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As Joe Aribo arrives in the PL, Ed Dove remembers the best and worst Super Eagles signings

Josh McEachran is 29 now - he has packed a lot into his career but could clinch promotion with MK Dons today. He reflects on it all...

Chelsea has unveiled a banner at their stadium in honour of former Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel. The banner has 'Taking the Mikel' emblazoned on it and

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By Eleanya Ndukwe Jr. 04 July 2021   |   6:00 am Watching Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi boss the midfield, whether for the Super Eagles of Nigeria or Leicester City Football Club, one would notice the ferocious tenacity with which he tackles—and easily recovers the ball—mixed with such effortless elegance as he glides across the pitch like a ballet dancer. x For someone who started his career as a central defender, it is truly remarkable h...

Which of the continent’s top stars stole the show in the final four? Getty Images Finidi George vs Bayern Munich (1995) The winger scored the goal of his career against Bayern Munich in 1995, as Ajax won a thrilling semi-final 5-2. Reacting quickest to a teammate’s dummy, Finidi latched onto a cross from the left wing and slammed a first-time right-footed effort into the far corner of the net. It was a stunning moment of quality from the wideman, who would go onto win the trophy—al...

Seye Omidiora 10:00 EAT 21/04/2021 To celebrate the Nigerians birthday, Goal recall some of the iconic showings by the continent’s stars in Europe’s most prestigious competition Getty Mikel John Obi vs Bayern Munich (May 2012) While Drogba’s match-winning heroics gets most of the acclaim in their UCL-winning run, Mikel’s performance is undoubtedly slept on. The Nigerian anchorman was extremely busy against the fancied Bavarian giants, winning a horde of tackles, making inte...

In order to begin to ponder this, one must first see exactly how it did turn out for the parties involved. Mikels time in London was one littered with successes: a Champions League success from two final appearances, one Europa League winners’ medal, two Premier League titles, two League Cups and four FA Cups. His influence at Stamford Bridge also rose steadily, and whereas he fulfilled a more sparing role in the early years, come the improbable run to glory in Europe in 2012 he had become fi...

By: Joseph Former Chelsea and Machester United manager Jose Mourinho has recently named his all-time best XI dream team that he has coached since his football career as a coach. The Portuguese coach made a brilliant XI players selection leaving Nigeria’s John Obi MIkel off his dream team. Mourinho’s managerial journey has seen him manage Benfica, Uniao de Leiria, Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Mourinho’s dream team includes: Petr Cech;...