Red-hot Hale End product Chuba Akpom nominated for three monthly awards
Published: January 12, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom is in the running for three monthly accolades following his outstanding performances in December 2022.   The red-hot Middlesbrough striker has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for December, PFA Player of the Month and Boro&...
Weghorst's imminent move : Man Utd set to continue policy that benefited Odion Ighalo
Published: January 12, 2023
Manchester United are set to conclude the loan signing of Burnley-owned striker, Wout Weghorst, until the end of the season.    Weghorst is currently on loan at Turkish Lig 1 side, Besiktas FC, but United are keen to have him as it would not run foul of FIFA’s rule.    The United hierarchy are looking...
FA Youth Cup : Lively Spanish-Nigerian striker Musa comes close to scoring as Man Utd crash out
Published: January 12, 2023
Holders Manchester United were dumped out of the prestigious FA Youth Cup in the fourth round after a 1-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Stoke City on Wednesday, January 11 at the Bet365 Stadium.    Fresh from starring at the Rewe Junior Cup, Spanish-born striker of Nigerian descent Victor Musa started from th...
Chukwuemeka rubs shoulders with Chelsea's newest recruit pre-Fulham 
Published: January 12, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is in contention to be included in Chelsea's matchday squad for the Premier League London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Thursday night.    The gallery of photos from the first team training session published by Chelsea on their of...
Arsenal goalkeeper, recently called up to Flying Eagles, named Chelmsford City's POTM
Published: January 11, 2023
Ovie Ejeheri is celebrating again after he was named Chelmsford City's Player of the Month for December 2022.   The Hale End Academy product has won the award fresh from receiving an invitation to join the Nigeria U20 national team at their training camp ahead of next month's Africa U20 Cup of Nations.�...
Super Eagles legend Mikel endorses Chelsea's signing of Joao Felix
Published: January 11, 2023
Legendary Blues and Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has apparently endorsed Chelsea's recruitment of Joao Felix on a temporary basis from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.   Mikel, the most popular footballer of Nigerian descent to play for Chelsea, has given his approval of the signing of the Portugal...
Transfer guru confirms N17b-rated Super Eagles-eligible winger is interesting Chelsea 
Published: January 11, 2023
Chelsea's interest in signing Super Eagles-eligible winger Nonso Madueke in the January transfer window appears to be concrete, with Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Blues 'appreciate' the PSV Eindhoven star.    Writing in his Daily Briefing for Caughtoffside,  Rom...
On-loan Gunner Balogun cleared to return to action after missing two games through injury
Published: January 11, 2023
Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun is in the frame to be included in Stade de Reims' matchday squad when they take on Ajaccio in a French Ligue 1 match at Stade François Coty on Wednesday evening.    Caretaker manager of Stade de Reims, William Still has called up twenty one players for the trip to Ajaccio ...
Edun targeted by Sheffield Wednesday, Lincoln, MK Dons but Charlton in driving seat
Published: January 10, 2023
Blackburn Rovers star Tayo Edun is attracting interest from several Football League clubs in the January transfer window.    According to Football Insider, Charlton Athletic are in pole position in the battle to sign the former England youth international of Nigerian descent.    Edun can choose his next...
Official : Arsenal loan out Super Eagles-eligible midfielder to Wigan Athletic 
Published: January 10, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League table toppers Arsenal have announced that Miguel Azeez has been loaned out to Championship side Wigan Athletic.    The Super Eagles-eligible central midfielder will be spending the remainder of the 2022-2023 campaign at The Latics.   An England y...
Man Utd want to make N48.3b-rated Super Eagles star their marquee summer signing 
Published: January 10, 2023
English Premier League giants Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen.    According to Tutto Napoli, via Manchester Evening News, Manchester United want to make the Napoli striker their big summer signing.    The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new c...
'It damages players' confidence' - Ex-African POTY questions Potter's decision to substitute Aubameyang
Published: January 10, 2023
The tactical decision of Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, to substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the Blues' defeat to Manchester City in their Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge has been criticized by former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba.    Chelsea suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at...
'It's time for revenge' - Iheanacho talks tough ahead of Leicester's clash against Newcastle 
Published: January 10, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho has explained why Leicester City are seeking revenge when they face Newcastle United in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup at St James' Park on Tuesday night.    The two clubs are facing each other again, fifteen days after the Magpies recorded a convincing 3-0 win over the Foxes in a ...
Ex-Super Eagles star criticises Sancho transfer to Man Utd, hails Ten Hag and Rashford
Published: January 10, 2023
Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Ikpeba has chided the Manchester United board for their transfer policies and the acquisition of players that were not of the highest level.   Speaking on the club's business in the transfer windows, the onetime Borussia Dortmund star on Supersport's Monday Night Foot...
Arteta picked Nwaneri as extra outfield player in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Oxford United
Published: January 10, 2023
England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri traveled with the Arsenal first team for their FA Cup clash against League One opponents Oxford United on Monday, January 9.    Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird has informed that the attacking midfielder was in the provisional squad as the extra out...