Fabregas had a word with Nwaneri, other Arsenal U18 players before North London derby
Published: August 28, 2022
Arsenal U18 boss Jack Wilshere has confirmed that Gunners legend Cesc Fàbregas had a word with the Arsenal U18 players, including England youth international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, before they stepped out on to the pitch for the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.   The Gunners...
Super Eagles winger scores and assists as Nantes beat Toulouse in French Ligue 1
Published: August 28, 2022
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was impeccable in FC Nantes in their 3-1 win over Toulouse FC.     Simon scored a goal and assisted another in the comeback win over Toulouse.   The Nigerian international started on the left flank in a 4-3-3 formation that saw him constantly cause havoc to the defense li...
Former African Player of the Year prefers to join Chelsea over Man Utd this summer
Published: August 28, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his desire to join Chelsea over Manchester United.   According to transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have enquired about the Gabonese international but his preference is Chelsea.   The presence of UEFA Ch...
Ronaldo and Osimhen rumours : Ten Hag suggests Man Utd don't need to sign another striker
Published: August 28, 2022
Dutch football tactician Erik Ten Hag has suggested that Manchester United did not need to sign another striker before the close of the summer transfer window amid rumours linking Napoli star Victor Osimhen with a move to Old Trafford.   There was speculation in the Italian media that Manchester United icon Cris...
'He stands out for his skill' - Ex-Everton star admits Moses injury is a huge loss for Spartak
Published: August 28, 2022
Former Everton star Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has admitted that the injury suffered by Victor Moses is a huge loss for Spartak Moscow and the Russian Premier League.   The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner will be out of action for six months after suffering an Achilles tendon injury during Spartak Moscow's 2-0 ...
Talented Chelsea loanee of Nigerian descent scores his first career brace
Published: August 28, 2022
England youth international of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin was officially named the best player for Huddersfield Town in their 2-2 draw with Semi Ajayi's West Brom in a Championship clash at John Smith's Stadium on Saturday afernoon.   The Chelsea loanee opened his goalscoring account for the seaso...
Photo : Younger brother of Super Eagles striker joins Red Star Belgrade
Published: August 28, 2022
Serbian Superliga champions Red Star Belgrade have bolstered their ranks with the signing of Nigerian attacker Khalifa Umar, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Umar has joined Red Star Belgrade from Future of Africa International Football Academy.   Umar's move to The Red-Whites was confirmed by Mohammed...
Meritorious service: SWAN salutes former Super Eagles coordinator Emmanuel Attah
Published: August 27, 2022
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter has sent goodwill message to former Super Eagles coordinator Emmanuel Attah who retires from active service at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the end of the month.    The association thanked Attah for the role he played in Nigeria winning ...
Chelsea looking to offload 33-cap international of Nigerian descent
Published: August 27, 2022
One of Chelsea's objectives before the close of the summer transfer window is to end their association with cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley.   According to the online edition of The Sun UK, Chelsea are weighing up offering the midfielder a significant pay off to offload him an...
'A battle to be proud of' - Fulham's Anglo-Nigerian CB reacts to narrow loss to Arsenal
Published: August 27, 2022
Fulham's Anglo-Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo took to social media on Saturday night to react to the Cottagers' narrow 2-1 loss to Arsenal in a Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium.   After a goalless first half with chances few and far between, the game sprung to life in the second ha...
Official : Nigeria-eligible striker decides to return to Chelsea
Published: August 27, 2022
Chelsea announced on Friday that Norway youth international of Nigerian descent Bryan Fiabema has been recalled from his loan spell at Norwegian giants Rosenborg, four months before the original agreement between the two clubs was due to expire.    The Norwegian-Nigerian was loaned out to Rosenborg last March wit...
Leicester City boss explains why Ndidi did not start against Chelsea
Published: August 27, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has offered explanations for his decision to keep Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi on the substitute bench in Saturday's Premier League defeat to Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge.   Rodgers who is under increasing pressure after three league defeats and one draw spoke ...
Super Eagles duo subbed in as Leicester City beaten by 10-man Chelsea
Published: August 27, 2022
Nigerian internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi came off the bench in the second half as Leicester City were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.   England youth teamer Carney Chukwuemeka was on U21 duties with Chelsea's development squad in the Premier League 2 on Frid...
Napoli coach reveals Man Utd are among the rich clubs that can 'decide to buy Osimhen'
Published: August 27, 2022
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday before his side's Italian Serie A clash against Fiorentina, Napoli manager  Luciano Spalletti made it clear that it would not be a swap deal involving Victor Osimhen if The Partenopei decide to make a move for Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window.   Osim...
Southampton 0 Manchester United 1 : David de Gea denies Aribo with fantastic save
Published: August 27, 2022
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo was in action for 88 minutes in Southampton's 1-0 home defeat against Manchester United at the St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon.   The Saints have this lost their second league game out of four this season.   They were defeated 4-1 by Tottenham Hotspur on ...