'He blocks Mings' - Newcastle icon highlights Iwobi's role in Fulham goal against Aston Villa
Published: September 29, 2025
Fulham suffered their second defeat of the Premier League season on Sunday, falling 3-1 to Aston Villa at Villa Park despite taking the lead inside the opening three minutes.Attention had been on Alex Iwobi ahead of the matchday six clash, following his standout performance in a come-from-behind win over Brentford, whi...
Former Chelsea forward slams Bassey over costly error in Fulham's defeat to Aston Villa
Published: September 28, 2025
Former Chelsea forward Chris Sutton has criticized Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey for his shaky defensive display during Fulham’s 3-1 loss to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.Bassey was nearly punished in the first half after a poor touch gifted Villa captain John McGinn a clear sight at goal.The Scottish m...
'One of the best in the country' - European football expert says Fulham ace Iwobi is underappreciated
Published: September 28, 2025
European football expert Julien Laurens has lavished praise on Alex Iwobi, describing the Nigeria international as one of the Premier League's most underrated players.Iwobi has been in fine form for Fulham this season and drew plaudits for his outstanding performance in last weekend's 3-1 victory over Brentford, where ...
Uche benched, Ngumoha subbed in as Palace become last unbeaten PL team after win v Liverpool
Published: September 27, 2025
Crystal Palace became the Premier League’s last unbeaten side this season after a dramatic 2-1 victory over champions Liverpool at Selhurst Park, with Super Eagles-eligible youngster Rio Ngumoha and Christantus Uche drawing attention.After signing his first professional contract with Liverpool earlier this week, Ngum...
2025 Flying Eagles invitee scores in fifth consecutive league game for Chelsea youth
Published: September 27, 2025
2025 Flying Eagles invitee Chizaram Ezenwata continued his brilliant start to the U18 Premier League season by scoring a brace for Chelsea in a 4-1 win over West Brom on Saturday. The talented striker has now scored in five consecutive matches for the Blues' U18 side, underlining his status as one of the academy's sta...
'Big club' - Nigerian midfielder breaks silence after signing schoolboy deal with Arsenal
Published: September 27, 2025
Teenage Nigerian midfielder Mishel Nduka has taken to social media to confirm that his transfer to Premier League giants Arsenal has been completed. Nduka ended his eight-year association with Charlton Athletic by signing a schoolboy deal with the Gunners.The highly rated youngster had been on the radar of Arsenal's P...
Forest manager reveals reason for Awoniyi's trip to Seville despite ineligibility against Betis
Published: September 26, 2025
Taiwo Awoniyi was not eligible to feature in Nottingham Forest's Europa League opener against Real Betis on Wednesday, but the Super Eagles striker was still on the plane to Seville as part of Ange Postecoglou's travelling party.Responding to a question from a BBC reporter, Postecoglou explained at Friday's press confe...
'Whenever I score, it's TEA time' - Wolves striker Arokodare explains story behind his celebration
Published: September 26, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare has opened up on his journey from Nigeria to the Premier League, revealing the inspiration behind his now-famous goal celebration and reflecting on his adaptation to top-flight football.Following his first goal for Wolves in their 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Everton, Arok...
'If he's at their level' - Arne Slot names three players Ngumoha is looking up to at Liverpool
Published: September 26, 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Rio Ngumoha's attitude and willingness to improve, stressing that the talented forward benefits from training alongside some of the club's biggest stars, including Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa.On Thursday, the Premier League champions confirmed that the England y...
'Top goalkeeper' - Mikel insists Chelsea should have signed Donnarumma before Guardiola swooped
Published: September 25, 2025
Retired Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has criticised Chelsea's transfer strategy, insisting the world champions should have acted decisively to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma before Pep Guardiola and Manchester City swooped for the Italian goalkeeper.On the final day of the summer transfer window, Manchester City com...
'The sharpest of Arsenal players' - Redknapp lauds Nwaneri after impressive display v Port Vale
Published: September 25, 2025
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has praised Ethan Nwaneri following his impressive performance in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Port Vale in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.Nwaneri featured for the entire duration at Vale Park as goals from Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard sealed Arsenal’s progression to ...
'No goalkeeper is stopping that' - Ex-Celtic star hails Chelsea forward George for brilliant goal
Published: September 24, 2025
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has lavished praise on youngster Tyroque George after his stunning goal helped the Blues secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup.The 19-year-old brought Chelsea level early in the second half, firing home a volley in the 48th minute after Robert Street had p...
EFL Trophy: Penalty drama as Harriman-Annous redeems himself in Arsenal's win against Newport
Published: September 24, 2025
Nigerian attacker Andre Harriman-Annous continued his fine run of form, scoring in back-to-back matches for the first time this season as Arsenal U21s came from behind to beat Newport County's senior side 2-1 in their Vertu Trophy opener on Tuesday night. The 17-year-old, who struck twice in Arsenal's last outing befo...
Wolverhampton Wanderers coach rates and slates Arokodare after first goal in English football
Published: September 24, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira offered a mixed assessment of Tolu Arokodare after the Nigeria international netted his first goal in English football on Tuesday night.The deadline day signing from Racing Genk was on the scoresheet as Wolves defeated Everton 2-0 to advance to the fourth round of the Carab...
TEA time: Super Eagles striker Arokodare scores first goal in Wolverhampton Wanderers colours
Published: September 23, 2025
It was 'TEA time' at Molineux Stadium, a reference to Tolu Emmanuel Arokodare's initials, as the Super Eagles striker came off the bench to open his account for Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday as they defeated Everton 2-0 in the Carabao Cup.The 24-year-old sealed the victory in the 87th minute, finishing neatly from...