Interviews

Thierry Henry, former Arsenal captain, has confirmed that Crystal Palace star Michael Olise has decided to represent France at the international level rather than England. Olise, who is also eligible to play for Nigeria and Algeria, has expressed his clear preference for France. Speaking with AS, Henry emphasized Olise’s commitment to the French national team. […]

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu is keen on securing a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor. Onuachu, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor from Premier League club Southampton, scored 15 goals in 21 league appearances. According to his agent Resat Can Ozbudak, Onuachu does not wish to return to England and

Coach Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars Football Club reflected on their season and their upcoming match. He acknowledged that while the team consistently held the second position, they did not meet their ultimate target for the season. Despite this, he expressed satisfaction with the overall performance and determination to end the season positively in their

Former Nigerian International Sam Sodje has urged the Nigerian Football Federation NFF to prioritize appointing a manager capable of delivering immediate results for the national team. Sodje emphasized the need for a manager who can instantly motivate and impact the team, rather than focusing solely on long-term technical advice. It’s not about doing technical advisor,

Super Falcons and Bay F.C. striker, Asisat Oshoala, expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s potential to outplay their opponents in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. After a closely contested two leg match, where the Super Falcons edged out South Africa’s Bayana Bayana with a 1-0 aggregate, Nigeria secured their spot in the Olympic Games. Filled with

Asisat Oshoala is confident that the Super Falcons have what it takes to advance beyond the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Games. The nine time African champions find themselves in a challenging group with current world champions Spain, Brazil, and Japan, all of whom are ranked in the top 10 in the FIFA Women’s

Paul Offor, the former head coach of Sporting Lagos, recently shared insights into the challenges of managing players in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL. In an interview with Brila FM, Offor discussed the complexities of handling different personalities and egos within the dressing room. One of the toughest aspects of coaching, according to Offor,

Chippa United goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw, humorously remarked that Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali owes him a Mercedes Benz. This playful claim stems from Louw’s prediction that Nwabali would play in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, a prediction Nwabali himself doubted. Nwabali, who had only made one appearance for Nigeria in a friendly against

Super Eagles’ defender Calvin Bassey, currently playing for Fulham, exudes confidence ahead of Nigeria’s clash with South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Uyo. Bassey highlighted the team’s cohesion under coach Finidi George, noting the blend of familiar faces and new talent as a strength. The familiarity between the coach and the

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has vividly recounted his time at Chelsea with Diego Costa, describing him as the crazy guy of the locker room. Despite the striker’s antics, which included playful towel flicks and mischievous pranks, Mikel admired Costa’s spirited nature. He’s just crazy, you know Mikel shared in a candid discussion about the