Golden Eaglets-eligible striker scores in back-to-back games for Manchester United youth team 
Published: February 04, 2023
Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian attacker Victor Musa has scored in back-to-back matches for the first time in his Manchester United career.    The talented schoolboy netted his first competitive goal for Manchester United U18s in a 3-3 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend and he followed that up with another goa...
'Showed a lot of skill' - Chelsea legend Glenn Hoddle waxes lyrical about 'intelligent' Madueke
Published: February 04, 2023
Chelsea legend Glenn Hoddle was excited about the performance of Chukwunonso Madueke as the Blues were held to a goalless draw by Fulham in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Friday night.    The England U21 international of Nigerian descent joined Chelsea two weeks before the London derby but was n...
Ideho makes first appearance for Arsenal U21 after returning from Flying Eagles duty
Published: February 04, 2023
Flamboyant winger Joel Ideho is back at Arsenal after his commitments with Nigeria's U20 national team.    The former Ajax Amsterdam wonderkid was handed his first call-up to the Flying Eagles last month and trained with the squad in Abuja, but has not been selected in a 30-man provisional roster ahead of ...
'The changes were spectacular' - Flying Eagles captain hails Ladan Bosso for inspired substitutions
Published: February 04, 2023
Flying Eagles captain, Daniel Bamaiyi has sounded the team's readiness to win the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.    The tournament serves as the qualifiers to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia this May and the Nigerian team are rearing to go.   The U-20 captain spoke at the Moshood...
Every word Zambia coach said on Flying Eagles, delay at airport, NFF,  AFCON chances and more
Published: February 04, 2023
In an pre-AFCON friendly staged at the National Stadium in Abuja on Friday, the Zambia U20 national team lost 4-2 to Nigeria in the first game of their West African tour.    Seven-time African champions Nigeria needed two late goals from Emmanuel Uchegbu and Samson Lawal to overcome the Zambians.   Th...
'Supposed to be playing for U23s' - Manu Garba names the Flying Eagles player that impressed him
Published: February 04, 2023
Respected Nigerian football tactician Manu Garba was among the spectators at the National Stadium in Abuja as the Flying Eagles defeated Zambia 4-2 in an exciting friendly on Friday.    Goals from Rilwanu Haliru Sarki, Adams Olamilekan, Emmanuel Uchegbu and Samson Lawal secured a win for Ladan Bosso's b...
Most expensive player of Nigerian descent in Chelsea's history sparkles on PL debut 
Published: February 03, 2023
Chelsea new signing Noni Madueke made his Premier League debut on Friday night against fellow London side, Fulham at Stamford Bridge which ended on a goalless note.    The Tottenham Hotspur-reared winger became the most expensive player of Nigerian descent in the history of Chelsea when he joined the Stamford B...
Nigeria 4 Zambia 2 : Sarki, Olamilekan, Uchegbu, Lawal on target for Flying Eagles in 6-goal thriller
Published: February 03, 2023
Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, on Friday intensified their preparations for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with a 4-2 win over Zambia in a tune-up friendly at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, reports All Nigeria Soccer.    The Flying Eagles who will face Egypt, Senegal and ...
Official : Graham Potter opts against including Madueke in Chelsea's Champions League squad
Published: February 03, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced their updated squad for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League following the closure of the January transfer window.     According to UEFA rules, clubs are allowed to register a maximum of three new players during the winter, and it does not matt...
'Fake news' - Bona fide agent dismisses rumours on international future of Arsenal loanee Balogun
Published: February 03, 2023
Folarin Balogun's bona fide agent has dismissed viral reports in the local media on the international future of the Arsenal-owned striker.    Born in New York, the Hale End Academy graduate qualifies to play international football for the United States, Nigeria and England.    However, he is provis...
Updated Premier League squad : Chelsea include ten U21 players of Nigerian descent
Published: February 03, 2023
Chelsea have submitted their updated squad list to the Premier League following the closure of the January transfer window.    There are two separate lists - the main one containing a total of 23 players and another reserved for only U21 players and scholars irrespective of nationality.    For the 2022-...
Eagles dazzler Olise beats Saka, Rashford, 5 others to win PL Goal of the Month 
Published: February 03, 2023
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise has become the second player of Nigerian descent to win the Premier League Goal of the Month award, following in the footsteps of Chelsea academy product Ola Aina who won the award for November 2020.   The Eagles dazzler's strike against Manchester United was named as the Pr...
Chelsea v Fulham : Will Madueke and Chukwumeka be involved in some capacity? 
Published: February 03, 2023
Nigeria-eligible duo Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke will likely start on the substitute bench on Friday night when Chelsea begin this weekend's Premier League fixtures against fellow London side, Fulham.   Chelsea will be on a revenge mission after they were beaten away by the Cottagers recently with fo...
Man City winger Mebude battles Man Utd and Chelsea starlets, 5 others for PL2 POTM
Published: February 03, 2023
Manchester City U21 winger Adedire Mebude has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for January 2023. The former Glasgow Rangers starlet started all the matches played by the Citizens in the Premier League 2 last month and directly participated in five goals (3 goals, 2 assists).  �...
U17 AFCON : Every word Golden Eaglets coach said on Morocco, South Africa, Zambia; Group A and C
Published: February 03, 2023
The draw for the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria later this year was conducted in Algiers on Wednesday, February 1.   Five-time world champions Nigeria were placed in Group B, alongside Morocco, South Africa and Zambia.   Hosts Algeria will take on Senegal, Congo and Somalia in Group...