Arteta reveals Madueke's Nigerian father pushed for switch from Chelsea to Arsenal
Published: September 19, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Noni Madueke's father played a key role in the winger's move from Chelsea to Arsenal in the summer transfer window.Born and raised in Barnet, Madueke was eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father, before making a cap-tying appearance for England in...
Official: Italian-born Nigerian centre-back signs new deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers
Published: September 19, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced that Italian-born Nigerian defender Elvis Elendu has signed a new deal.The centre-back has inked his first professional contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Elendu started the season as a first year scholar and wa...
EPL gambling sponsors 2025/26: Navigating the final season before the ban
Published: September 19, 2025
The English Premier League season 2025/26 will become one of the decisive and exclusive periods in the history of commercial collaborations within English football. With clubs and sponsors preparing to embark on another exciting season, this is because the future of kit sponsorships is characterized by one very importa...
'Trained this morning' – Fulham manager confirms Iwobi's injury is not serious
Published: September 19, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi could feature in Saturday night’s London derby against Brentford after shaking off a minor knock.Iwobi, who played 76 minutes in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Leeds United, was considered a doubt during the week after sustaining a knock.Duri...
'Age has nothing to do with it' – Tosin defends Chelsea youthful squad after loss to Bayern
Published: September 19, 2025
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has brushed aside suggestions that the squad is too young to challenge for the UEFA Champions League title, despite their 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.The 27-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes, insisted that the players have already proven their quality on the biggest...
'Sounds promising' – Kelly gives verdict on Fulham's deadline day signing Chukwueze
Published: September 18, 2025
Fulhamish podcast contributor Jack Kelly has offered an encouraging verdict on Samuel Chukwueze and highlighted that fans are yet to see his qualities in full.The winger, who joined the Cottagers on loan from AC Milan on deadline day, is set to spend the rest of the 2025-26 season in west London, with the deal includin...
Uche could join Crystal Palace on a permanent deal before Afcon – what he needs to do
Published: September 18, 2025
Nigeria international Christantus Uche could secure a permanent move to Crystal Palace before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on December 21, but only if he meets a key condition.On deadline day, Uche joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan rather than the permanent deal many expected. The agreement in...
'Cruised away' – Nevin suggests Chelsea centre-back Tosin struggled against Bayern striker Kane
Published: September 17, 2025
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has questioned the performance of Tosin Adarabioyo after the defender endured a difficult night against Harry Kane in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.The 32-year-old found the net in both halves for the Bavarians, while Trevoh Chalobah's own goal open...
Rio Ngumoha makes Champions League history as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid
Published: September 17, 2025
Super Eagles-eligible forward, Rio Ngumoha, wrote his name into the history books on Wednesday night after making his UEFA Champions League debut in the Reds' thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.Liverpool raced into a two-goal lead within the opening six minutes, with Andrew Robertson opening the scor...
Son of former Super Eagles left-back makes UYL debut for Chelsea in win against Bayern
Published: September 17, 2025
Landon Emenalo made his first appearance in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon as Chelsea came from behind to claim all three points in a 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.An England U17 international, Landon is the son of former Nigeria left-back Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 Fifa World Cup as cover fo...
'I said to him' – Nottingham Forest boss reveals message to Ola Aina after defender's surgery
Published: September 17, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has offered words of encouragement to Ola Aina following the defender's recent surgery, assuring him that there will still be plenty of opportunities to make an impact later in the season.Ola Aina underwent surgery at the weekend after suffering a hamstring injury during the o...
'It was Uche in the second half' – Crystal Palace boss warns Super Eagles midfielder after Millwall win
Published: September 17, 2025
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner delivered a post-match message to deadline day signing Christantus Uche following his side's hard-fought win over Millwall in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.The Getafe loanee made his second appearance for the Eagles, coming off the bench at halftime to replace...
Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina breaks silence after undergoing surgery on September 13
Published: September 16, 2025
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has broken his silence after sustaining a hamstring injury during Nigeria's 1-1 draw with South Africa on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.Aina, a key figure for Nottingham Forest, was forced off in the first half of the World Cup qualifier and replaced by Birmingham City full-back Bright Osayi...
Chelsea travelling squad: Tosin and George in contention to face Bayern Munich
Published: September 16, 2025
Chelsea have confirmed their travelling squad for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich, with two Nigerian players named in the group.Blues boss Enzo Maresca has called up central defender Tosin Adarabioyo and winger Tyrique George among the twenty-three players who landed in Munich on Tuesda...
UYL: Former Liverpool attacker Gift on target in Athletic Club's win over Arsenal
Published: September 16, 2025
Former Liverpool forward Elijah Gift played a decisive role as Athletic Club opened their UEFA Youth League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Arsenal U19s in Bilbao.The 19-year-old, who left Anfield to join the Basque side, came off the bench to inject energy into the contest and capped his performance with a late goal....