Author: Seyi Alao

Balogun ready to work with new manager Potter at Brighton

Nigeria international, Leon Balogun will work with new gaffer Graham Potter ahead of the next season. Potter who was appointed on Monday as the new manager of premier league side, Brighton replaced Chris Hughton who was sacked at the weekend . The 44-year-old coach signed a four-year deal with the Seagulls as a replacement for Chris Houghton who was sacked a week ago. Balogun will hope for a new life at the Amex after been used as a cover up for Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk for most part of last season. “I was sold by the long-term vision…

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See Onyekuru’s reaction after winning the Turkish double with Galatasaray

Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru says he’s delighted to helped his team Galatasary to the Turkish Super Lig title and also thanked the Club’s fans for the support. The former Eupen forward scored the winner as Galatasary battled back from a goal down to beat Instabul Basaksehir to the title on Sunday. While reflecting on the successful season with the Club, Onyekuru gave all glory to God and also praised the fans for sticking with them all through the season. “🏆Champions🏆 We fought back from 1-0 in a very tough game. Iam so blessed to have a strong team of lions…

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Omeruo dismisses injury scare

Nigeria defender, Kenneth Omeruo has dismissed injury scare after he was replaced in Leganes’ final match of the season against Huesca on Sunday. Omeruo was substituted for Ezequiel Munoz early in the second half of the game following a suspected knock, but the former Standard Liege defender is confidence of his availability for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in Egypt. “I will be fine, it was nothing too serious. It was just a kick to my knee and the substitution was just a precautionary one.” The defender, however, revealed he will join up with his national team after his…

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Remo Stars can get maximum points against Enyimba – Victor Chidume

Remo Stars FC (RSFC) Tenacious Midfielder, Victor Chidume has stressed that he still believes his side can still beat the drop with the remaining games to the end of the season. The Sky Blue Stars welcomes Enyimba Football Club to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu on Thursday in Match Day Twenty (20) in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Victor Chidume scored Remo Stars’ goal in a 1-1 draw against south west rivals, MFM on Sunday while Enyimba FC also played out a 1-1 draw with Wikki Tourist FC in match day nineteen of the league. Former MFM midfielder, Onuwa…

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Poland U-20 World Cup chance delights Emeka Chinoso

Emeka Chinoso says he’s delighted to be included in the Flying Eagles team to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. Chinoso who plays for Brookhouse FC of England is one of the players who wasn’t part of the team to African Cup of Nations in Niger, but make it to Poland for the World Cup. Speaking after the final list was released by the coaching crew headed by former Enyimba gaffer Paul Aigbogun, The England based attacker said he’s extremely delighted to be part of the group to the tournament. ” Sincerely, I’m very happy to be part of…

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Flying Eagles good enough for FIFA U-20 title, Says Success Makanjuola

Water FC of Abuja forward Success Makanjuola says the love and harmony among the players are coaches in the camp of the Flying Eagles is awesome. The Flying Eagles led by Coach Paul Aigbogun are far away in Germany preparing for the forthcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland and are working hard to be the first Nigerian side to clinch the trophy. However, Success , who is part of the players penciled down for the tournament by the coach said one of the strength of the team going into the tournament is love and empathy that exits in the…

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