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Genk striker Toluwalase “Tolu” Arokodare has admitted to feeling frustrated as another summer slips by without a move to a bigger club. Despite arriving as a promised transfer departure and initially being expected to leave the Belgian side, the 24 year old remains a squad player. He came off the bench in the recent league […]

Stanley Eguma, head coach of Enyimba FC, has openly declared his ambitions ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The veteran tactician aims to lead the People’s Elephant to their 10th league title a milestone that would cement their status as the most successful club in Nigerian football history. Speaking about his objectives,

Former Nigerian international Garba Lawal has urged Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi to seize any opportunity to play in Spain’s La Liga without hesitation. Lawal, known for his own successful international career and deep understanding of European football, believes Sanusi’s playing style would be better suited to Spanish football. He stated that La Liga’s technical

Former Napoli sporting director Pierpaolo Marino has branded Super Eagles forward Akemola Lookman as “ungrateful” following the player’s departure from Atalanta’s training amidst a transfer stand-off. Marino criticised Lookman’s decision to go on strike, accusing him of contradicting the club that nurtured his rise. He affirmed that Atalanta agreed to a sale abroad and rejected

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has warned that the Super Eagles B team pursuing CHAN 2024 may be showcasing more individual flair than collective discipline. Speaking on sports radio, he cited concerns that chasing attention from foreign scouts could be undermining team cohesion and tactical unity. Udeze, speaking as a pundit and team observer, lamented

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed heartfelt appreciation for the club’s youth system, singling out Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis‑Skelly as shining examples of Hale End graduates. Iwobi acknowledged how Arsenal’s academy shaped his early career and noted that the emergence of these homegrown talents reflects the club’s enduring commitment to youth development. He

Premier League giants Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal have reportedly withdrawn their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen not due to his goal-scoring record, but over concerns about his character and financial demands. Transfer experts David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano cite two main barriers exorbitant wage expectations (around €12 million net per year) and perceived

Asisat Oshoala, the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champion and prolific striker, recently shared reflections on her early football idols. Growing up, the scarcity of women’s football coverage meant she admired male players and clubs, especially Barcelona and Manchester United. A veteran of three World Cups and four WAFCON titles with Nigeria’s Super

Super Eagles right-back Bright Osayi‑Samuel has revealed the circumstances behind his collapsed move to Turkish giants Besiktas. Recently joining Birmingham City after four years at Fenerbahçe, the 27 year old explained that media reports about Besiktas were misleading and largely influenced by sensationalism. Osayi‑Samuel, who had been heavily linked with Besiktas, said he had no

Retired Chelsea and England forward Eniola Aluko has addressed the national identity controversy surrounding her career, stating that she received criticism from Nigerians for playing for England rather than Nigeria. Born in Lagos, Aluko explained that she never really considered representing the Super Falcons, as the opportunity wasn’t visible or accessible during her youth. Aluko