Ex-Man City CB Onuoha not sold on Arsenal signing a new striker amid Osimhen, Solanke links
Published: December 30, 2023
Former Manchester City center-back Nedum Onuoha is not convinced that Arsenal need a new striker as they seek to end their long-term wait for the Premier League.   The Gunners appear not to be satisfied with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah as strikers with both managing just 8 goals between them in the Premier L...
Nigeria squad announcement: Four Arsenal and Chelsea alums in Super Eagles final squad for 2023 AFCON
Published: December 29, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the final list of twenty-five players heading to Ivory Coast for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with four former Arsenal and Chelsea players part of the group.    Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi has been called up for the tournament and he is joined on the ros...
Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Southampton stars named in Nigeria's final AFCON squad (full list)
Published: December 29, 2023
Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title, with Head Coach Jose Peseiro settling for usual suspects in a roster that has three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.   Captain Ahmed Musa returns to the squ...
Southampton, Middlesbrough, Stoke and Preston showing interest in Nigeria-eligible wing-back
Published: December 29, 2023
Southampton, Middlesbrough, Stoke City and Preston North End are reportedly battling for the signature of Nigeria-eligible wing-back Matty Sorinola. As reported by Teamtalk, the four Championship clubs are interested in the services of the 22-year-old full-back who recently became a free agent. Sorinola becam...
Fake news alert: NFF dismiss sensational reports Nike launched new Super Eagles jerseys for AFCON
Published: December 29, 2023
According to a statement on their official X account, the Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed viral reports claiming that a new jersey was launched ahead of the Super Eagles' participation at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The statement also revealed that the NFF haven't agreed on a deal with Ni...
Rangers striker who scored Nigeria's first goal under Peseiro hoping to gatecrash AFCON squad
Published: December 29, 2023
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers is hoping to gatecrash Nigeria's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations having been named in a 40-man provisional squad for the tournament in Ivory Coast.    The 29-year-old will have to battle it out with Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella,...
'I'll always be there for them' - Dessers speaks on Rangers signing of Wolves striker Fabio Silva
Published: December 29, 2023
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers have confirmed the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers centre forward Fabio Silva on a loan deal until the remainder of the 2023-2024 season.    The transfer of the Portugal U21 star will be completed on January 1, 2024 when the transfer window reopens for business, subject t...
'It was like watching Zaha' - Pundit urges Brentford fans to keep an eye on 'phenomenal talent' Olise
Published: December 29, 2023
South London Press's Edmund Brack has urged Brentford fans to keep an eye on 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise on Saturday afternoon when the Bees face off with Crystal Palace in a Premier League game at Selhurst Park.    Having missed the first eleven games of the season due to a hamstring injury he ...
2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about Super Eagles' Group A opponents 
Published: December 29, 2023
The Super Eagles face strong opponents right away in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group.   Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau will each pose challenges for the Super Eagles in Group A when the tournament kicks off on the 13th of January 2024.   Two-time champions Ivory Coast boasts star...
Super Eagles-eligible defender dropped as South Africa announce 2023 AFCON squad 
Published: December 29, 2023
South Africa coach Hugo Broos announced his squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, December 28.   SuperSport United central defender Ime Okon, who is eligible for Nigeria through his father and South Africa where he was born, is still there for the taking as he has been omitted from the final squ...
No home debut for unused sub Nwaneri as Soucek, Mavropanos goals deny Arsenal first place 
Published: December 28, 2023
England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri received his second call-up for a Premier League game as Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League table after a 2-0 loss to West Ham United in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night.  Nwaneri has trained several times w...
Brighton in talks over a deal for 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee to join League One club 
Published: December 28, 2023
Brighton & Hove are in talks with Wigan Athletic over a loan deal for 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Odel Offiah. As reported by Mike McGrath of the Daily Telegraph, the seagulls are seeking to loan the defender to the  English Football League One side. The 21-year-old was previously sent on loan to Scottish P...
A World Cupper, three NPFL stars, potential gatecrasher: A look at Super Eagles GK options for AFCON
Published: December 28, 2023
Nigeria senior national team coach Jose Peseiro, has assembled an array of goalkeeping options in Nigeria's 40-man provisional AFCON 2023 squad which was made public last week, yet continues seeking a definitive number one capable of cementing the starting role.AFCON    Foremost in contention is Francis Uzo...
Manchester United ahead of Newcastle, AC Milan in race for Dutch-Nigerian striker
Published: December 28, 2023
Manchester United are leading Newcastle and AC Milan in the race to sign Dutch-Nigerian striker Joshua Zirkzee.   As reported by Calciomercato via Teamtalk, the English giants are in front of the queue of clubs wanting to sign the striker as they seek to bolster their attacking options. The report further a...
Official: Liverpool legend Dirk Kuyt to coach ex-Flying Eagles midfielder Alhassan at Beerschot
Published: December 28, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Belgian Challenger Pro League club Beerschot have confirmed the appointment of  Liverpool legend Dirk Kuyt as their new coach with immediate effect.    The Netherlands legend takes over from Andreas Wieland who suddenly quit because he reportedly has an offer from ...