U20 WC South Korea v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time and venue
Published: June 03, 2023
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will square up against the Taegeuk Warriors of South Korea in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday evening. Nigeria defeated the host and most successful nation in the competition, Argentina 2-0 in the round of 16 to advance to this stage.   South Korea on the ...
Photos: Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu excited to host his favourite Arsenal player Saka
Published: June 03, 2023
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his joy over the visitation of Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka to his office. ​ ​ Saka was Sanwo-Olu's guest at the State House, Marina, Lagos State on Saturday and the governor was delighted to receive the winger. ​ ​ ​London-born Saka has roots in Ni...
'Next the treble?' - Oliseh hails Man City, Guardiola for winning FA Cup final v Man Utd
Published: June 03, 2023
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has praised the coaching nous of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after his side beat city rivals Manchester United 2-1 to lift the 2022/2023 FA Cup at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday.   Manchester City scored twice through İlkay Gündoğan in both halves albe...
Nottingham Forest ready to listen to offers for Super Eagles winger 
Published: June 03, 2023
Nottingham Forest announced their retained and released list on Friday with Emmanuel Dennis among the players under contract for the 2023-2024 season.   The Super Eagles winger arrived on Trentside from Watford last August, signing a four-year deal that will keep him at the two-time European champions until J...
Udinese midfielder believes Udogie will be an important player for Tottenham next season 
Published: June 02, 2023
Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardžić has hailed Tottenham-owned defender of Nigeria descent Destiny Udogie for his brilliant performances this season. The Italian-Nigerian starlet was signed by Tottenham Hotspur from Udinese last summer for £15m and was loaned back to the Italian side to continue his development...
Official: Anglo-Nigerian central defender released by Wolverhampton Wanderers 
Published: June 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the players that will be departing the club following the end of the 2022-2023 season.   At academy level, promising London-born central defender of Nigerian descent, Michael Agboola has not been offered a new ...
Official: Former Flying Eagles invitee offered new deal by Sheffield Wednesday 
Published: June 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship newcomers Sheffield Wednesday have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   According to EFL rules, clubs must upload their list of retained and released players to an online portal before midnight on t...
Iwobi claims Everton Players' Player of the Season after club-high eight assists 
Published: June 02, 2023
Alex Iwobi has been voted by his Everton teammates as the Players’ Player of the Season for the 2022-2023 campaign.    The Toffees players were asked to select their standout performer in the recently concluded season, with Iwobi claiming majority of the votes.    Iwobi was outstanding in his fourth ...
'An experienced PL option' - Pundit reveals the qualities Ndidi would bring to Man Utd if signed 
Published: June 02, 2023
English football pundit Daniel Murphy has suggested that Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be a good fit at Manchester United.   Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer as they look to strengthen the team and build on this season's success. ​ ​ While getting a str...
Brighton monitoring Leicester academy product Bassey as alternative to Chelsea centre-back 
Published: June 02, 2023
Leicester City academy product Calvin Bassey has been linked with a possible return to England in the summer transfer window.    According to sports journalist Charlie Parker-Turner, who has written for the  Daily Mirror, Daily Express and the Daily Star. Brighton & Hove are monitoring the situation of Ajax ...
Opinion: Would Man City be a good move for impressive Flying Eagles defender Fredrick?
Published: June 01, 2023
Flying Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick is reportedly attracting the attention of Premier League champions Manchester City following his impressive displays at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.    The central defender also had a great U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt where he formed a good partnership w...
Athletic Bilbao sports director reacts to Basque team's interest in Liverpool youth teamer Gift 
Published: June 01, 2023
Athletic Bilbao sports director Mikel González has reacted to speculation linking the Basque club with a move for Liverpool youth teamer Elijah Gift.    González was careful not to go into too much detail about the proposed deal as the Spanish-born winger with Nigerian and Cuban background is a minor.  ...
Villarreal offer 27-cap Nigeria international to Tottenham Hotspur in swap deal for Lo Celso 
Published: June 01, 2023
Villarreal and Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly be involved in a swap deal which would see Samuel Chukwueze head to the Premier League club side and Giovani Lo Celso go in the opposite direction.   According to Relevo, the Yellow Submarine have offered Tottenham Hotspour the chance to sign Villarreal star Chu...
Confirmed: 2021 Super Falcons invitee released by Watford 
Published: June 01, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Watford have announced the departure of six players in their women's team following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.    Among those leaving the Hornets is 2021 Super Falcons invitee Adekite Fatuga-Dada, who returned for a second spell with the club in 2015...
Report: Manchester United, Newcastle, Bayern in touch with agent of Super Eagles star 
Published: June 01, 2023
Manchester United, Newcastle and Bundesliga champions Bayer Munich have reportedly contacted the agent of Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen over his availability this summer. ​ ​As reported by Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Tutto Napoli the aforementioned clubs have contacted Osi...