'I always want to play out from the back' - Arsenal defender Awe on his role v Feyenoord U21
Published: September 09, 2022
With six wins and two draws from eight matches in all competitions, Arsenal U21s are unbeaten in the new season.   Mehmet Ali's side were close to making it seven wins in their last outing, a Premier League International Cup clash against Feyenoord on Tuesday evening, but conceded a last-minute goal.   ...
Super Eagles striker all but ruled out of Napoli's Champions League clash against Rangers
Published: September 09, 2022
Victor Osimhen is all but ruled out of Napoli's Champions League clash against Glasgow Rangers on Tuesday, September 13.   The Nigeria international aggravated an existing injury during the matchday one fixture against Liverpool on Wednesday, leading to his substitution in the 41st minute.   Osimhen h...
Ex-Flying Eagles striker labels Chelsea's new boss Potter 'the best coach in the world'
Published: September 09, 2022
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero has congratulated his former mentor Graham Potter on his appointment as the new coach of Premier League side Chelsea.   The former Southampton defender was officially announced as Chelsea's new coach on Thursday, replacing Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuche...
Premier League makes major decision that affects Super Eagles stars
Published: September 09, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, the Premier League has announced the postponement of this weekend's games. The matchday seven fixtures have been postponed in order to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II.   The British Monarch's death was announced by the Royal family on Thursday, Septem...
Greek Super League club strike personal terms with Stoke City midfielder Etebo
Published: September 09, 2022
Aris Thessaloniki are close to completing the signing of Oghenekaro Etebo with the Stoke City midfielder agreeing personal terms with the Greek Super League club.   Aris and Stoke City already reached an agreement last week and the Greek club were negotiating with the Nigeria international.   According to...
Two Super Eagles stars nominated for UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week
Published: September 09, 2022
Two Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Peter Olayinka have been nominated for the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week, informs the official website of UEFA.   Making his debut in the competition, Chukwueze registered a goal and assist to help Villarreal secure a hard-fought 4-3 win over Lech Pozn...
Chelsea old boy Moses, Arsenal legend Kanu pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Published: September 08, 2022
Chelsea old boy Victor Moses and Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu have taken to social media to pay tribute to the longest-reigning monarch in British history Queen Elizabeth II, who died in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96.   According to The Telegraph UK, Britain's entire sporting schedule is being suspend...
Man Utd 0 Real Sociedad 1 : Sadiq helps La Liga side record first-ever win v English club
Published: September 08, 2022
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was deployed in attack alongside Japanese youngster Kubo in Real Sociedad's 1-0 win over Manchester United at the Old Trafford in their Europa League clash on Thursday night.   Tonight's win was Real Sociedad's first-ever victory against English opposition in European ...
FC Zurich 1 Arsenal 2 : Lagos-born striker on parade as Marquinhos announces himself to Europe
Published: September 08, 2022
Arsenal kickstarted their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 win over Swiss opponents FC Zurich in a Group A fixture at Arena St. Gallen  on Thursday evening.   Lagos-born striker Tosin Aiyegun started and was in action for eighty minutes for FC Zurich before making way for Ivan Santini.   Aiyegun was sco...
Nigeria to face star-studded Portugal team filled with Man Utd, Man City, Wolves players
Published: September 08, 2022
The Super Eagles will face the Portuguese national team in an international friendly before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.   Nicknamed A Seleção, Portugal have in their ranks Premier League stars such as Manchester United trio Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, Manchester City's João Cancelo an...
Confirmed : Former Southampton defender to coach Chukwuemeka at Chelsea
Published: September 08, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian youngster Carney Chukwuemeka will be hoping to impress new Chelsea coach Graham Potter. Through their official website, Chelsea have announced former Southampton defender Graham Potter as their new coach. The Blues and Potter both agreed to a five-year-deal that is valid until the summer of 202...
WAFCON 2022 joint-top scorer obtains Diplomas from El Roi London University
Published: September 08, 2022
Rasheedat Ajibade has obtained Diplomas in Sports Management and Coaching Psychology from El Roi London University.   And in doing so, the Super Falcons dazzler follows in the footsteps of  Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi who have completed their diploma and de...
Manager, who previously coached ex-Flying Eagles star, set to be named Chelsea boss
Published: September 08, 2022
English football tactician Graham Potter is the runaway favourite to be appointed the new coach of Carney Chukwuemeka's Chelsea.   Chelsea are currently managerless following the axing of Thomas Tuchel after a poor start to their Champions League campaign, with a shock loss to Dinamo Zagreb on the opening ma...
Osimhen's injury relapse against Liverpool : Napoli provide update on Super Eagles star
Published: September 08, 2022
Victor Osimhen suffered a relapse of a muscle-related injury during the first half of Napoli's 4-1 rout of Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.   The Nigeria international had been rated as doubtful for the visit of Jurgen Klopp's team but passed a fitness test in the hours leading ...
Man Utd's youngest ever player in European match added to UEL squad pre-Real Sociedad
Published: September 08, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire has been added to Manchester United's Europa League roster ahead of Thursday's clash against Umar Sadiq's Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.   Manchester United previously named a 25-man squad list for the Europa League but stressed that the l...