Official : African defender departs Chelsea after four years 
Published: November 12, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have confirmed that Ivorian defender Alex Kpakpe has departed the club.    A left-back by trade who is also eligible to represent England at international level, Kpakpe is leaving Chelsea after four years.   He made nine appearances for the Blues in t...
Official : Talented goalkeeper signs new deal with Chelsea 
Published: November 12, 2022
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced that talented goalkeeper Max Merrick has signed a new deal with the club.   Merrick has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with The Blues, a deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until at least the end of the 2024-2025 season.   ...
Standout player Papa Johns Trophy group stage : Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian starlet nominated
Published: November 12, 2022
Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has been nominated for the Papa Johns Trophy Player of the group stage, informs the official website of the English Football League.    The 19-year-old is one of four names in contention for the award, with Jacob Chapman (Salford City), Dennis Politic (...
Osimhen reaches career high market value amid Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham links 
Published: November 12, 2022
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has seen his market value skyrocket from €60 million to a career high market value of €70 million amid intense speculation linking him to some high profile European clubs.  According to the latest update by Transfermarkt on Friday, November 11,  the Nigerian is the most e...
Hypothetical Super Eagles 26-man squad for 2022 World Cup if Nigeria had qualified 
Published: November 11, 2022
Teams that qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar have been naming their 26-man squads.    Nigeria's flag will not be hoisted at the tournament after three consecutive appearances between 2010 and 2018 albeit the maiden appearance of the three-time African champions was in 1994 in the USA.    ...
Arteta promotes two Flying Eagles-eligible players to first team training pre-Wolves 
Published: November 11, 2022
Mikel Arteta promoted two Flying Eagles-eligible players to first team training on Friday ahead of Arsenal's visit to Wolverhampton Wanderers.   According to Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Zach Awe were among the academy stars invited to train with the Gunners first team today....
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man roster
Published: November 11, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the Super Eagles squad list for the international friendly against Portugal scheduled to take place at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Thursday, November 17.   Three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and seven strikers have been summoned for the ...
Nigeria squad announcement : 23 players to face Portugal including Arsenal, Spurs products 
Published: November 11, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the Super Eagles roster for the glamour friendly against Portugal in Lisbon next week.    An analysis of the 23-man squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and seven strikers have been called up for the friendly against the Worl...
Confirmed Chelsea team news : Super Eagles-eligible player to miss trip to Newcastle 
Published: November 11, 2022
Premier League giants Chelsea have not delivered a positive injury update on Super Eagles-eligible central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka before their upcoming match against Newcastle United at St James' Park.   The Blues are seeking their first win in five matches after slipping five points outside the top f...
Manchester United's Anglo-Nigerian striker misses out on Premier League 2 POTM
Published: November 11, 2022
Nottingham Forest's youngster Ateef Konate has beaten Shola Shoretire to the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for October 2022. The midfielder who is of Malian descent won the award ahead of Shola Shoretire (Manchester United), Omari Hutchinson (Chelsea), Harry Leonard (Blackburn Rovers), Oliver O...
Two French-born Chelsea players named in Senegal's 2022 World Cup squad 
Published: November 11, 2022
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the Lions of Teranga roster for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with two French-born Chelsea players making the cut as expected.    Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and central defender Kalidou Koulibaly are part of the 26-man squad heading to Qatar.    ...
'I guess he'll be okay' - QPR boss provides injury update on Super Eagles CB
Published: November 11, 2022
Nigeria may have received an injury boost ahead of the glamour friendly with the Selecao of Portugal next Thursday, the national team's final international fixture in 2022.   The injury suffered by Leon Balogun in the 2-1 loss to Huddersfield Town on Tuesday is not as bad as first feared, with Queens Park ...
'No one died' - Ex-Super Eagles star Sodje clears the air on Stephen Keshi Stadium incident 
Published: November 11, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Sam Sodje, who is currently the Special Assistant on Sports Matters to Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has dismissed viral reports in the local media that three people lost their lives following the collapse of a sports hall under construction at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.  ...
Arsenal loanee Balogun reveals he trained with Tottenham, looked up to Ronaldo as a kid
Published: November 11, 2022
Folarin Balogun has revealed that he once trained with Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal simultaneously. Balogun said that both North London clubs offered him a trial, with his father making use of both options. However Arsenal presented an offer and he joined the Hale End Academy. Balogun, w...
'Nothing is impossible' - Ndidi sees no reason why Leicester can't win Carabao Cup
Published: November 11, 2022
Wilfred Ndidi has evaluated the chances of Leicester City winning more silverware this season in the form of the Carabao Cup.    The Nigeria national teamer was a key player as Leicester City, against all the odds, won the Emirates FA Cup in May 2021, playing all their six matches in the competition, and helpe...