Arsenal fail in attempt to equal PL record Obi Mikel helped Chelsea set in 2008-2009
Published: April 28, 2024
Arsenal's aim to equal a Premier League record first set by Chelsea in the 2008-2009 season was unsuccessful after they conceded twice in a 3-2 win versus Tottenham Hotspur in a north London derby clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Mikel Arteta's team must have thought they were hom...
'He had the fullback on toast' - Ex- England manager waxes lyrical about Chelsea winger Madueke
Published: April 28, 2024
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has hailed Anglo-Nigerian forward Noni Madueke for his performance for Chelsea in their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa yesterday. The 22-year-old was in sparkling form at Villa Park, scoring the first goal as Chelsea staged a comeback to salvage a draw in the encounter. He would als...
24 goals in last 7 matches: Arsenal legend Wilshere hails Obi-Martin for extraordinary form 
Published: April 28, 2024
Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere has praised Chido Obi-Martin for his extraordinary form since the beginning of March.  The Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent has scored in each of his last seven games in the U18 Premier League. On Saturday, he broke Folarin Balogun's record for the most goals scored ...
George named in matchday squad, Madueke scores and assists for Chelsea in draw with Aston Villa
Published: April 27, 2024
Flying Eagles-eligible forward Tyrique George was named in the matchday squad as Chelsea came from two goals down to play a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at the Villa Park on Saturday night. The home side took the lead as early as the 4th minute through an own goal from Marc Cucurella who had the last touch from an earl...
Tottenham make move to beat Manchester United to signing of English-born Nigerian star
Published: April 27, 2024
Tottenham have intensified their efforts to sign English-born Nigerian star Tosin Adarabioyo in the summer. According to TEAMTalk, the North London club have made a tempting offer to the Fulham centre back in a bid to beat Manchester United and other suitors to his signature. Tottenham want to bolster their centr...
Watch: Tottenham forward Ajayi scores his first U18s hat-trick in 8-goal thriller against West Brom 
Published: April 27, 2024
Nigeria forward Damola Ajayi scored his first hat-trick for Tottenham Hotspur U18s during their 5-3 win over West Bromwich Albion in an U18 Premier League fixture played at the Tottenham Hotspur Academy Spurs Lodge on Saturday afternoon. Ajayi opened the scoring in the 6th minute,putting the ball home with a precis...
Premier League: Danish-Nigerian forward suffers relegation with Sheffield United
Published: April 27, 2024
Sheffield United's Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, William Osula will be playing in the English Football League next season if he does not move onto pastures new in the summer transfer window. Sheffield United were among the three teams promoted at the end of last season, alongside Burnley and Lut...
Iwobi becomes fourth Nigerian player to make 250 PL appearances after Arsenal, Newcastle, Everton legends 
Published: April 27, 2024
Versatile Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi today became the fourth Nigerian player to make at least 250 appearances in the Premier League.  Iwobi achieved the milestone of 250 games with his inclusion in Fulham's starting lineup for the ongoing game against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.  He follows in the ...
After scoring seven goals against Norwich U18s, Obi-Martin breaks Arsenal record held by USMNT striker
Published: April 27, 2024
Danish-born Nigerian striker Chido Obi-Martin put up a remarkable performance as Arsenal beat Norwich City 9-0 in an U18 Premier League fixture held at Lotus Training Center in Norfolk on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The Denmark U17 international went viral last November after scoring ten goa...
Confirmed: Super Falcons-eligible striker set to be named in Barcelona's gameday squad v Chelsea 
Published: April 27, 2024
Super Falcons-eligible striker Vicky López is set to be named in Barcelona's matchday squad on Saturday evening when they take on Chelsea in the semifinal of the UEFA Women's Champions League.  Barcelona Women coach Jonatan Giráldez has taken twenty-two players to the English capital, London, with Lopez ...
'Probably there will be offers' - Bournemouth boss expects bids for history-making striker of Nigerian descent
Published: April 27, 2024
One-cap England international of Nigerian descent, Dominic Solanke has made a splash with his performances for Bournemouth in the Premier League this season.  When he found the net against Manchester United at Old Trafford exactly two weeks ago, he entered into the history books as the top-scoing Bournemouth player...
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers make N16.8b bid for Super Eagles right-back 
Published: April 26, 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers have stepped up their effort to sign Super Eagles and Fenerbahçe right back Bright Osayi-Samuel. According to NTVSpor, the Premier League side have reportedly made a €12m bid (equating to N16.8 billion) for the fullback who has featured prominently for his club this season. Alongside Cr...
Tottenham-linked central defender Tosin makes final decision on his future at Fulham
Published: April 26, 2024
Manchester City academy product Tosin Adarabioyo is preparing to bid farewell to Premier League side Fulham.  Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Super Eagles-eligible central defender has informed the leadership of Fulham that he will be leaving the club as a free agent at the end o...
Confirmed team news: Aston Villa old boy Chukwuemeka will miss Chelsea's trip to B6 6HE
Published: April 26, 2024
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out Carney Chukwuemeka's involvement in his side's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park. The former Aston Villa starlet will not be named in Chelsea's official traveling squad to B6 6HE due to injury. It has been an injury-ravaged season for...
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Offiah makes his home debut for Brighton in loss to Man City
Published: April 26, 2024
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Odeluga Offiah is back playing for Brighton & Hove again after an unsuccessful loan spell at Heart of Midlothian FC where he spent the first half of last season. The talented defender encountered medical challenges during his time with Hearts, prompting the Seagulls to bring him back fr...