'Never a battle for me and Jamie' - Iheanacho on competition for starting spot with Leicester legend Vardy 
Published: October 10, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho has played down the existence of competition for places between him and Leicester City legend, Jamie Vardy.   Iheanacho's game time since his arrival at the King Power Stadium has been affected by the presence of Vardy who has been Leicester City's first-choice striker over the years. ...
'You don't change a club captain' - Mikel hits out at Ten Hag for stripping Maguire of Man Utd captaincy 
Published: October 10, 2023
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has slammed manager Erik ten Hag for stripping Harry Maguire of the Manchester United captaincy.   Few weeks before the start of the 2023-2024 season, Manchester United confirmed that Portugal international Bruno Fernandes, who already worn the armband a number of times,...
Deep-lying central midfielder skilled in taking free-kicks signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: October 09, 2023
Reiss Russell-Denny has taken to social media to announce he has signed a new contract with English Premier League side Chelsea.   The 17-year-old has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with Chelsea.    Russell-Denny started the 2023-2024 season as a second year scholar having signed a s...
'Played as a midfielder' - Italy coach hails the versatility of Tottenham defender Udogie
Published: October 09, 2023
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has revealed that the versatility of Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie means he is capable of playing as a midfielder.    The Verona native of Nigerian descent has received his first-ever call-up to Italy's senior national team ahead of upcoming 2024 European Champio...
'Why do you expect me to apologise?' - Mikel blasts Man Utd boss Ten Hag for throwing Sancho under the bus
Published: October 09, 2023
Former Chelsea midfielder and retired Nigeria international John Obi Mikel ha insisted that Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was in the wrong for publicly criticizing Jadon Sancho and stressed that it doesn't make sense for the winger to apologize to the Dutch football tactician.   After the 3-1 defeat to...
'He's a big Man Utd fan' - Nigeria legend Mikel urges Osimhen to snub Red Devils for Chelsea 
Published: October 09, 2023
Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel wants Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea in the event he departs Napoli, but admitted that the Blues have a tough task on their hands to persuade him to move to Stamford Bridge because he is a supporter of Manchester United.   The future of Osimhen is beginning to dominate the back pa...
Head of Talent DBU insists Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent Obi won't be convinced to play for Denmark
Published: October 09, 2023
Danish Football Association's Head of Talent, Kenneth Heiner-Møller has underlined that the Danish Federation will not convince Arsenal striker Chido Obi to pledge his international future to the Scandinavian nation.   By virtue of being born to a father who is a citizen of Nigeria, Obi qualifies to represe...
Three clean sheets in four matches: Arsenal-owned GK Okonkwo becomes a wall for Wrexham 
Published: October 08, 2023
Hale End Academy graduate Arthur Okonkwo has been catching the eye at Wrexham after joining the League Two club on deadline day from parent club Arsenal, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper has forced his way into Wrexham's starting lineup having started their last three game...
British Isles, big jackpots: Where UK casino enthusiasts win big
Published: October 08, 2023
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Tottenham star Udogie reacts to first Italy call-up after turning down chance to represent Super Eagles 
Published: October 08, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur are still unbeaten in the Premier League after eight matches and provisionally top the standings following a hard-fought 1-0 win over newcomers Luton Town at Kenilworth Road in the early kickoff on Saturday.   Ange Postecoglou's men played the entirety of the second half with ten players ...
Golden Eaglets-eligible striker sees red two weeks after scoring hat-trick for Arsenal youth team 
Published: October 07, 2023
For the first time in his career since his switch to Arsenal, Golden Eaglets-eligible striker Chido Obi was sent off as the Gunners came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Leicester City in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon.   Exactly two weeks ago, Obi grabbed all the headlines ...
Three Super Eagles-eligible players benched as Pochettino enjoys his biggest win as Chelsea boss 
Published: October 07, 2023
Chelsea made it three wins on the bounce in all competitions after thrashing Luca Koleosho's Burnley 4-1 at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.   In terms of goals scored, today's victory was Mauricio Pochettino's biggest win since his appointment as Chelsea manager with effect from the 2023-2024 camp...
Onyeka comes off bench as McTominay's injury-time double seals dramatic win for Man Utd against Brentford
Published: October 07, 2023
Nigeria international Frank Onyeka came on as a second-half substitute while Flying Eagles-eligible forward Michael Olakigbe was an unused substitute for Brentford in their dramatic 2-1 loss to Manchester United on matchday eight of the Premier League played at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Mathias Jensen pu...
Chelsea keeping a close eye on Osimhen's contract situation at Napoli
Published: October 07, 2023
Chelsea are reportedly keeping an eye on Victor Osimhen's contract situation with Napoli. According to 90min.com, the English giants are waiting to see whether the Super Eagles forward will commit his future to the defending Serie A champions before deciding on whether to pursue a deal for him in the future. ...
Tottenham LB of Nigerian descent Udogie will not be cap-tied to Italy even if he plays against Malta, England
Published: October 07, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie has received his first ever call-up to the Italian senior national team - a reward for his fine start to the season at the north London club.   Udogie has been ever-present for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this term and has registered two assists.    ...