'It would have been risky' - Pundit explains Chelsea's refusal to match Osimhen's wages at Napoli
Published: September 06, 2024
Respected Daily Telegraph's football news correspondent, Matt Law has revealed the reason behind Chelsea's reluctance to meet Napoli striker Victor Osimhen's demands in the just-concluded transfer window. The Premier League giants were keen on bringing the 25-year-old to west London and pushed till the l...
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro linked with possible loan move 
Published: September 06, 2024
Reports have been made that Turkish football club Galatasaray has already made contact with the Brazilian star Casemiro for a season-long loan deal.  This move is for them to bolster their midfield options, and it’s probably a good time for them to do this as Casemiro has been strongly criticized for his recent p...
Butler-Oyedeji nominated for Arsenal Goal of the Month; battles West Ham's Ajala, 6 others for PL2 POTM
Published: September 06, 2024
Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has been nominated for two individual awards following his outstanding start to the 2024-2025 season. The Hale End Academy graduate is in the running for Arsenal Goal of the Month and Premier League 2 Player of the Month for August 2024. Butler-Oyedeji has played the full ni...
'Doing great things' - Okoli lauds ex-Italy U21 teammate Udogie ahead of possible cap-tying game
Published: September 05, 2024
Speculation surrounding the international future of Leicester City central defender Caleb Okoli could end once and for all on Friday evening if he takes to the field in a UEFA Nations League meeting between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes, Paris. Born in Vicenza, Italy, Okoli is eligible to represent the Su...
Chelsea include four Nigerian players in UEFA Conference League squad
Published: September 05, 2024
Chelsea have included four Nigerian players in their 27-man list for this season's UEFA Conference League. The list includes centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, in-form forward Noni Madueke and talented winger Tyrique George. Tosin, who moved to Stamford Bridge this summer, was ...
Only Man Utd star has made more interceptions that Ola Aina after first three matchdays in Premier League
Published: September 05, 2024
The Premier League, through the official website, has published the stats leaders after three matchdays in the English top flight, with Nottingham Forest's Nigeria international Ola Aina getting a mention.  Aina has started every single game played by Nottingham Forest in the new season, going the distance agai...
After failed deadline move to Rangers, Southampton loan out Edozie to Anderlecht
Published: September 05, 2024
After a failed deadline move to Glasgow Rangers, Southampton have loaned out Anglo-Nigerian forward Samuel Edozie to RSC Anderlecht. Through a statement on their official website, the Belgian giants have confirmed the signing of the former Manchester City forward on a season-long-loan deal. Edozie played a role i...
Arsenal manager promotes three Nigerian teenagers to first team training 
Published: September 05, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted three teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, a group of academy players were invited to train with the first team yesterday, including Ife Ibrahim, Cam'ron Ismail and Andre H...
Official: Talented goalkeeper Asemota joins Aston Villa after leaving Arsenal
Published: September 04, 2024
With a statement on the club's official website, Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of England youth international of Nigerian descent, Owen Asemota. The talented goalkeeper has joined Aston Villa's academy after rejecting a new contract at Arsenal. Asemota has agreed a scholarship deal at The Lions a...
Liverpool complete Premier League's 5-step review to sign 2008-born Nigerian forward from Chelsea
Published: September 04, 2024
Premier League club Liverpool are on the verge of confirming the signing of Nigerian forward Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea.  Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Liverpool have completed the English Premier League's 5-step investigation process for Rio Ngumoha, paving the way for him to c...
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi battles Jamie Vardy, Jordan Ayew, 4 others for Leicester Goal of the Month 
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is in the running alongside Jamie Vardy, Jordan Ayew and four others for Leicester City's Goal of the Month for August. Ndidi's strike in the Foxes' comfortable 4-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the second round of the Carabao Cup was chosen among the best goals sc...
Super Falcons-eligible midfielder registered by Arsenal in Champions League squad ahead of Rangers tie
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Falcons-eligible midfielder Omotara Junaid has been registered by Arsenal in their UEFA Women's Champions League squad ahead of Wednesday evening's first qualifying round clash against Scottish Women's Premier League side Rangers at Meadow Park, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Gunners boss Jonas Ei...
Teenage duo Ogunnaike, Shuaib rub shoulders with Raheem Sterling in Arsenal first team training session
Published: September 04, 2024
Anglo-Nigerian left-back Josh Ogunnaike and talented English-Spanish-Indian-Nigerian midfielder Zac Shuaib alongside new Arsenal signing Raheem Sterling were seen in training on Tuesday, September 3 at the Sobha Training Centre. Ogunnaike,16, penned a new scholarship deal with the Premier League giants this summer a...
'What I am told' - Fabrizio Romano reveals Chelsea still interested in Osimhen after failed summer move
Published: September 04, 2024
Chelsea's pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could extend into the near future, despite recent developments. Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Blues' interest in the 25-year-old Nigerian international remains strong. Chelsea made multiple attempts to secure Osimhen's s...
Official: Chelsea-reared forward whose grandfather played for Super Eagles joins Ipswich Town 
Published: September 03, 2024
With a statement on their official website,  Jupiler Pro League giants RSC Anderlecht have confirmed that Chelsea's Cobham product Tudor Mendel-Idowu is leaving Brussels for good.  A year after declining a contract extension with Chelsea to join Anderlecht, the versatile forward is now returning to England, ...