Tottenham's Super Eagles-eligible defender fails fitness test and will not face Crystal Palace
Published: October 27, 2023
For the first time this season, Italy international of Nigerian descent, Destiny Udogie has been left out of Tottenham Hotspur's gameday squad.    Before the visit to Selhurst Park, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou had named the defender in the starting lineup for nine consecutive games in the P...
Chelsea provide update on fitness of Chukwuemeka ahead of visit of Frank Onyeka's Brentford 
Published: October 27, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea have provided an update on the fitness of their players before the visit of Frank Onyeka's Brentford for a matchday 10 fixture kicking off at 1230 hours on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.    There is no good news yet regarding Carney Chukwuemeka's return to action, with the B...
'Looks a bit more than tiredness' - Leicester boss provides Ndidi update that will worry Peseiro, Super Eagles fans 
Published: October 27, 2023
Wilfred Ndidi has been added to the Super Eagles injury list less than three weeks before their crucial World Cup qualifier against Lesotho following the latest update on the condition of the central midfielder by Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca.    Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro is unlikely to be without Ital...
'It was just a hit' - Celtic-owned defender Lawal describes his first career goal as 'an absolute swinger'
Published: October 27, 2023
Celtic-owned defender Bosun Lawal has talked through his first professional goal which put Fleetwood Town 1-0 up in their win over Reading on Tuesday in a League One fixture. The 20-year-old got his goal in the second minute of the encounter in what was his 10th appearance for the club. Lawal made his debut ...
Liverpool alum reacts to making her debut for Nigeria, three years after first senior England call-up
Published: October 26, 2023
Liverpool alum Rinsola Babajide has taken to social media to react to making her senior debut for the Nigeria national team in a 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Ethiopia staged in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, October 25.   The Nigeria Football Federation had been monitoring the progress of Babajide for several...
Tottenham-linked defender Tosin ready to discuss new long-term deal at Fulham
Published: October 26, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur-linked centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo is ready to discuss a new contract with Fulham. According to The Standard, the Super Eagles-eligible defender is ready to commit his long-term future to the London club after initially turning down a contract extension proposal in June.   Tosin could hav...
Tottenham boss to make late call on whether Super Eagles-eligible defender can play against Crystal Palace 
Published: October 26, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is sweating on the fitness of Super Eagles-eligible defender Destiny Udogie ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Friday at Selhurst Park under the lights.   In his first game after international duty with four-time world champions Italy...
Former Arsenal striker Akpom returns to Brighton & Hove 2,379 days after his last game for the Seagulls 
Published: October 26, 2023
Former Arsenal attacker Chuba Akpom will surely be named in the matchday squad on Thursday evening when Ajax Amsterdam do battle with Brighton & Hove on matchday three of the Europa League.    The Super Eagles hopeful is making a return to the American Express Community Stadium 2,379 days after his last game ...
'Nigerian Londoners look at Saka the same way we idolised Kanu' - Koleosos of Ezra Collective 
Published: October 25, 2023
To celebrate Black History Month,  Femi and TJ Koleoso, childhood Gooners from 2023 Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet, Ezra Collective, have written a piece for the official website of Arsenal.    Femi and TJ Koleoso revealed that they idolized Nwankwo Kanu - one of the most decorated Nigerian players of all...
'Does not look like a 15yo' - Denmark U17 coach not surprised Arsenal striker Obi made UYL debut
Published: October 25, 2023
Denmark U17 coach Jesper Mikkelsen sees potential in Arsenal striker Chidozie Obi-Martin and is not surprised that the talented schoolboy made his UEFA Youth League debut for the north London club against Sevilla on Tuesday.   Aged 15 years and 329 days, Obi became the fourth youngest Arsenal player to make his...
'Liverpool are not in the market for a No.9' - Expert confirms Reds are not pursuing Chelsea target Osimhen
Published: October 25, 2023
Liverpool transfer insider Neil Jones has ruled out the possibility of Victor Osimhen moving to Anfield. The Super Eagles forward had been reported to have reached personal terms with the six-time European champions but the report has been rubbished by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Osimhen is highly coveted ...
'It’s tiredness' - Leicester City manager reveals why Ndidi was omitted from matchday squad
Published: October 24, 2023
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has explained the reason behind Wilfred Ndidi's absence in his side's triumph over Sunderland in an English Championship fixture played at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. The only goal of the game was scored by James Justin with a header from the corner kick in...
Super Eagles star Osayi-Samuel tells Fenerbahce coach he dreams of playing in the Premier League 
Published: October 24, 2023
According to 90min.com, Super Eagles right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has reportedly told Fenerbahçe manager İsmail Kartal about his ambition to move to the Premier League. This comes as no surprise as the 25-year-old had previously declared his love and dream to play in the English top-flight   He was link...
The reason Chelsea loanee replaced Ndidi in Leicester City starting lineup against Sunderland 
Published: October 24, 2023
Wilfred Ndidi's run of playing in fifteen consecutive matches for Leicester City came to an end on Tuesday evening, with manager Enzo Maresca omitting the central midfielder from the matchday squad for the ongoing Championship clash against Sunderland at the King Power Stadium.    Before the visit of the...
Talented Danish-Nigerian striker becomes fourth youngest player to debut for Arsenal in UYL
Published: October 24, 2023
Talented Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi on Tuesday became the fourth youngest player to make his debut for Arsenal in the prestigious UEFA Youth League after he was named in the starting lineup for the matchday three fixture against Sevilla at the Jesus Navas Stadium.   Aged 15 years ...