Arsenal icon Rosicky hails Sparta Prague's brand new signing Olatunji
Published: July 17, 2023
Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji has completed a move to Czech First League champions Sparta Prague, following his departure from fellow Slovan Liberec.  The 1999-born forward has inked a multi-year contract with his new team. Olatunji's stint at Slovan Liberec was short-lived, spanning just six months.  ...
Everton and Super Eagles legend Yobo set to be appointed Rivers United General Manager 
Published: July 17, 2023
The Rivers State Government led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara has completed plans to hand over 2022 NPFL champions, Rivers United to Everton legend Joseph Yobo to manage.   Multiple sources from the government house in Port Harcourt have it that Governor Fubara wants to toe the line of his Abia State counterpar...
Chelsea include two young stars of Nigerian descent in USA tour squad
Published: July 17, 2023
Chelsea have included two Super Eagles-eligible players in their 29-man squad for the United States pre-season tour. As announced on the official webpage of the Blues, young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka and dazzling right winger Noni Maduke have been named alongside 27 others for the club's pre-season tour to...
Official: Manchester United confirm teenage Nigerian striker has signed new deal
Published: July 17, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United  have announced their new intake of academy scholars for the 2023-2024 season.   As per Premier League rules, all players in their U17 year are required to start the season on a scholarship agreement, before they are permitted t...
Burnley learn asking price for former Nigeria U23 international 
Published: July 17, 2023
English Premier League newcomers Burnley have learned how much they will pay to land the signature of one of the players being linked with a move to Turf Moor this summer.    According to Italian transfer market portal Tuttomercatoweb,  former Nigeria U23 international David Okereke is valued at around 6-7 mi...
Done deal: Manchester United youth product Odubeko joins C.S. Marítimo
Published: July 17, 2023
Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Mipo Odubeko has embarked on an exciting new chapter in his career.   With a statement on their official website, Portuguese second-tier club C.S. Marítimo have announced the signing of the Manchester United academy product. Odubeko has put pen to p...
Super Eagles-eligible player to leave Arsenal this summer after 14 years of service
Published: July 17, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set to leave Arsenal this summer after fourteen years of service, having joined the north London club in 2009.   This was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano who wrote on his Twitter page on Monday morning that it has been agreed that the young goalkeeper on a perman...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen demands N16,618 per minute to extend Napoli contract 
Published: July 17, 2023
Victor Osimhen has reportedly demanded at least 10 million euros (approximately N8,734,648,302.00 in Nigerian currency) from Napoli to sign a new contract.   If this wages are broken down per month, the Nigeria national teamer is asking for N727,887,358.50, while he stands to earn N23,930,543.29 per day and app...
Real Madrid aiming to raise N21.8b by selling Akinlabi and seven players 
Published: July 17, 2023
After spending €128.50m to land the signatures of four players in the summer transfer window, La Liga giants Real Madrid want to generate funds by selling some of the outstanding Castilla players.    Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Fran García and Joselu were brought in from Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce, Ray...
Burnley identify cheaper alternative to Southampton winger Tella
Published: July 17, 2023
Less than three weeks to the start of the new Championship season, the future of Southampton winger Nathan Tella is still unresolved.   According to journalist Darren Witcoop, the Hale End Academy product is being priced out of a move to Burnley, who have now identified a cheaper alternative to the Stevenage-bo...
Fiorentina's Flying Eagles-eligible fullback scores match-winner as Italy lift U19 Euro trophy 
Published: July 17, 2023
Italy were crowned as champions of the 2023 European U19 Championship after a 1-0 win over Portugal in a cagey contest at the National Stadium-Ta' Qali on Sunday, with Flying Eagles-eligible fullback Michael Kayode netting the winning goal for the Azzurrini.   Nineteen minutes into the contest, the Fioren...
Brighton's link with Fiorentina ace: Bassey's chances of joining Seagulls reduce
Published: July 16, 2023
Brighton & Hove's interest in Calvin Bassey dates back to last summer but the former Rangers man opted to join Ajax Amsterdam for a Nigerian record fee for a defender.    It was previously reported that an unnamed Premier League club made a €23million bid for the services of Bassey in the January transfe...
'Brings nervousness' - Ex-Aberdeen star not convinced Balogun's return to Rangers makes sense 
Published: July 16, 2023
Ex-Aberdeen star Ricky Foster is not convinced that Leon Balogun's move to Glasgow Rangers makes sense.   Balogun became the Light Blues' seventh signing on Wednesday, joining as a free agent following the expiry of his contract with EFL Championship side, Queens Park Rangers. ​ ​ The veteran def...
Confirmed: Chelsea announce signing of history-making left-footed winger 
Published: July 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian youth teamer Angelo Gabriel from Santos.   The length and financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed by the Premier League giants.   However, it has been widely reported that Gabriel is joining Chelsea in...
14 goals in 13 games: Former Flying Eagles striker at the double for Lillestrom 
Published: July 16, 2023
Former Flying Eagles striker Akor Adams is in remarkable form for Norwegian Eliteserien club Lillestrom.    The 23-year-old has now mustered 14 goals in thirteen league games after registering a brace for the Canaries in their 4-2 rout of  Sandefjord in Åråsen on Sunday, July 16.   Selected to star...