A second division team in Slovenia has terminated the contract of their Nigerian winger who was signed in the summer after it emerged that he impregnated the daughter of the president of the club.

The player (name withheld) has since returned back to Nigeria where he revealed to Mr Mowiz the issue behind the cancellation of his contract six months after he was signed and unveiled by the club.
" I signed a three year deal with the option of another year but last month I ran into trouble when my girlfriend who happens to be the daughter of the president said she was pregnant for me", he said.

" The club got to know about it and summoned me for a meeting. I got there and admitted that I am responsible for the pregnancy and I was told to stay at home and not to be seen around the club premises until I am instructed to return.


" A week later I was called to the office and told that my agent has been informed about their plans to terminate my contract for gross misconduct and indiscipline. The news came to me as a surprise because I have not been found wanting in any area since I arrived the club six months ago".
He later found out from his agent that the main reason why the deal was terminated was because of the daughter of the president who is pregnant for him. The club felt he went beyond the boundary set for players of the club.

" My agent called me up and said we should file a case with FIFA that he has a recording of the president saying my contract was terminated for having an affair with his daughter. She's an adult for God sake, we both love each other and decided to have a child.




" Now I don't know what will happen to her and the child since I'm back in Nigeria. They have forced her to block me on all social media platforms so we have not been communicating. The few friends I made at the club are also scared of speaking to me about her apparently they don't want to run into trouble with the team. I'm confused right now", he concluded.

https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/12/yawa-nigeria-player-contract-terminated.html

Barcelona are reportedly in search for a long-term replacement for 32 year old striker Luis Suarez.

Suarez has named Tammy Abraham as his possible successors after revealing he closely follows the young Chelsea striker. “There are many young strikers who are playing very well this season,” Suarez told OneFootball.

“Personally, I have [a] certain number of young and old strikers that I like watching because of their skills. For example, I like Abraham, Chelsea’s No9. In my opinion, he is an incredible striker with good finishing and who moves incredibly despite his youth.



“Another one is Maxi Gomez and not only because he is from Uruguay, but also because he has a lot of characteristics and skills that big teams are looking for in a striker. Obviously, Lautaro Martínez is playing at high level this season too.”


Abraham has scored 11 goals for Chelsea this Chelsea with 10 of those coming in the Premier League.

Abraham suffered an injury during Chelsea’s Champions League draw with Valencia on Wednesday and will miss Saturday’s Premier League clash against West Ham.


“He’s got some pain so won’t be involved tomorrow and we’ll see by Monday,” Lampard said on Friday

https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/luis-suarez-names-tammy-abraham-as-his.html

Former captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria John Obi Mikel has hailed the impact of Joe Aribo who inherited his number ten shirt in the senior national team of Nigeria following his retirement from international football.

Mikel quit the senior national team of Nigeria after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after leading the team as captain to a third place finish at the tournament. They lost 1-2 in the semi-final to eventual winners Algeria.


Coach Gernot Rohr handed the number ten shirt won by Mikel who inherited it from Austin Okocha to Joe Aribo and the Rangers of Scotland midfielder has so far impressed with two goals to his name from four games for Nigeria.

Aribo according to Mikel only took his shirt number but his playmaker role in the team was inherited by Alex Iwobi right from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.


” Congratulations to the team they have done well in my absence although I have always insist that they can cope without me. I like the man who took my number Aribo but many people don’t understand that Alex Iwobi is the player in my role”, Mikel told Owngoalnigeria.com.


” Iwobi started playing that role from the 2019 AFCON and I have been impressed with how he has settled in properly. We all know he is a good player so it’s no surprise that he has done well so far”.https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/iwobi-is-my-rightful-replacement-not.html

Former board member of Nigeria Football Federation John Fashanu has expressed his displeasure with the manner Gernot Rohr has worked over three years as the Super Eagles head coach

“I think Rohr has underachieved as the coach of Super Eagles. What has he achieved, what has he won? That team is certainly not good enough to dominate African Football.

We still have a lot of work to do to be the best in Africa. For now, we don’t have a team yet,” the former Wimbledon FC of England striker stated.

Footynaija.com.ng recently reported that John Fashanu believes Tammy Abraham made the right choice, snubbing Nigeria for England stating that England offers more Financial Benefits with Less stress.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/beef-alert-john-fashanu-brutally-blasts_26.html

Meanwhile Hazard has a contrary view. See hazards comment here: https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/a-liverpool-player-deserves-to-win.html

Pep Got no chill

Real Madrid Forward Eden hazard has stated that either of Mane, Salah or Van Dijk rightfully deserves to be crowned the Ballon d'or winner.

According to Hazard, " I would give it to a Liverpool player. Mane, Salah, or vandijk Deserves it".

"If Sadio(Mane) had won Afcon wit Senegal, there would have been no debate. It would be beautiful he won it".

Or Momo(Salah) who is one of my friends. It would be a good thing for Both African and English football. Hazard Concluded.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/a-liverpool-player-deserves-to-win.html

Is Hazard right?

Former England player John Fashanu who featured for England in 1989 playing only two games for the three lions claims that it pays to play for England than Nigeria because there are lots of Financial Benefit.

Fashanu Only Featured twice for the England National team but According to him, he still get a whooping N5m Monthly as Pension.

According to Fashanu, he says "Till today,I still get my benefit, my pensions. I get 5 million Naira Monthly as pension for being an ex-footballer in England and I am now in my 50s."


Still Speaking,Fashanu Further Stated that ''Tammy Knows why he hasn't played for the Super Eagles and its because there's more financial benefit playing for England, there is more glory and less Wahala."
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/more-glory-and-less-wahala-supports.html


Do you Agree with Fashanu?

Osimhen reveals he wants to set Super Eagles all-time goals record
Victor Osimhen wants to be Eagles great

Victor Osimhen has revealed he hopes to set a new all-time goals record with the Super Eagles.
The late Rashidi Yekini holds the record having scored 37 goals for Nigeria during his illustrious time with the Super Eagles.

Osimhen, 20, has now scored two goals for the country at full international level after he set an all-time record of 10 goals at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile.

He has now said he also wishes to be remembered as an Eagles great.
“I want to be remembered as one of the greats, like (Rashidi) Yekini, Odion Ighalo and others,” he said in an interview monitored by SCORENigeria

“I want to do well and even surpass their records.
“But it’s not about my own personal ambition, more about what the team can achieve.

“I believe I will get there.”
The Lille striker has been widely regarded as a replacement for Ighalo, who quit international football after this year’s AFCON in Egypt.
However, Osimhen has maintained it will be disrespectful to be compared with Ighalo who he said has achieved far more than he.

“Ighalo is a legend. It’s disrespectful to compare me with him because he has achieved a great deal more even with all the pressure,” he said.
“He’s more experienced, while I am just growing and still have a lot more to learn.
“He has given me some candid advice and I am using them.”
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/i-want-to-be-better-than-yekini-and.html

Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked by Tottenham after five years in charge of the club.

He led Spurs to top-four finishes in four of his five seasons in charge, as well as their first Champions League final in the 2018/19 campaign.

However, Spurs have won just five matches this season and chairman Daniel Levy said a change had to be made in the "club's best interests"
Read more details here.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/breaking-mauricio-pochettino-sacked.html

Former Chelsea Midfielder John-Obi Mikel reveals what Eden Hazard does in training during their time with the Blues.

According to Mikel, he labelled Eden as a player who does less work in training but always comes Big in Matches. Mikel revealed that the Real Madrid Man isn't Hardworking. "He didn't like to train hard when we were working, he was waiting for us to finish training just standing there" Mikel said.

Still speaking further Mikel reveals how astonishing Hazard always was during Matches. "But [at the weekend] he was always the Man of the Match. It was unbelievable" The Former Nigerian National team Captain said.


https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/mikel-exposes-hazard-says-he-isn.html

Barcelona takes on Madrid on the 8th of January 2020 in the Spanish supercup semi Final in Saudi Arabia.

In an Official Message released on FC Barcelona Social Media Page, it has been Confirmed that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are to go head to head to the Spanish supercup Semi Final set to held in Saudi Arabia Come Next Year January.

Another mouth watering Second Semi Final encounter is the Game between Real Madrid and Valencia. Barca and Atletico showdown would be on the 8th of January, 2020 while Real Madrid Tackles Valencia a Day after.

With Winners of Both semi Finals would meet for the Finals on the 12th January 2020.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/confirmed-barca-and-madrid-set-for.html

Raheem Sterling will miss England's upcoming Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro after a shocking training bust-up with rival Joe Gomez.

The 24-year-old Manchester City winger had a heated confrontation with Gomez in his side's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.


And tensions have spilled over into international duty as Sterling has now been axed from the Euro 2020 qualifying match.

The English FA said in a statement on Monday evening: "We can confirm Raheem Sterling will not be considered for England's Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro as a result of a disturbance in a private team area at St George's Park today.

"He will remain with the squad."


England boss Gareth Southgate added: "We have taken the decision to not consider Raheem for the match against Montenegro on Thursday.




"One of the great challenges and strengths for us is that we've been able to separate club rivalries from the national team. Unfortunately the emotions of yesterday's game were still raw.

"My feeling is that the right thing for the team is the action we have taken.

"Now that the decision has been made with the agreement of the entire squad, it's important that we support the players and focus on Thursday night."

According to the Daily Mirror, City star Sterling allegedly provoked a reaction from his fellow England teammate and a witness reportedly heard him ask the 22-year-old if he was "still the big man."

https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/raheem-sterling-axed-from-england.html

Former Arsenal Coach Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest to coach German Giant Bayern Munich.

The 70 years old veteran confirmed in an interview that he is up for the post of the head coach for the German club. Wenger has been out of job for a long time now after parting ways with Arsenal, coaching them for 22 years(1996-2018). Arsene Wenger became the only manager to win a the PL golden trophy after guiding his team 'the invincibles' to win yhe EPL unbeaten.


Speaking to Bein-sports Wenger confirmed that Bayern Chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has contacted him over his interest to manage the club.

"He asked me if I'd be interested because they are looking for a coach. We decided together we would talk Next week. This is the true story"- Wenger tells Bein sports.

Bayern Munich are without coach since sacking head coach Niko kovac after falling to an embarrasing 5-1. Defeat in the hands of Eintract Frankfurt last weekend. Bayern currently sits 5th in the league with 18 points from 10 games.

Rummingge has previously confirmed that he wouldn't lease players to Germany national team if Manuel Neuer loses place to Marc Andre ter Stegen.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/arsene-wenger-to-bayern-set-to-be.html

Daniel Akpeyi has been in tremendous form for his Side Kaiser Chiefs in the South African PL ever since replacing injured first choice goalkeeper Khune. But, with the look of things Daniel Akpeyi is about to cement his Place as the team's First Choice Goalie. See some of the tweets Below after his tremendous form in a cup match to push his team to the Next round.

Meanwhile, newly invited Nigeria goalie Maduka Okoye has been in poor form this season for his team, conceding 17 goals in 6 Matches see his stats here.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/nigeria-goalkeeper-maduka-okoye.html

Fans Praises Akpeyi

"The Red line signifies Firmino and was aligned to his Armpit" - EPL gives shocking reason why RF9 goal was chopped Off.

EPL has taken to it's twitter handle to clarify the incident of yesterday's Dramatic encounter between Aston villa and Liverpool which saw a 'supposedly' Roberto Firmino Onside goal to be rule out by VAR stating that the Brazilian forward was Offside.

According to the twitter handle of the League, Roberto Firmino 'Armpit' was slightly ahead of the last defender, showing two lines, the blue and red line. See tweet Here:https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/premier-league-twitter-handle-explains.html

The Match eventually ended in favour of the reds as Sadio Mane scored a last minute goal to savage a win for his side which continues their brilliant start to the PL season.

Do you think VAR'S Decision was right?

https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/premier-league-twitter-handle-explains.html

On-loan winger Phillipe Coutinho recently got baptised, but not in the usual fashion.

While many Christians opt to conduct the religious rite in divine settings, the former Liverpool man had his baptism take place in his bathtub.

Coutinho, took to social media to thank Brunet and his wife as he expressed excitement at his admission to the church. “Thank you very much Pastor Brunet and Jeanine Brunet.. It was two more than special days that were marked in our lives. Let’s live a new era" [b]Read More: [/b]https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/11/phillipe-countinho-involved-in-water.html

Arsenal fans could be very hilarious on social media . Check the below image to see the three things that has improved since Emery joined Arsenal grin grin

See more hilarious comments here
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/fans-reactions-after-arsenals.html?m=1

Former Boca Juniors Goal keeper, Hugo Gatti has claimed the only way Lionel Messi can prove that he is the Best player in the world, is to move to Real Madrid and show that he can achieve what Cristiano Ronaldo Did.

Gatti Believes messi isn't a top player and only shines against small teams claiming that his astonishing form cannot be replicated against big teams.

"It seems i am an Anti-Argentine, but until Messi plays in the big games, he will continue to be a player of home games"
"He has to have balls and go to Real Madrid and prove everything there like Ronaldo."


"Cristiano Ronaldo went to the best club in the world. Messi plays at home, on his pitch with everything [in terms of home comfort]

"Let him play in the champions league and in the world cup, otherwise he would always be one more.

" When he plays there, he will fight with Johan [Cryuff], [Diego] Maradona and Pele".

Messi Plays when they let him play. Its very easy to play when everything is in your favour at home".
Gatti told the TV show 'El chiringuito de Jugones'.

Source: https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/has-to-play-for-madrid-to-prove-he-is.html

Arsenal fans could be very hilarious on social media . Check the below image to see the three things that has improved since Emery joined Arsenal

See more hilarious comments here
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/fans-reactions-after-arsenals.html?m=1

Arsenal fans have taken to social media to express their frustrations after blowing a comfortable 2-0 lead at home to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal were comfortably leading with 2 goals in 9 minute before being pegged back by crystal Palace through Milivojevic and Jordan Ayew in the 32nd and 52nd minute respectively. Sokratis and Luis were the goal scorer for Arsenal.


Captain Granit xhaka was also booed off the pitch after being subbed off. The swiss Midfielder replied f**k off to the fans and pulled off his shirt matching straight to the dressing room. The captain action and loss has sparked mixed reactions amongst fans as many feels its the right time to terminate the contract of head coach Unai Emery and captured Xhaka.


Footynaija.com.ng was able to gather the fans reactions on social media and below are some of it.


Click below to see more reactions.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/fans-reactions-after-arsenals.html

"my parents used to seize my boots and even burnt them."


Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has risen to prominence this season, becoming a regular for the relegation-threatened Yellow Submarine, appearing in 24 La Liga matches in his inaugural season for the first team.

Hype around the 19-year old winger went to another level at the start of April, after he scored and provided an assist in Villarreal's wild 4-4 draw with Barcelona at the Estadio de la Ceramica.

Chukwueze's performances have not gone unnoticed with a host of European clubs after his signature, despite his minimal experience. Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, and Leicester City are all interested in acquiring the talented Nigerian's services, but first, he will be looking to inspire 14th place Villarreal to La Liga survival.

With Chukwueze's name set to feature regularly in the summer transfer window rumour mill, here's six things to know about the Super Eagles' rising star...
1. He Has Been Called the Reincarnation of Arjen Robben

Despite playing less than 20 matches in Europe, Chukwueze has already found himself compared to one of the game's greatest modern attackers. As a left-footed right winger with the constant desire to take defenders on and fire at goal, it's impossible not see aspects of the Dutchman's game in Chukwueze.

Robben, who has scored 98 goals in 198 Bundesliga appearances has certainly shown a clinical side that Chukwueze is lacking, although the Villarreal winger has managed four goals this season.


The then 16-year-old was expected to join the Gunners in a £3m move that included fellow Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali, with the pair even being pictured alongside Wenger.

However, the deal fell through at the last minute with Nwakali heading to north London on his own while Chukwueze joined Villarreal in 2017. The failed move will cost Arsenal millions if they are able to entice him to the Premier League this summer.

3. He Is Already an International Star

After emerging as a Villarreal first-team player, Chukwueze made his Nigeria debut against Uganda in October.

The talented youngster is so highly regarded in his home country that he won the 2018 Nigerian Young Player of the Year Award, beating Victor Osimhen of Wolfsburg as well as Former Everton's front man Henry Onyekuru to the prize.

4. His Goalscoring Exploits Has Placed Him with the Elites

Chukwueze joined a group of extremely talented youngsters when he became the fourth-youngest goalscorer in La Liga last season after finding the net in Villarreal's 2-2 draw with Rayo Vallecano last November.


At 19 years, five months, and 20 days, the only younger La Liga scorers Last season were Real Madrid sensation Vinicius Junior, Atletico Madrid striker Borja Garces, and Huesca's Watford-owned Cucho.
5. He Is Already a World Cup Winner...at Youth Level

Chukwueze made his international debut for the senior Nigeria team in 2018 but had already established himself on the world stage after winning the Under-17 World Cup in Chile.

Nigeria beat Mali 2-0 in the final with Chukwueze starting and playing 80 minutes of the triumphant victory. In addition, the rising star scooped the tournament's Bronze Boot after notching three goals and three assists.
6. Chukwueze's Meteoric Rise Has Proven a Number of Doubters Wrong

Although he has shot to the very top of the football world at the age of 19, Chukwueze's path wasn't always simple with his parents even attempting to hinder his career when he was a young child in Nigeria.

Speaking in an interview with TheCable in 2016, Chukwueze described the efforts his parents would go to in order to stop him from playing football.

Chukwueze said: “When I was growing up playing football, my parents used to seize my boots and even burn them. So, as to prevent me from going to play football.”

7. He is the latest recruit to Jay-z Roc Nation

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports agency have confirmed that they have added Nigerian youngster, Samuel Chukwueze, to their roster after agreeing on terms with the player’s representatives, 10 Management.
The 20-year-old thus becomes the first Nigerian and second African player to be signed on by the sports management agency owned by the rap icon.
Chukwueze joins other big stars like Borussia Dortmund’s Axel Witsel, Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng and Manchester United duo, Romelu Lukaku and Eric Bailly, on the list of football stars associated with the brand.

https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/09/7-things-you-never-knew-about-samuel.html

Chukwueze is a future star in the making

Here's a very tricky with a picture of two Messi. Can you spot the real Messi?

https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/is-what-god-gave-me-leo-messi-speaks-on.html

Fc Barcelona Captain Leo Messi Speaks on his lack of a major International Trophy for his countr, Argentina.

The 32 years old who recently received the 2018/19 European Golden boot in an interview expressed his discontentment on his failure to secure a Senior international trophy despite coming very close on different occasions


According to the U-20 world cup Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist,
He said" I would have love to be a world champion but I don't think I would change anything else in my career to be one. This is what God Gave Me. I couldn't dream of anything that I experienced after. It was far bigger than anything I could have imagined".
Source: Marca


Leo Messi had Four times came close to securing a major international trophy for his Nation. With three Copa America Final defeats and a 1-0/world cup final loss to Germany in the 2014 Fifa world cup.

Leo Messi still has one more Chance to secure a international trophy when..... https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/is-what-god-gave-me-leo-messi-speaks-on.html

Fc Barcelona Captain Leo Messi Speaks on his lack of a major International Trophy for his countr, Argentina.

The 32 years old who recently received the 2018/19 European Golden boot in an interview expressed his discontentment on his failure to secure a Senior international trophy despite coming very close on different occasions


According to the U-20 world cup Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist,
He said" I would have love to be a world champion but I don't think I would change anything else in my career to be one. This is what God Gave Me. I couldn't dream of anything that I experienced after. It was far bigger than anything I could have imagined".
Source: Marca


Leo Messi had Four times came close to securing a major international trophy for his Nation. With three Copa America Final defeats and a 1-0/world cup final loss to Germany in the 2014 Fifa world cup.

Leo Messi still has one more Chance to secure a international trophy when..... https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/is-what-god-gave-me-leo-messi-speaks-on.html

-The Argentine Talisman was on Target as his Side Fc Barcelona cruised to a hard fought Victory against resilient Slavia Prague.

- Messi Became the First Player To score in 15 consecutive UCL seasons.

Lionel Messi sets 2 New UCL records in the game against Slavia Prague, Firstly becoming the first Player to score in 15 consecutive UCL seasons since the 2005-06 season up to 2019-20 Season.

Secondly, Messi Joins Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo Having...See Unbreakable Stat below ...Read more https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/lionel-messi-sets-2-new-impossible-to.html

Yakubu 'The Yak' Aiyegbeni is a retired nigerian footballer, who played as a striker for the super eagles, born on the 22nd of November 1982(37 years old). He had 57 caps for the Super eagles . Yakubu Aiyegbeni is a top striker who has featured for many teams accross europe with a record172 goals in 428 club appearances....




THE HERO
The big Yak is one of nigeria's forgotten hero in modern football, he was one of Europe top shoooters during his days in the EPL banging a total of 95 goals in 252 appearances. Yakubu is the first African a score a Hattrick on his Uefa Champions League Debut, Maccabi Haifa's 3-0 Olympiakos on Tuesday 24th September 2002. The Yak is the first EPL player to score against 20 premier league teams. He is also the top Nigerian scorer in the EPL with 95 goals . He is the third 3rd highest goal scorer for nigeria with 21 goals in 57 appearance behind segun odegbami (22goals) and Rashidi Yekini(37goals) The big Yak was a thorn in the flesh of defenders who comes his way and is also the record holder for the most EPL hattricks (4) for an african.



THE UNFORGIVABLE VILLAIN
During a world cup group A match between Nigeria and South Korea at the mabhida stadium, South Africa with the score at 2-1 in favour of the Asian side, The Big yak had all the time in the world to tap in a simple pass from 2 metres in front of an empty net but rather unfortunately played the ball wide. What a day it was. In the twinkling of an eye, The Yak became a subject of ridicule and abuse. The miss eventually came back to hunt the National team as they failed to progress into the round of 16. Surely, it was a day to forget for the Yak but never to be forgotten by the Nigerian football faithfuls. Yakubu Aiyegbeni shouldered all the blames for his sides failure to progress even though he later scored a penalty but wasn't enough to send his team through. This day would live with him forever.

Here is a breakdown of Yakubu Aiyegbeni's records
1. Top Nigerian EPL goal scorer (95 goals)
2. 3rd Highest Goal scorer for the National Team
3. Most EPL hattricks For an Africanc(4)
4. First EPL player to score against 20 teams
5. First African to score a UEFA CL hattrick on his debut.

Sadly, he is only remembered for his Miss against south Korea
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/09/player-focus-yakubu-aiyegbeni-nigeriass.html

According to reports circulating the internet, Footynaija.com.ng is able to gather that England and Nigeria are set to battle for their Fourth player this Year, a highly rated Chelsea Defender who plays as a right back. Derrick Abu by Name.


Nigeria has lost two players(Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori) to their European Counterpart, with one (Bukayo Saka ) still sidelined and waiting for a possible call up from either Nation. According to reports,the English FA are closely monitoring the situation of Abu Derrick and hope to quickly recruit him in the English National team at the Junior level.


This is not the first time England and Nigeria would battle for a player
Similar case was recorded between Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham of which both settled for the English National after being handed a call-up by head coach Southgate which saw a mix reaction from super eagles legend Nwakwo Kanu .Tammy Abraham has been Automatically ruled for a possible switch for Nigeria after given 3 minutes in his debut game . Fikayo on the other hand is yet to feature for the English side which sees him still eligible to feature for the Super eagles.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/round-four-nigeria-and-england-in-fresh.html

Newly Invited Nigerian Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye who plays for Fortuna Düsseldorf II In the German lower division has raised serious Concern for the Super Eagles Goalkeeping department after Conceeding 17 goals in 6 Matches according to stats From TransferMarkt.



Maduka Recently Made is Debut for the Super Eagles Of Nigeria after coming in as a second Half substitute for Injured Francis Uzoho in the 1-1 draw with South American Giant Brazil in a friendly match Last weekend in Singapore.



Nigeria has continued to look for a long term replacement for out-of-favor super eagles Legend Vincent Enyeama. Daniel Akpeyi ,Francis Uzoho,Ikechukwu Ezenwa And Maduka Okoye are all in the running for the Post of Eagles first choice goalie but doesn't seem to happen anytime soon as they have all lacked consistency. The Recent stat of invited Goalie Maduka Okoye is an indication that Nigeria is yet to Get a perfect fit in the Goalkeeping Department.
https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/nigeria-goalkeeper-maduka-okoye.html

The Arsenal wonderkid is on the radar of England National team as confirmed by National U-21 team coach Aidy Boothroyd.

Nigerian-english Born Winger Bukayo saka has been a revelation this season after showing a couple of interesting displays for Arsenal Football Club under head coach Unai Emery which is seeing gradually break into the First Team.

Bukayo Saka has featured for England Across U-16 to U-19 level featuring 24 times and scoring 5goals. There's been different speculations surrounding his preferred National team being Eligible to feature for both Nigeria and England. Recently, head coach of the U-21 England National team has come out to speak on Bukayo possibly committing to England after making it known that the English National team are keeping an Eye on him. According to the coach, " He (Bukayo Saka) is definitely on the radar. I saw him play Against Nottingham Forest. I know what he's all about. He'll do well Enough before long" Aidy Boothroyd told Journalists.

The Nigerian Footbal l Federation (NFF) is also putting a close watch at the current situation of the Youngster

This is not the first time England and Nigeria would battle for a player
Similar case was recorded between Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham of which both settled for the English National after being handed a call-up by head coach Southgate which saw a mix reaction from super eagles legend Nwakwo Kanu .Tammy Abraham has been Automatically ruled for a possible switch for Nigeria after given 3 minutes in his debut game . Fikayo on the other hand is yet to feature for the English side which sees him still eligible to feature for the Super eagles.

Nigeria would be looking to capture the youngster and avoid another talent slip away from them, at least not to England Again! The Arrival of Bukayo Saka would add to the Eagles squad depth and provide competition with regulars like Moses Simon, Alex iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze , who was recently snubbed for the 2019 Golden Boy award Nominees. Also it was recently reported that Former Arsenal player who was also in the Mix up between Nigeria and England has finally decided to dump the English side.


Early this week, footynaija.com.ng reported that former super eagles Player has switched sports to Golf after Retiring from Football. We also took an indepth look at the current situation of Nigeria's All time highest goal scorer in the PL.

Read More about how Nigeria and England has battled for different players
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Argentine forward has given a piece of his mind after being questioned about his self Appraisal compared to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Barcelona captain who recently received his golden boot award for recording the most goals in Europe top leagues last season was recently in a mix of question and answer session and one of the question thrown at him was...
"Cristiano and zlatan talks about themselves. You do not do that
How do you find your self as a player" in response to that question,the 32 year old FIFA the best winner made it clear that he isn't the type of player that talks about himself, rather he let his fans do the talking. Speaking in the interview, Leo said "I'd rather people talk about me. I know what I am. What I did and what I can give,but I keep it to myself. People can have their say,I don't like to talk abou t myself,I like to talk about the collective" via Marca.


Ronaldo and zlatan on the other hand are two great players who have featured for top teams across Europe and has recorded a number of great achievements which they talk about. Leo on the other hand let's the fans do the talking while he does his thing on the field of play. Leo and Cris rivalry has lived over a decade.

Recently , Leo messi revealed he almost left Barcelona owing to tax issued which left him frustrated.


https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/messi-rubbishes-comparison-with-ronaldo.html

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has been named French Ligue 1 player of the month for September, reports footynaija.com.ng


Osimhen beat Algerian forward, Islam Slimani, who plays for AS Monaco and Nantes’ Nicolas Pallois claim the prize.


The 20-year-old scored two goals and delivered two assists in four league appearances for Lille in September.

Osimhen was on target in Lille 2-1 win against Angers SCO and the 2-0 victory at home to Strasbourg.

The former Wolfsburg of Germany striker who was also recently named Lille Player of the month for September has scored seven goals and in nine league appearances for Los Dogues this season.

He is expected to be in action when Lille travel away to Toulouse on Saturday.

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Fc Barcelona Defender Nelson Semedo has released an adorable photo of him and his wife Marlene Alverenga which he tagged "97%"


The young Portuguese is supposedly expecting a new born champ into his family which is already blessed with a girl Luana Pereira Semedo.The versatile defender revealed on social media With the caption " Loading ...97%".


Marlene Alverenga is expected to put to bed before the year runs out.

https://www.footynaija.com.ng/2019/10/releases-photo-of-him-and-his-heavily.html