Race for Victor Osimhen: Chelsea concerned about missing out on African POTY
Published: February 27, 2024
Chelsea are reportedly concerned about missing out on the signature of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen.   Osimhen's possible departure from Napoli at the end of this season is one of the highly anticipated transfer sagas of the summer transfer window considering that he is on the radar of French Ligue 1...
'Didn't give Rashford a kick' - PL all-time top scorer Shearer hails Bassey for pocketing Man Utd striker
Published: February 27, 2024
Premier League's record goalscorer, Alan Shearer has given Calvin Bassey a huge compliment for his impressive performance during Fulham's 2-1 win over Manchester United last weekend, noting that the Nigeria central defender kept Marcus Rashford in check.    After 1,456 minutes without a goal for the Cot...
Fulham midfielder Iwobi named in PL TOTW alongside Arsenal and Man City stars
Published: February 27, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named in Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Week having played a pivotal role in Fulham's 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.   The Hale End Academy product was named alongside Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Manchester City star ...
Fulham's Nigeria star Bassey joins Arsenal and Liverpool defenders in BBC Team of the Week 
Published: February 27, 2024
Calvin Bassey  has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Fulham's 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford this past weekend, with BBC football pundit Garth Crooks naming the versatile defender in his Team of the Week.   After 1,456 minutes without finding the net for the Cottagers...
PL2: Celtic-reared striker Sule comes off bench to net brace for West Brom in 3-0 win against Arsenal 
Published: February 26, 2024
Celtic-reared center forward Eseosa Sule was the hero for West Brom as they beat Arsenal 3-0 in a Premier League 2 encounter at Keys Park in Staffordshire on Monday night.    Sule, 17, ended his ten-year association with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic in February 2023 and signed a professional contract w...
Nottingham Forest boss hints Super Eagles' AFCON star will miss Manchester United clash 
Published: February 26, 2024
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has suggested that he will not have at his disposal 2023 Africa Cup of Nations star Ola Aina on Wednesday night when his side take on Manchester United in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup.   Aina returned from Africa Cup of Nations duty with an injury, which...
Chelsea boss, sporting director watch son of ex-Super Eagles star Emenalo and Subuloye make debuts for U18s
Published: February 26, 2024
Before the 2024 Carabao Cup final, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino and co-sporting director Paul Winstanley were at Cobham Training Centre on Saturday to run the rule over the emerging talents in the Chelsea academy.   According to Chelsea insider, Chelsea Youth, Pochettino and Winstanley were among the inter...
'Wasted all of them' - Alan Shearer blasts Madueke for his performance in Chelsea's loss to Liverpool
Published: February 25, 2024
English Premier League legend Alan Shearer has slammed Noni Madueke for his performance during Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup showpiece on Sunday evening at the National Stadium in London.    Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool were crowned winners of the Carabao Cup for a record tenth time aft...
Chelsea winger Madueke subbed in as Virgil van Dijk's extra-time winner hands Liverpool Carabao Cup
Published: February 25, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible winger Noni Madueke featured for Chelsea as they missed out on winning the 2023/2024 season Carabao Cup, losing 1-0 to Liverpool at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening after 120 minutes of football played.   The encounter wasn't without its drama as Raheem Sterling had the ball in the...
'We still can't rule out Arsenal' - Transfer insider claims Gunners can compete with Chelsea, PSG for Osimhen
Published: February 25, 2024
Transfer insider Ben Jacobs has reckoned that Arsenal can compete with PSG and Chelsea for the signing of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen. Osimhen is set to be the subject of a transfer tussle in the summer as his stay at Napoli looks likley to come to an end and the race for his signature has started. Ar...
Former Man City winger Wright-Phillips reacts to Bassey's opener in Fulham's win at Man Utd
Published: February 25, 2024
Nigeria international Calvin Bassey netted his first goal in Fulham colours as the Londoners caused an upset by beating Manchester United 2-1 in a Premier League game at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.    By the time the central defender put the visitors 1-0 up, they could have been leading by two or three g...
Iwobi's match-winning strike: Alan Shearer praises Fulham star for fooling Man Utd's Cameroon GK
Published: February 25, 2024
Premier League's record goalscorer with 260 goals, Alan Shearer has lauded Alex Iwobi for his match-winning strike in Fulham's impressive 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.  Manchester United pressed for the winning goal following Harry Maguire's late equalizer, but ul...
Chelsea star Madueke looking forward to Wembley showdown with Liverpool, inspired by Drogba's iconic volley
Published: February 24, 2024
Anglo-Nigerian forward Noni Madueke has revealed that he is looking forward to playing at Wembley Stadium as he is in contention to feature for Chelsea in their Carabao Cup final clash with Liverpool on Sunday evening.   The 21-year-old has made four appearances in the competition this term, scoring two goals an...
Former Tottenham striker Bent points finger at three Manchester United players for Iwobi and Bassey goals
Published: February 24, 2024
Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has identified three Manchester United players he thinks were responsible for the goals conceded against Fulham during a Premier League match at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.   After a goalless first half, Calvin Bassey opened the scoring in the 65th minute when he smacke...
Arsenal, Chelsea or Man Utd: Which Premier League club is the best fit for Zirkzee?
Published: February 24, 2024
The name Joshua Zirkzee has become a hot property in the transfer market given his recent form in the Serie A for Bologna, with reports suggesting the young Dutch striker of Nigerian descent is attracting interest from Premier League giants Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.   But which of these clubs woul...