Victor Boniface: Juventus target Bundesliga star as possible replacement for Arsenal-linked striker Vlahovic
Published: December 01, 2023
Juventus have been linked with Bayer Leverkusen ace Victor Boniface who has had a brilliant start to life in the Bundesliga.   According to Calciomercato via German newspaper Sportbild , the Italian giants want the Nigerian striker to replace Dušan Vlahović who has been linked with Arsenal.   Mikel Arte...
Two teenagers of Nigerian descent promoted to Arsenal first team training pre-Wolves
Published: December 01, 2023
Two teenagers of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri and Daniel Oyetunde trained with the Arsenal first team ahead of their Premier League encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.   Nwaneri has returned to the English capital, London after international commitments with the Young Lions...
Dessers struggling to make an impact: Ex-Scotland star insists Rangers must sign a striker in January 
Published: December 01, 2023
Former Scotland star Alan Hutton is encouraging Rangers to delve into the transfer market for a more reliable striker in the January transfer window.    The Light Blues brought in Cyriel Dessers from Cremonese in the summer but the number 9 has been struggling to make an impact since landing at the Ibrox Stad...
Blow to the jaw: Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Okonkwo to be assessed ahead of Wrexham v Yeovil Town 
Published: December 01, 2023
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has emerged as an injury doubt for Wrexham ahead of their Emirates FA Cup clash against Yeovil Town on Sunday, December 3.   The Hale End Academy graduate played through the pain barrier during the first half of Wrexham's League Two meeting with  Harrogate Town on Tu...
Official: Chelsea confirm two talented midfielders have signed new deals 
Published: December 01, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced that two talented midfielders have signed new deals with the club.    Described as an intelligent and talented midfielder, Kiano Dyer has signed his first professional contract with Chelsea.   Dyer started the 2023-2024 season on a scholarship deal,...
Nottingham Forest's Goal of the Month award : Aina's first-time finish against Aston Villa nominated 
Published: December 01, 2023
Ola Aina is in the running for Nottingham Forest's Goal of the Month award for November 2023.   The two-time European champions have compiled a shortlist of the five best strikes across all levels of the club, with the Nigeria international making the cut for his effort in Forest's 2-0 win against Aston ...
101 Gunners goalscorers at the Emirates: Iwobi scored same number of goals as Arsenal legend Henry
Published: December 01, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League giants Arsenal have revealed that one hundred and one different players have scored at the Emirates Stadium wearing the Gunners shirt.    Kai Havertz and Jorginho were on target in Arsenal's 6-0 demolition of Lens in the Champions League on Wednesday to become...
Nigeria-eligible winger who trained with Chelsea first team this month nominated for Goal of the Month again
Published: November 30, 2023
England youth international of Nigerian descent Tyrique George has been nominated for Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for the second consecutive month.    The talented winger has been shortlisted for the November award following his strike against Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League Cup.     ...
'It's a bit annoying' - Fulham CB Bassey reflects on being booked for time-wasting against Arsenal 
Published: November 30, 2023
Fulham central defender Calvin Bassey has reflected on the controversial yellow card dished out to him for time-wasting by referee Paul Tierney in the 50th minute of the Cottaggers' 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium back in August.    The Nigeria international was yellow carded again in the ...
Babayaro's Nigerian record is safe: 16yo midfielder Nwaneri named in Arsenal's matchday squad v Lens
Published: November 29, 2023
Nigeria-eligible attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is in contention to make his UEFA Champions League debut tonight when Arsenal face off with Ligue 1 opponents Lens at the Emirates Stadium in London.   Nwaneri was added to Arsenal's B List for the Champions League ahead of the matchday five fixture, fuelin...
Official: Nigeria-eligible winger signs new long-term contract with Brentford 
Published: November 29, 2023
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League side Brentford have announced that Nigeria-eligible winger Michael Olakigbe has signed a new new long-term contract.    The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal that runs until June 2028 with a club option of one additional year.    Ola...
Gianfranco Zola insists Osimhen would be perfect for Real Madrid amid Napoli striker's links with Chelsea
Published: November 29, 2023
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola believes Victor Osimhen would be a perfect fit for Real Madrid amid speculation linking the Nigeria international with a move to Chelsea next summer.   The record European champions lost the services of Karim Benzema in the summer transfer window and need a replacement. Joselu...
The truth about Hull City's links with Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru 
Published: November 29, 2023
Manchester City academy product Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, continues to be linked with a January transfer to Championship outfit Hull City by top Turkish media outlets.    It has been claimed that Hull City - who are owned by Turkish entrepreneur Acun Ilıcalı - have started negotiations to add Hatayspor's 22-...
Richard Olise, once touted as 'Reece James heir', returns to action for Chelsea after more than 21 months out 
Published: November 29, 2023
The highlight of Chelsea development squad's 4-1 loss to Strasbourg in a friendly at Cobham on Tuesday evening was the return to action of talented Nigerian defender Richard Olise, who is the younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee and Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.    You could be forgiven if y...
Nottingham Forest plotting move for German Bundesliga star after Awoniyi's serious injury 
Published: November 28, 2023
Nottingham Forest are reportedly plotting a move for German Bundesliga star Jonas Wind ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.    Football Insider is reporting that Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind is among the strikers being considered by Nottingham Forest's recruitment team to bolster the squad in Januar...