Nottingham Forest set to trigger contract extension for Chelsea-reared defender Aina 
Published: April 04, 2024
According to The Telegraph UK, Nottingham Forest are ready to offer Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina a contract extension following his impressive performance in his debut season at the club. The Cobham product moved to the City Ground on a one-year deal last summer with Forest having a right to extend for a further y...
Chukwuemeka takes part in Chelsea's final training session ahead of visit of Manchester United 
Published: April 04, 2024
Carney Chukwuemeka returned to team training at Chelsea ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.  The England youth international of Nigerian descent was spotted training with his Blues teammates at Chelsea Training Ground in Cobham on Wednesday, April 3, the tea...
'We think highly of him' - Luton boss explains why 16yo Nigerian received his first call-up for a PL game 
Published: April 03, 2024
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has explained why he named 16-year-old defender of Nigerian descent Christian Chigozie in the matchday squad for his side's 2-0 loss to Arsenal in a Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.  Edwards hinted at the pre-match press conference that he was goin...
Onyedinma makes full PL debut, 16yo Chigozie receives first call-up as Luton are beaten by Arsenal
Published: April 03, 2024
Versatile Lagos-born winger Fred Onyedinma made his full Premier League debut for Luton Town as they were beaten 2-0 by title-chasing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.  Onyedinma's starting debut in the English top-flight was inevitable as the Hatters are facing an injury crisis at the momen...
Nigerian forward nominated for Tottenham Hotspur's March Goal of the Month award
Published: April 03, 2024
Promising Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi has been nominated for Tottenham Hotspur's Goal of the Month award for March 2024. The official website of Tottenham has picked the top six goals from the eighteen scored in 12 games across the club's four teams - Men's First Team, Women's First Team, Under-21s...
Nwaneri battles White, Havertz, Trossard, 5 others for Arsenal GOTM; omitted from squad v Luton
Published: April 03, 2024
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been nominated for Arsenal's Goal of the Month for March alongside eight other players. The 17-year-old's brilliant goal for the Gunners' development side against Chelsea in a Premier League 2 fixture at the Kingsmeadow has been chosen as one of the most outsta...
PSG and Chelsea target Osimhen's next destination? Thiago Motta's agent jumps on the bandwagon 
Published: April 03, 2024
Dario Canovi, who looks after former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta, has jumped on the bandwagon regarding Victor Osimhen's next destination when he leaves Napoli at the end of the current season. Around two months before the summer transfer window opens for business, Osimhen's li...
'It was a mistake' - Ex-academy player Fiabema blasts Chelsea for sacking Tuchel
Published: April 03, 2024
Former Chelsea youth teamer Bryan Fiabema has faulted Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel, who was the last manager to win a trophy for the club. The Blues parted ways with the German tactician in September 2022 after a run of unconvincing performances and a reported tussle with the club's new ownership...
Arteta challenges Nwaneri to break into Arsenal first team after signing his first professional deal
Published: April 03, 2024
Arsenal whizkid of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, has been challenged to seize his first-team opportunity by manager Mikel Arteta following the youngster's signing of his first professional contract. The 17-year-old midfielder etched his name in Premier League history last season when he became the youngest eve...
Iwobi's substitution after 33 minutes: Fulham coach absolves Super Eagles star of any blame 
Published: April 02, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva has defended his first half substitutions during his side's 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday evening.  The Cottagers in the opening twenty minutes were not in the game at all and found themselves two goals down after strikes from Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chri...
Confirmed: Right-footed central defender signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: April 02, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have announced that Alfie Gilchrist has signed a new contract with the club until 2026, with a further one-year option. Gilchrist has been rewarded with a new deal after forcing his way into the plans of first team coach Mauricio Pochettino....
Confirmed team news: Luton could be without 13 players against Arsenal, including three Nigerians
Published: April 02, 2024
Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has suggested that the increasing number of injuries within his squad is bound to once again impact the lineup for Wednesday's Premier League match against title contenders Arsenal.  The Hatters are facing an injury crisis at the moment with almost half of the squad in the treatmen...
After Super Eagles duo Onyeka and Onyedika, FC Midtjylland sign another midfielder from FC Ebedei
Published: April 02, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland have announced that they have signed a midfielder from their Nigerian partners, FC Ebedei.  After Super Eagles midfielders Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika, and most recently Jamiu Musbaudeen, who all made the trip to FC Midtjylland ...
Super Eagles-eligible duo nominated for Chelsea's Goal of the Month for March 2024
Published: April 02, 2024
England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke are in the running for Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for March 2024. Chelsea's official website has asked the fans to choose from eight stunning strikes from the first team, Women's team and academy squads in the clu...
'Trust me' - Transfer expert Fedele claims Osimhen is moving to PL amid Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd links
Published: April 02, 2024
Italian transfer market Gaetano Fedele has claimed that Napoli star and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will move to the Premier League in the summer. The 25-year-old is being courted by English Premier League clubs Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal but face competition from Ligue 1 defending champions PSG...