Report: Tottenham Hotspur weighing up move for 2017 Super Eagles invitee
Published: May 15, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a summer move for 2017 Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze as they seek to bolster their squad ahead of next season.   According to Spanish transfer market website Fichjaes, Tottenham are considering signing Eze as a replacement for Swedish winger, Dejan Kulusevski. ...
Man Utd, Tottenham, Inter, Lille, Sevilla, Dortmund scouts watch Gift Orban score hat-trick
Published: May 14, 2023
Several top European clubs have set their eyes on outstanding striker Gift Orban who has been in remarkable form for KAA Gent since joining the Belgian side in the January transfer window.    According to authoritative Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Lille posted scouts to run the rule over the Nigerian dur...
Incoming Chelsea coach Pochettino identifies alternative to Victor Osimhen 
Published: May 14, 2023
Chelsea are on the brink of confirming the appointment of Argentinian football tactician Mauricio Pochettino as the new coach of the Blues with effect from next season.   This will be the third English club for Pochettino who has managed Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur in the past.   According to Th...
Nigerian CB watches on from the bench as Arsenal's title dreams evaporate after loss to Brighton 
Published: May 14, 2023
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Odeluga Offiah was an unused substitute for Brighton & Hove on Sunday evening as  they defeated Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates stadium to enhance their European qualification hopes.   The versatile central defender has received five call-ups in the last six games played by the Seagul...
Five observations from Iwobi's performance in Everton's loss to Gundogan-inspired Man City 
Published: May 14, 2023
Everton's relegation fears were exacerbated on Sunday evening with the emphatic 3-0 win of Manchester City over the Merseysiders ,with Ilkay Gundogan  involved in all the goals netted by Pep Guardiola's team.   Gundogan got on the scoresheet twice sandwiched in between a goal from Erling Haaland. �...
'Thorn in the Chelsea defence' - Leeds legend reveals what impressed him about Awoniyi 
Published: May 14, 2023
Leeds United legend Jermaine Beckford has revealed what impressed him the most about Taiwo Awoniyi in Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Chelsea in a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.    Steve Cooper's side started the game fifth from bottom in the standings but they are now ...
Napoli desperate to prevent Victor Osimhen from leaving in the summer 
Published: May 14, 2023
Napoli are desperate to keep star striker, Victor Osimhen and are ready to give him a new contract with a pay rise and at the same time offer him a way out of the club. ​ ​ According to Repubblica, via Il Napolista, the Parthenopei will offer Osimhen an increase in wages and a promise to sell him next year in or...
Super Eagles-eligible player could play key role in Arsenal's proposed move for Declan Rice
Published: May 14, 2023
West Ham United are interested in signing Super Eagles-eligible player Folarin Balogun in the summer.   According to Fooball Transfers, the Hammers signing the England U21 international could hinge on the future of manager David Moyes.   Arsenal are one of the top Premier League clubs looking to sign infl...
The possible reason Aston Villa starlet eligible for Nigeria was omitted from England U20 WC roster
Published: May 14, 2023
Aston Villa starlet Tim Iroegbunam was a shock omission from the England squad for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.    Young Lions manager Ian Foster has selected three Nigeria-eligible players in his squad list, including Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea), Samuel Edozie (Southampton) and Daniel Oyegok...
PL-bound duo Burnley, Sheffield United interested in Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent 
Published: May 14, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is being linked with a temporary departure from Chelsea ahead of the opening of the transfer window.    According to TEAMTalk, Chelsea are set to make the promising midfielder available for a loan transfer in the summer.    The report clai...
Nigerian-born midfielder suffers playoff heartbreak with Chesterfield ahead of return to Arsenal
Published: May 13, 2023
Arsenal-owned midfielder Tim Akinola has ended his loan spell at Chesterfield with a heartbreaking playoff loss on penalties to Notts County in the National League playoff final at Wembley on Saturday.    Chesterfield and Nott County faced off for a place in the English Football League, with the Magpies winning 4...
'Didn't do anything' - Ex-Man Utd star Hargreaves admits Onuachu's transfer did not work out 
Published: May 13, 2023
It was a bitter afternoon for all concerned at Southampton as their 11-year stay in the Premier League came to an end following a 2-0 loss to Fulham at the St Mary's Stadium.   Appointed to manage Southampton in February, the young Spaniard Rubén Sellés had very little experience at that level to prevent...
'You feel bad' - Awoniyi admits he was disappointed after Raheem Sterling's quick-fire brace 
Published: May 13, 2023
Frank Lampard is still searching for his first home victory in his second coming as Chelsea boss after Taiwo Awoniyi's heroics helped Nottingham Forest salvage a draw at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League game on Saturday.    Thanks to Awoniyi's Man of the Match performance that saw him score back-to-...
Crystal Palace star Eze reaches double figures for goals in the PL after brace v Bournemouth 
Published: May 13, 2023
Eberechi Eze bagged a brace while Michael Olise registered an assist in Crystal Palace's 2-0 win over Bournemouth on matchday 36 of the Premier League played on Saturday afternoon at Selhurst Park.   Eze got his first goal in the 39th minute when he fired the ball past the Bournemouth goalkeeper after he was...
Red-hot Awoniyi scores back-to-back braces as Nottingham Forest, Chelsea share spoils
Published: May 13, 2023
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi netted back-to-back braces in the Premier League as Nottingham Forest and Chelsea shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.   Nigeria-eligible winger Noni Madueke started for the Blues and was also decent for the west London side albeit his fin...