'He looks like Robben' - 1982 World Cup winner likens Chukwueze to former Real Madrid and Chelsea dazzler 
Published: October 03, 2023
1982 World Cup-winning goalkeeper with Italy's national team, Giovanni Galli has likened Samuel Chukwueze to former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Arjen Robben. The AC Milan right-winger is known for his swift dribbling, cutting inside, crossing and shooting with his left foot whenever he is in form.   Th...
Chelsea's Cobham product Aina picks up his first Nottingham Forest monthly award
Published: October 03, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Nottingham Forest have revealed that Chelsea's Cobham product Ola Aina has been voted Player of the Month for September 2023.   This is the first monthly award picked up by the Super Eagles defender since his return to England in July 2023. �...
'It hurt me' - Hale End product Tella disappointed Granit Xhaka left Arsenal in the summer 
Published: October 03, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has admitted that he was disappointed to see Granit Xhaka leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window.   Arsenal decided to part company with Xhaka to make room for the arrival of club record signing Declan Rice, who joined the north London club from West Ham United for ...
'He's a big clown' -  Iwobi reveals how close he is to Super Eagles and Fulham teammate Bassey
Published: October 03, 2023
Alex Iwobi has revealed the kind of relationship that exists between him and fellow Nigeria international Calvin Bassey and how the latter has helped him settle down at the Craven Cottage.   Just like Bassey, Iwobi joined Fulham last summer after spending four seasons at Merseyside with Everton, making 140 appea...
'Greenwood is not a Messiah' - Ikpeba urges Man Utd to sign a player in the mould of Kevin De Bruyne
Published: October 03, 2023
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba has urged Manchester United to recruit a player in the mould of Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne if they are to challenge for the Premier League title.    After seven games in the top flight, the Red Devils are nine points behind table-toppers Manchest...
Chelsea Academy Scholar of the Year Boniface scores first PL2 goal in 6-goal thriller against Tottenham 
Published: October 03, 2023
Chelsea Academy Scholar of the Year for the 2022-2023 season, Somto Boniface scored his first-ever goal for the development squad in a six-goal thriller against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League 2 encounter on Monday, October 2.   Two England underage internationals of Nigerian descent were in action for Che...
'The chance from Iwobi' - Marco Silva acknowledges Fulham improved in second half of loss to Chelsea
Published: October 03, 2023
Fulham missed the chance to move into the top half of the English Premier League table after they were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in a West London derby on Monday night.    Alex Iwobi hopped off the bench to replace Harry Wilson eight minutes into the second half, international teammate Calvin Bassey was an unused ...
Confirmed: Super Eagles-eligible attacker extends contract with Sheffield United 
Published: October 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Sheffield United have announced that Super Eagles-eligible attacker William Osula has been rewarded with a new and improved long-term contract.   The Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent is now tied to the Blades until the summer of 2027, h...
Tottenham's plans post-Harry Kane: Fabrizio Romano reveals most likely outcome of Osimhen situation 
Published: October 02, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has predicted that Victor Osimhen will probably leave Napoli at the end of the 2023-2024 season if he does not agree a new deal within the next three months.    The Italian Serie A champions and Osimhen recently put up statements that they have settled their diffe...
La Liga club Valencia send message of support to exciting Tottenham defender Udogie after racist abuse 
Published: October 02, 2023
Spanish La Liga outfit Valencia have sent a message of support to Destiny Udogie following the racist abuse directed at him after Tottenham  Hotspur controversially defeated Liverpool on Saturday on matchday seven of the Premier League.   The exciting full-back was the subject of one of the talking points of th...
'He's good but Osimhen is better' - Transfer insider urges Arsenal to prioritise signing of Nigerian over Toney
Published: October 02, 2023
Transfer insider Dean Jones has suggested that Victor Osimhen will elevate Arsenal to genuine Premier League contenders and they are better off signing the Nigerian striker than Brentford's suspended forward Ivan Toney whom they are being linked with.   The north London outfit seem not to be contented with G...
Key stat shows dogged Tottenham left-back Udogie is the dirtiest player in the Premier League this season 
Published: October 02, 2023
Football statistics website Whoscored.com has beamed its searchlight on the dirtiest player in the English Premier League so far this season.    Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie holds the unwanted record for most fouls committed after seven matches in the top flight of English football in 2023-2024. ...
'The love for the badge is unwavering'- Osimhen insists he's committed to Napoli amid Chelsea, Man Utd links
Published: October 01, 2023
Victor Osimhen has declared his commitment to Napoli amidst interest from English giants, Manchester United and Chelsea. The relationship between Osimhen and the 2022/2023 Serie A champions appeared to have gone sour when his agent Roberto Calenda threatened to take legal action against the club for a video posted...
Quick and direct winger signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: October 01, 2023
Talented teenager Shaun Wade has taken to social media to announce that he has signed a new deal with Premier League club Chelsea.    The 17-year-old, who started the 2023-2024 season as a first year scholar, has put pen to paper on his first professional contract.    As per Premier League rules, all p...
Nottingham Forest fullback joins Super Eagles walking wounded ahead of Saudi Arabia friendly 
Published: October 01, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro is sweating over the fitness of Ola Aina ahead of the national team's upcoming friendly against Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The fullback was not named in Nottingham Forest's gameday squad for their ongoing Premier League game against B...