Middlesbrough slap N8.6b price tag on Akpom amid interest from Crystal Palace, German clubs 
Published: May 21, 2023
Chuba Akpom's long term future at Middlesbrough hinged on their promotion to the Premier League.    The future of the Hale End Academy product at the Riverside Stadium will be the subject of speculation in the weeks ahead after their season ended with a 1-0 loss to Coventry City in the Championship playoff...
Official : EFL's Red Devils confirm Irish-Nigerian LB has returned to Arsenal 
Published: May 20, 2023
English Football League club Crawley Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season, with key decisions made on the future of four Nigeria-eligible players.    The Red Devils have confirmed that Hale End Academy product Mazeed Ogungbo has returned to his p...
Former Liverpool and Arsenal superstars tag Awoniyi's goal against Gunners 'fortunate' finish
Published: May 20, 2023
Former Premier League icons, Michael Owen and Ian Wright on Saturday evening weighed in on their thoughts after Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored the decisive goal that secured Premier League football for Nottingham Forest.     The Gunners needed to avoid a defeat while hoping that Manchester City lose...
Awoniyi's goal against Arsenal confirms Forest's PL safety and Man City as champions 
Published: May 20, 2023
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi was on target on Saturday evening in Nottingham Forest's 1-0 win over second-placed Arsenal at the City Ground which confirmed their Premier League status for next season and Manchester City as the champions.   The goal was Awoniyi's fifth in three games after his doubl...
Orban dreams to play for Man Utd, Liverpool, Man City; explains why he doesn't like Arsenal 
Published: May 20, 2023
KAA Gent striker Gift Orban says he would love to play in the Premier League for Manchester United, Manchester City or Liverpool and has explained why he does not like Arsenal. Orban has taken Europe by storm and has amazed everyone with his jaw-dropping performances in front of goal since moving to Belgian outfit...
Confirmed: Nigeria-eligible striker returns to Arsenal after loan spell at Accrington Stanley
Published: May 20, 2023
With a statement on their official website, EFL League One club Accrington Stanley have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   According to EFL rules, clubs must upload their list of retained and released players to an online portal before midnight on the ...
Official: Millwall offer new deal to Anglo-Nigerian striker
Published: May 20, 2023
Through their official website, Championship club Millwall have published their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   At development squad level, the Lions have confirmed that Anglo-Nigerian striker Abdul Abdulmalik has been offered a new contract.   He has been r...
Newcastle United target move for Super Eagles star as replacement for Allan Saint-Maximin
Published: May 19, 2023
Newcastle have joined the race for the signature of Villarreal and Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze who has been outstanding for Quique Setién's side this season and has been one of the best young players in La Liga. The 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup winner's name made the back pages at home and abroad afte...
Official: Huddersfield Town confirm Super Eagles-eligible midfielder has returned to Chelsea 
Published: May 19, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin will not be joining Championship club Huddersfield Town on a permanent deal, as things stand.    Through their official website, the Terries confirmed their retained and released list on Friday following the conclusion of the 2023-2023 season.    Watford...
Chukwuemeka trains with Chelsea on the eve of start of 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup 
Published: May 19, 2023
England U20 international Carney Chukwuemeka has been spotted training with Chelsea first team, a day before the start of the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.   Chukwuemeka is among three players of Nigerian descent named in the Young Lions' final 21-man squad for the tournament in Argentina, the others being Brentf...
Chelsea, Fulham keeping tabs on Gent striker Orban who is on Man Utd, Tottenham radar
Published: May 19, 2023
Chelsea and Fulham are reportedly keeping tabs on red-hot Nigerian striker Gift Orban who has been in unbelievable form since joining Belgian side, KAA Gent in the January transfer window.   As previously reported, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were among the clubs that posted scouts to run the rule ov...
Official: Tri-national RB eligible for Nigeria, USA, England offered new deal by Blackburn Rovers
Published: May 19, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Blackburn Rovers have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   Rovers are hoping to retain the services of Flying Eagles-eligible right-back Leo Duru, having offered him a new contract.    ...
Nottingham Forest boss tells Awoniyi to 'do everything he can' to score against Arsenal 
Published: May 19, 2023
The amiable Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper was on media duties on Thursday ahead of his side's crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal, and one of the questions put to him was to comment on the form of Taiwo Awoniyi.   Some things have changed about the Nigeria international since he returned fr...
Dual nationals watch : Nwaneri scores match-winning goal, Boniface shines at U17 Euro 
Published: May 19, 2023
2017 FIFA U17 World Cup champions England began the  European Under-17 Championship on a winning note, beating Croatia 1-0 at the Batthyány utcai Sportpálya on Thursday night.   Two Flying Eagles-eligible players in the shape of Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea fullback Somto Boniface were handed...
Turkish giants Fenerbahce rule out move for Chelsea old boy Victor Moses 
Published: May 19, 2023
Turkish Super Lig  giants Fenerbahce have decided against pursuing a deal for Premier League winner with Chelsea in 2017, Victor Moses.    The future of the retired Nigeria international at Spartak Moscow has been the subject of speculation in recent months, with one year left on his contract with the Red and...