'Has been amazing' - Calvin Bassey lauds Marco Silva after Fulham's 10th clean sheet of the season 
Published: May 04, 2024
Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were both in action for Fulham as they were forced to a goalless draw by Frank Onyeka's Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  Central defender Tosin Adarabioyo remains out in the cold after deciding not to renew his contract which e...
U18 PL: John Terry and Cole Palmer in attendance as five Nigerians feature for Chelsea in loss to Norwich
Published: May 04, 2024
Chelsea's wait for the U18 Premier League title, southern section continued after a narrow 2-1 loss to Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.  The young Blues were five points ahead of nearest challengers West Ham United heading into the game and knew a win would see them crowned champions of the southern section ...
Awoniyi makes his first appearance in 55 days as Nottingham Forest claim huge win v Sheffield United
Published: May 04, 2024
Taiwo Awoniyi made his comeback from injury as Nottingham Forest boosted their chances of survival with a 3-1 win over already relegated Sheffield Unted at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.  It was the Nigeria international's first appearance in fifty-five days for the two-time European champions after recove...
U18 PL: Obi-Martin, Olusesi and Ajayi on target as Tottenham beat local rivals Arsenal 
Published: May 04, 2024
Three players of Nigerian descent were on target as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon at Hotspur Way.  Cullum Olusesi, Damola Ajayi and Miracle Adewole started for Tottenham, while Chido Obi-Martin, Cameron Ismail and Ife Ibrahim were in action for the Gunners f...
The 7 best African soccer players of all time
Published: May 04, 2024
Soccer is the most played and watched sport on the planet. While its popularity extends to much of Europe and parts of Asia, it enjoys absolute dominance as Africa’s favoured sport. Given Africa’s spirited support of the sport, the continent has been home to many players who gained national and international fame f...
NLO1 2024: FWC FC head coach Bunmi Haruna hails fans, management for support
Published: May 04, 2024
FWC FC's head coach, Bunmi Haruna says the success recorded so far by the team in the Nigeria Nationwide League One, NLO1 2024 league season is down to the massive support he receives from the team's management. FWC FC have gone 7 games unbeaten with six wins and one draw, scoring 20 gaols and conceding just...
FWC FC star dubbed the 'god of goals', Ugwu scores again; Flying Eagles coach keeping tabs on striker
Published: May 04, 2024
Family Worship Champions FC on Friday played put a pulsating 2-2 draw with Police Machine FC in the week 7 of the ongoing Nigeria Nationwide League One, NLO1 at the Area 3 Play Ground, Abuja. The game was a top of the table clash, FWC FC had 18 points while Police Machine had 16 going into the game. FWC FC starte...
Italian champions Inter Milan plotting move for Kayode as potential replacement for Dumfries
Published: May 04, 2024
Newly-crowned Serie A Champions Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on Fiorentina's talented young defender, Michael Kayode, as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries, should he leave the club this summer.  According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the Italy U21 international has emerged as a top...
Chelsea monitoring the situation of soon-to-be free agent Nigerian defender
Published: May 04, 2024
Premier League giants Chelsea have emerged as the latest suitor for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to Italian journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano via 90min. The 26-year-old Nigeria-eligible star is out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer and is expected to be highly sought after ...
Arsenal and Man City players eligible for Super Falcons named in England squad for U17 EURO 
Published: May 04, 2024
The English Football Association on Saturday morning announced the Young Lionesses 20-player roster for the fifteenth edition of the UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship, with two Super Falcons-eligible players part of the group. Versatile Arsenal midfielder Omotara Junaid and Manchester City forward Jane Oboavw...
2019 Fifa U17 World Cup star Akinkunmi Amoo trialing at 9-time Azerbaijani champions
Published: May 04, 2024
Former Golden Eaglets star Akinkunmi Amoo is undergoing trials with nine-time Azerbaijani champions Neftchi Baku with a view to a transfer.  The Sidos FC product, who made a splash at the 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup with three assists for the national team, is currently unemployed after mutually terminating his contr...
Adebayo matches the feat of Kanu, Yakubu, Ighalo, Iheanacho, Awoniyi, 4 others after goal for Luton Town 
Published: May 04, 2024
Super Eagles hopeful Elijah Adebayo netted in his first Premier League start since February 10 as Luton Town and Everton shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road on Friday night. Adebayo has returned to full fitness after recovering from a hamstring issue that saw him miss eleven consecutive matches in t...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface named in Bundesliga Team of the Season alongside Musiala, Kane
Published: May 03, 2024
Victor Boniface has been named in the German Bundesliga Team of the Season dominated by Bayer Leverkusen players.  The Nigeria international adapted like a duck to water in Germany following his move from Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise, playing an influential role as Bayer Leverkusen won the title for the f...
Report: Arsenal ready to pay N88.5b to sign Super Eagles-eligible striker
Published: May 03, 2024
Arsenal are ready to step up their interest in Super Eagles-eligible player Joshua Zirkzee in order to beat other interested clubs to his signature in the forthcoming transfer window. According to TuttoJuve via tbrfootball, the north London club are ready to pay Bologna £51m (approximately N88.5 billion in Nigerian...
PL2 playoffs: Butler-Oyedeji at the double, Nwaneri on target as Arsenal beat Man Utd 6-2 
Published: May 03, 2024
Arsenal have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Premier League 2 playoffs after a 6-2 win against Manchester United at Meadow Park in Hertfordshire on Friday evening. Five players of Nigerian descent were on parade in the end-of-season knockout match, with 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri, history-making m...