'In my mind it was a foul on Bassey' - Fulham coach insists Arsenal's second goal should not have stood 
Published: August 26, 2023
Fulham manager Marco Silva has insisted that Arsenal's second goal in today's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium should not have stood because there was a foul in the build-up.   An Arsenal move ended with Eddie Nketiah scoring with a simple finish to make it 2-1 in the 72nd minute, but the Fu...
Awoniyi creates Nottingham Forest history after goal v Man Utd; emulates Salah, Adebayor PL feat
Published: August 26, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi scored in his seventh consecutive game in the Premier League in Nottingham Forest's 3-2 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.   According to football statisticians OPTA, the Nigeria international has now matched Mohamed Salah and Emmanuel Adebayor's record for the...
PL2: Oyedele scores and assists for Man Utd in 10-1 win against Stoke City 
Published: August 26, 2023
Poland underage international of Nigerian descent, Maxi Oyedele scored his first goal at U21 level for Manchester United as they defeated Stoke City 10-1 in a Premier League 2 game at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Saturday afternoon.   Joining Oyedele in Manchester United's starting lineup were two other...
1994 AFCON winner explains why Tottenham boss started Udogie over Davies in win v Bournemouth
Published: August 26, 2023
1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner Efan Ekoku has revealed why Super Eagles-eligible defender Destiny Udogie has been preferred over Ben Davies as the first-choice left-back for Tottenham Hotspur in the first few games of the new season.   The left-back returned to Tottenham this summer after spending the whole ...
Official: Former Nigeria U23 international winger departs FC Sheriff for Gostivar
Published: August 26, 2023
Through official channels, Macedonian First League club KF Gostivari have announced the signing of former Nigeria U23 international Iyayi Atiemwen.    The length and financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed by KF Gostivari.   A winger by trade, Atiemwen wore the colours of Sheriff Tiras...
Akpom's exit: Michael Carrick looking to emulate Man Utd's approach in replacing Ronaldo
Published: August 26, 2023
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has revealed that he is not looking to replace his former star forward, Chuba Akpom by signing a player before the end of the transfer window.   The English tactician wants to emulate Alex Ferguson's approach in replacing Cristiano Ronaldo when he left for Real Madrid in...
Slavia coach reveals Ogbu has been named in Super Eagles' expanded squad for AFCONQ 
Published: August 26, 2023
Speaking to reporters at a press conference before his side's Czech Liga clash against Jablonec, Slavia Prague manager Jindřich Trpišovský suggested that Igoh Ogbu has been named in Nigeria's expanded roster for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe.    O...
PL2: Nephew of former Super Eagles centre-backs scores in back-to-back games for Man City 
Published: August 26, 2023
Tai Sodje, the nephew of former Super Eagles central defenders Efe and Sam Sodje, has started the season in fine form for Premier League 2 champions Manchester City.    For only the second time in his Manchester City career, Tai found the back of the net in back-to-back Premier League 2 games as the Citizens an...
'He's worked on his finishing' -  Hargreaves urges Man Utd reshuffled backline to keep an eye on Awoniyi 
Published: August 26, 2023
Former England international and Red Devils legend Owen Hargreaves has urged Manchester United's reshuffled backline to find a way to prevent Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi from causing damage in Saturday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.   Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will not b...
Bayer Leverkusen agree N19.4b fee with Southampton for Hale End product Tella
Published: August 25, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal with Southampton for the services of Arsenal's Hale End academy product Nathan Tella.   According to The Athletic (subscription required), the agreement will see the Bundesliga side  pay 20 million pounds (approximately N19.4 billion)  to the Saints with the latter also ...
Nephew of former Super Eagles defender helps Chelsea record first win and clean sheet under Pochettino
Published: August 25, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu, the nephew of retired Nigeria international defender Onyekachi Apam, helped Chelsea record their first win and clean sheet under manager Mauricio Pochettino on Friday night.    The former Rennes midfielder came off the bench in the 83rd minute as the Blues defeated newly promoted Luton Town 3-...
Official: Alli extends contract with Czech club Zbrojovka Brno before loan move to Ceske Budejovice
Published: August 25, 2023
Through their official website, Czech National Football League club Zbrojovka Brno have announced that Nigerian offensive player Wale Musa Alli has extended his contract.   Alli signed a new deal until June 2025 and at the same time was farmed out on loan to České Budějovice, where he will spend the remaind...
Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star, Arsenal GK make full debuts for England U16 
Published: August 25, 2023
England U16s were held to a 1-1 draw in the second of their two friendlies against hosts Italy on Thursday afternoon at the Federal Technical Center in Coverciano, with two Golden Eaglets-eligible players making their full debuts for the Young Lions.    Arsenal goalkeeper Owen Asemota was named in England U16s...
Ligue 1's leading scorer targets Super Eagles call-up, Champions League football
Published: August 25, 2023
French Ligue 1 leading scorer after two matches in the new season, Akor Adams has revealed that he is targeting a call-up to the Super Eagles and as well as helping Montpellier finish in Champions League places at the end of the season. ​ ​ ​The former Flying Eagles forward has started his Montpellier career e...
'Udogie is very good' - Bournemouth coach picks out the key Tottenham Hotspur players 
Published: August 25, 2023
Bournemouth's Spanish coach Andoni Iraola has highlighted the Tottenham Hotspur players to watch out for ahead of his side's Premier League clash against the Lilywhites  at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    Iraola namechecked Destiny Udogie as he spoke about the key players in the To...