'Has Egyptian, English, Nigerian nationalities' - Egyptian coach confirms Arsenal LB wants to play for Pharaohs
Published: November 09, 2023
Egypt U19 national team manager Wael Riad has revealed that he recently communicated with three players of dual nationality based abroad who are willing to represent the Pharaohs.   Riad confirmed that Arsenal left-back Cam'ron Ismail trained with the squad in Ismaila last month as part of the U19 preparati...
Leicester City target move for Villarreal forward amid uncertainty over the future of Iheanacho 
Published: November 08, 2023
Leicester City are have set their sights on former Nottingham Forest forward Ben Brereton Díaz as a replacement for Kelechi Iheanacho. According to Caughtoffside, the East Midlands club have joined Burnley and Crystal Palace in the race to sign the Chile international. Díaz joined Villarreal from Blackburn ...
Official: Flying Eagles-eligible central defender signs new contract at Crystal Palace 
Published: November 08, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Crystal Palace have confirmed that Flying Eagles-eligible central defender Mofe Jemide has inked a new contract with the club.   Jemide, who began the 2023-2024 season as a first-year scholar, has signed his first professional contract with the Eagles, a reward for his...
Pepe becomes oldest goalscorer in CL history: Nigeria's record holder Mikel was 11 years and 319 days younger
Published: November 08, 2023
Veteran defender Pepe became the UEFA Champions League oldest scorer on Tuesday night after wrapping up the scoring in Porto's 2-0 win over Royal Antwerp, a game in which Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi returned to action after exactly seven weeks on the sidelines.    A three-time Champions League winner...
Nottingham Forest defender Aina named in PL TOTW alongside Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham stars 
Published: November 08, 2023
Versatile defender Ola Aina has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Nottingham Forest's 2-0 win over Aston Villa after he was named in the Premier League's Team of the Week for gameweek 11 by Premier League's record goalscorer Alan Shearer.    Ola Aina had unarguably his best per...
Arsenal coach promotes 15yo striker of Nigerian descent to first team training ahead of Sevilla clash
Published: November 07, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent Chidozie Obi-Martin to first-team training on Tuesday ahead of his side's Champions League matchday 4 encounter against Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Despite training with the first te...
Southampton warn Trabzonspor there is great interest in Onuachu from other Turkish clubs  
Published: November 07, 2023
Championship outfit Southampton have reportedly warned Trabzonspor that other Turkish clubs are interested in signing Paul Onuachu next summer.    Onuachu joined Southampton from Genk in the January transfer window and was shipped out on a season-long loan to Trabzonspor in September, with the Nigerian cente...
Confirmed: Box-to-box Nigeria-eligible midfielder signs new contract with Liverpool 
Published: November 07, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Liverpool have announced that box-to-box midfielder of Nigerian descent, Afolami Onanuga has signed a new deal with the club.    Onanuga, who began the 2023-2024 season as a first year scholar, has signed his first professional contract with Live...
'We created many chances' - Iwobi insists Fulham dominated Manchester United despite loss
Published: November 07, 2023
Alex Iwobi has revealed that Fulham can only blame themselves for their 1-0 loss to Manchester United in a Premier League encounter last weekend and highlighted that the Cottagers dominated the game but did not take the chances that came their way.   Manchester United's Portugal star Bruno Fernandes scored...
'I supported Chelsea' - Ajax striker Akpom reveals he was a Blues fan before he signed for Arsenal
Published: November 07, 2023
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom recently had a chat with Ajax TV to discuss a wide range of topics like his knowledge of the Dutch language and Dutch delicacies, footballers he idolized growing up and his favorite club of all time.   Akpom joined Ajax Amsterdam from Middlesbrough in August 2023, signing a fi...
'That tackle was about 15-20 years ago' - Neville believes Udogie should have been sent off in first half v Chelsea
Published: November 07, 2023
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has blasted Destiny Udogie for his tackle on Raheem Sterling in the first half of the game between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur yesterday night. In an attempt to win the ball, the Italy-born defender launched a two-footed tackle on the Chelsea forward in the 18th minute of th...
'You don't dive in' - Michael Owen agrees with the referee's decision to send off Tottenham fullback Udogie
Published: November 07, 2023
In a very eventful night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur lost their unbeaten record in this season's Premier League as they were thrashed 4-1 by Chelsea in a London derby with two Super Eagles-eligible young stars given minutes by their respective coaches.    Destiny Udogie got the gree...
Brentford-linked striker Iheanacho nominated for Leicester City Goal of the Month 
Published: November 06, 2023
The future of Kelechi Iheanacho at Leicester City is yet to be resolved - putting a number of Premier League clubs on alert.    The 2013 Fifa U17 Golden Ball winner will enter the last six months of his contract at Leicester City in January 2024 and the Foxes have a fight on their hands to keep hold of the stri...
Tottenham, Newcastle join Barcelona in race for Super Eagles midfielder; Brentford, Aston Villa also keen 
Published: November 06, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have joined Barcelona in the race to sign Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. According to TEAMtalk, the Premier League duo are interested in acquiring the signature of the Nigeria international while Aston Villa and Brentford are also keeping an eye on him ahead of the J...
'He's a quality player' - Bassey admits he looked up to Man Utd central defender Maguire
Published: November 06, 2023
Calvin Bassey has hailed Manchester United's centre-back Harry Maguire whom he believes is still a quality defender amidst widespread criticism and has admitted that he looked up to him when they were together at Leicester City.   The England international has struggled for form since his big-money move to O...