'The right move' - Arsenal product Okonkwo reflects on permanent switch to Wrexham
Published: May 20, 2025
Arsenal youth product Arthur Okonkwo has described his decision to join Wrexham permanently last summer as the "right move" after playing a pivotal role in the club's back-to-back promotions.The 23-year-old, who initially joined Wrexham on loan in the 2023/24 season, returned as a free agent last summer and was instrum...
PL Fans' TOTS: Ola Aina battles Liverpool, Spurs, West Ham and Palace stars for RB spot
Published: May 20, 2025
Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina is gaining well-deserved recognition after being named among the top contenders for the Premier League Fans’ Team of the Season (TOTS) right-back spot. The 28-year-old Nigerian international has impressed throughout the 2024/25 campaign, standing out in a highly competitive position.Ai...
Super Eagles forward returns to Nottingham Forest after loan spell at Blackburn Rovers
Published: May 19, 2025
Nottingham Forest forward Emmanuel Dennis will not be joining Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal following the conclusion of his loan spell at Ewood Park.Blackburn Rovers confirmed their retained and released list on Monday, with Dennis among five loanees set to return to their parent clubs.Others departing include O...
England U18 call-ups for son of ex-Super Eagles star and Nigerian forwards from Arsenal, Southampton
Published: May 19, 2025
England U18 head coach Liam Bramley has named four Nigeria-eligible players in his 20-man squad for the team's final two fixtures of the 2024–25 season, a double-header against Morocco’s Young Atlas Lions later this month.The squad includes Arsenal duo Khari Ranson and Andre Harriman-Annous, Wolverhampton Wanderers...
'They did so well' - Everton icon Yobo says Arsenal showed promise despite trophyless campaign
Published: May 18, 2025
Everton legend Joseph Yobo has described Arsenal's 2024-2025 campaign as a 'mixed season,' praising the team's consistency and progress despite ending the year without silverware.Mikel Arteta’s side are set to finish second in the Premier League for the third year running, although with fewer points than last season....
'Nice celebration' - England legend hails Gibbs-White for honouring hospitalised teammate Awoniyi
Published: May 18, 2025
England's Lionesses legend Karen Carney has praised Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White for his heartfelt tribute to teammate Taiwo Awoniyi during Forest's 2-1 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League.Gibbs-White opened the scoring in the 11th minute after capitalising on a catastrophic error by H...
Crystal Palace academy graduate Victor Moses sends message to Eagles after historic FA Cup win
Published: May 17, 2025
Crystal Palace academy graduate Victor Moses has sent a heartfelt message to the Eagles following their historic FA Cup victory over Manchester City.Palace stunned the Premier League champions with a 1-0 win at Wembley on Saturday, securing the club’s first major trophy in 164 years.Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute strik...
Should Eric Chelle be worried? England boss watches Chelsea CB Tosin shine against Man Utd
Published: May 17, 2025
England manager Thomas Tuchel was in attendance on Friday night as Chelsea boosted their hopes of a top-five finish and Champions League football next season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their final home game of the campaign.While the exact target of Tuchel’s scouting mission remains uncle...
'That's why' - Arsenal legend reveals why Chelsea rising star George started in 1-0 v Man Utd
Published: May 16, 2025
Arsenal legend and Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith has provided insight on the reason Enzo Maresca decided to start Tyrique George in Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Friday night.Smith, who finished as Arsenal's highest goal scorer for four consecutive seasons, explained the decision was influenced by Manc...
'His family are there' - Nottingham Forest manager concerned but hopeful over Taiwo Awoniyi
Published: May 16, 2025
Nottingham Forest Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo says the club remains deeply concerned but hopeful about the recovery of striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who underwent urgent surgery following a serious injury sustained during last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City.Awoniyi suffered a ruptured intestine after a heavy coll...
Derby County make transfer decisions on five Nigerian players including Crystal Palace loanee
Published: May 16, 2025
Following the completion of the 2024-2025 season, Championship club Derby County have announced their retained and released list, making key decisions on five players of Nigerian descent.Crystal Palace-owned midfielder David Ozoh has returned to his parent club, the Rams confirmed. Ozoh joined Derby County on a season...
Confirmed: History-making midfielder Nwaneri handed new shirt number at Arsenal
Published: May 15, 2025
History-making attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been handed a new shirt number at Arsenal for the 2025-2026 season, the Gunners informed via the official website on Thursday morning. Nwaneri, who etched his name into the record books by becoming the youngest-ever Premier League player at just 15 years and 181 da...
Borussia Dormund make transfer decision on Chelsea-owned midfielder on Eric Chelle's radar
Published: May 15, 2025
Borussia Dortmund have reportedly decided against signing Chelsea-owned midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on a permanent basis, with the German club now prioritizing a move for England youth international Jobe Bellingham. Chukwuemeka, who is reportedly on the radar of newly appointed Nigeria Super Eagles head coach Eric C...
'The whole world could see' - Forest RB Ola Aina slams officiating after Awoniyi's horror injury
Published: May 15, 2025
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has criticized assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis for failing to flag Anthony Elanga offside in the build-up to an incident that left striker Taiwo Awoniyi with a serious abdominal injury.Awoniyi sustained the injury during Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City on...
Arsenal offer new deals to two Nigerian players ahead of 2025-2026 season
Published: May 15, 2025
Premier League heavyweights Arsenal have offered new deals to two Nigeria-eligible prospects, Daniel Oyetunde and Cam'ron Ismail, ahead of the 2025–2026 season.According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, the Hale End Academy graduates have been handed their first professional contracts, putting an end to spe...