'I got kicked out of U20, U23' - Nwachukwu admits he thought Super Eagles call-up was a joke
Published: June 13, 2023
Divine Nwachukwu has revealed how surprised he was when he got the text of invitation to the Super Eagles squad for their June international.  Nwachukwu was one of the four home-based players invited by Jose Peseiro ahead for the national team's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.  ...
Official: Manchester United-reared defender Balogun offered new deal by Watford 
Published: June 13, 2023
Through a statement on their official website, Watford have confirmed their retained and released list at academy level.    The Hornets have made a decision on the future of promising defender of Nigerian descent Hamzat Balogun after his impressive performances for the U18s over the course of the 2022-2023 seas...
Troost-Ekong discusses return to Super Eagles, NPFL players, possibility of playing in local league
Published: June 13, 2023
 William Troost-Ekong has expressed his delight to be back in the Super Eagles squad for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    The Watford-owned centre-back said the team have put the pain of missing out on the World Cup behind them and are now looking forward to achieving ...
'Better to do it with a game to spare' - Omeruo wants Super Eagles to qualify for AFCON on Sunday 
Published: June 13, 2023
Former Chelsea central defender Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles are targeting qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare.    Although the three-time African champions are not under pressure, they have a chance to qualify for the tournament in Ivory Coast when they take on the Leone...
Nigeria-eligible defender joins Peterborough United, subject to passing a medical
Published: June 13, 2023
EFL League One club Peterborough United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Nigeria-eligible defender Josh Emmanuel.    Football Insider is reporting that Peterborough United have agreed a deal to sign Josh Emmanuel on a free transfer, and the player underwent a medical on Monday, June 12th.   H...
France star of African descent departs Chelsea, to earn N102b at new club
Published: June 13, 2023
France midfielder of Malian descent, N'Golo Kanté is set to depart Chelsea for Saudi Arabian side, Al-Ittihad.   As confirmed by transfer Guru, Fabrizio Romano who wrote on his Twitter page on Tuesday morning, the final documents regarding the deal are being signed and the midfielder will earn at least 200 mi...
Ex-Flying Eagles invitee Ejeheri reveals parent club Arsenal are happy with his progress 
Published: June 13, 2023
Red-hot former Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri has revealed that his parent club Arsenal are happy with his progress in Finland.    The Hale End Academy product joined Veikkausliiga outfit SJK Seinajoki on loan for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season in the January transfer window, his first move abroad s...
Rangers' striker search: Bordeaux's Nigeria international not currently at the top of the shortlist 
Published: June 13, 2023
Rangers are combing the market for a new striker as a replacement for Colombia international Alfredo Morelos who is set to end his six-year association with the Glasgow-based club at the end of the month.    One of the names being considered for the striker role is Super Eagles star Josh Maja, who had an excel...
'Akpom is not available for this camp' - Peseiro on the omission of Arsenal product from squad  
Published: June 13, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom remains in the international wilderness, with Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro not calling him up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    Akpom mustered 28 goals in thirty eight appearances for Middlesbrough in the regu...
Peseiro reveals why Bendel Insurance young star Nwachukwu was called up for AFCONQ 
Published: June 13, 2023
Speaking to reporters in Lagos, manager Jose Peseiro has explained why he decided to hand a call-up to Bendel Insurance young star Divine Nwachukwu for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    The former Golden Eaglets star is one of four home-based players in contention to m...
Crystal Palace put N29b price tag on 2021 Super Eagles invitee in bid to ward off PSG interest 
Published: June 12, 2023
Crystal Palace have placed a £50 million (approximately N29 billion in Nigerian currency) price tag on 2021 Super Eagles invitee Micheal Olise, according to reports.  The Daily Mail claims that Crystal Palace have put the price tag on Olise in a bid to ward off interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germa...
Peseiro explains why Orban, Boniface were not named in Super Eagles AFCONQ squad
Published: June 12, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has revealed exactly why Belgian-based duo Gift Orban and Victor Boniface were omitted from the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.    The Ebony Shoe nominees directly participated in 56 goals (42 goals, 14 assists) bet...
SWAN FCT congratulates EFCC for NNL Super 8 qualification
Published: June 12, 2023
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT Chapter congratulates the coaches, players and management staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Football Club for their outstanding performance this season. The EFCC came top in their group to qualify for the Nigeria National League, NNL Sup...
Antalyaspor and Hatayspor make offers to sign Sheffield Wednesday's Nigerian midfielder 
Published: June 12, 2023
Two Turkish Super Lig teams are linked with a summer swoop for 2019 Flying Eagles invitee Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.    According to The Star, Antalyaspor and Hatayspor have tabled offers to sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Dele-Bashiru.    The future of the Manchester City academy product has been a sub...
Bayern chief reveals German champions can spend N50b on a striker amid Osimhen links
Published: June 12, 2023
Bayern Munich President, Herbert Hainer has suggested that the club can afford Napoli striker Victor Osimhen if they feel he is the perfect fit.    Bayern Munich have been one of the teams linked with Osimhen but it was previously claimed that the Nigerian would be too expensive for the German Bundesliga champi...