Former Dutch International Player, Promes Detained In Dubai
Convicted former Ajax and Dutch international winger Quincy Promes has been arrested in Dubai, two weeks after a court in the Netherlands sentenced him to six years for smuggling more than a tone of cocaine. Dutch prosecutors confirmed the arrest on Friday, but said it was for an alleged offense committed in the United Arab Emirates city and not on...
Super Falcons Ex-Goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni Is Dead
Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni is dead, ABN TV reports. Aluko-Olaseni died after an eight-year battle with cancer. The Nigerian Football Federation announced this in a post via its X account, @thenff late Saturday night. READ ALSO: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu Is Dead It read, “We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an...
Serie A: Osimhen Gradually Hitting Top Form – Napoli Boss, Calzona
Napoli caretaker coach, Francesco Calzona says Victor Osimhen is gradually hitting top form. Osimhen has scored consistently for the reigning Serie A champions since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. The 25-year-old scored five goals in his last three outings for the Partenopei before Sunday night’s 2-1 win over Juventus. The Nigeria international had his late penalty saved by Wojciech Szczesny...
Awoniyi Excelling With Nottingham Forest Because Of Hardwork, Says Ujah
Former Werder Bremen forward, Anthony Ujah has credited Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi’s brilliant form with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League to hardwork. Ujah in an interview with EaglesTracker, said that the Nigerian international has invested his time and energy on hardwork during training. “This guy invested in a lot of work that I personally didn’t do, so it was quite...
Nigerian Football Needs Radical Revolution – Senator Shehu Sani
Nigerian football needs a radical revolution to reclaim its glory days, when the mention of the Super Eagles instilled fear in many African teams, according to social activist Senator Shehu Sani. Senator Sani told Completesports.com that Nigerian Football has lost its traditional style from the age-grade teams to the Super Eagles because of the over-dependence on diaspora Nigerian players and those playing...
Iwobi Wins Fulham’s Goal Of The Month For February
Alex Iwobi has won Fulham’s Premier League Goal of the Month award for February. Iwobi’s dramatic winner at the Old Trafford was massively voted for by Fulham fans. His international teammate Bassey scored the curtain raiser for Manchester United in the thrilling contest. Bassey was also nominated for the individual accolade. After receiving a pass from substitute Adama Traore, Iwobi’s impeccable touch sent...
NPFL Fines Niger Tonardoes For Security Breach
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has fined Niger Tonardoes N3m for failing to provide adequate security in their home game against Rangers last weekend. The Ikon Allah Boys fell to a 2-0 defeat against Rangers. Tornadoes, according to the NPFL breached its framework by also failing to control their fans. The Minna club have 48 hours to appeal this decision. The...
Osimhen May Join Man United Or PSG – Petit
Former Chelsea star, Emmanuel Petit has hinted that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen may join either of Manchester United or Paris Saint Germain due to their financial power. Recall that the Nigerian international has been linked with several clubs such as Chelsea, Real Madrid, Man United and PSG. However, in a chat with TEAMtalk, the 1998 World Cup winner stated that Arsenal...
EPL: Fit-Again Aina Returns To Training At Nottingham Forest
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has returned to training at Premier League club, Nottingham Forest. The versatile full-back has not made an appearance for Forest since returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo revealed that Aina played the final of the competition against Cote d’Ivoire with injury. In a post on the official Forest Facebook account, the...
Flying Eagles Will Bounce Back From Uganda Defeat – Bosso
Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso is optimistic his team will bounce back from the disappointing loss to Uganda. Bosso’s side started their campaign at the African Games 2023 on a disappointing note following a 2-1 defeat to Hippos of Uganda. The Flying Eagles put up a shambolic display in the game despite their favourites tag. READ ALSO: EPL: Fit-Again Aina Returns...
