Defender who scored winner against Nigeria at World Cup joins Arsenal coaching team
Published: July 08, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League side Arsenal have announced the appointment of Gabriel Heinze to the coaching staff as men's first team coach.Heinze, a retired Argentina international, is fondly or perhaps bitterly remembered in these parts for netting the winning goal against Nigeria’s Super...
Everton announce winger has signed new deal and is eligible to represent Nigeria
Published: July 08, 2025
Everton have announced that Coby Ebere has signed a new two-year deal, valid until June 2027 through a statement on the club's official website.Ebere joined Everton’s academy at the age of 11 and has since progressed through the ranks, becoming an important player for the club’s U18 and U21 teams.He is a right-foot...
Confirmed: Brother of Manchester United striker Obi signs new deal with West Ham
Published: July 08, 2025
With a statement on the official website, West Ham United have announced the club's new intake of first year scholars for the 2025-2026 season.Eleven promising talents have signed full-time scholarship contracts with the Academy of Football, including Nigeria-eligible forward Chukwuemeka Obi.In case Chukwuemeka Obi's n...
Arsenal not prepared to sell Super Eagles-eligible forward amid Chelsea links
Published: July 08, 2025
Arsenal have ruled out any possibility of selling Ethan Nwaneri this summer despite interest from Chelsea, according to Football Insider.The 18-year-old forward, who is eligible to represent Nigeria and England has reportedly been identified by Chelsea as a potential successor to Noni Madueke, with the winger said to b...
Official: Midfielder who is open to representing Nigeria signs new deal with Bournemouth
Published: July 07, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Premier League club Bournemouth have announced that five members of the club's academy have agreed fresh contracts, including promising Nigerian midfielder Malachi Ogunleye. Charlie Stevens and Karlos Gregory who are midfielders, defender Archie Harris and winger Remy Rees-...
Official: Nottingham Forest confirm Super Eagles defender has signed a new contract
Published: July 07, 2025
Through the club's official website, Nottingham Forest have confirmed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has signed a new contract, keeping him at the City Ground until the summer of 2028. Aina, 28, played a crucial role in Forest’s impressive 2024/25 Premier League campaign, starting 35 out of 38 league matches. ...
'Very good player' – Borussia Dortmund chief eyes new deal for Chelsea's Chukwuemeka
Published: July 07, 2025
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has confirmed the club’s intention to keep Carney Chukwuemeka beyond this summer, despite the Chelsea midfielder’s limited impact during his loan spell in Germany.Chukwuemeka, 21, joined Dortmund on loan in January after struggling to secure game time under Chelsea...
Chelsea want permanent sale of ex-Super Eagles defender's nephew, not loan bids
Published: July 06, 2025
Chelsea have made their stance clear regarding the future of Lesley Ugochukwu, the nephew of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are turning down loan bids for the 21-year-old in favour of a permanent sale.In search of adequate playing opportunities, Ugochukwu spent the ...
Ugochukwu and Onyeka: Chelsea and Brentford midfielders targeted by Valencia
Published: July 06, 2025
Spanish La Liga side Valencia CF are exploring potential moves for Chelsea's Lesley Ugochukwu and Brentford's Frank Onyeka as part of plans to strengthen their midfield ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign.Onyeka, a Nigerian international, impressed during his loan spell in the Bundesliga with Augsburg but remains uncertain...
Chelsea showing interest in Arsenal attacker on the radar of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Published: July 06, 2025
Chelsea are monitoring the situation of Ethan Nwaneri, the young Arsenal attacker following prolonged discussions about contract extension with the Gunners in the summer, according to Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.Nwaneri, who had a breakthrough campaign with the Gunners last season, has been negotiating wit...
Motherwell ahead of Newcastle, Lyon in race for West Brom's Glasgow-born Nigerian striker
Published: July 05, 2025
Scottish Premiership outfit Motherwell are frontrunners to land West Brom's Glasgow-born Nigerian striker Eseosa Sule, according to reports from the Daily Record.Having made a move from Celtic to West Brom in January 2023, Eseosa Sule is set for a season-long loan deal back to Scotland.Motherwell have reportedly beaten...
Mikel singles out two players for praise but slams Chelsea's second half display in win v Palmeiras
Published: July 05, 2025
John Obi Mikel has lauded the performances of Malo Gusto and Estêvão Willian while offering sharp criticism of Chelsea's second-half display in their narrow 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the Fifa Club World Cup quarterfinal.Speaking during his post-match analysis on DAZN, Mikel praised Estêvão, the 18-year-old Brazilia...
After trials at Arsenal, Spurs and Wolves, Akaunu joins Bournemouth from Liverpool Academy
Published: July 05, 2025
Premier League club Bournemouth have officially announced the new intake of first year scholars for the 2025-2026 season.A total of 13 players, including six external signings, are set to link up with James Lowy's U18 squad ahead of the new season.Among the external signings is Nigeria-eligible forward Kobaro Akaunu, w...
Official: Nigerian left-back signs scholarship deal with Brentford after leaving Liverpool
Published: July 04, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Brentford have announced the new intake of scholars for the 2025-2026 season.As per Premier League rules, all players in their U17 year are required to start the 2025-2026 season on a scholarship agreement, before they are permitted to sign a first professio...
Nwaneri keen on staying despite Arsenal links to two attackers who chose England over Nigeria
Published: July 04, 2025
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shared fresh insight into the future of Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri ahead of the new season.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that Nwaneri is eager to remain at the Emirates Stadium, despite growing speculation linking Arsenal with moves for Eberechi Eze an...