Crystal Palace star Olise named in BBC's PL TOTW alongside Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal stars 
Published: December 18, 2023
One Nigeria-eligible player has been picked in BBC football pundit Garth Crooks' Premier League Team of the Week for matchday 17.   2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has been selected in the ceremonial best XI following his outstanding performance for Crystal Palace in their come-from-behind 2-2 draw...
Madueke returns to full training pre-Newcastle United; update on Ugochukwu, Chukwuemeka 
Published: December 18, 2023
Chelsea, through their official website, have provided an injury update on their squad ahead of the Carabao Cup quarterfinal clash against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.    The Blues brought good news on the fitness of England U21 international of Nigerian descent Noni Madueke who has not received a call...
Flamengo Adidas Cup: Arsenal starlet Obi-Martin named Striker of the Tournament 
Published: December 18, 2023
Promising Arsenal U17 player Chido Obi-Martin has been named Striker of the Tournament at the Flamengo Adidas Cup in Brazil.   The Denmark U17 international of Nigeria descent was a key player for the Gunners during the tournament.    The center forward bagged a brace as Arsenal came from behind to  se...
'Sir Alex knew that he was not normal' - Mourinho details why he converted Mikel to a DM at Chelsea 
Published: December 18, 2023
Legendary manager Jose Mourinho has explained why he converted John Obi Mikel to a defensive midfielder at Chelsea.    The respected Portuguese football tactician was obsessed with defensive midfielders during his time at Stamford Bridge, having brought in the likes of Michael Essien, Mikel, Tiago Mendes, Las...
Talented striker Musa makes Premier League 2 debut for Manchester United 
Published: December 17, 2023
Talented Spanish-born Nigerian attacker Victor Musa has made his U21s debut for Manchester United.   The first year scholar was given minutes off the bench as the Red Devils edged Newcastle United in a five-goal thriller in a Premier League 2 clash at Trafford Training Centre in Carrington on Saturday.    ...
West Ham ready to challenge 19-time Italian champions for Montpellier's Nigerian striker 
Published: December 17, 2023
West Ham United are eyeing a move for Montpellier's Nigerian striker Akor Adams ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.    According to The Sun UK, the Hammers are considering signing a new striker next month and have put former Nigeria U20 international Adams on their transfer shortlist.   ...
'Premier League clubs were not interested' - Ex-Go Ahead Eagles defender criticises Ajax striker Akpom 
Published: December 17, 2023
Former Go Ahead Eagles defender Johan Derksen has criticized Chuba Akpom, claiming that Premier League clubs did not show interest in signing the striker before his move to Ajax Amsterdam in the summer transfer window.    Crystal Palace, West Ham United and Everton had been linked with a move for the Arsenal ...
Arsenal keeping tabs on N51b-rated Super Eagles-eligible attacker ahead of January window
Published: December 17, 2023
Arsenal are reportedly following the progress of Super Eagles-eligible attacker Dominic Solanke ahead of the January transfer window.    The Daily Star has reported that the Gunners are keeping tabs on Solanke and could make a move for the Bournemouth forward if they fail to land their main target Ivan Toney...
'A player that I recruited for Chelsea'- Emenalo admits Salah's arrival in Saudi PL depends on Liverpool 
Published: December 17, 2023
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah remains a player of interest to the Saudi Pro League, the director of the league and retired Nigeria international Michael Emenalo has confirmed.    The Saudi Pro League will try again to sign the Egypt captain after  Al-Ittihad failed to reach an agreement with Liverpool in t...
PL2: Manchester United U21s captain Shoretire scores and assists against his former club 
Published: December 16, 2023
Shola Shoretire is unlikely to be given minutes on Sunday evening  when Manchester United face off with Liverpool in a blockbuster Premier League match at Anfield, considering the fact that the Anglo-Nigerian attacking midfielder was on U21 duties on Saturday.   United U21s boss Travis Binnion made four chang...
Fulham reveal exactly why Bassey was omitted from matchday squad against Newcastle United 
Published: December 16, 2023
Fulham have revealed exactly why Calvin Bassey has not been named in the matchday squad for their ongoing game against Newcastle United at St James' Park,.   Manager Marco Silva has selected two Nigerian players in his starting lineup, with Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi deployed on the left flank and Tosin A...
Chibueze bags a brace of goals and assists in Chelsea U18s 9-1 win against West Brom 
Published: December 16, 2023
Chinonso Chibueze bagged two goals and two assists for Chelsea in their 9-1 triumph over West Brom in a U18 Premier League fixture played at the Cobham Training Ground on Saturday afternoon. Shim Mheuka opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a left-footed strike after he was teed up by Chibueze and Donnell McN...
Onyeka, Iwobi, Bassey available for London derbies as CAF set date for release of AFCON-bound players
Published: December 16, 2023
In a circular addressed to the Federations of the twenty-four countries participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football have set a date for the release of players to the national associations, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The release period for the players named on the r...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ola-Adebomi beats Man Utd, Spurs forwards to win PL2 Player of the Month 
Published: December 16, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi has won the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for November 2023.   The Crystal Palace starlet saw off competition from Manchester United forward Joe Hugill, Tottenham Hotspur forward Will Lankshear and five other players to win the monthly accolade.   Othe...
Nigeria-eligible player banned for Tottenham Hotspur's next Premier League game 
Published: December 16, 2023
Nigeria-eligible left-back Destiny Udogie is set to miss Tottenham Hotspur's  Premier League clash with Everton next Saturday due to card accumulation having picked up five yellow cards. The talented defender picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Spurs' 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Cit...