England

Ex-Arsenal & England forward Walcott calls time on football career

On Friday, former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott announced his retirement from professional football following his departure from Southampton at the end of the 2022–23 campaign. The 34-year-old has called time on his career, confirming his retirement with an emotional post on his official social media platform. https://twitter.com/theowalcott/status/1692402262918762981?s=20 Walcott made 563 club appearances, winning two FA Cups and two Community Shields with the Gunners. He scored 129...

Women’s World Cup: ‘We didn’t take our chances’ – Ajibade reacts to Nigeria’s exit

by Taiye Taiwo

7 August 2023

Nigeria forward Rasheedat Ajibade believes they did not make the most of their chances following their defeat to England in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 round of 16. The Super Falcons and Sarina Wiegman's ladies struggled to score a goal at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Monday, but they were separated by a penalty shoot-out, with the Lionesses claiming a 4-2 win. The Super...

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum dreaming of “huge win” against England

by Ibikunle Salako

6 August 2023

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has said that a win for his side against England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 will be a huge and transformational accomplishment for the nine-time African champions. Nigeria, who are unbeaten at the tournament after becoming the first African side to avoid a defeat in the group stage, clawed their way out of the so-called "Group...

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Alozie ready for tough battle against England

by Ibikunle Salako

5 August 2023

The Super Falcons of Nigeria finished the group stages without conceding a defeat in Group B, and United States-based defender Michelle Alozie is one of the reasons for the side’s solidity at the back. Having qualified for the knockout phase, where they will be up against reigning European champions England, the 26-year-old Houston Dash fullback is relishing the encounter and revealed she expects a "tough battle"...

Chelsea agree deal to sign Nigeria’s Ugochukwu from Rennes

by Taiye Taiwo

29 July 2023

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Nigeria midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from French Ligue 1 club Rennes. The Blues paid €27 million for the 19-year-old who is the nephew of former Super Eagles defender, Onyekachi Apam. The deal comes a few days after Mauricio Pochettino called on the club to bolster their midfield options ahead of the 2023-24 season. Christian Pulisic, N'Golo Kante, Kai Havertz, Mateo...

LIVE

Live

LIVE

Ex-Arsenal & England forward Walcott calls time on football career

Women’s World Cup: ‘We didn’t take our chances’ – Ajibade reacts to Nigeria’s exit

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum dreaming of “huge win” against England

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Alozie ready for tough battle against England

Chelsea agree deal to sign Nigeria’s Ugochukwu from Rennes

USEFUL LINKS

WE ARE HERE