Nwaneri battles White, Havertz, Trossard, 5 others for Arsenal GOTM; omitted from squad v Luton
Published: April 03, 2024
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been nominated for Arsenal's Goal of the Month for March alongside eight other players. The 17-year-old's brilliant goal for the Gunners' development side against Chelsea in a Premier League 2 fixture at the Kingsmeadow has been chosen as one of the most outsta...
Who is Linda Motlhalo? The Banyana Banyana playmaker dubbed the Randfontein Ronaldinho
Published: April 03, 2024
South Africa's Banyana Banyana have become a force to be reckoned with on the international stage, and a significant share of the credit goes to the dazzling footwork and creative spark of Linda Motlhalo. Nicknamed the "Randfontein Ronaldinho," this midfielder weaves magic on the pitch, leaving defenders mesmeri...
PSG and Chelsea target Osimhen's next destination? Thiago Motta's agent jumps on the bandwagon 
Published: April 03, 2024
Dario Canovi, who looks after former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta, has jumped on the bandwagon regarding Victor Osimhen's next destination when he leaves Napoli at the end of the current season. Around two months before the summer transfer window opens for business, Osimhen's li...
Maxi Oyedele: Tri-national midfielder trains with Man Utd first team but ineligible to face Chelsea 
Published: April 03, 2024
Manchester United stepped up their preparations for Thursday's Premier League clash against Chelsea with a practice session at Carrington Training Ground in Manchester on April 2, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Talented midfielder Maxi Oyedele was among the academy players selected by manager Erik ten Hag to trai...
'It was a mistake' - Ex-academy player Fiabema blasts Chelsea for sacking Tuchel
Published: April 03, 2024
Former Chelsea youth teamer Bryan Fiabema has faulted Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel, who was the last manager to win a trophy for the club. The Blues parted ways with the German tactician in September 2022 after a run of unconvincing performances and a reported tussle with the club's new ownership...
Ohale v Kgatlana: The key battle that could decide Super Falcons blockbuster clash against Banyana Banyana
Published: April 03, 2024
The fate of two nations' Olympic dreams hangs in the balance as Nigeria's Super Falcons and South Africa's Banyana Banyana prepare to clash in the final qualifying round for the Women's Olympic Football Tournament. While the overall team strategies will be crucial, all eyes will be on a specific matc...
Arteta challenges Nwaneri to break into Arsenal first team after signing his first professional deal
Published: April 03, 2024
Arsenal whizkid of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, has been challenged to seize his first-team opportunity by manager Mikel Arteta following the youngster's signing of his first professional contract. The 17-year-old midfielder etched his name in Premier League history last season when he became the youngest eve...
Iwobi's substitution after 33 minutes: Fulham coach absolves Super Eagles star of any blame 
Published: April 02, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva has defended his first half substitutions during his side's 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday evening.  The Cottagers in the opening twenty minutes were not in the game at all and found themselves two goals down after strikes from Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chri...
Confirmed: Right-footed central defender signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: April 02, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have announced that Alfie Gilchrist has signed a new contract with the club until 2026, with a further one-year option. Gilchrist has been rewarded with a new deal after forcing his way into the plans of first team coach Mauricio Pochettino....
Super Falcons camp update: Liverpool alum, PSG loanee among 18 players in camp; Oshoala awaited 
Published: April 02, 2024
Liverpool alum Rinsola Babjide and PSG loanee Nicole Payne have arrived at the Super Falcons' camp ahead of the two-legged tie against South Africa in the final round of the Paris 2024 Olympics' qualifiers. This was confirmed by the official X account of the Super Falcons on Tuesday night where it was also s...
Former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses returns to group training at Spartak 
Published: April 02, 2024
Former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has put himself in contention to be named in Spartak Moscow's matchday squad on Wednesday, April 3 when they face off with Zenit in the Fonbet Russian Cup , after returning to group training.  The retired Nigeria international was not called up for the goalless draw again...
Confirmed team news: Luton could be without 13 players against Arsenal, including three Nigerians
Published: April 02, 2024
Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has suggested that the increasing number of injuries within his squad is bound to once again impact the lineup for Wednesday's Premier League match against title contenders Arsenal.  The Hatters are facing an injury crisis at the moment with almost half of the squad in the treatmen...
'Could play a part' - Bayer coach Alonso provides fitness update on Boniface pre-Fortuna Dusseldorf
Published: April 02, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has provided a hint on when Victor Boniface will return to action after his long injury lay off. The Nigerian striker is yet to feature in any competitive game since December, having been nursing an adductor injury which also made him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He stepp...
After Super Eagles duo Onyeka and Onyedika, FC Midtjylland sign another midfielder from FC Ebedei
Published: April 02, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland have announced that they have signed a midfielder from their Nigerian partners, FC Ebedei.  After Super Eagles midfielders Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika, and most recently Jamiu Musbaudeen, who all made the trip to FC Midtjylland ...
Super Eagles-eligible duo nominated for Chelsea's Goal of the Month for March 2024
Published: April 02, 2024
England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke are in the running for Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for March 2024. Chelsea's official website has asked the fans to choose from eight stunning strikes from the first team, Women's team and academy squads in the clu...