Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has welcomed Paris Saint-Germain’s new attacker Lionel Messi, to Paris. Okocha sent his welcome message via his Instagram handle to Messi, who just moved to Ligue 1 after an emotional exit from Barcelona. Okocha, who was a former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, earlier congratulated Messi and said he…
Championship club Reading are on the verge of announcing the signing of Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru.Watford Observer has reported that the Nigeria underage international is set to join the Royals on a season-long loan and allnigeriasoccer.com has additional confirmation that the move is ‘definitely happening’ subject to a routine medical. This website can report with certainty that…
Substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved captain Raul Albiol’s spot-kick at Windsor Park on a night that began superbly for the Blues with an excellent first-half performance before the Spaniards stormed back into the contest after the break. Hakim Ziyech opened the scoring for the Blues midway through the opening 45 minutes but was then forced…
The 19-year-old, who has won six senior caps for his country, scored 11 goals in 34 appearances on loan at Vitesse in the Netherlands last season. Broja signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea this summer and has impressed for the Blues in pre-season. “Armando is a very talented player who we were impressed by…
Manchester City defender John Stones has signed a new five-year deal with the Premier League club. His contract at the Etihad was due to expire next year, but he will now remain with the club until 2026. The 27-year-old re-established himself in City’s title-winning last season, and was part of the England side that made…
Nsungusi Effiong scored for his Danish first division club HB Koege to ensure they played a 1-1 draw at home with Hobro.The 21-year-old striker opened the scoring for his side in the 74th minute, but the visitors restored parity late on.HB Koege are now fifth on the table with four points from three matches in…
Samuel Edozie was one of the players singled out for praise by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following his side’s loss to Leicester City in Saturday’s Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. On his competitive debut for the Citizens, the Anglo-Nigerian winger didn’t look out of place playing with much older and physical players. Just as…
David Okereke could now most likely return to Italy and team up with fellow Nigeria star Tyronne Ebuehi at newly promoted Serie A club Venezia.Okereke does not have a future at Belgian champions Club Brugge, who splashed eight Million Euros for him two years ago, and the way out for the forward could now be…
Sadeeq Yusuf is delighted to see Sunshine Stars remain in the Nigeria Professional Football League for another season.The Owena Whales experienced their worse campaign in the top flight division in recent years after spending months in the drop zone. The team was faced with several challenges in the 2020-2021 campaign, including financial difficulties, which led…
