Well known for scoring spectacular goals: George nominated for Chelsea GOTM for fifth consecutive month
Published: March 05, 2024
Nigeria-eligible winger Tyrique George has made a name for himself for scoring spectacular goals and he's in the running yet again for Chelsea's Goal of the Month award.  The official website of Chelsea has selected eight stellar strikes across the men's, women's, and Academy sides up for the prize...
Manchester United scout watches potential target Zirkzee in goalscoring action against Atalanta
Published: March 05, 2024
Manchester United have reportedly run the rule on Dutch-Nigerian striker Joshua Zirkzee who is set to be one of most sought-after players in the summer. According to Tuttosport, the representatives of the Old Trafford outfit were in attendance during Bologna's victory over Atalanta last weekend. Zirkzee would...
'He's really doing well' - Nigeria striker not surprised by rise to stardom of Nottingham Forest star Awoniyi 
Published: March 04, 2024
Seven-cap Nigeria international Anthony Ujah has revealed that he is not surprised by the rise to stardom of Taiwo Awoniyi. The pair played together for two seasons at German outfit Union Berlin before Awoniyi left for Nottingham Forest where he has now become one of the fans' favorites. Last season, he playe...
Man Utd ready to challenge Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG for Super Eagles striker
Published: March 04, 2024
Manchester United are back in the running for the signature of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen who is set to become a subject of transfer saga in the coming transfer window. According to Independent UK, the Red Devils are ready to rival fellow Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea as well as French giants PS...
Celtic loanee Lawal named in EFL Team of the Week after scoring first career brace
Published: March 04, 2024
Celtic loanee Bosun Lawal has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Fleetwood Town's 4-2 win over Wigan Athletic at Highbury Stadium on Saturday, March 2. The versatile midfielder has been named in the English Football League Team of the Week powered by football statistics website Whoscored.co...
Butler-Oyedeji battles Saka, 7 others for Arsenal Goal of the Month for February 
Published: March 04, 2024
Through their official website, Premier League giants Arsenal have announced the shortlist for the club's Goal of the Month award for February 2024 with a Nigeria-eligible forward making the cut. The Gunners first team, Women's and academy teams netted 36 goals combined last month and nine of the strikes hav...
Manchester United refused to play friendly in Nigeria at Teslim Balogun Stadium, says ex-Super Eagles captain
Published: March 03, 2024
Former Super Eagles captain and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami has revealed that Premier League giants Manchester United turned down a friendly proposal to face an unnamed team at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. The Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere is currently being remodeled, including re-...
Former Chelsea defender reckons Tottenham star Udogie is Premier League's best left-back 
Published: March 03, 2024
Former Chelsea defender Scott Minto is the latest admirer of Destiny Udogie as he has stated that the Tottenham Hotspur star is arguably the best left-back in the Premier League. Udogie has settled into the Premier League like a duck to the water, establishing himself as one of the vital players for the newly-look S...
'It's almost unstoppabe' - 1994 AFCON winner Ekoku hails Eze for fantastic free-kick goal against Tottenham 
Published: March 03, 2024
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku has praised 2017 Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze for his brilliant free-kick goal in the second half of Crystal Palace's 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.  With the game deadlocked at 0-0, the Crystal Palace number...
'Wasn't meant to be sub'- Wolves coach explains why 15yo son of ex-Super Eagles star was named in squad  
Published: March 03, 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil has cleared the air on why Wesley Okoduwa was named in the matchday squad for his side's Premier League clash against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday.  Had he come off the bench, Okoduwa would have made history as the youngest-ever player to r...
Who is Tyrique George? The dual national winger who could be Chelsea's next breakout sensation
Published: March 02, 2024
Chelsea's academy has a rich history of producing world-class talents, and the latest name to watch out for is Tyrique George. The 18-year-old prodigious winger, born on February 4th 2006 to Nigerian Parents in London, has been turning heads with his skill and potential since joining the club at U8 level. Fas...
Super Eagles star Aribo labelled 'brilliant player' by Southampton boss after injury-time winner
Published: March 02, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin has labeled Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo a brilliant player following the injury-time winner he grabbed for his side today in their 4-3 win over Birmingham in a Championship fixture played at St. Andrew's. The Nigeria international came on as a substitute for Will Smallbone ...
Made in Africa goal: Wissa highlights Onyeka's role in acrobatic finish against Chelsea
Published: March 02, 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo international Yoane Wissa has highlighted the role played by Frank Onyeka in his acrobatic goal during the Bees 2-2 draw with Chelsea in a Premier League clash at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Onyeka has forced his way into Brentford's starting lineup after his return from the...
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo hits double figures for clean sheets in EFL
Published: March 02, 2024
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept another clean sheet in the EFL League Two as Wrexham defeated Accrington Stanley 4-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Racecourse ground. Paul Mullin opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a precise header and would double the lead eight minutes later, unleashing a shot in...
'Mac Allister is quality' - Ex-Man City defender Onuoha praises Liverpool midfielder for game-winning assist
Published: March 02, 2024
Warri-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has hailed 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina Alexis Mac Allister for providing the game-winning assist in Liverpool's hard-fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest in a Premier League encounter at the City Ground on Saturday evening.  Just as it seemed b...