'Pass is perfect' - Former Chelsea striker hails Iwobi for key role in Fulham's second goal v Liverpool
Published: December 14, 2024
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton highlighted Alex Iwobi's key role in Fulham's second  goal in their 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League fixture played at Anfield on Saturday evening.Fulham took the lead in the 11th minute when Andreas Pereira's deflected shot beat Alisson Becker at the near post.Liverpoo...
Jones carded for tackle on Iwobi as Liverpool boss Arne Slot hit with touchline ban for protesting
Published: December 14, 2024
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a one-match touchline ban after expressing his frustration over a contentious tackle by midfielder Curtis Jones on Fulham's Alex Iwobi.The incident occurred during the second half of Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday afternoon.The game kicked off with Fulham tak...
'I can confirm it' - Nigeria captain reveals 'very greedy' Osimhen is a Chelsea fan amid links with PL giants
Published: December 14, 2024
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is a lifelong Chelsea fan, adding fuel to ongoing transfer speculations linking the Nigerian striker to the Premier League giants.Osimhen, who was the subject of intense interest from top European clubs, including Chelsea, last summer, was closely w...
Liverpool forward Salah named Africa's best player by Marca ahead of Boniface, Guirassy, Lookman
Published: December 14, 2024
Spanish sports daily Marca has ranked the best footballers of the 2023-2024 season, with seven African players included in the list.The jury consisted of over 100 former footballers, journalists and analysts from around the world.Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been named the best player of the 2023-2024 seas...
'We are not scared' - Fulham ace Iwobi warns Liverpool ahead of Anfield clash
Published: December 13, 2024
Alex Iwobi has declared Fulham's readiness to face Liverpool in the Premier League fixture that will take place at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.The Cottagers have been brilliant this season. They have garnered 23 points from 15 games and are four points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City.Iwobi has played a key ro...
'Performing well' - Former Chelsea star urges Arsenal to make a move for Napoli loanee Osimhen
Published: December 13, 2024
Former Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal to make a move for Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.The Gunners have scored 29 goals in the Premier League this season, the fourth-highest in the division, but strikers Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have struggled with consistency.Ha...
Andre Onana rolls out red carpet for Nigerian GK Yakubu in Man Utd's UEL showdown against Viktoria Plzen
Published: December 13, 2024
Nigerian goalkeeper Matthew Yakubu was a distinguished guest of Cameroon international André Onana during the Europa League meeting Manchester United and FC Viktoria Plzen on Thursday, December 12.Onana invited Yakubu to watch him live at the Doosan Aréna, where he likely picked up one or two new tricks from the expe...
Playing in many different positions' - Fulham boss Silva agrees with Arsene Wenger on Iwobi
Published: December 12, 2024
Speaking at Thursday's pre-match press conference before his side's trip to face Premier League table-toppers Liverpool, Fulham manager Marco Silva responded to a comment from legendary former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who described Alex Iwobi as a player capable of pulling all the strings.Wenger handed Iwobi his...
Fulham manager confirms Super Eagles star will not be named in matchday squad against Liverpool
Published: December 12, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva addressed the media on Thursday, providing a squad update ahead of his team's Premier League clash with table-toppers Liverpool at Anfield.The Portuguese football tactician confirmed that Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey will sit out the game against the Reds due to accumulated bookings.Player...
What Leicester coach Ruud van Nistelrooy said about Ndidi's injury and expected return date
Published: December 12, 2024
Leicester City's coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has ruled out Wilfred Ndidi's involvement in his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon. The Super Eagles midfielder picked up an injury last weekend in the 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium and w...
'He's going to help us' - Southampton boss confirms Onuachu is available for selection v Tottenham
Published: December 12, 2024
Speaking in his pre-match conference ahead of Southampton's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the St.Mary's Stadium on Sunday, Russell Martin has confirmed that Paul Onuachu has recovered from injury.The 30-year-old picked up an injury in the 3-2 loss to Liverpool  last month and has missed the last three...
Ex-Super Eagles invitee's brother in contention to make debut for Chelsea in historic game v Astana
Published: December 12, 2024
Richard Olise, younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise, will receive his first-ever call-up to Chelsea's first team on Thursday evening when the Premier League side take on Astana in the UEFA Conference League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The talented fullback was named in Chelsea's travelling squ...
'Whether it is Nigeria, Ghana or England' - Arsenal forward makes big statement on his international future
Published: December 11, 2024
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong recently stated that he is working to recruit more players of Nigerian heritage to represent the national teams.In recent years, the Nigeria Football Federation have won the recruitment battle for several dual-national players, including Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Fisayo D...
The latest Nigerian talent shining in England
Published: December 11, 2024
Nigeria, one of Africa’s premier footballing nations, boasts a rich history of contributing exceptional talent to English football. Over the years, Nigerian players have achieved great success in England, winning domestic cups, league titles, and leaving a lasting legacy.From the glory days of Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay O...
Lookman breaks silence on reports linking him with Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle
Published: December 10, 2024
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has reacted to speculation in the media linking him with a return to the English Premier League. It is claimed that a quartet of Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the Nigeria international, namely Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. With his experience ...