'Three African Players Were Top Scorers In The Premier League' - Former Everton Star Amokachi On Progress Made By African Football
Published: July 23, 2019
Former Everton star Daniel Amokachi has highlighted the progress made by African football in recent years and believes the rest of the world is aware of the qualities of African players even though they don't get the attention they deserve. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winning-striker buttressed his point by noti...
Why 18-year-old Goal Machine Balogun Shouldn't Worry Over Pre-season Snub
Published: July 23, 2019
Arsenal's 18-year-old striker Folarin Balogun was one of the most in-form youngsters last season based on his impressive goalscoring record.The Nigeria-eligible striker scored more than 30 goals in all competitions for Arsenal's youth teams last season and caught the eye of coach Freddie Ljungberg who couldn't help but...
Bournemouth Interested In Signing Billing And What It Means For Nigeria U20 Star
Published: July 22, 2019
Denmark U21 star of Nigerian descent, Philip Billing has made it clear that he wants to depart Huddersfield Town before the close of the summer transfer window following their demotion to the Championship at the end of last season. The Daily Mail is reporting that Billing is a target for Bournemouth but the main stu...
RB Leipzig Yet To Meet Everton's Asking Price For Lookman
Published: July 22, 2019
According to reports in the German media, Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are yet to meet Everton's asking price for young Nigeria-eligible winger Ademola Lookman. Sport Witness citing the print edition of Bild claims both clubs are still far apart in their valuations. Everton have demanded more than €20 million fo...
Crystal Palace Demand Nigerian Winger From Arsenal As Part Of Wilfried Zaha Deal
Published: July 22, 2019
Arsenal on Monday increased their bid for Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha but reports in the English press indicate that the Gunners have seen their £65m plus youngster Reiss Nelson on loan improved offer rejected. Unai Emery is hopeful of getting the deal over the line but Arsenal's bid of £55m paid upfront and £10m ...
26-Goal Hitman Could Be The Solution To Chelsea's Striker Problems
Published: July 22, 2019
Chelsea fans witnessed a change in managerial position when Frank Lampard was appointed as Maurizio Sarri's replacement earlier in the month.The Italian's team didn't score too many goals last season which is fast becoming a trend at Stamford Bridge.The Blues only managed 63 Premier League goals from 38 matches compare...
Reading Move For Former Nigeria U17 Invitee Gathers Pace
Published: July 22, 2019
Championship outfit Reading are closing in on the signing of former Nigeria U17 invitee Ovie Ejaria, according to reports. Reading Chronicle's Courtney Friday has tweeted that Reading's transfer embargo has been lifted, paving the way for the Royals to make new signings including Liverpool starlet Ejaria. The U20 ...
Chelsea Handed Fitness Boost Pre-Barcelona As Abraham Returns To Training
Published: July 21, 2019
Chelsea have been handed a boost ahead of their high profile pre-season friendly against Spanish champions Barcelona at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama) on Tuesday, July 23, after Tammy Abraham returned to training. Abraham resuming training is a welcome development as manager Frank Lampard is expected to assess the s...
'I Hope We Sign World Class Players' - Iwobi Denies Quit Reports
Published: July 21, 2019
Alex Iwobi has distanced himself from reports which suggested that he may leave Arsenal should they sign Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha this summer. The Hale End Academy product has denied that he is looking to quit the North London club and has urged them to sign marquee players that will help the team achieve its ...
'The Players Coming Up From The Academy Are So Special' - Saka Generous In His Praise Of Arsenal Super Kids
Published: July 21, 2019
Bukayo Saka shone as Arsenal earned a merited and classy 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in an International Champions Cup clash on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gunners manager Unai Emery has named several Academy youngsters on his roster for the trip to America, including Saka and midfielder James Olayinka who ...
New Southampton Signing Sends Parting Message To Anderlecht
Published: July 21, 2019
Nigerian striker Kazeem Olaigbe has sent a parting message to everyone associated with Anderlecht following his move to Premier League side Southampton. The highly-rated teenager has penned a two-year scholarship with The Saints and will play for their U18 squad in the upcoming season. Olaigbe is the fourth youn...
Arsenal Young Stars Saka, Olayinka Catch The Eye Against Fiorentina
Published: July 21, 2019
Nigerian teenagers Bukayo Saka and James Olayinka impressed as Arsenal recorded a 3-0 win against Italian opponents Fiorentina at the Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina). The two young stars started for the Gunners for the second time in pre-season and were in action for 63 minutes. Football. Lon...
U17 Bundesliga Cup : Left-Footed Midfielder Ebiowei On Target For Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich
Published: July 20, 2019
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Bayern Munich in their opening match of the 2019 U17 Bundesliga Cup on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners are participating in the 11th edition of the tournament and have been drawn against Bayern, FC Cologne and VfB Stuttgart in Group 2. Riccardo Wagner opened the scoring for Bay...
Chelsea Striker Ike Ugbo Looks Destined For Another Loan Spell
Published: July 20, 2019
Chelsea and Nigeria-eligible striker Ike Ugbo could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge this summer as a loan deal looks inevitable.Though Lampard  never hid his desire to give academy products the chance to be part of his team, the 20-year-old centre-forward appears far from being in the Blues squad list for next se...
Chelsea Wonderkid Named After Colombia Hero Faustino Asprilla Scores An Absolute Beauty Vs Bournemouth U18
Published: July 20, 2019
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin was among the scorers for Chelsea U18s in their 7-2 rout of Bournemouth U18s in a pre-season fixture staged at Canford Park Arena on Saturday, July 20. According to Chelsea Youth, the Young Blues led 3-1 at half-time thanks to goals from Dion Rankine, Joe Haigh and an abs...