Nathan Tella: Bayer Leverkusen given massive boost as Nigerian international returns to training
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has returned to team training for German side Bayer Leverkusen ahead of their crucial clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The 25-year old sustained a hip injury in the top-of-the-table clash against Bayern Munich two weeks ago, which ruled him out of action for Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 win over Holstein […]
NPFL: Abia Warriors Nmecha Johnson fancies team’s chances in crucial clash against Kwara United
Abia Warriors goalkeeper Nmecha Johnson is confident his side will come out on top when they face Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday. The Abia-based side travel to Ilorin to face the Afonja Warriors in a Matchday 26 clash, looking to consolidate on their bright start to the campaign as they […]
Ademola Lookman: Sunday Mba advises Super Eagles star on next move
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has advised English Premier League side Chelsea to secure the services of countryman Ademola Lookman in the summer. The reigning African Footballer of the Year is likely to leave Italian side Atalanta in the summer after a recent bust-up with manager Gian Piero Giasperini, after last week’s UCL elimination […]
AFCON 2025: Liverpool great Carragher clarifies remark
Liverpool great Jamie Carragher has clarified the controversial comments made over the significance of the African Cup of Nations. The former England international during a Skysports studio session involving Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon D’or, downplayed the importance of the African showpiece event, emphasizing that it was not a major tournament. “The point […]
Mourinho’s Fenerbahce hold Osimhen’s Galatasaray in Super Lig cracker
Victor Osimhen was unable to add to his goal tally as Fenerbahce played out a 0-0 draw with Galatasaray on Monday night. Unbeaten in their last 15 matches across all competitions, Jose Mourinho’s men headed for the Rams Park with the mindset of continuing their blistering run to boost the Super Liga title chances. However, […]
NPFL: Lobi Stars reappoint Babaganaru as head coach
Nigeria Premier Football League side Lobi Stars have confirmed the appointment of Mohammed Babaganaru as their interim head coach. The former Wikki Tourists head coach who rejoins the club for a second stint in charge after previously being at the helms of affairs in the 2022-23 season, takes over from former Super Eagles assistant coach […]
Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles star provides perfect response to ‘penalty controversy’
African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman was the star of the show as Atalanta cruised to a 5-0 victory over Empoli in the Italian Serie A on Sunday. It was the Super Eagles star first outing since the controversy surrounding his penalty kick miss in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League elimination at the hands of […]
SPL: Super Eagles duo set to get new coach at Rangers
Super Eagles stars Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun are set to work under a new manager at Rangers after Philippe Clemente was sacked on Sunday after just 16 months in charge. The 50-year old joined the Scottish club in October 2023 to replace Michael Beale, but has been shown the way out of the club […]
Serie A: Atalanta boss clarifies ‘worst penalty taker’ comment
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Giasperini has stated that his statement in the aftermath of Tuesday’s UCL elimination was not meant to upset Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman. The 67-year old was infuriated after the 3-1 loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday, labeling Lookman as the ‘worst penalty taker’ he has seen, after the winger missed […]
“He’s clear”- Nottingham Forest manager provides fitness update on Nigerian star
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has declared that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi, is fit to participate in the club’s next match against Newcastle United on Sunday. The 27-year old suffered a broken nose in the FA Cup fourth round victory over Exeter City on February 11, forcing him to sit out last weekend’s […]
