Confirmed: Right-footed central defender signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: September 19, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced that talented central defender Alfie Gilchrist has committed his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract.   Gilchrist is now tied to the Blues until at least June 2025, with the club holding an option for a further year.    The defend...
Most possession won in attacking third: Tottenham LB Udogie ranks first in the Premier League
Published: September 19, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie has won the most possession in the attacking third in the Premier League since the start of this campaign According to revered football statistics website, Whoscored, Udogie has won possession 8 times in the attacking this season which is the most of any player in the Pr...
'Was striker instinct' - Leicester midfielder Ndidi talks through his brilliant goal against Southampton 
Published: September 19, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has talked through his brilliant goal for Leicester City in their 4-1 triumph over Southampton last Friday at the St. Mary's Stadium. Ndidi got his goal in the third additional minute of the first half when he received a pass from Stephy Mavididi and dribbled past his mark...
PSV Eindhoven's Lagos-born defender will not make Champions League debut against Arsenal 
Published: September 19, 2023
PSV  Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz has named twenty two players in the traveling squad for his side's opening Group B fixture against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League.     Lagos-born central defender Emmanuel van de Blaak will not make his Champions League debut against the Gunners as he did not tr...
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...