Has the World Cup brought more fans to football?
Published: January 16, 2023
The World Cup is undoubtedly the biggest event in the world of sports, rivaled only by the Olympic Games. Fans, players, and event casual observers from all over the world gather in front of the TV to watch one of the most spectacular tournaments of all time.   The World Cup’s Success   The 2022 World C...
Confirmed : Arsenal announce Super Eagles-eligible player has been loaned out to Sturm Graz
Published: January 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Arsenal, on Monday morning, announced that Super Eagles-eligible player Arthur Okonkwo will continue his development at three-time Austrian Bundesliga champions Sturm Graz.    Sturm Graz have loaned in the Hale End Academy graduate for the remainder of the 2022-2023 s...
'You cannot lose Gakpo, Madueke' - Ex-Brighton star warns PSV against selling Chelsea target
Published: January 16, 2023
Former Brighton & Hove defender Hans Kraay Jr has reacted to speculation linking PSV Eindhoven winger Nonso Madueke with a transfer to Premier League giants Chelsea in the January transfer window.    Chelsea want to further strengthen their attack and have set the wheels in motion to sign the England U20 inter...
West Ham launch N13.9b bid for 9-cap Nigeria international 
Published: January 16, 2023
West Ham United have firmed up their interest in Nigeria national teamer Terem Moffi by making a bid for his signature.    According to Sky Sports, the Hammers made a £20m bid plus £5m in performance-related add-ons (totaling N13.9 billion in Nigerian currency) on Sunday afternoon for the Lorient hitman.  ...
Nigeria's presidential candidate Atiku delivers verdict on Arsenal's win over Tottenham Hotspur
Published: January 16, 2023
Former Nigeria's Vice President, and flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2023 presidential election Atiku Abubakar on Sunday evening expressed elation at the 2-0 win of Arsenal over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby.   The Waziri of Adamawa is an avid supporter of Arsenal and wa...
Opinion : Three Super Eagles players not expected to leave their clubs in January transfer window
Published: January 16, 2023
The winter transfer window is open across the world but majority of the business are done in mainstream Europe.    Expectations are somewhat low in terms of seeing Nigerian players move to new clubs especially those in the upper echelons of the game in Europe.    The Super Eagles failed to reach the 202...
Fantastic Super Eagles striker involved in 3 goals as Atalanta hit Salernitana for eight 
Published: January 15, 2023
Ademola Lookman proved why he is one of the top marksmen in the Italian Serie A with a brace and an assist for Atalanta in their club record 8-2 win over Salernitana at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on Sunday evening.    After Boulaye Dia scored to cancel out Jérémie Boga's early opener, Lookman restore...
Announcement imminent : Arsenal loan out 21yo of Nigerian descent for second time in 6 months
Published: January 15, 2023
English Premier League table toppers Arsenal are on the verge of announcing that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been loaned out for the second time in six months.    The loan transfer of the Hale End Academy graduate of Nigerian descent to three-time Austrian champions Sturm Graz is imminent.    Accordin...
Chelsea 1 Crystal Palace 0 : Chukwuemeka makes full debut, ex-Super Eagles invitee stars
Published: January 15, 2023
Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to arrest their current poor run of form in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.   Kai Havertz grabbed the only but vital goal for the Blues albeit they remained in 10th place in the table.    England U20 international of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuem...
Chelsea give brand new signing Mudryk jersey number previously worn by Nigerian star
Published: January 15, 2023
Chelsea have pulled off a transfer coup by signing Ukraine international Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, beating London rivals Arsenal to his signature.   The Blues announced on Sunday that Mudryk, who can operate as a winger and striker, has finalized his move to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms wi...
Ex-Man City star Onuoha tips Crystal Palace dazzler to leave in the summer 
Published: January 15, 2023
Former Manchester Cty star Nedum Onuoha reckons that Crystal Palace dazzler Wilfried Zaha will be moving on to pastures new in the summer.    The Eagles academy graduate has entered the last six months of his contract at Selhurst Park and reportedly been offered a new deal but nothing has been signed yet.  ...
Genk's ex-Flying Eagles star sets record after scoring on his Pro League starting debut
Published: January 15, 2023
Racing Genk striker Yira Sor set a new goalscoring record in the Belgian Pro League as the Limburg club defeated Zulte Waregem 1-0 on Saturday night at the Cegeka Arena.   Racing Genk assistant manager Kevin Van Dessel opted to hand a starting debut to the recent signing from Slavia Prague, while Nigeria i...
'My first choice' - Super Eagles-eligible CB sends message to Celtic over his future
Published: January 15, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible central defender Moritz Jenz has made it clear that he wants to continue his collaboration with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic beyond the end of the season.    The Berlin native of Nigerian descent joined the Hoops on a season-long loan deal from Ligue 1 outfit Lorient in the summer...
17yo Adeyemo reveals exactly what Watford coach told him before scoring on league debut
Published: January 15, 2023
Tobi Adeyemo made a goalscoring home debut for Watford as they secured a 2-0 win over Blackpool in a Championship clash at Vicarage Road on Saturday,    Four minutes after coming off the bench to replace Vakoun Issouf Bayo, the second year scholar broke the deadlock as he pounced on the rebound and fired home ...
Ex-Super Eagles fullback blasts Thiago Silva's wife, defends Potter on Chelsea woes
Published: January 15, 2023
Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze has spared thoughts on Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, and his players amid calls by most of the club’s fans for his sacking and the recent Twitter comments of the wife of an influential Chelsea star.   Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League table with 25 p...