Chelsea make decision on the future of nephew of former Super Eagles defender
Published: August 29, 2023
English Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly made a decision on the future of Lesley Ugochukwu, who is the nephew of retired Nigeria international central defender Onyekachi Apam.   The France underage international joined Chelsea on a seven-year deal on August 1, which ended his association with boyhoo...
'We'll be ready' - Dessers insists that Rangers players can handle the PSV Eindhoven crowd
Published: August 29, 2023
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has revealed his side's readiness for the unfriendly atmosphere that they would encounter in their  UEFA Champions League second leg playoffs tie against PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion in the Netherlands tomorrow.  The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Ibrox Stadium wi...
Portsmouth and Cambridge Utd go head-to-head in race to sign Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent 
Published: August 29, 2023
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is among the players of Nigerian descent that Arsenal are looking to move on, whether on loan or a permanent deal, before the close of the summer transfer window.    Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, fullback Ryan Alebiosu, midfielder Miguel Azeez and 2022 Nigeria U23 invitee Tim Akinola are also...
Omeruo issues wake-up call to NFF as he makes scathing remarks on Super Eagles coaching situation 
Published: August 29, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo has expressed his displeasure at the uncertainty regarding the coaching position of the Super Eagles ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe in September.   The position is technically vacant as a result of the expiration of the contract of Nigeria'...
Tottenham Hotspur expert reveals why Brennan Johnson is more expensive than Gift Orban 
Published: August 29, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur insider and Football.London reporter Alasdair Gold has explained why he thinks Brennan Johnson is more expensive than Gift Orban.    Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen the squad with the signing of a striker following the departure of club legend Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.   ...
Super Eagles-eligible defender joins Birmingham City for a fee of N2.9b, subject to medical 
Published: August 28, 2023
Birmingham City have reached an agreement with Cremonese for the signing of Super Eagles-eligible defender Emanuel Aiwu.   ​According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, the Championship side have agreed to pay their Serie B counterparts 3 million pounds (approximately N2.9b in Nigerian currency) for t...
Arsenal U21 coach singles out 2023 Flying Eagles invitee for praise despite loss to Forest B
Published: August 28, 2023
Arsenal U21 coach Mehmet Ali singled out 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri for praise despite his side's 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest B team in a Premier League 2 fixture staged at Meadow Lane on Monday.    Ejeheri is back at the Emirates Stadium after loan spells at Chelmsford City and Seinäjoen...
Tottenham LB Udogie joins Chelsea and Liverpool stars, 7 others in Alan Shearer's PL TOTW
Published: August 28, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible left-back Destiny Udogie has been named in Alan Shearer's Premier League Team of the Week for matchday three. He joins Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez, Chelsea stars Malo Gusto and Raheem Sterling and seven others in the Premier League Best XI. Udogie played a vital role in Tottenha...
Udinese make first offer to sign Super Eagles winger from Nottingham Forest 
Published: August 28, 2023
Udinese are interested in signing Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest ahead of transfer deadline day.    According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Serie A outfit have tabled a first offer to Nottingham Forest for his services.   In their bid to strengthen their attack, Udinese have iden...
Confirmed team news: Super Eagles defender ruled out of Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur 
Published: August 28, 2023
After recording an impressive 2-2 draw at Arsenal this past weekend, Fulham will now turn their attention to another north London club Tottenham Hotspur, whom they face on Tuesday under the lights at Craven Cottage in the second round of the Carabao Cup.    Fulham boss Marco Silva confirmed at the pre-match pr...
Wolverhampton Wanderers interested in Super Eagles striker Iheanacho
Published: August 28, 2023
Wolverhampton Wanderers are being linked with a possible move for Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of transfer deadline day.   According to Football Insider,  Wolves have identified Iheanacho, as well as three other potential striker signings, as a realistic late-window target.   With the ...
Boniface sets club record in Bayer Leverkusen's 3-0 win at Borussia Monchengladbach
Published: August 28, 2023
Victor Boniface set a club record in Bayer Leverkusen's 3-0 rout of Borussia Monchengladbach at Stadion im Borussia-Park on Saturday evening, a game corresponding to the second round of matches in the German Bundesliga.   The Nigerian striker has had a fine start to his career at Bayer Leverkusen with thre...
Nigerian CB to train away from Fulham first team squad amid Tottenham, Monaco links 
Published: August 28, 2023
English-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo is expected to seal a permanent transfer away from Fulham before the summer transfer window closes for business on Friday, September 1.   Sky Sports is reporting that Tosin will  train away from the Fulham first-team squad this week, with a transfer on t...
Gent chief refuses to rule out Tottenham Hotspur target Gift Orban staying at The Buffalos
Published: August 28, 2023
Gent chairman Ivan De Witte has revealed that it is possible that The Buffalos will still count on the services of Gift Orban and Hugo Cuypers after the close of the summer transfer window amid speculation linking both with a departure from the Ghelamco Arena.    Tottanham Hotspur have yet to sign a replace...
Napoli coach Rudi Garcia hails Osimhen for 'world-class gesture' in win against Sassuolo
Published: August 28, 2023
Napoli manager Rudi Garcia has praised Victor Osimhen for his gesture in handling penalty duties to Giacomo Raspadori who had not scored in 8 league games in the Parthenopeans' 2-0 win over Sassuolo played at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday night.   The defending Italian champions had taken the lead...