Klopp questions red card shown to Jota for foul on Udogie; Tottenham defender should have been sent off too
Published: September 30, 2023
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left bemused by some of Simon Hooper's refereeing decisions during his side's 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.   Apart from the legitimate goal scored by Luis Diaz which was canceled, another talking point from the ga...
Players with the most flair in Chelsea squad: Chukwuemeka picks Madueke, two others
Published: September 30, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka has named Noni Madueke as one of the players with the most flair in the Chelsea squad.   The Anglo-Nigerian midfielder named Madueke alongside Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández and  Manchester City academy product Cole Palmer as the best dribblers in Chelsea's squad. Madueke has a...
'You're playing against big players' - Tottenham left-back Udogie on his 1v1 duels with Saka and Salah 
Published: September 30, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur maintained their unbeaten start to the season after a hard-fought but controversial 2-1 win over Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.   Jurgen Klopp's team were highly motivated heading into the fixture, knowing that they would go top of the table for the first ti...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee receives first call-up for PL game as Crystal Palace beat Man Utd
Published: September 30, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi received his first-ever call-up for a Premier League game as Crystal Palace defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.   Crystal Palace faced the Red Devils twice in the space of five days after they were defeated 3-0 in the third round of...
PL2: Shoretire scores as Manchester United bring an end to their winless run 
Published: September 30, 2023
Manchester United's development squad brought an end to their winless run on Saturday after beating Blackburn Rovers 5-2  in a Premier League 2 clash at Lancashire FA County Ground.    Since the Red Devils U21s' extraordinary 10-1 win over Stoke City, they had not won in three games on the bounce as...
'He looks exciting' - Tottenham manager Postecolgou on why Udogie was incorporated into starting XI
Published: September 30, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecolgou has revealed the reason behind choosing Destiny Udogie as Spurs' first choice left back.   Udogie joined the north London side in 2022 from Hellas Verona but was immediately loaned out to Udinese in a bid to garner more first-team experience. Upon his return to...
Arsenal insider suggests Nwaneri is injured after missing back-to-back PL2 games, Brentford clash 
Published: September 30, 2023
Arsenal insider and youth team expert Jeorge Bird has indicated that England U17 international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri is nursing an injury.    The attacking midfielder has not figured for the Arsenal teams since making his debut for the U19s in the UEFA Youth League against PSV Eindhoven on Septemb...
Chelsea boss hopeful he'll be able to call upon two Super Eagles-eligible players against Fulham
Published: September 30, 2023
Manager Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful that two Super Eagles-eligible players Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke are available for selection in Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Fulham on Monday.   There are positive signs that the England underage internationals of Nigerian descent are making progress ...
'We've got a few of them'- Aina names four difference-makers for Nottingham Forest including Awoniyi
Published: September 29, 2023
Ola Aina has named fellow Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi and three others as the difference-makers in the current Nottingham Forest side. The other names listed by the Cobham product are  former Chelsea forward, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White and Manchester united academy product Anthony Elanga. ...
Confirmed team news: Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka returns to full training ahead of Fulham derby
Published: September 29, 2023
Chelsea have received an injury boost ahead of their Premier League encounter against Fulham on Monday at the Craven Cottage.   According to a statement on the club's official website, Chelsea have confirmed that Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has returned to full team training.   ...
Confirmed team news: Nigerian central defender ruled out of Fulham v Chelsea 
Published: September 29, 2023
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's Premier League meeting with Chelsea, Fulham boss Marco Silva confirmed that Manchester-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo will play no part in Monday's game at Craven Cottage.    Tosin saw a deadline day move to French Ligue 1 out...
Report claims Chelsea 'could be best-placed club to land' striker with 121 career goals for clubs and country 
Published: September 29, 2023
Football insider has claimed that Chelsea 'could be the best-placed club to land striker Victor Osimhen' if he were to push for an exit from Napoli. Osimhen, who has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player, has established a reputation as one of the best strikers in the wo...
Salah v Udogie: PL pundit highlights one of the key battles that could decide Tottenham v Liverpool
Published: September 29, 2023
Premier League pundit Alex Keble has highlighted the face off between Destiny Udogie and Mohamed Salah as one of the key battles that could determine the result between Liverpool and Tottenham   Both sides are set to meet on match day 7 of the Premier League on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Udo...
Carabao Cup: Crystal Palace's youngest PL debutant reacts to loss against Manchester United
Published: September 28, 2023
Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh has taken to social media to react to the 3-0 defeat the Eagles suffered at the hands of Manchester United in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.    Goals from Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro and Anthony Martial saw Roy Hodgson's side exit the Carabao Cup at...
'Needs to leave Napoli' - Ex-Nigeria coach Oliseh sends transfer message to Chelsea, Man Utd-linked striker
Published: September 28, 2023
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has blasted Napoli for the treatment meted out to Victor Osimhen following his penalty miss against Bologna last weekend on matchday 5 of the Serie A and has urged the Ballon d'Or nominee to leave the Italian outfit.    A video mocking the 24-year-old would later be p...