Dennis doubtful to face Everton after suffering knee injury, two Nigerian youngsters return to Watford
Published: May 10, 2022
Watford have provided a squad update before their Premier League meeting with Alex Iwobi's Everton at Vicarage Road on Wednesday, May 11.   The Hornets relegation from the English top-flight was rubber stamped at the weekend after a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.   Emmanuel Dennis was substituted with ...
'Ticket to semifinals is key' - Nigeria U20 boss unwilling to rest any of his regulars vs Burkina Faso
Published: May 10, 2022
After a comfortable 2-0 win and three maximum points secured against defending champions and reigning Africa's best, Ghana on Sunday, Nigeria's Flying Eagles are expected to keep things intense but firm against the Junior Etalons of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, to earn their semi final ticket at the ongoing WAFU ...
Nigeria squad announcement : Chelsea & Arsenal products, Rangers trio, Dessers named in squad for friendlies
Published: May 10, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles expanded roster for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the United States of America.   An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight midfielders and nine strikers have been summoned fo...
Will the sponsorship ban in English soccer affect the game?
Published: May 10, 2022
New rules in the UK will stop sports betting operators from advertising with celebrities and sports stars. The law specifically permits anyone from being a part of advertisements if they have any influence over children. This means that many social media influencers will also be banned from appearing in sportsbook adve...
Official : SC Paderborn say goodbye to Super Eagles defender with contract set to expire
Published: May 10, 2022
German 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn have confirmed that Jamilu Collins will be moving on to pastures new in the summer transfer window.   Paderborn took to social media on Monday to announce that the Nigeria international is among the players leaving the club.   Translated to English from German, the c...
Super Eagles target Billing and Solanke named in Championship Team of the Season
Published: May 10, 2022
There are two Nigeria-eligible representatives named to the EFL Championship Team of the Season following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 campaign.   Philip Billing and Dominic Solanke have made the ceremonial best XI after playing key roles to help Bournemouth secure a return to the English Premier League.  ...
Transfer market guru Pedulla confirms no offers for Osimhen amid links with EPL trio
Published: May 10, 2022
Italian transfer market expert Alfredo Pedullà has clarified that no specific offers have been made to sign Victor Osimhen amid speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League this summer.   It is known that the Nigeria international is on the list of players wanted by Newcastle United, while Manchest...
Fulham begin contract negotiations with Tosin to 'ward off Arsenal, Newcastle interest'
Published: May 10, 2022
Premier League new boys Fulham have reportedly begun contract negotiations with Anglo-Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.   The Sun say Fulham are keen to tie him down to a new long-term deal to ward off interest this summer.   Manchester City academy product Tosin will enter the final twelve mo...
Official : Balogun returns to Arsenal but ineligible to face Tottenham Hotspur
Published: May 09, 2022
Anglo-American-Nigerian center forward Folarin Balogun is back at his parent club Arsenal.   Championship outfit Middlesbrough announced their retained list on Monday and the England U21 international is not among the players retained by Boro.   The loan deals of the Hale Ender and three other players Aa...
Confirmed : Nigerian striker returns to Norwich City after loan spell
Published: May 09, 2022
EFL League Two side Carlisle United confirmed on Monday which players will stay and leave the club following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   The Blues have informed that Belgian-born Nigerian striker Tyrese Omotoye has returned to his parent club Norwich City.   Omotoye joined Carlisle United on...
'That's why he's a world-class goalkeeper' - Ex-African POTY says Pickford is back in form
Published: May 09, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has revealed that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has proved that he's back to his best in the last couple of games in the Premier League.   The England star was unarguably the star performer as the Toffees climbed out of the relegation zone after a hard...
'He was again very dangerous' - Ex-Netherlands intl hails Feyenoord's Super Eagles striker
Published: May 09, 2022
Retired Netherlands international  Danny Koevermans lauded Cyriel Dessers after his brace helped Feyenoord come away with a point against PSV Eindhoven on Sunday.   The Eindhoven club looked to have secured a win as they were leading 2-0 with four minutes of regulation time left, only for the Nigeria internatio...
Frank Onyeka's Ultimate African PL Team : Chelsea, Arsenal & Man City icons, Okocha, Martins picked
Published: May 09, 2022
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka was asked by Premier League | Uncut  to build his ultimate team from the African players past and present who have played in the Premier League based on their attributes.   Two Nigeria legends in ex-Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins and Bolton Wanderers hero Jay-Jay Okoc...
Preston North End willing to listen to offers for former Manchester United defender of Nigerian descent
Published: May 09, 2022
Preston North End have published their retained and released list following the conclusion of the Championship season.   The Lilywhites have confirmed that American-Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde is among the players retained for the 2022-2023 season.   However, Preston North End added that they are w...
Chukwueze named in La Liga Team of the Week after registering ten successful dribbles
Published: May 09, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze has been recognized for his outstanding performance for Villarreal in the last round of matches in the Spanish top-flight with football statistics website Whoscored.com naming the Nigeria international in its Team of the Week.   Five days after Villarreal crashed out of the UEFA Champions League...