Arsenal 2 Watford 4 :  Five Nigeria-eligible players feature in behind-closed-doors friendly 
Published: December 03, 2022
Watford beat Arsenal 4-2 in a behind-closed-doors friendly staged at London Colney on Saturday with five players of Nigerian descent on parade in the second half.    Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji came off the bench at halftime, while Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, former Nigeria U23 inter...
Aston Villa closely monitoring situation of Anglo-Nigeria midfielder 
Published: December 03, 2022
Premier League side Aston Villa are closely monitoring the situation of Anglo-Nigerian youngster Tim Iroegbunam ahead of the January transfer window.    The 2022 European U19 champion was loaned out by Aston Villa to Queens Park Rangers so he can play on a regular basis.    The plan has worked out well ...
Folarin Balogun: Why Arsenal-owned striker should choose Nigeria Over USA, England
Published: December 03, 2022
There was no England consideration and no USA men's national team selection either for the 2022 World Cup for Folarin Balogun.    This is the time that the Arsenal striker must realize that his best shot at international football is best served playing for Nigeria, the country of his origin.   Balogu...
Ex-Fiorentina star reveals preferred striker between Osimhen and Chelsea loanee Lukaku 
Published: December 03, 2022
Former Fiorentina and Sampdoria star Carmine Esposito believes Victor Osimhen is a better striker than Chelsea-owned player Romelu Lukaku who is spending the entirety of this season on loan at Inter Milan.    The Nigeria national teamer was in red hot form before the World Cup break, mustering ten goals in all...
World Cup 2022 : Okocha praises brilliant Cameroon GK who made his debut last year v Nigeria 
Published: December 02, 2022
Cameroon defeated the number one ranked nation in the world, Brazil but crashed out of the 2022 World Cup on Friday night.    Switzerland's 3-2 win over Serbia in the other group game meant the Indomitable Lions finished third with four points, two less than the European side and table toppers Brazil.  ...
2022 World Cup : Nigerian fans have their say on Ghana captain Ayew penalty miss v Uruguay
Published: December 02, 2022
The Black Stars have crashed out of the 2022 World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Uruguay in a Group H matchday three encounter played at the Al-Janoub Stadium on Friday evening.  The West Africans were awarded a penalty in the 20th minute after Mohammed Kudus was fouled by goalkeeper Sergio Rochet Alvarez. The sk...
'They were punished' - Aghahowa explains why Ghana missed chance to qualify for round of 16
Published: December 02, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa believes Ghana handed Uruguay the initiative early in their final Group H match at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah on Friday evening which led to the elimination of the Black Stars from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.     Uruguay defeated the team coached by Otto...
1994 AFCON winner blames Jordan Ayew, Amartey for Uruguay's opener, hails Suarez for assist
Published: December 02, 2022
Ghana face a monumental task to quality for the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup as they are trailing by two goals against Uruguay in their final group game at the Al Janoub Stadium.   It could have been a different story had Andre Ayew found the net from the penalty spot in the 21st minute.   The B...
Ex-Arsenal U21 skipper Ajayi makes injury return after missing 15 games for club, country
Published: December 02, 2022
Former Arsenal U21 skipper Semi Ajayi made his return from injury as West Brom suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of La Liga outfit Elche in a friendly on Friday afternoon.    The Nigeria international sustained a serious ankle injury in a Championship clash against Wigan Athletic on August 30.    Ajay...
Millwall set to beat Wolves, Southampton in race for highly-rated Irish-Nigerian striker
Published: December 02, 2022
Championship club Millwall are closing in on the signing of talented Irish-Nigerian striker Aidomo Emakhu.    The South London Press has confirmed that The Lions have won the race for the signature of Emakhu, beating a plethora of EFL Championship teams plus two Premier League clubs for the 19-year-old.  �...
Chelsea loanee Anjorin returns to action after 75 days out 
Published: December 02, 2022
Chelsea loanee Faustino Anjorin has recovered from illness and took to the field for Huddersfield Town in a friendly against Greek Super League champions Olympiakos in a friendly on Thursday afternoon.   The England youth international of Nigerian descent hadn't featured in a single game for the Terriers for...
2021 Super Eagles invitee beats another Nigeria target to Crystal Palace POTM
Published: December 02, 2022
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has won Crystal Palace's Player of the Month award for November 2022.   Olise topped the official poll with 35 percent of the fans vote, beating another Nigeria Football Federation target Eberechi Eze (19.2 %) and Joachim Andersen (11.7 %) to the monthly accolade.  ...
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool interested in 2019 AFCON winner 
Published: December 02, 2022
Premier League giants Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have added 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winner Ismael Bennacer to their transfer list amidst delay in contract renewal with AC Milan.   Carlo Laudisa in a chat on Carlo Pellegatti's Youtube channel (via Milan News) revealed that the former Arsenal midfielder...
Germany's Musiala fails to break World Cup record held by Nigeria legend but sets two new ones
Published: December 01, 2022
Germany crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in the group stage despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 on Thursday night.    Goals from Kai Havertz (2), Niclas Fullkrug and Serge Gnabry earned the four-time champions a win, while the CONCACAF nation replied through Yeltsin Tejeda and Juan Vargas.   Bayerm Munich at...
'Hope Potter is watching', 'Has been superb' - Nigerians react to Ziyech's display for Morocco
Published: December 01, 2022
The Atlas Lions of Morocco have emerged as the second African team to qualify for the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar after defeating Canada.    Morocco defeated the North American country 2-1 in a Group F matchday three encounter played at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. Hakim ...