2021 Super Eagles invitee Olise named in BBC PL TOTW dominated by Nottingham Forest 
Published: January 03, 2024
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Brentford in a London derby at Selhust Park on December 30, with BBC football pundit Garth Crooks naming the versatile winger in the Premier League Team of the Week.   Olise inspi...
Super Eagles midfielder reveals Fifa rule blocked his move to Chelsea
Published: January 02, 2024
Super Eagle midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has revealed that a FIFA rule prevented him from joining Premier League giants Chelsea at the early stage of his professional career.   After impressing at the 2009 Fifa U17 World Cup where he helped Nigeria to a second-place finish, the central midfielder had a trial at Chels...
Chelsea considering a move for La Liga striker as alternative to Victor Osimhen
Published: January 02, 2024
Chelsea are considering a move for Girona striker Artem Dovbyk who has been in scintillating form in the La Liga this term.   According to the Sun via Teamtalk, the London club is keen to bring the Ukrainian to Stamford Bridge in this window as a move for their long-term target, Victor Osimhen looks highly unlik...
George battles Enzo Fernandez, Palmer, Lauren James, Mudryk, 2 others for Chelsea Goal of the Month
Published: January 02, 2024
Talented Nigeria-eligible winger Tyrique George has been shortlisted for Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for December 2023.   The England U18 international of Nigerian descent has been nominated for his brilliant effort for Chelsea's development squad in a 2-1 win over Luton Town U21s in the Premier Le...
Chelsea and Leicester interested in signing 2023 U17 World Cup winner of Nigerian descent
Published: January 02, 2024
Chelsea and Leicester City are pursuing a deal for VfL Wolfsburg and Germany youth international of Nigerian descent David Odogu.   According to German transfer market expert Florian Plettenberg, the two English clubs have spoken with the centre back but talks are still at the initial stage. Odogu is said t...
'Arsenal need a top player in that position' - Romano reacts to reports linking Gunners with Solanke
Published: January 02, 2024
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has given an update regarding the future of Anglo-Nigerian striker Dominic Solanke who has been linked to Arsenal and Tottenham.   The former England youth international has been in stellar form in recent weeks and has played no small role in helping Bournemouth turn their season ar...
'One of the hottest strikers right now' - Pundit reacts to Arsenal's links with Victor Boniface
Published: January 02, 2024
Speaking on AFTV's Transfer Daily, Arsenal expert Robbie Lyle reckons that it would be difficult for Arsenal to pull off a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface in the January transfer window.    Arsenal have been blunt in attack in recent weeks, having netted just four goals in their last ...
'My dad's from Nigeria' - Arsenal GK eligible for two other nations reveals he wants to represent Super Eagles 
Published: January 01, 2024
Talented Arsenal goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has revealed that his international future lies with Nigeria even though he is eligible to represent two other countries.    Ejeheri was born in London making him eligible to play for England's Young Lions and he can also turn out for the Uganda national team through...
Solanke joins Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur captains in PL December Best XI
Published: January 01, 2024
Bournemouth and Super Eagles-eligible striker Dominic Solanke has been named in Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Month for  December.   He was named alongside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, Tottenham skipper Son Heung-Min, and eight others who were also in a rich vein of form in the month in q...
'What a performance' - Fulham boss backs Bassey to be a top CB after impressive display v Arsenal 
Published: January 01, 2024
Fulham boss Marco Silva was on media duties shortly after his side beat Arsenal 2-1 in a Premier League game at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon and one of the topics he touched on was the performance of Calvin Bassey.    Bassey marked his twenty-fourth birthday in style with one of his best performances in a...
'He's been a top player' - Ex-West Ham winger hails Tottenham LB Udogie for his performance today 
Published: December 31, 2023
Speaking on a live broadcast during Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, former West Ham winger Matt Jarvis was full of praises for Super Eagles-eligible left-back Destiny Udogie for his performance in the fixture.  The talented left-back lasted for the entire duration of the game as ...
Liverpool monitoring 2021 Super Eagles invitee as potential replacement for 2-time African POTY
Published: December 31, 2023
Liverpool are said to be keeping tabs on 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise who has been in superb form for Crystal Palace since last season.   According to Football Insider, the Reds have dispatched scouts to watch the Crystal Palace star who scored a brace for the first time in his career in Crystal Palac...
'It's always special' - Hale End graduate Iwobi says he has a point to prove against Arsenal
Published: December 31, 2023
Africa Cup of Nations-bound Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will put his ties to Arsenal to one side for at least ninety minutes on Sunday afternoon when his current club Fulham do battle with the Gunners at Craven Cottage.    Hale End Academy graduate Iwobi was on the books of Arsenal for fifteen years, risi...
Pictured: Nwaneri trains with Arsenal first team before last game of 2023 at Fulham 
Published: December 31, 2023
England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri has been pictured training with Arsenal first team before their final game of 2023 - a Premier League London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage.    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues to run the rule over Nwaneri with his options in midfield li...
PL Hall of Famer admits Crystal Palace 'would be fighting tooth and nail' to keep fantastic player Olise
Published: December 31, 2023
English Premier League Hall of Famer and former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel reckons that Crystal Palace 'would be fighting tooth and nail' to retain the services of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise beyond the end of the current season.   Olise has been in sensational form since c...