Arsenal manager Arteta identifies two unique qualities of 'hungry boy' Folarin Balogun
Published: April 17, 2021
Arsenal first-team manager Mikel Arteta is refusing to take the credit alone for Folarin Balogun agreeing to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium beyond the end of the 2020-2021 season. In a dramatic U-turn, the Hale End Academy product is now tied to the Gunners until 2025 and only an official confirmation is m...
Genk name asking price for Onuachu; expected to cost more than ex-stars Ndidi, De Bruyne, Benteke
Published: April 17, 2021
It is looking more and more likely that Paul Onuachu will depart Racing Genk in the summer transfer window. According to Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, Racing Genk would be forced into selling the prolific striker if they receive a bid in the region of 25 million euros. And if that happens, the Super Eagle...
Nigeria Football Federation in contact with Iwobi over move for Crystal Palace and Liverpool wingers
Published: April 17, 2021
The Nigeria Football Federation have set the wheels in motion to secure the international futures of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and Liverpool-owned winger Sheyi Ojo. Manager Gernot Rohr has missed out on the services of Arsenal wonderkid Bukayo Saka and Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham but the German, who relies...
Anjorin involved in Chelsea's final training session ahead of blockbuster FA Cup clash vs Man City
Published: April 17, 2021
German football tactician Thomas Tuchel called up Anglo-Nigerian youngster Faustino Anjorin to train with the first team ahead of their blockbuster Emirates FA Cup semifinal clash against Manchester City at Wembley, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The England youth international is presumably in the Blues' provisiona...
Edozie on target as Manchester City thrash Manchester United 3-0 in Premier League 2
Published: April 17, 2021
Manchester City have edged closer to the Premier League 2 title after thrashing neighbors Manchester United 3-0 at the Academy Stadium on Friday evening. Manager Enzo Maresca named Samuel Edozie in the starting lineup while Shola Shoretire started for Manchester United, a day after he was an unused substitute again...
Fulham boss Parker confirms Super Eagles target Lookman will be fit to face Arsenal
Published: April 16, 2021
Manager Scott Parker faced the cameras on Friday ahead of his 100th game in charge, as Fulham travel to the Emirates Stadium  to take on Arsenal in the English Premier League. It has been a difficult season for the Cottagers as they find themselves in the relegation zone but they have managed to pick up maximum poi...
Ex-Man City star Onuoha baffled as to why NFF miss out on dual-eligible players to England
Published: April 16, 2021
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has admitted that he is baffled as to why the Nigeria Football Federation miss out on several dual-eligible players to the English Football Association. The Nigerian Federation lost out in the race for Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, Chelsea-owned stars Tammy Abraham, Ross B...
'I understand the passion' - Everton winger Iwobi on if he has grown to hate Liverpool yet
Published: April 16, 2021
Facing Liverpool in the Merseyside derby is a fixture every Everton fan looks forward to every season. Former Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi revealed that he has felt the emotions of playing against the Reds, having been a player of Everton for around two years. Two months ago, the Nigeria international was in the T...
Udinese and Genoa go head-to-head for Crotone's all-time top scorer Simy
Published: April 16, 2021
Two Italian Serie A clubs are battling to sign Nigeria international Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo. Tutto Udinese has confirmed that Udinese are interested in the Crotone marksman but face competition from Genoa. Simy is likely to move on to pastures new in the summer if Crotone are relegated at the end of the 2020-202...
Leicester striker Iheanacho on his form and breaking FA Cup record held by Chelsea icon Drogba
Published: April 16, 2021
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed the key reasons behind his form ahead of Sunday's Emirates FA Cup semifinal clash against Southampton. Since the start of last month, the former Manchester City wonderkid has tallied nine goals in six appearances in all competitions, and was named the Premier Le...
'Could be the Lukaku of Napoli' - Italian pundit draws comparisons between Osimhen and Inter star
Published: April 16, 2021
Sky Sport Italia pundit Alessandro Bonan reckons that Victor Osimhen can have the same impact at Napoli as Romelu Lukaku is doing at Inter Milan, and highlighted that the two strikers have similar attributes. Lukaku is having an excellent season at Inter Milan with 27 goals in 37 games across all competitions while...
Super Eagles striker reveals why Fulham are confident ahead of trip to the Emirates Stadium
Published: April 16, 2021
Bordeaux loanee Josh Maja has shared his thoughts ahead of Fulham's trip to the Emirates Stadium, where they face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Scott Parker's team are flirting with relegation with six points separating them from Newcastle United who are seventeenth in the table. Fulham's next oppone...
'Individual brilliance' - Emery sends warning to Arsenal about Super Eagles winger Chukwueze
Published: April 16, 2021
Unai Emery's Villarreal will do battle with Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League semifinal after they beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on aggregate on Thursday night. Paco Alcacer gave them the lead on the night nine minutes before half-time, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze, before Gerard Moreno doubled the lead in the 43rd minute...
Six Arsenal-reared players of Nigerian descent hail Saka after goalscoring display vs Slavia Prague
Published: April 16, 2021
Onetime Nigeria Football Federation target Bukayo Saka has taken to social media to celebrate Arsenal's progression to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League following their 4-0 hammering of Sparta Prague on Thursday night. Nicolas Pepe finished coolly to give the Gunners the lead in the 18th minute and Alexandre...
Photo Confirmation : Lagos-born Ireland U21 international signs new deal with Rotherham United
Published: April 16, 2021
Republic of Ireland U21 international Joshua Kayode has committed his future to Rotherham United by signing a new contract with the Championship club. The new deal will keep the promising striker at the AESSEAL New York Stadium until the summer of 2024, subject to EFL and FA ratification. Born in Lagos, Kayode i...