What should have been a week focused entirely on a high-stakes El Clasico against Barcelona has instead become dominated by reports of conflict and crisis inside Real Madrid's dressing room. Defeat on Sunday against Barcelona will hand Real's fiercest rivals their second consecutive La Liga title. But while Barca - who were themselves in turmoil not so long ago - continue to prosper, Real Madrid are in chaos, as a result of fan unrest, managerial uncertainty and even allegati

The agent of Nigeria international midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro says his client has multiple offers in the wake of reports claiming that a permanent deal has been agreed for him to stay on a permanent deal with relegated Italian Serie A side Pisa. Akinsamiro joined newly promoted Pisa at the start of the season, and made an instant impact and caught the attention of the Nigeria national team selectors who rewarded him with a spot in the team for the AFCON. However since ret

Former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr says Paris FC midfielder Moses Simon has done what no Nigerian player has ever done in the history of the French Ligue 1. Simon has spent six years in the top division in France playing for modest teams in Nantes and now Paris FC. He had somehow maintained his relevance at both teams. Over the weekend he provided an assist in their shock 4-1 win over Monaco taking his tally to 36 goals and 41 assists in 203 Ligue

Derby County midfielder David Uzoh is said to be the next in line to commit his international future to the senior national team of Nigeria from England. The 20 year old was is on loan to English Championship side Derby County from Crystal Palace, and has so far proven to be a good addition to the squad of the Rams. Born in Spain to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in England, he made it clear three years ago when he made his breakthrough at Palace that he is open to th

Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey sparked debates online after posing with Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha after his man of the match display against Fulham. Ngumoha picked up the man of the match award with his goal paving the way for Liverpool to beat Fulham 2-0. A result which kept their chances of making the top five alive. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Ngumoha who is yet to play for England at senior level is still eligible to play for Nigeria, and a report whi

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle is watching development around the international future of Everton’s midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. Tim has been on the radar of the coach for almost a year, but initial approach drew a blank response from the 22 year old who has his sights on stepping up to the senior national team of England. Still eligible for Nigeria despite representing England at various youth levels, latest reports say he is now open to the idea

The president of Italian Serie A side Napoli has explained his regret after rejecting a combine bid of €200m from PSG for the duo of Victor Osimhen and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia while they were at the club. Osimhen left Napoli for Galatasaray after an initial loan spell for a fee of 75 million euros Both players were key to Napoli ending their 33 year wait for their first Serie A title, and as expected were targets of other European giants after the feat. De Laurentiis revealed th

Head coach of English Premier League side Crystal Palace listed five Nigerians for the second leg of UEFA Conference League clash against Fiorentina. Oliver Glasner who removed Nigerian international Uche Chrisantus from the official list of registered players, after the January transfer window will be hoping his side book a spot in the semi final. They hold a 3-0 lead from the first game in England leaving their Italian opposition with a tall task of scoring four or more goa

AIK of Sweden were yesterday held to a 2-2 draw by IF Brommapojkarna in a top division game in Sweden with as many as two Nigerians in Zadok Yohanna and Obilor Okeke playing against each other. Okeke was tasked with keeping Yohanna who has hit the ground running in Sweden for AIK in check, despite operating majorly as a winger. Zadok bagged an assist before he was subbed off, and added to his tally of four goals and three assists in seven games, since the resumption of the le

Newly promoted English Premier League side Coventry City will trigger the option of signing Nigeria international midfielder Frank Onyeka on a permanent deal. Onyeka joined the team on a loan deal from Brentford, and played a key role in helping them seal promotion to the English Premier League. The 28 year old was signed to bring experience to the team at a time, where it seems they were begining to lose grounds. He immediately lifted their spirits in the 11 games that he pl

When the job of the Super Eagles of Nigeria was made vacant following the exit of Finidi George as coach of the team, no coach was interested in taking over the team aside from the present coach Eric Chelle. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) appointed Austine Eguavoen in interim capacity after German coach Bruno Labbadia backed out of the job, following break down in talks over his wages. Labbadia rejected the job even after he was announced as coach with a week to the st

The chances of Millwall winger Femi Azeez getting a first time call up to the senior national team of Nigeria got a huge boost yesterday when he was confirmed as a nominee for the English Championship player of the season. The 24 year old who has four goals and four assists this season for Millwall who are chasing a play off spot has proven himself as one of the top stars in the English second division. He is already linked to teams in the English Premier League. Top of the c

The most talked about Nigerian player the past one week is relatively unknown winger Zadok Yohanna of Swedish side AIK after his impressive debut in the Allsvenskan. We exclusively reported his transfer eight months ago , and also his impressive performance in pre season and Cup games in the build up to his debut over the weekend in the league. Zadok who was spotted from Kaduna where he represented Ikon Allah Football Academy wasted no time in showing what he is all about. He

Newly confirmed goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria Arthur Okonkwo had a day to forget in the English Championship after his team were thrashed 5-1 by Southampton. Southampton leapfrogged Wrexham into sixth place in the Championship with an emphatic victory over their play-off rivals at Stok Cae Ras with Okonkwo, who got the all clear to play for the senior national team of Nigeria by FIFA in goal. Kuryu Matsuki and Flynn Downes both netted early goals for the v

World football governing body FIFA has confirmed the completion of the switch of nationality of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo from England to Nigeria. Okonkwo has the opportunity to stake a claim for the first choice goalkeeping option for Nigeria, with Nwabali currently not playing and Okoye's inconsistent presence in the Squad Reports emerged this week that the 24 year old is yet to commit to Nigeria despite wide spread reports, and also statements from the Super Eagles

Zadok Show was the latest Swedish’s new season’s movie that premiered Sunday night featuring a Nigerian youngster on the lead cast. Zadok has won the Heart of AIK Solna fans, having spent less than a year at the Club He was none other than the 18-year old Nigerian striker Yohanna Zadok whose season’s debut was greeted with admiration, ecstasy and sweet victory. Signed from Kaduna based Ikon Allah Football Academy, six months ago he carried his pre season and cup form into the

Nigeria international forward Moses Simon was honoured by top division Belgium side Gent over the weekend for his contributions during his time at the club. Moses Simon helped Gent to a domestic double in 2015 Simon joined Gent in the January transfer window of 2015 from Slovakian side AS Trenčín and immediately became a key player in coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s formation and helped Gent win their first ever national Championship title in May 2015. Two months later, Simon as

The senior national team of Nigeria will play two high profile friendly games in the month of June according to the team’s communication department. Nigeria faced Portugal before the start of the World Cup four years ago Super Eagles won’t be at the world cup after failing to qualify for the second consecutive edition, keeping them available for games against teams going to the world cup. They will be up against Poland on the 3rd of June before trading tackles with world cup

The senior national team of Nigeria will once again take part in the Unity Cup after lifting the last edition with a penalty shoot out win over Jamaica in the final. Nigeria have won all editions of the Unity Cup, since its inception Nigeria’s participation in the tournament was confirmed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) , while speaking on their availability for the summer friendly tournament . It will run from the 26th of May to the 30th between four teams, but w

English Premier League side Fulham are willing to sanction a permanent deal for Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze who is on loan to the club from Italian giants AC Milan. Samuel Chukwueze has settled in Fulham alongside his international teammates, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi Chukwueze joined the team in the summer on a loan deal that gives them the option of signing him permanently for a fee in the region of €24m potentially rising to €28m, in bonuses. So far Ch