'We are not afraid' - Flying Eagles captain Bameyi upbeat ahead of showdown against Italy 
Published: May 24, 2023
Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi is hoping that a sound, disciplined play and great team tactics will be enough to beat the Italian U-20 team on Wednesday evening.    Nigeria began its quest for a first FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph after the 1989 and 2005 tournaments in Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands where ...
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles defender Ogwuche reveals Italy clash is like a final
Published: May 24, 2023
Flying Eagles central defender Abel Ogwuche is poised for Wednesday's Group D clash in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.    The Nigerian U-20 side opened their quest for glory in the tournament with a 2-1 win over Dominican Republic on Sunday evening.    Ogwuche, who was not originally in ...
Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent agrees new deal with Tottenham amid Man Utd interest 
Published: May 23, 2023
English Premier League giants Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Callum Olusesi with the promising midfielder of Nigerian descent agreeing a new deal with Tottenham Hotspur.    Last week, Football Insider reported that Tottenham Hotspur were fighting to keep hold of Olusesi amid transfer...
'It is about the set-up' - Eguavoen urges Flying Eagles to adhere to game plan against Italy
Published: May 23, 2023
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that the manner in which the Flying Eagles set up in their FIFA U20 World Cup clash against Italy, and the level of concentration and adherence to game-plan, would matter a lot on Wednesday.   Unheralded a bit before the start...
Official: Anglo-Nigerian winger returns to Man Utd after loan spell at Bolton Wanderers 
Published: May 23, 2023
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed that Manchester United winger of Nigerian descent, Shola Shoretire has returned to Manchester United after the expiration of his loan term. This is according to a statement on the club's official website which reads thus: "Loan players James Trafford, Conor Bradley, Luke Mb...
Confirmed: Son of former Super Eagles midfielder released by West Brom 
Published: May 23, 2023
Following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season, Championship outfit West Brom have announced their retained and released list through their official website.    At youth team level, the Baggies confirmed that Femi Olofinjana, who has a famous dad,  will be leaving The Hawthorns this summer.   Femi i...
U20 WC Italy v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time and venue
Published: May 23, 2023
The Flying Eagles will be facing  Italy in their second group game of the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup on Wednesday.  Nigeria came from a goal down to get the better of debutant, Dominican Republic 2-1 in the first match. Italy on the other hand also earned the three maximum points in their first match again...
'They're a very strong team' - Chelsea's Italy U20 star Casadei wary of Flying Eagles  
Published: May 23, 2023
Chelsea's Italy U20 international Cesare Casadei has admitted that Gli Azzurrini will be facing a formidable opponent in Nigeria when both nations clash at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza on Wednesday in a Group D fixture at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup.    One of the most talented Italian pl...
Official: Cap-tied England star of Nigerian descent signs new Arsenal deal 
Published: May 23, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed that cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Bukayo Saka has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract.   Saka has committed his future to his boyhood club, a year before his old contract was due to run out. �...
Confirmed: Forgotten Super Eagles striker offered new deal by Ipswich Town 
Published: May 23, 2023
Following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season, Ipswich Town have confirmed those players leaving the club and those retained for the 2023-2024 season, through their official website.    The Blues have announced that Sone Aluko has been offered a new contract, meaning the versatile striker is expected to repo...
Ikoba reacts to reports linking him with summer move to Glasgow Celtic 
Published: May 23, 2023
American-born Nigerian attacker Eduvie Ikoba has reacted to reports in the media linking him with a summer move to Scottish Premiership powerhouse Glasgow Celtic.    Ikoba is bound to attract interest from top European clubs ahead of the reopening of the transfer window on the back of his outstanding season at...
Best player of African descent in Belgium: Podium finishes for Orban, Boniface; Genk star crowned 
Published: May 23, 2023
Paul Onuachu's former teammate at Genk,Mike Trésor Ndayishimiye has beaten Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface and Gift Orban to the Ebony Shoe, otherwise called the Golden Shoe Award. It is an annual award given to the best African or African origin player in the Belgian Pro League.    Boniface and Or...
Mebude misses out on Premier League 2 Player of the Season to Man City teammate 
Published: May 23, 2023
Scotland underage international of Nigerian descent, Adedire Mebude has missed out on the Premier league 2 Player of the Season award, with the Premier League confirming on Tuesday morning that the prestigious award has gone to his Manchester City teammate  Carlos Borges.   Borges was selected by a panel of th...
Former Napoli striker Cavani reveals what makes Osimhen a different and competitive player 
Published: May 23, 2023
Former Napoli striker Edinson Cavani has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, saying that the Nigeria international has proved to be a competitive player who can make the difference.    Osimhen was one of the architects of Napoli winning the Serie A for the first time in 33 years, netting the title-winning goa...
'We are not scared of anybody' - Flying Eagles captain Bameyi insists Italy are beatable 
Published: May 22, 2023
Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has spoken of his happiness at Nigeria beginning their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a come-from-behind win against the Dominican Republic on Sunday evening.    After Edison Azcona opened the scoring from the spot in the 23rd minute, the Flying Eagles leveled things...