'It's important to reiterate' - Fabrizio Romano reacts to reports linking Osimhen with January move to Arsenal
Published: November 28, 2023
Arsenal have reportedly joined their London rivals Chelsea in the race for the signature of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.   The Nigerian has been on the radar of so many high profile clubs on the back of his goalscoring exploits for the Italian champions.   Arsenal are top of the Premier League with a po...
16yo midfielder of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team ahead of Champions League clash v Lens 
Published: November 28, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Ethan Nwani trained with Arsenal's first team ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter with Lens tomorrow at the Emirates Stadium in London. According to Arsenal youth expert Jeorge Bird, the 16-year-old midfielder alongside Myles Lewis-Skelly and James Hillson were  spotted in...
Ex-Leicester midfielder names three players including Osimhen he would like Arsenal to target
Published: November 28, 2023
Former Leicester City midfielder Robbie Salvage has named Victor Osimhen, Dusan Vlahovic and Ivan Toney as the players Arsenal must buy if they are to win the Premier League.   The London-based side came close to winning the Premier League last season for the first time in 19 years but eventually fell short and ...
Madueke to consider his future at Chelsea in the January transfer window 
Published: November 28, 2023
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Noni Madueke will consider his future at Chelsea when the transfer window reopens for business.    The Telegraph has reported that Chelsea are looking to bolster their squad with two or three new signings in January and to prevent the squad from being bloated, the ...
'I love the finish' - Ex-Liverpool star Michael Owen praises Fulham winger Iwobi for brilliant goal v Wolves 
Published: November 28, 2023
Fulham have struggled for goals this season after the departure of Aleksandar Mitrović to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, but netted three at Craven Cottage on Monday night in a 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.   The Cottagers took the lead in the seventh minute through Alex Iwobi, who ran across the face ...
Nigerian-born former Man City defender Onuoha names two Man Utd players who impressed him v Everton
Published: November 27, 2023
Nigeria-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has singled out Luke Shaw and young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for praise following their performances for Manchester United in the 3-0 triumph over Everton on Sunday at Goodison Park.   Shaw got his first league start since featuring in the 2-0 loss to Tot...
Super Eagles watch: Iwobi scores in his 300th club career game; Onuachu nets for third game in a row 
Published: November 27, 2023
Alex Iwobi scored in Fulham's dramatic 3-2 win over  Wolverhampton Wanderers on matchday 13 of the Premier League played at Craven Cottage on Monday night in what was his  300th club career game. The Hale End Academy product opened the scoring in the 7th minute when he tucked the ball into the net from Anto...
2021 Super Eagles invitee Olise joins Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd stars in BBC's PL Team of the Week 
Published: November 27, 2023
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has been named in the latest BBC's Premier League Team of the Week following his impressive display during Crystal Palace's 2-1 loss to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, November 25.   In what was his first start of the season after recovering from a hams...
Hull City join Fenerbahce in race to sign Man City youth product Fisayo Dele-Bashiru 
Published: November 27, 2023
Championship team Hull City are the latest European club linked with a move for Manchester City youth product Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ahead of the January transfer window.    Dele-Bashiru's performances for Turkish Super Lig club Hatayspor have not gone unnoticed, with the versatile midfielder also reportedly ...
'Unsung hero role' - Di Matteo suggests Mikel was underappreciated by Chelsea fans despite doing a lot of work
Published: November 27, 2023
Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has declared that John Obi Mikel was underappreciated by some Blues fans despite doing the dirty job in midfield.   Chelsea, under former owner Roman Abramovich, signed Mikel as they saw him as an ideal replacement for Claude Makélélé, who later departed for Paris ...
Search for a striker: Chelsea identify Napoli star Victor Osimhen as their primary target
Published: November 27, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea are set to prioritize a move for Victor Osimhen in their search for a striker. According to The Telegraph, Mauricio Pochettino wants to add a centre-forward to his squad and has the Napoli striker on top of his list. Apparently, the Argentine tactician isn't filled with confi...
Reigning Championship POTY Akpom open to the idea of PL move amid Fulham, Crystal Palace interest 
Published: November 27, 2023
Reigning EFL Championship Player of the Year Chuba Akpom is being linked with a return to England, three months after a celebrated move to four-time European champions Ajax Amsterdam.   Akpom has found game time difficult to come by at Ajax Amterdam, making just two starts from a possible seventeen in all compet...
West Ham interested in signing Super Eagles defender in January transfer window 
Published: November 26, 2023
West Ham are targeting a move for Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi in the January transfer window. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Hammers have identified Sanusi as the replacement for long-serving defender Aaron Creswell. As per the report,  West Ham director Tim Steidten has watched the Nigerian...
Terry Venables: Chelsea and Tottenham legend shortlisted to coach Nigeria at 1998 World Cup passes away
Published: November 26, 2023
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur legend Terry Venables has passed away at the age of 80, the English Football Association has confirmed.   Venables was on a shortlist of three marquee coaches to manage Nigeria at the 1998 World Cup finals in France, the others being 1996 Atlanta Olympics-winning coach Jo Bonfrere a...
On-loan Gunner Okonkwo keeps sixth clean sheet of the season in Wrexham's 6-0 win against Morecambe
Published: November 25, 2023
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet for Wrexham in their 6-0 mauling of Morecambe in an English League Two fixture played at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday.   The home side raced into the lead as early as the 5th minute when Joel Senior turned the ball into his own net. Two minutes...