Official : Two former Man Utd schoolboys of Nigerian descent released by Derby County 
Published: May 11, 2023
Through their official website, League One club Derby County have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 regular season.   The Rams will not be making an immediate return to the Championship after narrowly missing out on a playoff spot.    Two former Manchest...
U17 AFCON Nigeria v Burkina Faso: Three Golden Eaglets players to watch out for
Published: May 11, 2023
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will be facing Burkina Faso in one of the quarterfinals of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations being staged in Algeria. Nigeria finished as the first runner-up in their group having garnered 6 points from three games, scoring 4 goals and conceding 3. Nduka Ugbade's boys must beat t...
U17 AFCON Nigeria v Burkina Faso : Three Young Etalons players to watch out for 
Published: May 11, 2023
Burkina Faso have a date with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in one of the quarterfinal games of the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations being played in Algeria. Brahima Traoré's charges finished second behind Mali in Group C with 3 points scoring two goals and conceding two. Burkina Faso will have to beat ...
U17 AFCON Nigeria v Burkina Faso: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, kickoff time
Published: May 10, 2023
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will square up against the Young Etalons of Burkina Faso in one of the quarterfinal games of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations on Thursday evening.    ​ Nigeria finished second in Group A with 6 points level with table toppers, Morocco while Burkina Faso also finished second in Grou...
Flying Eagles-eligible striker on target for Chelsea youth team in win against Wolfsburg
Published: May 10, 2023
Chelsea's U18 squad have traveled to Germany for end-of-season friendlies against VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig.    According to Blues youth team insider Chelsea Youth, Chelsea beat Wolfsburg in their first game on Wednesday afternoon, with Flying Eagles-eligible striker, Louis Flower getting on the scoreshe...
Versatile Irish-Nigerian CB scores in shootout as Celtic beat Rangers to win Glasgow Cup
Published: May 10, 2023
Celtic defeated Rangers on penalties to win the Glasgow Cup on Wednesday evening, with a player of Nigerian descent on parade for the Hoops at the Ibrox Stadium.     Versatile Republic of Ireland U21 central defender of Nigerian descent, Bosun Lawal started for Celtic in the showpiece, while 2023 Flying Eagle...
Condemned to win: Free-kick specialist Michal says Golden Eaglets are ready for West African derby 
Published: May 10, 2023
Highly-rated Golden Eaglets defender Emmanuel Michael was on media duties on Wednesday, on the eve of Nigeria's quarterfinal clash against West African opponent, Burkina Faso at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.    Michael is one of the key players at the disposal of coach Nduka Ugbade for tomorrow eve...
Super sub Musa scores for Manchester United youth team in friendly against Blackpool
Published: May 10, 2023
England youth international Victor Musa came off the bench to salvage a draw for Manchester United U21 team in an end-of-season friendly against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night.   Against the Seasiders, Musa initially started on the bench along with another teenager of Nigerian descent Maxi Oyedele...
Nwaneri battles Jesus, Xhaka, Odegaard, 5 others for Arsenal Goal of the Month 
Published: May 10, 2023
Talented attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri is a contender for Arsenal's Goal of the Month award for April 2023.   The England U17 international has been nominated for his first goal against Aston Villa in an U18 Premier League match on April 29.   Nwaneri squeezed in an equaliser...
Opposition watch U20 WC: Barcelona & Real Madrid kids, MLSer named in Dominican Republic squad
Published: May 10, 2023
Flying Eagles' first opponent at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup, the Dominican Republic have announced their roster for the tournament which begins in Argentina a week on Saturday, with some talented players on the books of European clubs making the squad list.    The Dominican Republic U20 coach Walter Beni...
Golden Eaglets strikers Abdullahi, Agada speak ahead of make or mar clash with Burkina Faso 
Published: May 10, 2023
Golden Eaglets strikers Abubakar Abdullahi and Charles Agada are positive about the chances of Nigeria qualifying for the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup.   Five-time world champions Nigeria will do battle with Burkina Faso at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Thursday evening, with the winner of the quarterfinals showdo...
Official: West Ham United sign Chelsea's Anglo-Nigerian forward to bolster youth team
Published: May 10, 2023
Chelsea's Anglo-Nigerian forward Joshua Ajala has moved on to pastures new ahead of the 2023-2024 campaign.   With a statement on their official website, West Ham United confirmed on Tuesday that  Ajala is among the twelve promising talents that have penned full-time scholarship contracts with the Academ...
Man Utd concerned about Osimhen's lack of Premier League experience, injury record
Published: May 10, 2023
Manchester United may end their interest in Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen over his lack of Premier League experience, according to reports.    The Red Devils have been an admirer of the Napoli striker following his exceptional performance this season, scoring 28 goals in all competitions for the newly crowned S...
Flying fullback and versatile CB of Nigerian descent sign scholarship deals with West Ham
Published: May 10, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League club West Ham United have announced their new intake of academy scholars for the 2023-2024 season, with at least two players of Nigerian descent part of the group.   As per Premier League rules, all U17 players are required to start next season on a scholarship deal...
Romano reveals Napoli want Osimhen to break transfer record held by Chelsea-owned striker 
Published: May 10, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Napoli want Victor Osimhen to break the Serie A transfer record for outbound transfers held by Romelu Lukaku.   Chelsea broke the Italian transfer record when they re-signed the Belgium international for a fee of €113 million in August 2021, but...