Arsenal urged to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent to replace injured Gabriel Jesus
Published: December 07, 2022
The Sun UK reporter Kealan Hughes has urged Arsenal to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent, Tammy Abraham as a possible replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus. Jesus faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery following an injury he suffered while on international duty for Brazi...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in training with Chelsea after hamstring injury
Published: December 06, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is back in training with Chelsea's first team after recovering from a hamstring injury.    The England U20 international of Nigerian descent has not figured for the Blues in a competitive game since coming off the bench for the last eleven minutes of a Pre...
Two Flying Eagles-eligible strikers nominated for Everton Goal of the Month
Published: December 06, 2022
Two Flying Eagles-eligible strikers have been nominated for Everton's Goal of the Month award for November 2022.   Toffees U18s player Coby Ebere and development squad star Francis Okoronkwo have been shortlisted for the monthly award.    Ebere was double nominated for his effort against Southampton ...
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Okonkwo shortlisted for EFL League Two Player of the Month 
Published: December 06, 2022
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Arthur Okonkwo has been shortlisted for the EFL League Two Player of the Month for November 2022.   The Hale End Academy graduate started two matches played by Crewe Alexandra in the month of November, helping them post two shutouts in back-to-back matches against Co...
Why Crystal Palace star Eze must choose to play for the Super Eagles over England
Published: December 06, 2022
The former president of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick approached Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze sometime in 2017 to convince him to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.   Eze himself was available for an international friendly in London against Burina Fasi but sadly the game failed to ho...
Eagles boss Vieira takes four players of Nigerian descent to training camp in Turkey 
Published: December 06, 2022
Crystal Palace's first team players are currently in  Antalya, Turkey for a mid-season training camp ahead of the Premier League restart.    Eagles boss Patrick Vieira named four youngsters of Nigerian descent in a 27-man traveling squad.    The French coach put Michael Olise, Tayo Adaramola, Eber...
15yo attacking midfielder pictured training with Arsenal first team in Dubai pre-Lyon 
Published: December 05, 2022
Arsenal have arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for a mid-season warm weather training camp ahead of the Premier League restart.    Manager Mikel Arteta has taken two young players of Nigerian descent to Dubai - attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and in-form winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji.    The Gunn...
Man Utd midfield general tells Nigerian fan the sports he enjoys other than football 
Published: December 05, 2022
Manchester United midfield general Casemiro is the latest player to participate in the club's ongoing  Fans' Q&A series on the club's official website.    The Brazilian completed his transfer from Real Madrid in August, signing a contract until June 2026, with the option to extend for a further y...
Glasgow Rangers interested in 2017 U20 World Cup winner of Nigerian descent 
Published: December 05, 2022
Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers are reportedly interested in signing 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup winner of Nigerian descent Josh Onomah in the January transfer window.    The Light Blues recently confirmed the appointment of Michael Beale as the 18th manager of the club, after the sacking of Giovanni v...
Gabriel Jesus injury : Romano insists Arsenal have no plans to recall Balogun at the moment
Published: December 05, 2022
Transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has dismissed speculation in the media that Folarin Balogun could be returning to the Emirates Stadium in the January transfer window.   Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus suffered an injury during Brazil's 1-0 loss to Cameroon at the ongoing World Cup and additional tests car...
Chukwuemeka named in Chelsea's travelling squad to Abu Dhabi, Abu omitted last minute
Published: December 05, 2022
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced  a 25-man traveling squad for a warm weather training camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a player of Nigerian descent part of the group of players.   Manager Graham Potter has decided to include England U20 international Carney Chukwuemeka on the...
2022 World Cup : Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro hails Chelsea target Dumfries
Published: December 05, 2022
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro singled out Denzel Dumfries for praise after the Netherlands progressed to the last eight of the 2022 World Cup with a 3-1 win over the United States.   The Inter Milan star has been linked with a possible move to Chelsea after catching the eye in Qatar.   The Blues are lookin...
Talented Arsenal youngster of Nigerian descent wins award at loan club
Published: December 05, 2022
London-born goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Ovie Ejeheri has been officially recognized for his outstanding performances in the month of November.   The Arsenal-owned player has been voted Chelmsford City's Player of the Month.following a string of fine displays.   Ejeheri has produced an incredible t...
'More popular than Wizkid', 'Saka for Golden Boot', What a goal' - Nigerians applaud England winger
Published: December 04, 2022
In what was a battle of the Lions, the Three Lions of England devoured the Teranga Lions of Senegal to advance to the Quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.   African champions, Senegal suffered a 3-0 loss to the Gareth Southgate led side in a Round of 16 clash of the 2022 FIFA World Cup played at the Al Bayt S...
Arsenal boss Arteta takes two Flying Eagles-eligible players to Dubai for training camp 
Published: December 04, 2022
Arsenal, through their official website, have revealed their traveling squad for a warm weather training camp in Dubai and two Flying Eagles-eligible players are part of the group.    Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has included winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri in the 27-man sq...