Osimhen sets new Nigerian record in Italy; equals feat of Weah, Eto'o and Mohamed Salah
Published: March 19, 2022
Victor Osimhen notched a brace as Napoli came from behind to register a 2-1 win over Udinese in a Serie A match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on Sunday afternoon. And in doing so, the Napoli  number 9 set a new record in the Italian top-flight after becoming the first Nigerian player in history to ...
Norwich City U18's Eze suffers defeat on return to Chelsea; Flower with game-winning assist
Published: March 19, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Dubem Eze suffered defeat with Norwich City U18s on his return to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon. Eze played against a Chelsea side for the first time since his departure from Stamford Bridge in April 2021. The talented teenager started the season with Derby County U18s before signing an...
Three young stars of Nigerian descent unused subs in Arsenal's important 1-0 win at Aston Villa
Published: March 19, 2022
Arsenal pulled four points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United with a game in hand after an important 1-0 win over Aston Villa in a Premier League clash at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. England international Aaron Ramsdale missed out on the matchday squad, paving the way for Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkw...
Official : Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent signs new deal with Aston Villa
Published: March 19, 2022
Premier League club Aston Villa announced on Friday that talented midfielder of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam has committed his future to the Lions by signing a new deal. Iroegbunam has put pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at Villa Park until the end of the 2026-2027 season. The 18-year-old has no...
Tottenham Hotspur target move for 17-goal Nigerian striker as potential replacement for Kane
Published: March 19, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur have reignited their interest in Victor Osimhen who continues to be linked with a move to the English Premier League.   Radio Kiss Kiss says Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is an admirer of the Nigeria international and the north London club should be included in his list of suitors. The Naples bas...
Ighalo joins Super Eagles camp Sunday night after breaking personal record for goals single season
Published: March 19, 2022
Odion Ighalo continued his fantastic season by notching a hat-trick as Al Hilal thrashed Al-Ahli Jeddah 4-2 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium on Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. His first half treble took his tally for the season to 22 goals from 28 appearances in all competitions., with thirteen i...
Derby boss Wayne Rooney confirms Irish-Nigerian fullback will sign for Italian club
Published: March 18, 2022
Derby County boss Wayne Rooney has confirmed that Republic of Ireland youth international of Nigerian descent, Festy Ebosele will sign for an Italian club within the next week.  Ebosele is permitted to sign a preliminary contract with a foreign club as his deal with The Rams expires on June 30, 2022 but the English c...
Azeez involved in Arsenal final workout before trip to Aston Villa
Published: March 18, 2022
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta invited Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian youngster Miguel Azeez to train with the first team in their final workout before the trip to Aston Villa. The Spanish football tactician monitored the England youth international at close quarters during the training session held at London Colney on Friday. ...
Leicester boss reveals good and bad news about two Super Eagles invitees Lookman & Ndidi
Published: March 18, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has provided a fitness update on his squad before their Premier League clash against Brentford at the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Northern Irish football tactician brought good news regarding the availability of Ademola Lookman for the visit of the Bees. Th...
UCL, UEL and UECL draw : Fifteen Nigerian players discover quarterfinal opponents
Published: March 18, 2022
Fifteen players of Nigerian descent registered for the knockouts of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League have discovered their quarterfinal opponents following the draw which took place at UEFA headquarters on Friday, March 18. Samuel Chukwueze and Villarreal will face Bayern Munich ...
England squads announcement: 12 Nigeria-eligible players including Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd starlets called up
Published: March 18, 2022
The English Football Association announced the Young Lions rosters on Friday ahead of international matches later this month, with twelve Nigeria-eligible players getting invites. Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun and PSV winger Nonso Madueke have been selected for the England U21 squad for their European Championship q...
Napoli striker Osimhen one goal away from setting new Nigerian record in Serie A
Published: March 18, 2022
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is one goal away from setting a new Nigerian record in the Italian Serie A. According to Napolicalciolive.com, Osimhen will become the first Nigeria footballer to hit double figures for goals in two different seasons in the Serie A with his next goal in the Italian top-flight. Form...
Iwobi statistically correct after revealing he scored game-winner vs Newcastle with weaker foot
Published: March 18, 2022
Alex Iwobi has revealed that he scored his last-gasp winner in Everton's 1-0 win over Newcastle United with his weaker left foot. Nine minutes deep into stoppage time, the Super Eagles playmaker skipped past a challenge and exchanged passes with Dominic Calvert-Lewin before driving low into the bottom right corner f...
Slavia's Nigeria youth teamer nominated for Europa Conference League Goal of the Week
Published: March 18, 2022
Slavia Prague's Nigeria youth international Yira Sor has been nominated for the official UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week for his brilliant strike against LASK at Raiffeisen Arena on Thursday. The 21-year-old has been named on a four-man shortlist in the running to win the accolade and the other names ...
Chelsea's record goalscorer breaks his hand celebrating Iwobi's goal; lauds match-winner
Published: March 18, 2022
Chelsea's record goalscorer with 211 goals, Frank Lampard has confirmed that he broke his hand as he was celebrating Iwobi's game-winning strike against Newcastle United on Thursday night. In the 99th minute, the Nigeria international secured all three points for the home team when he skipped past a challenge and e...