'It looks very nasty' -  Michael Owen insists Onyeka was lucky to escape red card against Sheffield United 
Published: December 09, 2023
Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has insisted that Frank Onyeka was fortunate to escape a first half dismissal during Brentford's 1-0 loss to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday.    James McAtee scored what proved to be the game-wining goal for Sheffield United right on th...
'My parents are proud Nigerians' - Premier League's fastest player reveals he considered playing for Super Eagles
Published: December 09, 2023
The Premier League's fastest player, Chiedozie Ogbene has admitted that he considered playing international football for the Super Eagles before he became cap-tied to the Republic of Ireland.    The Luton Town striker is currently the number one speedstar in this season's Premier League, clocking 36.9...
'Declan Rice, Grealish chose England over Ireland' - Pundit on the international future of Arsenal striker Obi-Martin
Published: December 09, 2023
The Athletic journalist Art de Roché, who covers Arsenal, has revealed that it would be a big blow to England if Arsenal wonderkid Chidozie Obi-Martin chooses to play international football for Denmark over England and Nigeria.   Born in Glostrup, Chidozie Obi-Martin, also known as Chido Obi, qualifies to pla...
'I had an opportunity to get a hat-trick' - Iwobi admits he wanted to stay on against Nottingham Forest 
Published: December 09, 2023
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he wanted to stay on the pitch for the entirety of Fulham's 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest in a Premier League game on Wednesday, December 6.   The Nigeria international broke the deadlock in the 30th minute, side-footing the ball into the bottom corner after a cross from Willian...
Nigerian tactician Hassan Sulaiman leads Chelsea into fourth round of FA Youth Cup
Published: December 09, 2023
Nigerian football tactician Hassan Sulaiman was in the dugout as Chelsea secured a place in the fourth round of the prestigious FA Youth Cup after a 3-1 win over Leicester City on Friday evening.    Sulaiman handed a starting berth to in-form winger Tyrique George while Chelsea Academy Scholar of the Year for ...
'Martial is a waste of space' - Ex-Chelsea star urges Man Utd to sign Boniface when 25 percent stake is sold
Published: December 09, 2023
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has urged  Manchester United to consider signing Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. The Nigeria international has been in sensational form in the last 12 months, won the UEFA Europa League joint top-scorer last season and that earned him a move to Bayer Leverkusen. ...
Flying Eagles-eligible player among young talents called up to train with Arsenal first team pre-Aston Villa
Published: December 09, 2023
England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri rubbed shoulders with Arsenal first team stars before their trip to Birmingham,  where they take on another top three team Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend.   According to Arsenal youth team expert Jeorge Bird, Nwaneri joined the first te...
To start or not to start against Liverpool? Crystal Palace manager to make late decision on Olise 
Published: December 08, 2023
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson will have to make a late decision on whether 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise will be named in the starting lineup for the early Premier League kickoff against Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Saturday, December 9.   Approximately a month ago, the France U21 international r...
Iwobi joins Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool stars in Premier League TOTW for gameweek 15
Published: December 08, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named in Whocored.com's Premier League Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday fifteen fixtures played between Tuesday and Thursday. He was named alongside Liverpool stars, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander Arnold and Ibrahim Konate, Chelsea goalkeep...
'Don't focus on the mistakes' - Arsenal Invincible Gilberto Silva gives advice to Nwaneri
Published: December 08, 2023
Arsenal Invincible Gilberto Silva has given some advice to Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and his teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly.   The duo appear to be the biggest prospects from Arsenal's famous Hale End Academy Product and recently made the matchday squad against Lens in the UEFA Champions League la...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee battles Tottenham and Man Utd starlets, 5 others for PL2 Player of the Month 
Published: December 08, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi has earned back-to-back Premier League 2 Player of the Month nominations.   The lanky striker is in contention for the monthly accolade again following his brilliant form for Crystal Palace in November.    In the Premier League 2, he struck a hat-trick as Cr...
'Back like I never left' - Fulham centre-back Tosin happy to make first PL start since May 2023
Published: December 08, 2023
Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo is delighted to make his first start in the Premier League since the final day of the 2022-2023 season.    Before the visit of Nottingham Forest, the Manchester City academy product had not started a game in the English top-flight since he was named in the starting lineu...
'Arthur is a tough character' - Wrexham boss reveals Arsenal loanee is desperate to get back playing
Published: December 08, 2023
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has revealed that Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo is desperate to get back playing but refused to put a timescale on the goalkeeper's return.    Okonkwo is back at parent club Arsenal for a minor surgery and will return to Wrexham upon the completion of the surgery .    ...
Snapped : Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka steps up his recovery from injury
Published: December 08, 2023
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has stepped up his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained against West Ham in August.   After failing to break into the starting XI in his first season at Stamford Bridge, the 20-year-old started Chelsea's first two Premier League games this season and scored his fi...
'It's a terrible pass' - Ian Wright blasts Tottenham left-back Udogie for mistake that led to West Ham winner 
Published: December 08, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur are winless after five games in the English Premier League after a 2-1 loss to West Ham United in a London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday night.    Super Eagles-eligible defender Destiny Udogie went the distance for Tottenham in his thirteenth appearance of the season.  ...