Osimhen's new deal: Ex-Napoli coach admits N8.5b in wages a year would be a lot for Serie A player 
Published: September 08, 2023
Former Napoli manager Alberto Bigon reckons that 10 million euros in wages per year (approximately N8.5 billion in Nigerian currency) would be a lot of money for a Serie A player, Victor Osimhen in particular.    With the Saudi Arabian summer transfer window closing for business on Thursday, September 7, the...
Official: Saviour Godwin joins Ighalo, Onyekuru, Nwakaeme in Saudi Pro League 
Published: September 07, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Portuguese Primeira Liga side Casa Pia have confirmed that one-cap Nigeria international Saviour Godwin has departed the club for the Saudi Pro League.    Casa Pia revealed that the 2013 U17 World Cup winner has joined Al-Okhdood without disclosing the length of con...
Chelsea retain interest in Norwegian-Nigerian winger after seeing N25.2b rejected on deadline day
Published: September 07, 2023
Chelsea still have an eye on signing Club Brugge's Super Eagles-eligible player Antonio Nusa. This is according to Fabrizio Romano who revealed that the London-based club are monitoring the Norwegian-Nigerian winger as he is considered a top talent.   The Italian transfer expert added that Chelsea's...
Gent coach insists Tottenham Hotspur-linked striker Gift Orban will not regret staying
Published: September 07, 2023
Gent manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck has insisted that Gift Orban will not regret staying at the Buffalo's after missing out on a dream move to the Premier League in the summer transfer window.    The transfer window is still open in countries like Greece, Turkey, Russia, Serbia and Israel, but the chances of...
Official: FC Lausanne-Sport loan in Super Eagles winger from Watford 
Published: September 07, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Swiss Super League side FC Lausanne-Sport have announced the signing of Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu from Watford.    Kalu will spend the remainder of the 2023-2024 campaign on loan at FC Lausanne-Sport, with an option to buy included in the agreement.    ...
Report claims Tottenham Hotspur will reignite their interest in Nigerian CB in January 
Published: September 07, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly reignite their interest in Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo when the transfer window reopens for business in January 2024.   The Manchester City academy product was heavily linked with a transfer to French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco on deadline day, but the deal fell throug...
Brentford forward Schade competes with Saka, Sterling, Luis Diaz for PL GOTM
Published: September 07, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible forward Kevin Schade is in the running for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   It took the Germany U21 international of Nigerian descent 22 appearances to score his first goal for Brentford and it was worth the wait as the goal was of the highest quality.    ...
Chelsea made an enquiry about signing Super Eagles striker last week 
Published: September 07, 2023
Chelsea reportedly made an enquiry about signing Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi few days before the close of the summer transfer window.    According to The Athletic UK (subscription required), the Blues contacted Nottingham Forest to ask about the possibility of signing Awoniyi in the final 48 hours hou...
Awoniyi battles Tottenham Hotspur star, Ballon d'Or nominee, 3 others for PL POTM
Published: September 07, 2023
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been recognized for his brilliant start to the new Premier League season.    The Nottingham Forest has been nominated for the EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Month Award for August.   He is in the running along with Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison, Ba...
Why Aina and Ebuehi should be given a chance in 2023 AFCONQ against Sao Tome and Principe
Published: September 07, 2023
The right-back position of the Super Eagles is up for grabs ahead of the tie against São Tomé and Príncipe in the last game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The position has been occupied by Bright Osayi Samuel recently but the Fenerbahce defender is absent for this encounter due to fitness issues....
Official: Lampard's former assistant at Chelsea, Newton appointed temporary coach of Basaksehir FK
Published: September 07, 2023
Through official channels, Turkish Super Lig outfit İstanbul Başakşehir FK have announced the appointment of Chelsea academy product of Nigerian descent, Eddie Newton as the temporary coach of the club.     The coaching position at Başakşehir FK is vacant after the Istanbul club parted company with Emr...
Ex-Golden Eaglets striker Iheanacho scores four goals on competitive debut for FC Midtjylland
Published: September 07, 2023
FC Midtjylland strengthened their forward line with the acquisition of talented Nigerian striker Stanley Iheanacho on a three-year deal in the summer.    Two months after officially joining the Wolves, the former Golden Eaglets striker made his competitive debut for FC Midtjylland in their extraordinary 13-0...
Confirmed: Nigerian fullback ends 14-year association with Arsenal 
Published: September 07, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Arsenal have announced that Nigerian fullback Ryan Alebiosu has ended his association with the club following a permanent transfer to Belgian outfit KV Kortrijk, subject to the completion of regulatory processes.   Alebiosu was on the books of t...
Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala nominated for Ballon d'Or Feminin
Published: September 06, 2023
 Super Falcons and Barcelona Femeni striker, Asisat Oshoala, has been nominated for the prestigious 2023 Ballon d'Or Award in the Women's Player of the Year category.   This nomination follows a remarkable season in which she showcased her exceptional talent, scoring 29 goals and providing 7 assists in ...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen nominated for Ballon d'Or alongside Saka, Salah, Onana, 26 others 
Published: September 06, 2023
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been named in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or.   The Napoli number 9 joins Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, Arsenal star Bukayo SakaManchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana and 26 other stars on the shortlist.   The favorites to win the award include L...