Official: Charlton Athletic confirm signing of Chelsea youth product Adegoke 
Published: August 21, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Charlton Athletic have confirmed the signing of Chelsea youth team product Prince Adegoke.   The Addicks revealed that the 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee will initially begin his Charlton Athletic career with their development squad, while also providing cover for Dean Hol...
Transfer guru Romano reveals Monaco are preparing new bid for Tottenham target Tosin
Published: August 21, 2023
Monaco are not ready to give up on their pursuit of Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo with Fulham rejecting their first two bids for the Manchester City Academy product. The right-footed centre-back has also been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur with Frank Trimboli, the agent in charge of negotiati...
Most expensive second tier player signed: Southampton want Bayer to pay club-record fee for Tella
Published: August 21, 2023
German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen are working on a deal to sign Southampton's Nigerian winger Nathan Tella.   According to Sky Deutschland, via Sky Sports UK, Southampton would demand a fee of £21m-£26m (approximately N20.5b-N25.4b) to consider selling the Hale End Academy product.    If th...
'Carney was playing in that position' - Pundit urges Chelsea to sign a No.10 after Chukwuemeka injury 
Published: August 21, 2023
Sky Sports pundit Olivia Buzaglo believes Chelsea need to sign a new number 10 with the injury picked up by Carney Chukwuemeka in the defeat to West Ham United yesterday rather than signing another striker. Chukwuemeka picked up a knee injury in the closing stages of the first half and was seen leaving the London ...
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Offiah scores first senior goal, named MOTM on debut for Hearts
Published: August 21, 2023
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Odel Offiah picked up an official man of the match award on his debut for Heart of Midlothian FC in their 4-0 hammering of Partick Thistle FC in a Scottish League Cup tie on Sunday.    Offiah signed a fresh deal with his parent club Brighton & Hove until June 30, 2025 before head...
Confirmed Crystal Palace team news: Ex-Nigeria U17 invitee will not face former club Arsenal 
Published: August 21, 2023
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that he will not be able to count on the services of 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee Malcolm Ebiowei when his side face Arsenal in a London derby on Monday under the lights at Selhurst Park.   Ebiowei was not involved in Crystal Palace's opening day win at Sheffiel...
Nottingham Forest set to sign 2022 World Cup-winning RB to potentially provide competition for Aina 
Published: August 21, 2023
Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign 2022 World Cup-winning right-back Gonzalo Montiel from Sevilla.   Sky Sports, making reference to the Athletic UK, is reporting that Forest have provisionally agreed a deal for the Argentina national teamer and will pay Sevilla approxim...
Crystal Palace's new signing inherits jersey number worn by two Nigerian-born players
Published: August 20, 2023
Crystal Palace bolstered their ranks with the signing of Brazilian attacker Matheus França earlier this month from Flamengo.   Fifteen days after the Eagles confirmed the acquisition of França, the Selhurst Park outfit informed through their official website on Sunday that their new signing has been assigne...
'Too poor' - Ex-Chelsea captain Desailly blames one West Ham player for Chukwuemeka's goal
Published: August 20, 2023
Former Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly believes that West Ham defender Kurt Zouma was to blame for Carney Chukwuemeka's goal in the first half of the London derby on Sunday evening.    After their recruitments this summer including the acquisition of Moisés Caicedo for a Premier League transfer record, T...
Chukwuemeka scores first senior goal for Chelsea but goes off injured against West Ham
Published: August 20, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka opened his goalscoring account for Chelsea when he netted in their 3-1 loss to West Ham United on Sunday evening at the London Stadium.   It was also he first senior goal in what was his 33rd career appearance combined for Aston Villa and Chelsea. ​ ​ ​Nayef Aguerd opened the scoring ...
Wanted striker Gift Orban sends message to Tottenham with sixth goal in six games for Gent
Published: August 20, 2023
Nigerian striker Gift Orban sent a transfer message to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur by putting in another goalscoring display as KAA Gent came from two goals down to earn a point in a Belgian Pro League clash against Sint-Truiden at the Ghelamco Arena on Sunday.    After bringing in James Maddison,...
Everton coach reveals exact nature of the injury suffered by Iwobi in 52nd consecutive PL start
Published: August 20, 2023
Everton manager Sean Dyche has revealed the exact nature of the injury suffered by Alex Iwobi during his side's 4-0 loss to Aston Villa in a Premier League clash at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon.    In the 18th minute, Aston Villa captain John McGinn opened the scoring from close range and Douglas Luiz ...
'He plays like a veteran' - Pundit hails 19yo Kayode after Serie A debut for Fiorentina 
Published: August 20, 2023
Borgomanero-born fullback of Nigerian descent, Michael Kayode impressed on his Serie A debut, helping Fiorentina beat Genoa 4-1 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on the opening day of the new season.    The 19-year-old has seen his stock rise massively over the past few months after scoring the game-winning goal for...
Chukwuemeka reveals his best position for Chelsea ahead of London derby v West Ham
Published: August 20, 2023
Speaking ahead of the London derby against West Ham United, England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka has revealed that his preferred position is behind the frontline.    Against Liverpool last weekend, Chukwuemeka was handed a start by manager Mauricio Pochettino after catching the eye ...
'Have big price tags on their heads' - Miller urges Dessers and Rangers teammate to shape up
Published: August 20, 2023
Former Scotland International Kenny Miller has advised Cyriel Dessers and his Brazilian teammate Danilo on how to turn the corner after their tough start to life as Rangers' players.  ​ ​ ​Dessers has failed to hit the ground running since his arrival at Ibrox Stadium from Cremonese last month. ​ ​...