'I want to be aggressive' - Chelsea starlet Ugochukwu reveals the kind of midfielder he wants to be 
Published: October 28, 2023
France U21 international of Nigerian descent, Lesley Ugochukwu has described the type of midfielder he wants to be, saying he wants to be aggressive and win balls back.    Ugochukwu, nephew of retired Nigeria international defender Onyekachi Apam, joined Chelsea at the start of August, signing a seven-year co...
'There was Salah, Mane, Firmino and others' - Awoniyi on his tough decision to leave Liverpool
Published: October 28, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi has spoken about his decision to leave Liverpool permanently in 2021 for Union Berlin due to a lack of game time. The Nigeria international failed to make an appearance for the Reds despite his six-year stay at the club.   Having scored 20 goals across all competitions for Union Berlin in the ...
'He's still a big question mark' - West Brom boss says it'll be a miracle for Ajayi to be ready for Coventry clash
Published: October 28, 2023
West Brom manager Carlos Corberán has all but ruled out Semi Ajayi's return from injury for Monday's Championship clash against Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena.   The Nigeria international was left out of the matchday squad for the 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers in midweek after...
Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi reveals his love for Arsenal, looked up to Chelsea legend Drogba
Published: October 28, 2023
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was on media duties with Premier League Productions' Nigerian reporter Anita Nneka Jones this week to discuss his remarkable rise in football, from humble beginnings to scoring in seven consecutive English Premier League games.   Awoniyi was a member of the Golden Eagl...
Tottenham's Super Eagles-eligible defender fails fitness test and will not face Crystal Palace
Published: October 27, 2023
For the first time this season, Italy international of Nigerian descent, Destiny Udogie has been left out of Tottenham Hotspur's gameday squad.    Before the visit to Selhurst Park, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou had named the defender in the starting lineup for nine consecutive games in the P...
Chelsea provide update on fitness of Chukwuemeka ahead of visit of Frank Onyeka's Brentford 
Published: October 27, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea have provided an update on the fitness of their players before the visit of Frank Onyeka's Brentford for a matchday 10 fixture kicking off at 1230 hours on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.    There is no good news yet regarding Carney Chukwuemeka's return to action, with the B...
'Looks a bit more than tiredness' - Leicester boss provides Ndidi update that will worry Peseiro, Super Eagles fans 
Published: October 27, 2023
Wilfred Ndidi has been added to the Super Eagles injury list less than three weeks before their crucial World Cup qualifier against Lesotho following the latest update on the condition of the central midfielder by Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca.    Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro is unlikely to be without Ital...
'It was just a hit' - Celtic-owned defender Lawal describes his first career goal as 'an absolute swinger'
Published: October 27, 2023
Celtic-owned defender Bosun Lawal has talked through his first professional goal which put Fleetwood Town 1-0 up in their win over Reading on Tuesday in a League One fixture. The 20-year-old got his goal in the second minute of the encounter in what was his 10th appearance for the club. Lawal made his debut ...
Liverpool alum reacts to making her debut for Nigeria, three years after first senior England call-up
Published: October 26, 2023
Liverpool alum Rinsola Babajide has taken to social media to react to making her senior debut for the Nigeria national team in a 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Ethiopia staged in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, October 25.   The Nigeria Football Federation had been monitoring the progress of Babajide for several...
Tottenham-linked defender Tosin ready to discuss new long-term deal at Fulham
Published: October 26, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur-linked centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo is ready to discuss a new contract with Fulham. According to The Standard, the Super Eagles-eligible defender is ready to commit his long-term future to the London club after initially turning down a contract extension proposal in June.   Tosin could hav...
Tottenham boss to make late call on whether Super Eagles-eligible defender can play against Crystal Palace 
Published: October 26, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is sweating on the fitness of Super Eagles-eligible defender Destiny Udogie ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Friday at Selhurst Park under the lights.   In his first game after international duty with four-time world champions Italy...
Former Arsenal striker Akpom returns to Brighton & Hove 2,379 days after his last game for the Seagulls 
Published: October 26, 2023
Former Arsenal attacker Chuba Akpom will surely be named in the matchday squad on Thursday evening when Ajax Amsterdam do battle with Brighton & Hove on matchday three of the Europa League.    The Super Eagles hopeful is making a return to the American Express Community Stadium 2,379 days after his last game ...
'Nigerian Londoners look at Saka the same way we idolised Kanu' - Koleosos of Ezra Collective 
Published: October 25, 2023
To celebrate Black History Month,  Femi and TJ Koleoso, childhood Gooners from 2023 Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet, Ezra Collective, have written a piece for the official website of Arsenal.    Femi and TJ Koleoso revealed that they idolized Nwankwo Kanu - one of the most decorated Nigerian players of all...
'Does not look like a 15yo' - Denmark U17 coach not surprised Arsenal striker Obi made UYL debut
Published: October 25, 2023
Denmark U17 coach Jesper Mikkelsen sees potential in Arsenal striker Chidozie Obi-Martin and is not surprised that the talented schoolboy made his UEFA Youth League debut for the north London club against Sevilla on Tuesday.   Aged 15 years and 329 days, Obi became the fourth youngest Arsenal player to make his...
'Liverpool are not in the market for a No.9' - Expert confirms Reds are not pursuing Chelsea target Osimhen
Published: October 25, 2023
Liverpool transfer insider Neil Jones has ruled out the possibility of Victor Osimhen moving to Anfield. The Super Eagles forward had been reported to have reached personal terms with the six-time European champions but the report has been rubbished by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Osimhen is highly coveted ...