Liverpool’s title defence credentials will be tested in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 when as Jurgen Klopp’s men were drawn against La Liga side Atletico Madrid. The draw held on Monday in Nyon, produced some interesting match ups and potential Big game ramifications.   Real Madrid battle Manchester City while Barcelona have entertain […] The post Chelsea gets Bayern Munich, See Full UCL Round of 16 draws appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

With just less than 15 days before the winter transfer window opens, Chelsea have begun plans towards boosting their squad. The Blues who recently had their transfer ban lifted by CAS are planning on making a move for Super Eagles star, Josh Maja. According to 90mins, Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard is looking for a forward […] The post Reports: Chelsea Set To Make Move For Super Eagles Foward As Competition For Abraham appeared first on Soccernet.ng.

The Gunners' club-record signing thinks the players should be held responsible for their own performances after another damaging defeat at the weekend

Everton midfielder, Alex Iwobi has revealed that Ola Aina is his closest friend in the Super Eagles squad. Like Iwobi, Aina also grew up in London and was part of Chelsea’s youth set up before moving to Torino. Iwobi, who has become an integral part of the senior national team told the Super Eagles Media […] The post Iwobi Reveals His Best Pal In The Super Eagles appeared first on Soccernet.ng.

Akwa United FC, Head Coach of the team John Obuh has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. More follows… The post John Obuh Resigns As Akwa United Head Coach appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Enyimba FC Goalie Theo Afelokhai has played down the form of Dakada fc of Uyo tagging them pretenders in the League title race. According to him, when the jungle mature, the men will be separated from the boys, Afelokhai said. The newcomers in the league has been impressive in their form this year after beating […] The post Dakada FC are pretenders, says Theo Afelokhai appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Acting president Athletics Federations of Nigeria, Olumide George has stated that the suspended president of the AFN Ibrahim Gusau has just a chance to clear himself from all the allegations on corruption leveled again him. George told brila.net that the only way out for the suspended president is to appear in the panel set up […] The post Acting AFN Boss George urges Gusau to appear before Corruption cases committee appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Emmanuel Dennis said he’s happy to score a replica of Luis Suarez’s goal against Real Mallorca for his Club this weekend.   Dennis left Michellen goalkeeper Thoelen stranded with a back-heel goal, same as the one  Luis Suarez scored for Barcelona in a 5-2 win over Mallorca in Camp nou.   Dennis told his club […] The post Suarez inspires my back heel goal – Emmanuel Dennis appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has come to the defense of Kelechi Iheanacho after he was jeered by several Norwich supporters on Saturday. Iheanacho was reinstalled into the Foxes line up on the day of his 100th appearances in the premier league, but it ended in embarrassment.   The Nigeria striker was given the ball […] The post Rodgers standing by Iheanacho after hefty criticisms from social media appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was full of praises for Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo for his role in Sunday’s Scottish Premiership 2-0 win at Motherwell. Aribo was in terrific form for Rangers as they to came back from a goal down to recorded their first win since  League Cup final defeat to Celtic last weekend. […] The post Aribo wows Gerrard with his performance against Motherwell appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigerian sensation Samuel Chukwueze was on in action for Villarreal in their league meeting with Sevilla at the Ramon Pizjuan stadium on Sunday.   The 2019 Kopa trophy nominee was impressive against the home side and gave their right full back plenty of problems to think about all through his stay on the pitch.   […] The post Chukwueze inspires Villarreal to first win in six matches appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Zach LaVine Facing Thunder At Chesapeake Energy Arena. Chicago Bulls are coming off a huge 109-106 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Zach LaVine came up big with 31 points (11-of-21 from the field). Thaddeus Young contributed 17 points (7-of-12 from the field) and Lauri Markkanen had 13 points (4-of-8 shooting) to go with […] The post Don’t Miss Zach LaVine Facing Thunder At Chesapeake Energy Arena appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba head coach Usman Abd’Allah has praised newly promoted side Dakkada FC following their win over his side in one of the match day 8 of Nigeria Professional Football League fixtures. The Champions travelled the Nest of Champions in Uyo on Sunday with the hope of getting another valuable point,  but they were shocked when […] The post Abd’Allah Laments Enyimba’s Loss To Dakkada appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Air warriors and 2019 Nigeria women Premier basketball league Most Valuable Player Murjanautu Musa has expressed delight after been included in coach Otis Hughley’s list of 14 players for next year’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Belgrade, Serbia. Murjanatu speaking in a chat with brila.net however stressed that she isn’t carried away yet as she wants to […] The post Murjanatu excited with national team invitation appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Coach of Sunshine stars of Akure Kabir Dogo has hailed his players after recording the biggest away win of the round beating Adamawa united 3-0 to move up to 4th on the table. Dogo speaking in a chat with brila.net commended the players for putting on a spirited show and stressed that the result will be […] The post Sunshine Stars boss Dogo Kabir hails players after impressive away win appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Plateau united player Mustapha Ibrahim has stated confidently that the Jos based will not relinquish her leadership position in the NPFL after a 5-1 demolition of FC Ifeanyi Ubah to record the biggest result of this weekend round of matches.  Ibrahim speaking in a chat with brila.net said the team want to win the league and […] The post Ibrahim confident Plateau united will not relinquish league top spot appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Enyimba FC goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai had downplayed the ambition and ability of giant killing sides like Dakada FC after the People’s Elephant 2-1 loss to the Uyo based side yesterday. Afelokhai speaking in a chat  with brila.net rued Enyimba’s last minute loss after almost snatching a draw but the defeat means the  newly promoted side seat […] The post Afelokhai downplays the ambition of giant killing sides appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

After providing an assist and scoring a goal in PAOK Thessaloniki’s 3-0 win away at Panaitolikos on Sunday, former Arsenal forward, Chuba Akpom, was voted the Man of the Match by the club’s fans. The former Brighton star was named the best player on the pitch in the champion’s dominant win over Panetolikos, picking up […] The post Another Super Eagles Hopeful Claims Top Marks In Greece appeared first on Soccernet.ng.

Super Eagles golden boy Samuel Chukwueze was on for 66 minutes as Villarreal stunned Sevilla in La Liga clash between the two sides on Sunday. It was the second home defeat for Julen Lopetegui’s side. Raul Albiol opened the scoring for the Yellow Submarines in the 13th minute, guiding the ball home from a Mario […] The post Samuel Chukwueze Helps Villarreal To An Impressive Win At Sevilla appeared first on Soccernet.ng.

The Nigerian international played all the 90 minutes for the second consecutive game and scored a brilliant goal to inspire Club Brugge to a fine 3-0 win over Mechelen at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Sunday. Eight days after Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez back-heeled home an exquisite finish for Barcelona against Mallorca, Nigeria’s Emmanuel Dennis […] The post Video: Emmanuel Dennis Pulls Off A Luis Suarez Esque Backheel In Brugge’s Win appeared first on Soccernet.ng.

He has played with Mesut Oil, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Petr Cech but Jay Okocha remains Alex Iwobi’s mentor in football. Okocha who made 75 appearances for Nigeria, scoring 15 goals, is regarded as one of the finest players of his generation The Everton forward who is a nephew of Okocha says the former Bolton man […] The post Alex Iwobi Reveals His Biggest Inspiration appeared first on Soccernet.ng.