Interviews

NPFL Players’ Advocate Ifeanyi Ogbemudia has criticised Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye and Davidson Owumi over what he describes as “poor handling” of player welfare and contract disputes in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The dispute revolves around delays in honouring contracts, inadequate welfare support, and disputes over player payments, which Ogbemudia says have made many NPFL […]

Turkish football analyst Mehmet Demirkol has highlighted the significant void Galatasaray faces when Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is unavailable. Speaking on the Socrates Magazine YouTube channel, Demirkol pointed out that the Turkish side become more vulnerable when Osimhen and Barış Alper Yılmaz are not both leading the attack. Demirkol stated, “When Galatasaray doesn’t have both

A former FIFA referee and ex-PGMOL chief, Keith Hackett, has insisted that Burnley midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu should have been sent off for a slide tackle on Alexis Mac Allister in their Premier League clash with Liverpool. The incident occurred in the 16th minute at Turf Moor, where Ugochukwu’s challenge left Mac Allister clutching his ankle

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has admitted the squad felt frustrated with their slow start to the season, telling ESPN: “As a team, I don’t want to say embarrassed but we were angry at ourselves.” The Nigerian winger insisted the arrival of new manager Kasper Hjulmand has restored confidence within the squad, helping them unlock

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka says he’s fully focused on helping Brentford end Chelsea’s unbeaten streak when the west London sides meet this weekend. Onyeka, a mainstay in Brentford’s midfield, believes the Bees have the mental strength and tactical edge to challenge the Blues. Reflecting on a previous 2–2 draw with Chelsea in March 2024,

Chuba Akpom has hailed the quality of Ipswich Town’s squad, claiming they are “definitely better” than his former club Middlesbrough. The Nigerian striker made the switch to Ipswich in the summer transfer window and has quickly integrated into the team. Speaking about the differences between both sides, Akpom emphasised that Ipswich’s depth and overall quality

Legendary Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to run for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The speculation followed Tuesday’s 1-1 draw between Nigeria and South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a result that left the Super Eagles six points behind Group C leaders

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has warned that the entire Nigeria Football Federation board should resign if the Super Eagles fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on his Obi One podcast, Mikel Obi said, “If Nigeria doesn’t qualify for the World Cup, the entire NFF board has to go…

Nigeria’s head coach Éric Chelle accepted there was tension and a heated moment with South Africa coach Hugo Broos, explaining such flare-ups are common in high-pressure games. The sharp exchange occurred in the final twenty minutes of a 1–1 draw in Bloemfontein after Ola Aina sustained an injury and was substituted, disrupting Chelle’s tactical plan.

Ahead of Nigeria’s vital World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein, Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina admitted he has yet to score for the Super Eagles and he’s aiming to change that. Aina, expected to start the crucial encounter, made no secret of his dual ambition: to secure victory and finally open his international goal account. “Obviously