In 1999, Kanu Nwankwo had done what many footballers had never done in the past and would still find it difficult to do in the future.The lanky Nigerian had joined Arsenal as a relatively unknown player to the Gunners faithful, despite his Olympics heroics in Atlanta. He had also won the African Player of the…
Former Flying Eagles striker Jerome Akor was simply unplayable with a brace and an assist as Norwegian league leaders Lillestrom fought back from a goal down to win 3-1 at Kristiansund.Home team Kristiansund took the lead midway through the first half, before a late rally by Lillestrom inspired by Akor.The big striker, who joined Lillestrom…
Everton could abandon their plans to sign Emmanuel Dennis from Watford FC in this transfer window.The Toffees wanted the highly-rated striker as replacement for Richarlison who joined Tottenham Hotspur.According to LIVERPOOL ECHO, the former Club Brugge forward is valued at £25m by the Watford.Villarreal have also been linked with the player who is not willing…
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu is hoping for a siuccessful campaign with NIgeria at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.Kanu is one of the debutants in Nigeria’s 25-player squad for the tournament holding in Morocco.Nigeria is drawn in Group C along with South Africa, Burundi and Botswana, which Kanu herself believes could see the holders…
Former Nigeria international midfielder Ogenyi Onazi says the senior national team of Nigeria has lost what made it special with the way the team has been handled by coaches and the federation.Onazi who rose to the rank of captain of the Nigerian team with the height of his stay coming when he played a starring…
Joe Aribo’s desire to leave Rangers in the current transfer window could still be in the works despite initial hitches.Aribo has been linked with several Premier League clubs including Everton and Crystal Palace.Meanwhile, Aston Villa have also been linked with a potential move for the midfielder, who established himself at Rangers under former manager Steven…
Russian side CSKA Moscow say they will formally lodge a protest against the decision of Migeria international Chidera Ejuke to terminate his deal at the club.Ejuke terminated his deal with the Russian club in line with FIFA ruling which allows players playing in the war zone of both countries to terminate their contract and move…
Reno Stars boss Gbenga Ogunbote says his team will keep pushing after a huge 1-0 win over Enyimba in the Nigeria Professional Football League over the weekend.The win handed the team a four points gap over the People’s Elephants and three over Enugu Rangers to sit third on the league table and just a point…
Super Eagles defender Williams Troost-Ekong named former Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama in his dream five-aside.In a chat with Watford’s Dream Team series, where the players named their best five-aside team consisting of players they’ve played with or against, the former Udinese CB picked Enyeama as the best goalkeeper he has played with.Ekong also included football…
