Madueke plays first game under Lampard; Onyeka, Schade in action as Brentford beat Chelsea 
Published: April 26, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was handed his fifth Premier League start of the 2022/2023 season by manager Thomas Frank on Wednesday night in Brentford's 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.    Nigeria-eligible winger, Chelsea's Noni Madueke was in action for 11 minutes - his sixth appearance...
'The injury experience was terrible' - Collins hails NFF, Peseiro after recovering from ACL injury
Published: April 26, 2023
Super Eagles' defender, Jamilu Collins, who suffered a season-long anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for his club Cardiff City, has thanked NFF President Ibrahim Gusau following his recovery and return to training after 9 months.   The Nigeria international told thenff.com at the Cardiff City T...
Official : Teenage Nigerian CB signs new deal at Liverpool; also eligible for England, Spain 
Published: April 26, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Liverpool have announced that promising Nigerian central defender Wellity Lucky has signed a new deal with the club.    Lucky has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the Anfield club, a reward for his excellent performances ...
Three reasons Balogun should reject PL clubs, RB Leipzig, other suitors for AC Milan 
Published: April 26, 2023
Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun has been linked with a permanent departure from boyhood club Arsenal permanently this summer unless he is guaranteed enough playing time for next season, which looks unlikely at this stage. ​ Balogun is on loan at Stade de Reims in the French Ligue 1 this season and has bee...
'It didn't look great' - Leicester boss provides worrying injury update on Iheanacho 
Published: April 26, 2023
Leicester City manager Dean Smith provided a worrying injury update on Kelechi Iheanacho after his side's 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Wednesday, but stressed that the full extent of the injury suffered by the Nigeria national teamer is yet to be determined.    Iheanacho played a key part as the Foxes came...
England planning to secure the future of Arsenal's Golden Eaglets-eligible midfielder 
Published: April 26, 2023
The English Football Association are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race for the services of Arsenal youth team midfielder Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Ibrahim has been called up by England U15s head coach Neil Ryan for the prestigious Pinatar SuperCup 2023.    The Y...
'It's a no-brainer' - Ex-Liverpool midfielder urges Man Utd to sign Harry Kane over Osimhen 
Published: April 26, 2023
Although it is a hard one to call, former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison, when put on the spot, has urged Manchester United to sign Tottenham Hotspur superstar Harry Kane over Napoli goalscoring sensation Victor Osimhen in the summer.    The Red Devils are in the market for a traditional number 9 and have ...
Iheanacho plays huge part in Leicester's 1-1 draw v Leeds but hobbles off injured
Published: April 25, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho played a huge part as Leicester City came from behind to salvage a draw against Leeds United in a Premier League game at Elland Road on Tuesday night.   The former Manchester City striker started as the center forward but there was no place in the starting lineup for his international teammate ...
Brentford boss confirms Super Eagles-eligible forward is in the squad to face Chelsea 
Published: April 25, 2023
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the London derby against Chelsea, Brentford manager Thomas Frank confirmed that Super Eagles-eligible forward Kevin Schade will be in the matchday squad for Wednesday's game under the lights.    The Germany international was feared injured in his last ou...
Lampard reveals the condition Chukwuemeka, Madueke must meet to be considered for starting spots
Published: April 25, 2023
Chelsea interim boss Frank Lampard has revealed that Super Eagles-eligible duo of Noni Madueke and Carney Chukwuemeka will feature for Chelsea in their Premier League encounter against Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night if the Anglo-Nigerian youngsters prove they deserve to play.   Chukuemeka joined...
Ten Hag promotes Flying Eagles-eligible player to Man Utd first team training pre-Tottenham 
Published: April 25, 2023
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag promoted Flying Eagles-eligible player Maxi Oyedele to first team training ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur in London.   The Manchester-born defensive midfielder was spotted training with Manchester United's first team stars during ...
Iwobi admits Everton will be boosted by potential return of three players against Newcastle
Published: April 25, 2023
Alex Iwobi has admitted that Everton will be boosted by the potential return of three key players when they take on Newcastle United in the Premier League on Thursday, April 27 at Goodison Park.    Abdoulaye Doucoure is once again available for selection after serving a three-game ban following his sending off...
Transfer guru insists Chelsea still in the race to sign Manchester United target Osimhen 
Published: April 25, 2023
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has insisted that Chelsea are still in the race for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen despite reports that Manchester United are in pole position to sign the Nigerian forward. ​ ​ Osimhen is enjoying a prolific season with Napoli this season, leading the Little Donkey's quest for th...
'He's not helped by his fellow players' - Ex-Barcelona star defends Ajax defender Bassey
Published: April 25, 2023
Former Barcelona star and UEFA Champions League winner with Ajax Amsterdam in 1995, Winston Bogarde has leapt to the defence of Calvin Bassey by insisting that the Nigeria international has not been helped by his teammates.    Bassey broke the Nigerian transfer record for a defender when he joined Ajax from G...
Replacement for Chelsea-bound striker : RB Leipzig could be priced out of deal for Arsenal's Balogun
Published: April 25, 2023
According to a report from Sky Deutschland journalist Philipp Hinze , RB Leipzig won't be pursuing a deal for Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun if Arsenal don't reduce the transfer fee of the striker. Leipzig are preparing for the departure of French forward Christopher Nkunku, who will be leaving for...