Chalrton Athletic's Chuks Aneke available to face Wigan as red card is overturned
Published: March 02, 2021
League One club Charlton Athletic have been successful in their appeal to have the red card shown to Anglo-Nigerian striker Chuks Aneke in their 3-0 loss to Blackpool last weekend overturned.  The Hale End Academy product was harshly sent off after being adjudged to have elbowed Dan Ballard as he jumped to win the ba...
Bayern Munich confirm signing of left-footed Austrian-Nigerian midfielder targeted by Burnley and Boro
Published: March 02, 2021
With a statement on their official website, German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of a promising young player Emilian Metu following  a successful trial. The 17-year-old will be joining Bayern Munich on a four-year deal, until June 2025, when the summer transfer window opens for busi...
Glasgow Rangers' Nigeria international defender listed as questionable to face Livingston
Published: March 02, 2021
Glasgow Rangers' Nigeria international center back Leon Balogun has emerged as a doubt for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership match against Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena. Balogun was substituted at half-time during Rangers' 5-2 thrashing of Royal Antwerp in the Europa League last Thursday and it was earlier th...
Teenage striker of Nigerian descent nominated for West Ham's February Goal of the Month award
Published: March 02, 2021
Teenage striker of Nigerian descent Mipo Odubeko is a contender for West Ham United's Goal of the Month award for February 2021. The official website of the Hammers has announced the shortlist of players for the monthly accolade with Odubeko making the cut for his effort against Brighton & Hove in the Premier League...
Rohr tells Glasgow Rangers left-back Bassey, Ofoborh they can join Aribo, Balogun in Super Eagles
Published: March 02, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is keeping tabs on Glasgow Rangers left-back Calvin Bassey and Bournemouth-owned midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh, who has signed a pre-contract with the Light Blues, with a view to a possible invitation to the Super Eagles in future. Aribo has emerged as a key player for the Super Eagles since st...
'I certainly do not rule it out' - PSV's Anglo-Nigerian winger wants to play for Netherlands if possible
Published: March 02, 2021
PSV Eindhoven winger Nonso Madueke has not ruled out the possibility of playing for the Netherlands in future, provided a change of association is granted by football's governing body FIFA. Born in London, the highly-rated teenager became provisionally cap-tied to his country of birth when he represented to the Youn...
Bayern's ex-Chelsea midfielder Musiala set to sign first professional contract in the coming days
Published: March 02, 2021
According to Sky Deutschland via Fussballtransfers, Anglo-German-Nigerian attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala is set to pen his first professional contract with Bayern Munich in the coming days. The Chelsea academy product was expected to sign the deal last week, on his 18th birthday, but final details of the deal ne...
Iwobi joint top dribbler in Everton's 1-0 win vs Southampton after entering game as sub in 87th minute
Published: March 02, 2021
Everton registered a hard-fought 1-0 win against Southampton at Goodison Park on Monday night with two Hale End Academy products of Nigerian descent entering the game as substitutes. While Nathan Tella was introduced in the 63rd minute, Alex Iwobi came off the bench in the 87th minute, replacing André Gomes in a ta...
Anjorin bags assist in first game of 2021 for Chelsea U23; Leicester's Odunze faces former club
Published: March 02, 2021
Faustino Anjorin was impressive in his first game of 2021 for Chelsea U23s as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City in a Premier League 2 clash on Monday night. The England youth international of Nigerian descent has been part of the first team bubble since the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as coach of the S...
Atlanta United block Nigerian-born left-back from attending United States U23 training camp
Published: March 01, 2021
Atlanta United have blocked Nigerian-born defender George Bello from attending a United States U23 training camp ahead of the Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico.  The left-back was named in the 31-man group announced by the United States Soccer Federation on Monday but the offici...
Former Man Utd star Ighalo scores two headed goals vs Damac, third goal chalked off for offside
Published: March 01, 2021
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo scored a first half brace as Al-Shabab defeated Damac 2-1 in a Saudi Arabian Professional League match at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium (Abha) on Monday afternoon. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer opened the scoring when he powered a downwa...
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen rated as doubtful for Napoli's trip to Sassuolo
Published: March 01, 2021
Victor Osimhen is reportedly still on the mend and has been rated as doubtful for Napoli's upcoming Serie A clash against Sassuolo at Città del Tricolore (Reggio nell'Emilia). La Repubblica via Football Italia says the Nigeria national teamer will not travel with Napoli to the Mapei Stadium, as he still struggles a...
Dad reveals Chelsea goalkeeper Adegoke wants to play for Nigeria; dismisses fabricated report
Published: March 01, 2021
Tony Fatai Adegoke has moved quickly to dismiss fabricated reports in the local press that claimed that his son, Chelsea goalkeeper Prince Adegoke, shunned the Golden Eaglets training camp in 2019 because of the behavior of some officials. Adegoke Senior has reiterated that the promising glovesman could not attend ...
Villarreal coach Emery praises Chukwueze after Man of the Match display against Atletico de Madrid
Published: March 01, 2021
Villarreal coach Unai Emery has praised Samuel Chukwueze for his performance despite his side's 2-0 loss to La Liga table-toppers Atlético de Madrid at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday night. Chukwueze, who made his first La Liga start of 2021, was named the King of the Match ahead of Atlético de Madrid stars...
Real Madrid star reacts to Musiala's decision to choose Germany over Nigeria, England
Published: March 01, 2021
Real Madrid attacking midfielder Toni Kroos is delighted about the decision of Bayern Munich super talent Jamal Musiala to commit his international future to Germany over England and Nigeria. This month, the Chelsea academy product could make his senior debut for the four-time world champions and could be playing al...