Confirmed team news: Super Eagles striker Iheanacho ruled out of Leicester City v Millwall
Published: December 13, 2023
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca will not be able to call upon the services of Kelechi Iheanacho for his side's Championship clash against Millwall at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday night.   The Nigeria international was not in the squad for the 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle last weekend due to illn...
'We had no room' - Arsenal coach defends decision not to play Nwaneri, two other teenagers in draw v PSV
Published: December 13, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his decision not to play Ethan Nwaneri and two other teenagers Lino Sousa and Reuell Walters during his side's UEFA Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion on Tuesday evening.   The game between PSV and the Gunners was a dead rubber in t...
Premier League Cup: Nigeria-eligible winger scores wonder goal for Chelsea in 2-1 win against Luton Town
Published: December 12, 2023
Nigeria-eligible winger Tyrique George was on the scoresheet for Chelsea's development squad in their 2-1 win over Luton Town in a  Premier League Cup match played at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night. George created the first big chance of the game but Deivid Washington deprived him of an assist as his shot f...
UCL: Nwaneri denied the chance to break two records as Arsenal are held by PSV Eindhoven
Published: December 12, 2023
Ethan Nwaneri failed to break two records as he sat on the bench for the entire duration of Arsenal's 1-1 draw with PSV in their last UEFA Champions League group game played at Philips Stadion on Tuesday evening.   The away side took the lead in the 42nd minute of the game through  Eddie Nketiah whose effor...
'I would take him at Man Utd' - 2006 England POTY predicts Solanke will get another big move
Published: December 12, 2023
2006 England Player of the Year and former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has predicted that Dominic Solanke will get another big move in the near future on the back of his outstanding performances for Bournemouth.    The 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup Golden Ball winner is a product of the Chelsea aca...
Official: Super Eagles-eligible fullback signs new six-and-a-half-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur 
Published: December 12, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have announced that Super Eagles-eligible fullback Destiny Udogie has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal.   The Italy international of Nigerian descent has put pen to paper on a six-and-a-half-year con...
'A little bit like Jack Wilshere' - Arteta likens Nwaneri to Arsenal icon ahead of possible UCL debut
Published: December 12, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reserved special praise for Ethan Nwaneri in his pre-match press conference before his side's UEFA Champions League meeting with PSV Eindhoven, stating that the Hale End Academy product can be likened to Gunners icon Jack Wilshere.    The England U17 international of Nigerian de...
Fabrizio Romano confirms OGC Nice, Lille, Saudi clubs are also interested in Lyon target Moses Simon
Published: December 12, 2023
Three Ligue 1 clubs are interested in the services of Super Eagles forward Moses Simon who is running into the final months of his contract with Nantes    According to Fabrizio Romano citing Footmercato,  Olympique Lyonnais are considering a move for the 28-year-old forward. Romano also stated that not on...
Flamengo Adidas Cup: Arsenal striker Obi-Martin named Man of the Match after brace against Flamengo
Published: December 12, 2023
Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent Chido Obi-Martin picked up the Man of the Match award after his brace helped Arsenal U17s come from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Flamengo in their opening game of the Flamengo Adidas Cup in Brazil on Monday, December 11.   According to Arsenal youth team expert, ...
'Gave Man Utd's back four a torrid time' - PL's record goalscorer hails Solanke for display at Old Trafford
Published: December 11, 2023
Premier League's record goalscorer with 260 goals, Alan Shearer has lauded Super Eagles-eligible striker Dominic Solanke for his brilliant performance during Bournemouth's historic 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.   The out of favour England international broke the deadlock...
Nwaneri trains with Arsenal first team pre-PSV after scoring five goals in FA Youth Cup clash
Published: December 11, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Ethan Nwaneri was pictured training with Arsenal's first team ahead of their UEFA Champions League last group game with PSV at the Philips Stadion in the Netherlands tomorrow. The 16-year-old and some other youngsters have been reported to be training with the senior team ahead of the...
Super Eagles-eligible defender agrees new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur
Published: December 11, 2023
According to transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano, Destiny Udogie has agreed a new long-term deal with Tottenham Hostpur. The Super Eagles-eligible defender joined Spurs in the summer of 2022 from Hellas Verona but was immediately loaned out to Udinese to get more game time. Upon the appointment of Ange Poste...
Tosin and Solanke join Liverpool, Tottenham forwards in BBC's Premier League Team of the Week 
Published: December 11, 2023
BBC football pundit Garth Crooks has selected his Premier League Team of the Week following the conclusion of matchday 16, with two Super Eagles-eligible players making the cut.   Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke and his pal, Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo have earned places in the Team of the W...
Club legend Sherwood names Udogie among five Tottenham players that impressed him in win v Newcastle 
Published: December 10, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur legend Tim Sherwood namechecked Destiny Udogie as he highlighted five players who impressed him during Tottenham's 4-1 rout of Newcastle United in a Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening.  The Lilywhites continued their streak of scoring first in recent games wh...
Udogie scores first Premier League goal to help Tottenham set a new club record
Published: December 10, 2023
Destiny Udogie scored his first-ever Premier League on Sunday evening when he netted in Tottenham's 4-1 win over Newcastle United  in a Premier League game played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The Italian-Nigerian left-back opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Heung Min-Son played a pass into his pat...