Is there a path for Nigerian fullback at Arsenal after MOTM performance on loan?
Published: July 25, 2022
The most important stage of a youngster's career is to make the jump from youth football into senior football.   To do this, talent is not enough, dedication and a strong mentality are highly needed. These intangibles cannot be developed on the bench, which is why clubs send them out on loan to gain valuable...
Ajax's Man Utd old boy reveals what he's noticed about new signing & rival for starting spot Bassey
Published: July 24, 2022
Former Manchester United star Daley Blind has revealed what he's noticed about Calvin Bassey since the Nigerian switched to the Dutch champions from Glasgow Rangers.   Ajax announced the capture of the Super Eagle last week for a fee that could rise to €26.5 million with performance-related add-ons include...
'Not a good idea' - Respected Belgian pundit urges Genk to sell one of their Nigeria internationals
Published: July 24, 2022
Respected Belgian pundit Peter Vandenbempt has urged Racing Genk to sell one of their Nigeria international strikers before the transfer window closes for business.   Cyriel Dessers is competing with Paul Onuachu for a starting spot in attack and Vandenbempt has underlined that it's not a good idea to have o...
Manchester United academy product Kehinde reaches 100-game milestone for Randers
Published: July 24, 2022
Manchester United-reared winger Tosin Kehinde reached the 100-game milestone for Randers as they were held to a 2-2 draw by OB in a Danish Superliga clash on Sunday afternoon.   Three Nigerians were on parade at Cepheus Park Randers with Stephen Odey joining Kehinde in Randers' starting lineup, while Marvin ...
Chelsea's heavy loss to Arsenal showed two problems Super Eagles striker could solve
Published: July 24, 2022
Pre-season games are getting to the end as clubs wrap up their tours and activities to focus on the new incoming season.   As a rounding up of their United States of America tour, Chelsea and Arsenal faced off in the Florida Cup at the Camping World Stadium.   The Blues were trashed 4-0 with goals from Ga...
NFF rejoice with Atletico Madrid dazzler for WAFCON 2022 joint top scorer award
Published: July 24, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Falcons' forward Rasheedat Ajibade for emerging as joint top-scorer of the just-ended 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco   The Super Falcons earned a ticket to the FIFA World Cup finals even as the team failed to realize its ambition of ...
Serie A club Atalanta have 'concrete interest' in Super Eagles winger
Published: July 24, 2022
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman is being linked with a summer transfer to Italian Serie A club Atalanta.   Sky Sport Italia claims that Atalanta have 'concrete interest' in the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup winner with the Young Lions.   The Nerazzurri are looking to reinforce their attack ahead o...
Report : Nottingham Forest make transfer decision on Super Eagles star
Published: July 24, 2022
Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest's proposed move for Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis now appears to be off reports The Daily Mail.   Dennis had been on the radar of the newly promoted side but the Reds have now pulled the plug on the transfer and instead chose to focus on bringing in Maxwell Co...
Confirmed : Danish club sign exciting 18-year-old Nigerian winger from HB Academy Abuja
Published: July 24, 2022
Through their official website, Danish Superliga club Randers have announced the signing of exciting Nigerian winger Mustapha Isah Ubandoma from HB Academy Abuja.    The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Randers following a successful trial.   Isah has been described by Rande...
'I'm not known for scoring goals every week' - Chelsea old boy Moses after starting season on fire
Published: July 24, 2022
Chelsea old boy Victor Moses has started the season on fire after scoring in back-to-back games in the Russian Premier League for Spartak Moscow.   The former Nigeria international netted a Goal of the Season contender in the opening round of matches against Akhmat Grozny, and then got on the scoresheet again a...
Crystal Palace boss Vieira makes transfer decision on two Nigerian young stars
Published: July 24, 2022
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has reportedly made a transfer decision on two Nigerian youngsters Malcolm Ebiowei and David Ozoh.    The Sun UK believe Vieira has blocked 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Ebiowei from being loaned out on the back of his impressive performances during pre-season preparations. ...
Opinion: Did Chelsea make a mistake in ignoring Nigerian defender?
Published: July 24, 2022
With the transfer window slowly getting to the serious stages just before the beginning of the new season, Chelsea has delved into the market to fill holes left by departing players and also improve certain positions on the pitch.   Raheem Sterling has arrived to bolster a stuttering attack while Kalidou Kouliba...
Arsenal 4 Chelsea 0 : Super Eagles-eligible duo not given minutes by Arteta third game running
Published: July 24, 2022
Arsenal rounded off their pre-season tour to the United States with a convincing 4-0 win over Premier League rivals Chelsea in a London derby staged at Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida) on Sunday morning.   Regarding the team news, Super Eagles-eligible duo Folarin Balogun and Arthur Okonkwo were not give...
Super Eagles dazzler makes unofficial debut for Hertha Berlin in loss to Ajayi's West Brom
Published: July 23, 2022
Ten days after Hertha Berlin confirmed his signing on loan from CSKA Moscow, Super Eagles dazzler Chidera Ejuke made his unofficial debut as the German Bundesliga club ended their training camp in England with a 2-1 loss to West Brom at The Hawthorns.   The CSKA Moscow loanee missed the defeats to Derby County a...
Arsenal's Anglo-American-Nigerian striker wanted by French Ligue 1 club
Published: July 23, 2022
Arsenal's Anglo-American-Nigerian centre-forward Folarin Balogun is drawing interest from French Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims.   According to authoritative French sports daily L'Equipe via Get French Football News, Reims are on the trail of the England U21 international.   Reims are looking at sign...