Nwaneri, Nichols feature as goals from Gabriel Jesus and Smith Rowe give Arsenal win v Leyton
Published: July 20, 2024
Two players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri and Josh Nichols are in contention to be included in Arsenal's traveling squad to the United States on Sunday, July 21, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The Hale End Academy graduates took part in the Gunners' behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient at...
Two Nigerian defenders named in Man Utd squad for pre-season friendly against Rangers 
Published: July 20, 2024
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has taken two Nigeria-eligible defenders to Scotland for his side's pre-season friendly against Premiership giants Rangers. The Red Devils will take on Rangers in their second pre-season friendly at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Dutch footba...
Former Red Devils striker urges Man Utd to sign Osimhen after completing deal for Zirkzee
Published: July 20, 2024
Former Red Devils striker Louis Saha has urged Manchester United to sign Super Eagles marksman Victor Osimhen despite just completing a deal for Joshua Zirkzee. The Premier League giants were not clinical in front of goal last term and have decided to solve that problem by signing Zirkzee but it has not been deemed ...
Not only Man Utd: Newcastle, Bayern among clubs pushing to sign Obi-Martin; Man City not in race
Published: July 20, 2024
Apart from Manchester United, several top European clubs are battling for the signature of Danish-born Nigerian center forward Chido Obi-Martin. It is all but confirmed that Obi-Martin will end his stay at Arsenal after turning down a scholarship and professional contract, with a final decision to be made next week....
'It'll be interesting' - Chelsea's new no. 4 Tosin eager to face Manchester City, Real Madrid 
Published: July 20, 2024
Tosin Adarabioyo has admitted that he is eagerly looking forward to the pre-season matches against Premier League champions Manchester City and European powerhouse Real Madrid. A central defender by trade, he ended a four-year association with Fulham in the off-season, after turning down a deal that could have made ...
Romano confirms Obi-Martin yet to agree new deal with Arsenal, prolific striker visits Man Utd
Published: July 19, 2024
Manchester United have reportedly shown interest in acquiring the services of Chido Obi-Martin, following the expiration of his schoolboy registration at Arsenal. Born in Glostrup, Denmark, Obi-Martin has garnered attention from various European clubs due to his standout performances for Arsenal youth teams. The ...
Pep Guardiola includes Flying Eagles-eligible forward Oboavwoduo in Man City's USA Tour squad 
Published: July 19, 2024
Manager Pep Guardiola has taken Flying Eagles-eligible forward Justin Oboavwoduo to the United States, where Manchester City will continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the forthcoming season.  The Premier League champions named twenty-seven players in the United States Tour squad.  City will face Celt...
Confirmed: Chelsea withdraw nephew of former Super Eagles defender from France's Olympic squad
Published: July 19, 2024
The hopes of Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekechi Akpam, featuring for the French team in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics are over. According to a statement on the official website of the French Football Federation, Ugochukwu has left France's Olympic camp today following a request...
Arsenal boss Arteta continues observing Nwaneri closely ahead of upcoming USA Tour 
Published: July 19, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has continued to assess history-making attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri ahead of the first team's upcoming trip to the United States, where they will take part in high-profile pre-season games. The Gunners have lined up friendlies against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpoo...
Did Man Utd overpay for N124b CB Leny Yoro? Ex-Man City man Nedum Onuoha has his say
Published: July 18, 2024
Warri-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has had his say on whether Manchester United have overpaid for new signing Leny Yoro. The Old Trafford outfit confirmed the acquisition of the French youngster for a fee close to €70m (equating to N124b in Nigerian currency) on Thursday, stealing a march on a...
Done deal: Golden Eaglets-eligible player signs new contract with Crystal Palace 
Published: July 18, 2024
Through their official website, English Premier League club Crystal Palace have announced the new intake of academy scholars for the 2024-2025 season. Thirteen promising teenagers, including Golden Eaglets-eligible player Chuks Okoli, have put pen to paper on two-year scholarships. Dean Benamar, Benjamin Casey, E...
'Has informed his own club' - Trabzonspor chief provides transfer update on Southampton striker Onuachu 
Published: July 18, 2024
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has expressed his confidence about reaching an agreement with Southampton over the acquisition of Paul Onuachu. There has been a back and forth discussion between the two clubs regarding the Super Eagles striker but it is likely that both reach an agreement before the end of th...
Golden Eaglets-eligible midfielders sign new contracts with Arsenal ahead of 2024-2025 season
Published: July 17, 2024
Arsenal youth expert Jeorge Bird has confirmed that Arsenal have given seven youngsters, including two Golden Eaglets-eligible players, scholarship deals ahead of the 2024-2025 season.  As revealed by Bird, box-to-box midfielder Andre Annous and versatile midfielder Ifeoluwa Ibrahim have agreed two-year scholarship...
Subuloye breaks his silence after signing new contract with Chelsea 
Published: July 17, 2024
Eastbourne-born Nigerian defender Tayo Subuloye has taken to social media to break his silence after committing his future to Premier League giants Chelsea by signing a new contract.  Chelsea confirmed the new academy scholars for the 2024-2025 season on Friday, July 12, with Subuloye and Landon Emenalo, son of ret...
'We used to beat them up' - Arsenal old boy Oyegoke admits he never liked Tottenham
Published: July 17, 2024
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product and England youth international of Nigerian descent Daniel Oyegoke has admitted his long-standing aversion to Tottenham Hotspur and expressed his desire to triumph over them a pre-season game at Tynecastle Stadium today. Oyegoke, who joined Heart of Midlothian on a three-year c...