Iwobi battles ex-Chelsea schoolboy Nwoko, seven others for Fulham Goal of the Month for September 
Published: October 04, 2023
Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi and former Chelsea schoolboy Chibuzor Nwoko are among the nominees for Fulham's Goal of the Month award for September 2023.   The Arsenal-reared player has been nominated for his brilliant strike against Norwich City in the third round of the Carabao Cup on September 27. ...
UCL: Osimhen not on penalty duty as Real Madrid edge five-goal thriller at Napoli 
Published: October 03, 2023
Victor Osimhen was in action for Napoli when they lost 3-2 to Real Madrid on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League played at  Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday night. The Italian outfit took the lead through a header from Leo Østigård after a previous header from Nathan hit the crossbar. Viniciu...
'Has been outstanding' - Ex-England GK speaks highly of Tottenham Hotspur rising star Udogie 
Published: October 03, 2023
Retired England international goalkeeper Paul Robinson has praised Destiny Udogie and believes that the talented fullback has won the hearts of Tottenham Hotspur fans. The young defender has settled in brilliantly in the Premier League and has not looked like a player playing in his first season in the English ...
Peseiro gets another injury boost as key defender is fit enough to be named in West Brom gameday squad 
Published: October 03, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has received another welcome injury boost before the October internationals against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Former Arsenal youth team captain Semi Ajayi, who had been rated touch and go for the friendlies, is fit enough to be included in West Br...
'He looks like Robben' - 1982 World Cup winner likens Chukwueze to former Real Madrid and Chelsea dazzler 
Published: October 03, 2023
1982 World Cup-winning goalkeeper with Italy's national team, Giovanni Galli has likened Samuel Chukwueze to former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Arjen Robben. The AC Milan right-winger is known for his swift dribbling, cutting inside, crossing and shooting with his left foot whenever he is in form.   Th...
Chelsea's Cobham product Aina picks up his first Nottingham Forest monthly award
Published: October 03, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Nottingham Forest have revealed that Chelsea's Cobham product Ola Aina has been voted Player of the Month for September 2023.   This is the first monthly award picked up by the Super Eagles defender since his return to England in July 2023. �...
Arsenal-reared winger reveals he wants to play for Super Eagles even though he's an 'England boy from London' 
Published: October 03, 2023
Arsenal academy product Nathan Tella has disclosed that he is open to playing for the Super Eagles. Tella was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible to play for his country of birth and that of his parents. In contrast to several Anglo-Nigerian players,  the Bayer Leverkusen forward has not feat...
'It hurt me' - Hale End product Tella disappointed Granit Xhaka left Arsenal in the summer 
Published: October 03, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has admitted that he was disappointed to see Granit Xhaka leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window.   Arsenal decided to part company with Xhaka to make room for the arrival of club record signing Declan Rice, who joined the north London club from West Ham United for ...
'He's a big clown' -  Iwobi reveals how close he is to Super Eagles and Fulham teammate Bassey
Published: October 03, 2023
Alex Iwobi has revealed the kind of relationship that exists between him and fellow Nigeria international Calvin Bassey and how the latter has helped him settle down at the Craven Cottage.   Just like Bassey, Iwobi joined Fulham last summer after spending four seasons at Merseyside with Everton, making 140 appea...
'Greenwood is not a Messiah' - Ikpeba urges Man Utd to sign a player in the mould of Kevin De Bruyne
Published: October 03, 2023
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has urged Manchester United to recruit a player in the mould of Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne if they are to challenge for the Premier League title.    After seven games in the top flight, the Red Devils are nine points behind table-toppers Manchest...
Chelsea Academy Scholar of the Year Boniface scores first PL2 goal in 6-goal thriller against Tottenham 
Published: October 03, 2023
Chelsea Academy Scholar of the Year for the 2022-2023 season, Somto Boniface scored his first-ever goal for the development squad in a six-goal thriller against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League 2 encounter on Monday, October 2.   Two England underage internationals of Nigerian descent were in action for Che...
'The chance from Iwobi' - Marco Silva acknowledges Fulham improved in second half of loss to Chelsea
Published: October 03, 2023
Fulham missed the chance to move into the top half of the English Premier League table after they were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in a West London derby on Monday night.    Alex Iwobi hopped off the bench to replace Harry Wilson eight minutes into the second half, international teammate Calvin Bassey was an unused ...
'He's been outstanding' - Nigeria legend Okocha believes Chukwueze has the tools to thrive at AC Milan 
Published: October 02, 2023
Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has backed Samuel Chukwueze to succeed at AC Milan, saying the winger has all the qualities needed to make an impact at the seven-time European champions.    Chukwueze ended a six-year association with Villarreal in the summer transfer window after signing a multi-year...
'Very dangerous' - Carlo Ancelotti wary of Osimhen threat ahead of Napoli v Real Madrid
Published: October 02, 2023
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared that he is wary of Victor Osimhen ahead of his side's encounter with Napoli tomorrow on matchday two of this season's UEFA Champions League which is set to go down at the Stadi Diego Armando Maradona.   The Nigerian striker rose to prominence last season b...
Confirmed: Super Eagles-eligible attacker extends contract with Sheffield United 
Published: October 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Sheffield United have announced that Super Eagles-eligible attacker William Osula has been rewarded with a new and improved long-term contract.   The Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent is now tied to the Blades until the summer of 2027, h...