs, with Manchester United and Chelsea joining Tottenham in...
Tosin unused substitute as Manchester United are pegged back by Chelsea
Published: November 03, 2024
Tosin Adarabioyo was an unused substitute in a Premier League game for the sixth time this season, as he watched from the bench for the entire game during Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.Noni Madueke came close to getting the first goal of the game in the 15th minute, heading...
'Unsaveable by 2 or 3 GKs' - Ex-Chelsea star lauds Cobham product Aina for spectacular Forest goal
Published: November 03, 2024
Former Chelsea star and English Football Hall of Famer, Karen Carney has lauded Cobham product Ola Aina for his spectacular strike during the closing minutes of Nottingham Forest's 3-0 rout of West Ham United in a Premier League encounter at the City Ground on Saturday evening.Lionesses legend Karen Carney knows a thin...
Southampton boss reveals what impressed him about Aribo during 1-0 win against Everton
Published: November 03, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin was impressed with the performance of substitute Joe Aribo, who helped turn the tide in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton at St Mary's Stadium.The match was marked by tension and drama, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. Everton's Jesper Lindstrøm teste...