EFL Trophy: Uwakwe scores against Arsenal, exciting prospect Nwaneri on target in shootout
Published: August 22, 2023
Former Chelsea wingback of Nigeria descent Tariq Uwakwe was on target for Swindon Town in their loss on penalties to Arsenal U21s in an English Football League Trophy tie played on Tuesday night at The County Ground. ​ ​ ​While the match ended in a 2-2 draw after regulation time, Arsenal would go on to win 5-4...
Steve Cooper reveals Awoniyi's wife had a baby while Nottingham Forest were playing Arsenal
Published: August 22, 2023
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has revealed that Taiwo Awoniyi's wife delivered a baby while his side were facing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on matchday one of the Premier League.   The Super Eagles forward started the game on the bench and came on in the 71st minute to replace Danilo as Forest att...
Confirmed: Newcastle sign two Chelsea Academy Player of the Year winners in the same summer 
Published: August 22, 2023
Newcastle United have signed two Chelsea Academy Player of the Year winners in the same summer.    After the capture of Tino Livramento, Chelsea's Academy Player of the Year for 2021, the Magpies confirmed the signing of Chelsea's  Academy Player of the Year for 2023, Lewis Hall, on Tuesday, August 2...
Future of Nigerian-born midfielder at Arsenal uncertain as proposed move to Euro club collapses 
Published: August 22, 2023
Ten days before the close of the summer transfer window in England, the future of Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola at Premier League club Arsenal is uncertain.    Akinola is among the academy stars Arsenal are looking to sell or loan out before next Friday's deadline, so much so that he was left out of...
Son of former Super Eagles defender impressing on trial at West Brom 
Published: August 22, 2023
Ruben Shakpoke, the son of former Super Eagles fullback Jero Shakpoke, is impressing on trial at Championship club West Brom, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The striker is looking for a new club following his release by Aston Villa at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign.   Shakpoke is training with the Bag...
Harry Kane's replacement: Tottenham prioritise the signing of Chelsea target over Gift Orban
Published: August 22, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly prioritized the signing of Nottingham Forest striker Brennan Johnson over Genk marskman Gift Orban.    The Lilywhites are in the market for a centre-forward as a replacement for club legend Harry Kane who recently completed a transfer to German champions Bayern Munich, and at...
Chelsea confirm Super Eagles-eligible midfielder has undergone surgery after knee injury
Published: August 22, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have provided an update regarding the injury of Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. ​ ​ ​The 19-year-old picked up an injury towards the end of the first half in Chelsea's loss to West Ham on Sunday at the London Stadium. ​ ​ The London-based ...
Portsmouth interested in signing Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent on a loan deal
Published: August 21, 2023
Portsmouth are pushing to sign Chelsea midfielder of Nigeria descent Faustino Anjorin.   According to Football.London, the English League One club are interested in signing the Cobham Academy product on a loan deal. ​ ​ Besides Portsmouth, the 21-year-old has attracted interest from clubs based in France,...
'Wasn't possible at all' - Andries Jonker explains why Akpom didn't make it at Arsenal
Published: August 21, 2023
Former Arsenal's academy manager Andries Jonker has admitted that it was not possible for Chuba Akpom to break into the Gunners first team during his time with the north London club because of competition for places.    Akpom was on the books of Arsenal for sixteen years, rising through the youth team ranks ...
Official: Chelsea sign talented midfielder from Premier League rivals
Published: August 21, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced the signing of promising midfielder Ollie Harrison from Premier League rivals Newcastle United.   The 16-year-old joins the Blues on a scholarship deal and will continue his development with the club's U18 squad this season.   An Engl...
Battle for Gift Orban hots up: Fulham join Tottenham in race for Nigerian goal machine 
Published: August 21, 2023
Fulham have joined Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur as well as teams in the French Ligue 1 for the signature of prolific Nigerian striker Gift Orban.    According to Antwerp-based newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, Fulham have put Orban on the shortlist of strikers to replace Aleksandar Mitrović, who left...
Official: Charlton Athletic confirm signing of Chelsea youth product Adegoke 
Published: August 21, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Charlton Athletic have confirmed the signing of Chelsea youth team product Prince Adegoke.   The Addicks revealed that the 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee will initially begin his Charlton Athletic career with their development squad, while also providing cover for Dean Hol...
Transfer guru Romano reveals Monaco are preparing new bid for Tottenham target Tosin
Published: August 21, 2023
Monaco are not ready to give up on their pursuit of Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo with Fulham rejecting their first two bids for the Manchester City Academy product. The right-footed centre-back has also been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur with Frank Trimboli, the agent in charge of negotiati...
Most expensive second tier player signed: Southampton want Bayer to pay club-record fee for Tella
Published: August 21, 2023
German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen are working on a deal to sign Southampton's Nigerian winger Nathan Tella.   According to Sky Deutschland, via Sky Sports UK, Southampton would demand a fee of £21m-£26m (approximately N20.5b-N25.4b) to consider selling the Hale End Academy product.    If th...
'Carney was playing in that position' - Pundit urges Chelsea to sign a No.10 after Chukwuemeka injury 
Published: August 21, 2023
Sky Sports pundit Olivia Buzaglo believes Chelsea need to sign a new number 10 with the injury picked up by Carney Chukwuemeka in the defeat to West Ham United yesterday rather than signing another striker. Chukwuemeka picked up a knee injury in the closing stages of the first half and was seen leaving the London ...