Atletico Madrid join Liverpool in race to sign N16b-rated Danish-Nigerian defender
Published: October 20, 2023
Atletico Madrid have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for the signature of talented Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, Patrick Dorgu.   Liverpool were previously linked with the Lecce defender who is on the radar of Denmark's coach Kasper Hjulmand with a view to a call up to the senior na...
Italian pundit Valter De Maggio claims Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Osimhen
Published: October 20, 2023
Victor Osimhen has reportedly reached an agreement to join 19-time English champions Liverpool.   In a report by Sport Witness citing Italian journalist Valter De Maggio, the Napoli forward has agreed personal terms with the English giants.   This follows an earlier report this week that Liverpool sent sc...
Chelsea provide injury update on Chukwuemeka ahead of Arsenal clash 
Published: October 20, 2023
English Premier League club Chelsea have provided an injury update on Carney Chukwuemeka ahead of Saturday's London derby with Arsenal.   Chukwuemeka has not figured for the Blues since he suffered an injury on matchday two against West Ham United.   The England underage international of Nigerian des...
Italian-Nigerian defender Udogie returns to Tottenham Hotspur unscathed after international duty
Published: October 20, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible defender Destiny Udogie is in contention to make his ninth consecutive appearance in the Premier League when Tottenham Hotspur take on Fulham in a London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday, October 23.    The Verona-born player is two games away from becoming cap-tied to Ital...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen annoyed by recent remarks made by Napoli president 
Published: October 20, 2023
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is reportedly furious with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis following comments made regarding the player's contract situation.  Osimhen, who joined the Italian side from Lille in 2020, is said to be displeased with the recent comments about his future. De Laure...
Chelsea's Golden Eaglets-eligible player reveals the four defenders he loves the most 
Published: October 20, 2023
Chelsea's Golden Eaglets-eligible player Saheed Olagunju has named two Real Madrid stars past and present in the shape of Sergio Ramos and Antonio Rudiger as the defenders he loves the most.    Described as a defender who is technically proficient in playing out from the back, Olagunju has also cited cur...
Osimhen increasing likely to leave Napoli next summer amid interest from Premier League clubs 
Published: October 20, 2023
It is looking increasingly likely that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli next summer as the Serie A defending champions are considering selling their star forward.   This is a result of a breakdown in talks between him and the Italian outfit regarding extending his current contract which expires...
Freiburg coach vows to protect Bundesliga's youngest goalkeeper Atubolu after recent blunders 
Published: October 20, 2023
SC Freiburg coach Christian Streich has vowed to protect Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu after his recent blunders cost the team some points.   The Germany U21 international was installed as first choice goalkeeper at Freiburg this season following the sale of Netherlands international Mark Flekk...
Flying Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder trains with Man Utd first team pre-Sheffield United
Published: October 19, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder Shola Shoretire was invited to train with Manchester United's first team ahead of their Premier League meeting with Sheffield United on Saturday, alnigeriasoccer.com reports.   United have started preparations for the trip to Bramall Lane and the players, under th...
Napoli president cites Koulibaly's transfer to Chelsea as he provides update on future of Osimhen 
Published: October 19, 2023
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has hinted that he could sell Chelsea and Manchester-linked striker Victor Osimhen next summer. Despite attempts to extend his current contract, there has been no breakthrough yet as both parties are yet to agree on key details, particularly Osimhen's new salary and relea...
Porto issue injury update on Super Eagles left-back ahead of Vilar de Perdizes clash
Published: October 19, 2023
Porto have provided an injury update on Zaidu Sanusi ahead of tomorrow's Taça de Portugal third round clash against Vilar de Perdizes at the Estádio Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira in Chaves.   Sanusi has been sidelined for exactly one month after suffering a muscle-related injury during the first half of Por...
Trabzonspor sweating on the fitness of Southampton loanee Onuachu ahead of visit of Alanyaspor
Published: October 19, 2023
Trabzonspor are sweating on the fitness of their star striker Paul Onuachu ahead of the visit of Alanyaspor.    According to NTVSpor, the Southampton loanee did not train fully with his teammates on Thursday due to a sprained ankle.   Onuachu did running exercises under the supervision of a physiother...
Nottingham Forest boss reveals Liverpool old boy Awoniyi could return to training ahead of Anfield trip
Published: October 19, 2023
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has delivered an injury update on Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi. The 26-year-old  picked up an injury in Forest's 1-1 draw with Brentford on matchday 7  of the Premier League played at the City Ground. The injury made Awoniyi miss the barren draw with Crystal Pa...
Operation Okonkwo: Arsenal GK has been a target for Nigeria, recommended by Pinnick to ex-Super Eagles coach 
Published: October 19, 2023
The issue of a reliable goalkeeper has become a major talking point in Nigerian football circles ahead of the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup qualifiers, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The jury is out on Omonia Nicosia glovesman Francis Uzoho as a credible goalkeeper following his sch...
Bayer Leverkusen goal poacher Boniface becomes second-most valuable Nigerian player behind Osimhen 
Published: October 19, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has become the second-most valuable Nigerian player.   According to the latest market valuation from Transfermarkt, the 22-year-old's value has risen astronomically from 12 million euros to 40 million euros. The only Nigerian player more expensive than Boniface i...