England more competitive and organized than Nigeria – Ex Chelsea star Aluko explains why she ditched Super Falcons
Former Chelsea striker and England international Eni Aluko has said Nigerian football must improve in structure, competitiveness, and professionalism if it wants to attract more players with dual nationality. She called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to make the national team an appealing first choice, not a backup option for those unable to play […]
Eni Aluko’s mother reveals her daughter is ‘traumatised by her public fallout with Ian Wright after she accused him of ‘blocking’ opportunities for women in football
Eni Aluko’s mother has spoken out about her daughter’s emotional struggles after a public disagreement with football legend Ian Wright. The former England footballer had accused Wright of standing in the way of progress for women in football. This led to a strong backlash online. Sileola Aluko, Eni’s mum, told MailOnline that her daughter is […]
Update: Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright, admits she was ‘wrong’ to accuse the Arsenal legend of ‘blocking’ pathway for female pundits
Former England footballer Eni Aluko has said sorry to Ian Wright after she was criticised for saying he was stopping women from getting chances in football broadcasting. Aluko had made the comments during an interview on BBC Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour. She said that Wright, a famous Arsenal legend, was taking up too much space […]