Official: Crystal Palace loan out former Nigeria U16 international left-back
Published: September 19, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Crystal Palace have announced that Nigerian-born left-back Kelvin Agho has joined  FK Voždovac on loan for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season.   The Crystal Palace defender spent last season on loan at STK 1914 Šamorín in Slovakia, and he will now continue h...
Two U17 WC winners combine: Liverpool icon Owen hails Awoniyi for the part he played in Hudson-Odoi's goal
Published: September 18, 2023
For the ninth consecutive game in the Premier League, Taiwo Awoniyi registered a goal contribution as Nottingham Forest came from behind to win a point in a 1-1 draw with Burnley at the City Ground.    Zeki Amdouni broke the deadlock for the Clarets four minutes before halftime when he slotted home from 20 yar...
Nine games in a row: Awoniyi with another goal contribution as Nottingham Forest, Burnley share spoils 
Published: September 18, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi continued his laudable start to the season as he helped Nottingham Forest secure a draw against Burnley on matchday 5 of the Premier League played at the City ground on Monday night. It was the Super Eagles striker who assisted former Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi for his goal which helped Fores...
Fabrizio Romano explains why it wasn't possible for Man Utd to sign Osimhen in the summer window 
Published: September 18, 2023
Fabrizo Romano has shed light on why Manchester United did not go all out to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen in the recently concluded transfer window.    Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag was in the market for a renowned center forward as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo whose contract was mutually terminated in...
Chelsea manager Pochettino rates the performance of Ugochukwu after midfielder's full PL debut
Published: September 18, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino has provided his assessment on the performance of  Lesley Ugochukwu who made his full Premier League debut for Chelsea in their barren draw with Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.   Before the encounter with the Cherries, the talented midfielder had made two Premier League appearances, both of...
'I also try to play as a second striker' - Akpom likens himself to Arsenal and Ajax legend Bergkamp
Published: September 18, 2023
Chuba Akpom believes that there are similarities between his game and that of Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam legend Dennis Bergkamp.    Retired Netherlands international Bergkamp was  originally a wide midfielder, was moved to the center forward role and then as a second striker.    Just like the Dutchm...
The reason Super Eagles-eligible winger missed Chelsea's goalless draw against Bournemouth 
Published: September 18, 2023
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino explained why England U21 international winger of Nigerian descent, Noni Madueke was omitted from the gameday squad.    The international break has compounded Chelsea's ...
Southampton loanee Onuachu scores 29 minutes into his Trabzonspor debut but subbed out due to injury
Published: September 17, 2023
Southampton loanee Paul Onuachu scored his first goal for Trabzonspor just 29 minutes into his debut in the Turkish side's 3-0 win over Beşiktaş in a Süper Lig encounter on Sunday evening.   It was the Super Eagles striker who opened the scoring for his new club when he put himself in a good position to n...
Man Utd include Oyedele as an overage player in UYL squad, two other Nigerians named on roster
Published: September 17, 2023
Manchester United have announced their UEFA Youth League squad ahead of their opening game in Group A against Bayern Munich, with three Nigeria-eligible players making the cut.     Manager Travis Binnion has selected defensive midfielder Maxi Oyedele, fullback Habeeb Ogunneye and striker Victor Musa in a 40-...
19 years and 175 days: Ugochukwu makes full PL debut exactly the same age as Mikel was in first Chelsea start 
Published: September 17, 2023
After making two substitute appearances in the Premier League, France underage international of Nigerian descent, Lesley Ugochukwu made his full Premier League debut on Sunday at the Vitality Stadium as Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth.    Aged 19 years and 175 days today, the defensive midf...
Nephew of former Super Eagles star helps Chelsea keep clean sheet on full PL debut
Published: September 17, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu, the nephew of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, was handed his first Premier League start for Chelsea in their barren draw with Bournemouth on matchday five of the Premier League played at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon.   The 19-year-old was deployed as a defensive midfie...
Zaragoza-born Nigerian CB scores first competitive goal for Liverpool youth team
Published: September 17, 2023
Zaragoza-born Nigerian central defender Wellity Lucky scored his first competitive goal for Liverpool youth team as the U18s defeated Blackburn Rovers 4-2 in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday, September 16.   Joining Lucky in Liverpool's starting lineup was another player of Nigerian descent, Fola On...
Red-hot Flying Eagles-eligible player involved in Arsenal's last training session pre-Everton 
Published: September 17, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted Flying Eagles-eligible player Ethan Nwaneri to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of his side's Premier League meeting with Everton.    Monday, September 18, 2023 makes it one year of the attacking midfielder creating history as the youngest ever player to feat...
Unsung hero: Pundit reveals the major role played by Udogie in Tottenham's winning goal v Sheffield Utd 
Published: September 16, 2023
Football London pundit Kieran Horn has given credit to Destiny Udogie for the major role he played in Tottenham's 2-1 win over Sheffield United in week 5 of the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Two goals in quick succession from Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski canceled out Gustavo Hamer's opener and ...
Gift Orban named in Gent travelling squad six days after minor injury denied him first Nigeria cap
Published: September 16, 2023
Six days after Gift Orban was denied his first Nigeria cap due to a minor injury, the prolific striker has been passed fit to return to action.    Orban has been selected in Gent's traveling squad for their Jupiler Pro League clash with OH Leuven at the  Den Dreef Stadion (Heverlee) on Sunday evening. ...