Anglo-Nigerian GK left out of Arsenal pre-season tour squad amid transfer links
Published: July 16, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been excluded from Arsenal's tour squad to the United States amidst transfer links.   This was confirmed on Arsenal's official website where a 29-player squad has been announced for the club's pre-season tour to the United States and the young goalie's n...
Talented Swedish-Nigerian winger rejects Barcelona in favour of Lecce switch
Published: July 16, 2023
Through their official website, Italian Serie A club Lecce have announced the signing of Sweden underage international of Nigerian descent Jeremy Agbonifo.   By signing a contract at Leece, the winger has ended his association with Portuguese giants Porto, whom he represented in last season's UEFA Youth Leag...
Man Utd coach retains Oyedele in first team despite Casemiro, McTominay back for pre-season
Published: July 16, 2023
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made an interesting decision before announcing his roster for the United States Tour.   Manchester-born defensive midfielder Maxi Oyedele has been retained in the first team despite the return of several midfielders to Carrington Training Complex on Saturday July 15. ...
Confirmed: Super Eagles-eligible striker signs new deal with PL new boys Luton Town
Published: July 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Luton Town have confirmed that Super Eagles-eligible forward Elijah Adebayo has signed a new deal with the club though the duration of the contract was not disclosed.    Adebayo has signed  a contract extension with the Hatters following their promotion to the Premi...
Official: Prince to rub shoulders with Celtic starlets in SLFL after transfer to Albion Rovers 
Published: July 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Albion Rovers have announced the signing of exciting striker Bright Prince.    Prince has made the switch to Albion Rovers from newly promoted Scottish Championship side  Airdrieonians.   Born in Spain, Prince previously represented top European sides Getafe...
Chukwueze picks up where he left off last season but Villarreal are taught a lesson by St. Gallen
Published: July 16, 2023
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze showcased his goal-scoring prowess as he found the back of the net for Villarreal, despite their disappointing 6-1 defeat to Swiss club St. Gallen in a pre-season friendly clash on Saturday.  The match marked Villarreal's first outing of the pre-season as they gear up for the ...
Everton test the waters regarding a move for Nigerian with 34 goal involvements last season
Published: July 16, 2023
With the 2023-2024 English Premier League campaign expected to start in August, Everton hope to improve their squad to avoid getting into another relegation battle.   Last season,  Everton finished in 17th position, a place and two points above Leicester City, who occupied the last relegation spot.   I...
Former Nigeria U17 assistant coach Haruna bags AFRILA Award
Published: July 16, 2023
Former Assistant coach of the Nigeria National U17 team, Bunmi Haruna has been recognized for his contribution to sports development in Nigeria and Africa by the African Excellence Foundation (AFRILA Award).   The organizer Austin Holy, says the recognition is for Bunmi's contribution to upholding Africa'...
Napoli coach provides update on the future of Man Utd, Chelsea-linked striker Osimhen
Published: July 15, 2023
Providing an update on the future of Victor Osimhen, Napoli manager Rudi Garcia has claimed that the Super Eagles forward wants to stay at the club and achieve more success.   The future of the star striker has been one of the subjects of discussion in the transfer window having been linked with European heavywe...
NFF v Waldrum face-off: Eguavoen explains why Super Falcons coach was not sacked
Published: July 15, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has explained why the head coach of Super Falcons, Randy Waldrum, was not sacked after he publicly criticized the Federation.     NFF's Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, on Saturday in Abuja, says though they are not comfortable with Waldrum’s altercations, they...
'We are giving him conditions' - Eguavoen confirms talks with Peseiro over new contract 
Published: July 15, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has confirmed it is locked in negotiations with Super Eagles’ head coach Jose Peseiro over a new contract.    NFF's Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen made it known in Abuja at the end of the first FIFA Instructor’s Course held in Nigeria. Peseiro’s one-ye...
Arsenal manager introduces new signings Rice and Timber to Okonkwo, other first teamers 
Published: July 15, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is back with the Arsenal first team squad after missing the trip to Germany for undisclosed reasons.    The Hale End Academy graduate was not named in the traveling party to Germany, where a pre-season training camp was held, culminating in a friendly with 2.Bunde...
Ex-Scotland midfielder hails signing of Balogun amid criticism from some Rangers fans
Published: July 15, 2023
Retired Scotland international midfielder Barry Ferguson has hailed the return of Leon Balogun to the Ibrox Stadium amid criticism from some Rangers fans.    Balogun has returned for a second spell at the Light Blues after he ran out of contract at Championship side Queens Park Rangers, whom he joined in August 2...
Reading considering move for Nigerian midfielder who learned his trade at Tottenham 
Published: July 15, 2023
League One club Reading are mulling over a move for English-born Nigerian player Luke Amos, according to reports.   Football League World making reference to Darren Witcoop claims the Royals are keeping tabs on the Tottenham Hotspur-reared central midfielder.    The 26-year-old was a player of Tottenham...
Done deal: Manchester United youth product Sotona joins Doncaster Rovers
Published: July 15, 2023
With a statement on their official website, League Two side Doncaster Rosters have confirmed the signing of Manchester United academy product of Nigeria descent Deji Sotona on a two-year deal.   Sotona was on trial with Rovers for some weeks and has earned himself a contract after impressing the coaches.   ...