Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka rated touch-and-go for visit of Arsenal
Published: October 18, 2023
Chelsea's medical team are assessing the fitness of Carney Chukwuemeka ahead of the Blues' encounter with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on matchday 9 of the Premier League on Saturday.   According to Evening Standard, the Anglo-Nigerian midfielder is said to have felt some pain in his knee upon returning to...
'He has an important engine' - Italy boss hails Tottenham defender Udogie ahead of England clash
Published: October 17, 2023
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has backed Destiny Udogie to make an impact for his side when they face England in a 2024 European Championship qualifier on Tuesday night at Wembley Stadium.  Due to the 20-year-old's promising start to the season for Tottenham in the Premier League, Spalletti decided to promot...
Arsenal suffer blow in pursuit of Kayode as Italian-Nigerian RB agrees new deal with Fiorentina 
Published: October 17, 2023
Arsenal have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Michael Kayode with the Italy youth teamer of Nigerian descent reportedly agreeing a new contract with Serie A club Fiorentina.    It was claimed that the Gunners had been scouting the talented right-back with a view to making a move for his services as from th...
'I was almost wrestling with them' -  Ighalo reveals the two toughest defenders he's faced in Saudi PL
Published: October 17, 2023
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has named former West Brom star Ahmed Hegazi and Al-Hilal ace Ali Al-Bulayhi as the two toughest defenders he has faced in the Saudi Pro League.   Hegazi has been playing for Al-Ittihad since 2020, while Ali Al-Bulayhi, a Saudi Arabia international who went the di...
Tri-national Arsenal defender eligible for Nigeria and England called up to Egypt U19 squad
Published: October 17, 2023
Coach of Egypt U19 national team, Wael Riad has named tri-national Arsenal defender Cam'ron Ismail in his squad list for a training camp, which is currently being held in Ismaila and will run until Friday, October 20.   A first-year scholar at the Gunners, Ismail can play for two other countries apart fr...
Inter Milan considering move for Leicester City striker Iheanacho next summer 
Published: October 16, 2023
Inter Milan are considering a move for Leicester City's Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho. According to FCInternews, the Italian giants have identified the Leicester City forward as a potential target for next summer's transfer window. The report also added that the club will be making further as...
Real Salt Lake striker overtakes Akinmboni as 4th youngest MLS debutant in history
Published: October 15, 2023
Real Salt Lake attacker Axel Kei has overtaken Nigeria-eligible defender Matai Akinmboni as the fourth youngest player to make his debut in the history of Major League Soccer.    Aged 15 years and 289 days, Axel Kei made his MLS debut in the 84th minute of Real Salt Lake's 2-2 draw with  LA Galaxy at Dig...
'Made a brilliant save' - Pundit hails Arsenal loanee Okonkwo for role he played in Wrexham's win v Salford 
Published: October 15, 2023
Wrexham FC reporter for the Wrexham Leader newspaper,  Richard Williams has praised Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo for the role he played in Wrexham's come-from-behind 3-2 victory against Salford City in a League Two encounter staged at the STōK Cae Ras on Saturday evening.   Having been rested f...
Tottenham star makes competitive debut for four-time world champions but still eligible for Super Eagles 
Published: October 15, 2023
Highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie made his competitive debut for four-time world champions Italy as they defeated Malta 4-0 in a 2024 European Championship qualifier played at the Stadio Comunale San Nicola (Bari) on Saturday night.   The former Udinese man earned his first call-up to Ita...
Official: Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe joins fifth tier club in England 
Published: October 14, 2023
With a statement on their official website, National League club Ebbsfleet United have announced the signing of onetime Nigeria Football Federation target Jordon Ibe.    The financial terms and length of the deal have not been disclosed by the Fleet who play in the fifth tier of English football.    Ib...
USMNT star Balogun reveals how he was inspired by Hale End products Akpom and Iwobi at Arsenal 
Published: October 14, 2023
United States Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun has revealed that the progress made by Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom inspired him to break into the Arsenal first team.   Iwobi and Akpom are products of Arsenal's Hale End Academy and  rose through the ranks before earning promotion to the first ...
'I watch them a lot' - Chelsea winger Madueke eager to learn from Liverpool and PSG stars
Published: October 14, 2023
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has revealed that he has been made to watch  Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe and would like to emulate the duo.   The Liverpool maestro and Paris St Germain star are two of the best forwards in Europe at the moment with their nominations for the Ballon d'Or a testament to that. ...
Italy coach reveals what has impressed him about Tottenham star Udogie ahead of potential debut 
Published: October 14, 2023
Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti faced the cameras on Friday before his side's 2024 European Championship qualifier against Malta at the Stadio Comunale San Nicola in Bari.   The former Napoli manager has handed a first time call-up to Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible defender Destiny ...
Nwaneri misses out again as Declan Rice's strike v Man Utd is voted Arsenal Goal of the Month 
Published: October 12, 2023
Talented England U17 international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri has missed out on Arsenal's Goal of the Month award for September 2023.   The Gunners informed through their official website today that Declan Rice's dramatic late strike against Manchester United has scooped the club's Goal of t...
'If I'm Osimhen' - Shaka Hislop urges Napoli striker to prioritise a move to Real Madrid, Barca over Chelsea 
Published: October 12, 2023
Former West Ham United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has advised Victor Osimhen to prioritize a move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona over a potential switch to Premier League club Chelsea.   Osimhen's situation at Napoli deteriorated in recent weeks and now there are fresh rumours linking him with a transfe...