Did You Know? 🤔 Ross Barkley, the English footballer, had the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the international stage through his father, Peter Effanga, who is of Nigerian descent. 🇳🇬 Barkley, born on 5 December 1993 in Liverpool, Merseyside, chose to play for England, the country where he was raised. Although he is of Nigerian […]
Alex Iwobi, Fulham and Nigeria’s football star, is playing Santa in East London this holiday season! 🎅🏽 Through his temporary Christmas shop, Alexpress, Iwobi has been giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents facing financial challenges during the festive season. BBC Sport Africa captured the heartwarming moment as Iwobi worked behind the […]
Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has given the club some valuable advice regarding their transfer strategy. As the January transfer window approaches, Wright-Phillips has urged Chelsea to prioritize strengthening their defense rather than pursuing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. While Osimhen has been a hot topic for top clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Wright-Phillips believes […]
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been honored as the 2024 African Player of the Year at the prestigious CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco. This recognition celebrates Lookman’s exceptional performances throughout the year, both for club and country. Playing for Atalanta FC, Lookman dazzled fans with his pace, skill, and clinical finishing. He played […]