'I can relate' - Mikel sends message to Diaz after release of Liverpool forward's kidnapped dad
Published: November 10, 2023
Super Eagles legend Mikel John Obi has reacted to the news of the release of Luís Díaz's father.    The Liverpool forward's father Luís Manuel Díaz was kidnapped last month and spent 13 days in the den of the kidnappers before his release. The mother of the Colombian forward was also kidnapped ...
Tottenham forward beats 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ola-Adebomi to PL2 Player of the Month 
Published: November 10, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi has missed out on the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for October, with the Premier League announcing on Friday that Tottenham Hotspur forward Jamie Donley has won the award.   Jamie Donley netted a brace against Chelsea and provided an assist in a 4-2 win a...
18yo midfielder Fapetu nearly scores a goal for the ages on full debut for Derby County 
Published: November 09, 2023
Talented Nigerian midfielder Bayo Fapetu was one of the standout performers on his full debut for Derby County's first team as they registered a 4-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s in a Bristol Street Motors Trophy clash at Pride Park.    Fapetu signed a pre-scholarship deal with the Rams in February...
Nigeria's Afrobeat musician Davido reacts to Manchester United's drama-filled loss to FC Copenhagen
Published: November 09, 2023
Renowned Nigerian Afrobeat musician David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has reacted to Manchester United's drama-filled 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen on matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League played last night at the Parken Stadium in Denmark. Manchester United started the game brilliantly with Rasmus Højlun...
'Has Egyptian, English, Nigerian nationalities' - Egyptian coach confirms Arsenal LB wants to play for Pharaohs
Published: November 09, 2023
Egypt U19 national team manager Wael Riad has revealed that he recently communicated with three players of dual nationality based abroad who are willing to represent the Pharaohs.   Riad confirmed that Arsenal left-back Cam'ron Ismail trained with the squad in Ismaila last month as part of the U19 preparati...
Leicester City target move for Villarreal forward amid uncertainty over the future of Iheanacho 
Published: November 08, 2023
Leicester City are have set their sights on former Nottingham Forest forward Ben Brereton Díaz as a replacement for Kelechi Iheanacho. According to Caughtoffside, the East Midlands club have joined Burnley and Crystal Palace in the race to sign the Chile international. Díaz joined Villarreal from Blackburn ...
Official: Flying Eagles-eligible central defender signs new contract at Crystal Palace 
Published: November 08, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Crystal Palace have confirmed that Flying Eagles-eligible central defender Mofe Jemide has inked a new contract with the club.   Jemide, who began the 2023-2024 season as a first-year scholar, has signed his first professional contract with the Eagles, a reward for his...
Pepe becomes oldest goalscorer in CL history: Nigeria's record holder Mikel was 11 years and 319 days younger
Published: November 08, 2023
Veteran defender Pepe became the UEFA Champions League oldest scorer on Tuesday night after wrapping up the scoring in Porto's 2-0 win over Royal Antwerp, a game in which Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi returned to action after exactly seven weeks on the sidelines.    A three-time Champions League winner...
Nottingham Forest defender Aina named in PL TOTW alongside Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham stars 
Published: November 08, 2023
Versatile defender Ola Aina has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Nottingham Forest's 2-0 win over Aston Villa after he was named in the Premier League's Team of the Week for gameweek 11 by Premier League's record goalscorer Alan Shearer.    Ola Aina had unarguably his best per...
Arsenal coach promotes 15yo striker of Nigerian descent to first team training ahead of Sevilla clash
Published: November 07, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent Chidozie Obi-Martin to first-team training on Tuesday ahead of his side's Champions League matchday 4 encounter against Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Despite training with the first te...
Southampton warn Trabzonspor there is great interest in Onuachu from other Turkish clubs  
Published: November 07, 2023
Championship outfit Southampton have reportedly warned Trabzonspor that other Turkish clubs are interested in signing Paul Onuachu next summer.    Onuachu joined Southampton from Genk in the January transfer window and was shipped out on a season-long loan to Trabzonspor in September, with the Nigerian cente...
Confirmed: Box-to-box Nigeria-eligible midfielder signs new contract with Liverpool 
Published: November 07, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Liverpool have announced that box-to-box midfielder of Nigerian descent, Afolami Onanuga has signed a new deal with the club.    Onanuga, who began the 2023-2024 season as a first year scholar, has signed his first professional contract with Live...
'We created many chances' - Iwobi insists Fulham dominated Manchester United despite loss
Published: November 07, 2023
Alex Iwobi has revealed that Fulham can only blame themselves for their 1-0 loss to Manchester United in a Premier League encounter last weekend and highlighted that the Cottagers dominated the game but did not take the chances that came their way.   Manchester United's Portugal star Bruno Fernandes scored...
'I supported Chelsea' - Ajax striker Akpom reveals he was a Blues fan before he signed for Arsenal
Published: November 07, 2023
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom recently had a chat with Ajax TV to discuss a wide range of topics like his knowledge of the Dutch language and Dutch delicacies, footballers he idolized growing up and his favorite club of all time.   Akpom joined Ajax Amsterdam from Middlesbrough in August 2023, signing a fi...
'That tackle was about 15-20 years ago' - Neville believes Udogie should have been sent off in first half v Chelsea
Published: November 07, 2023
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has blasted Destiny Udogie for his tackle on Raheem Sterling in the first half of the game between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur yesterday night. In an attempt to win the ball, the Italy-born defender launched a two-footed tackle on the Chelsea forward in the 18th minute of th...