Super Eagles-eligible player helps Chelsea break 113-year-old club record after PL debut
Published: February 06, 2023
Chelsea have confirmed through their official website that the 2022-2023 campaign has set a new all-time club record, which had stood since way back in 1909, after Enzo Fernandez and Noni Madueke made their Premier League debuts in the goalless draw with Fulham on Friday, February 3.   Madueke became the sixtee...
Arsenal-owned striker of Nigerian descent makes senior debut for EFL club 
Published: February 06, 2023
Arsenal-owned striker of Nigerian descent Nathan Butler-Oyedeji made his professional debut on Saturday as Accrington Stanley suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Lincoln City in an EFL League One match at the Wham Stadium.    The Hale End Academy product joined Accrington Stanley on loan on transfer deadli...
Iheanacho joins Brentford, Brighton, Forest, Fulham, Tottenham, Wolves stars in PL TOTW
Published: February 06, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho has been named in Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Week for matchday 22.    The Nigeria international was impressive as Leicester City came from behind to thrash Unai Emery's Aston Villa 4-2 at Villa Park on Saturday, having a hand in the three goals netted by the Foxes in t...
Revealed : Length of new deal signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers' Italian-Nigerian midfielder
Published: February 06, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers announced last week that versatile Italian-Nigerian midfielder Temple Ojinnaka has signed his first professional contract.   Wolverhampton Wanderers have not disclosed the length of Ojinnaka's new deal.    Allnigeriasoccer.c...
Arsenal loanee Okonkwo makes big statement about his future after impressive debut for Sturm Graz
Published: February 06, 2023
Arsenal-owned Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo issued a big statement on his future moments after starring on his competitive debut for Sturm Graz in their 5-4 win on penalties against Red Bull Salzburg on Friday.   Okonkwo was the hero for Sturm Graz as he saved a penalty to knock out Noah Okafor and Junior A...
Patrick Vieira rues Eze's missed chance in Eagles' loss to Manchester United
Published: February 06, 2023
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira rued the missed chances by his players, including Eberechi Eze, during his side's 2-1 loss to Manchester United in a Premier League game at Old Trafford on Saturday.   The Red Devils were two goals up after 61 minutes thanks to a penalty converted by Bruno Fernandes an...
'We'll miss them' - PSV's Elephants star on the sale of Madueke, Gakpo to Chelsea, Liverpool 
Published: February 05, 2023
PSV Eindhoven's Ivory Coast international Ibrahim Sangaré has stressed that the departure of Chukwunonso Madueke and Cody Gakpo in the January transfer window should not derail their title aspirations this season.    Former Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace schoolboy Madueke made a return to London ...
Super Eagles striker Onuachu breaks his silence after deadline day move to Southampton 
Published: February 05, 2023
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has taken to social media to break his silence following his deadline move to Premier League side Southampton in the January transfer window.    The Saints signed the prolific attacker on a deal that runs through until the end of the 2025-2026 season, and Racing Genk are guar...
Club chief reveals Chelsea made at least four bids to sign Super Eagles-eligible player in January
Published: February 05, 2023
PSV Eindhoven director Marcel Brands has revealed that Chelsea made at least four bids to sign Super Eagles-eligible player Nonso Madueke in the winter transfer market.   PSV had no choice but to sell Madueke to Chelsea because their valuation of the player was met and the former Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal P...
Chelsea ready to pay whatever it takes to beat Man Utd to Victor Osimhen
Published: February 05, 2023
Chelsea are reportedly ready to pay whatever it takes to land the signature of Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.    The Nigeria international is also a player of interest to Manchester United but the Red Devils may be put off by the striker's asking price, with Napoli valuing him in excess of 1...
'Tricky and exciting player' of Nigerian descent signs new deal with Chelsea
Published: February 04, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian winger Tyrique George has taken to social media to announce that he has signed a new contract with Premier League giants Chelsea.    On his 17th birthday, today February 4, George has been rewarded with his first professional contract at Chelsea.    George has been described by Chelsea...
Southampton manager assesses the performance of Premier League debutant Onuachu
Published: February 04, 2023
Southampton manager Nathan Jones was delighted with the performance of Paul Onuachu despite his side's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening.    Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo scored late in the first half before Mathias Jensen headed home with ten minutes remain...
Ex-Premier League star reveals how Iwobi contributed to nullifying Saka, Martinelli threat
Published: February 04, 2023
Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi played a huge role in the 1-0 win of struggling Everton against Premier league leaders, Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, according to a former Premier League star.    Everton defender James Tarkowski headed home from a corner kick on the hour mark in what prove...
Iheanacho involved in three goals as Leicester City beat Aston Villa 4-2
Published: February 04, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho was at his best as Leicester City registered a 4-2 road win against Aston Villa in a Premier League clash at Villa Park on Saturday evening.   Making only his second start of the season in the topflight, the Nigeria international was involved in all the three goals netted by the Foxes in the f...
Golden Eaglets-eligible striker scores in back-to-back games for Manchester United youth team 
Published: February 04, 2023
Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian attacker Victor Musa has scored in back-to-back matches for the first time in his Manchester United career.    The talented schoolboy netted his first competitive goal for Manchester United U18s in a 3-3 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend and he followed that up with another goa...