Zaragoza-born Nigerian CB scores first competitive goal for Liverpool youth team
Published: September 17, 2023
Zaragoza-born Nigerian central defender Wellity Lucky scored his first competitive goal for Liverpool youth team as the U18s defeated Blackburn Rovers 4-2 in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday, September 16.   Joining Lucky in Liverpool's starting lineup was another player of Nigerian descent, Fola On...
Red-hot Flying Eagles-eligible player involved in Arsenal's last training session pre-Everton 
Published: September 17, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted Flying Eagles-eligible player Ethan Nwaneri to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of his side's Premier League meeting with Everton.    Monday, September 18, 2023 makes it one year of the attacking midfielder creating history as the youngest ever player to feat...
Unsung hero: Pundit reveals the major role played by Udogie in Tottenham's winning goal v Sheffield Utd 
Published: September 16, 2023
Football London pundit Kieran Horn has given credit to Destiny Udogie for the major role he played in Tottenham's 2-1 win over Sheffield United in week 5 of the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Two goals in quick succession from Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski canceled out Gustavo Hamer's opener and ...
Gift Orban named in Gent travelling squad six days after minor injury denied him first Nigeria cap
Published: September 16, 2023
Six days after Gift Orban was denied his first Nigeria cap due to a minor injury, the prolific striker has been passed fit to return to action.    Orban has been selected in Gent's traveling squad for their Jupiler Pro League clash with OH Leuven at the  Den Dreef Stadion (Heverlee) on Sunday evening. ...
Iwobi wins on his Fulham debut: Arsenal youth product breaks curse that started with Super Eagles 
Published: September 16, 2023
By helping Fulham register a slender 1-0 win over Luton Town in his first appearance for the Cottagers, Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi managed to break a curse, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Saturday, September 16 marks the first time that the Arsenal-reared midfielder has won a game on his debuts for club...
'Nice to see Alex come in' - Marco Silva backs Iwobi to become a better player at Fulham
Published: September 16, 2023
Manager Marco Silva was delighted to hand a Fulham debut to Alex Iwobi in his side's 1-0 win over Luton Town in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon and believes the midfielder will become a better player at the West London club.  The Nigeria national teamer came on for Harrison Ree...
Musa scores 91st minute penalty to seal comeback win for Manchester United youth team 
Published: September 16, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible striker Victor Musa opened his goalscoring account for the season as Manchester United came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in an U18 Premier League clash at Trafford Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.   The Spanish born player fired blanks in his first thre...
Ex-Super Eagles striker blames one Sheffield United player for Tottenham's history-making goal 
Published: September 16, 2023
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker with the Super Eagles, Efan Ekoku has blamed Sheffield United's Bosnian central defender Anel Ahmedhodzic for being at fault for Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic winner in the tenth minute of stoppage time in a Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturd...
Bayern's search for a No. 6: Ndidi considered along with Man Utd, Nottingham Forest, Real Madrid stars 
Published: September 16, 2023
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is logically in the market for a holding midfielder in the January transfer window after a proposed move for Fulham star João Palhinha fell through on deadline day despite the player completing a medical in Germany.    Bayern Munich received bad news on Thursday as Palhinha...
Tottenham Hotspur coach Postecoglou reveals what has impressed him the most about Udogie 
Published: September 16, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has praised Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Sheffield United.   Udogie has adapted to the Premier League like a duck to water but his brilliant performances seem to have gone under the rada...
'Passed it into the back of the net' -  Jamie Vardy hails Ndidi for finishing like a seasoned centre-forward 
Published: September 16, 2023
Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy has praised Wilfred Ndidi for his brilliant goal against Southampton in a Championship clash at the St Mary's Stadium on Friday night, admitting that the defensive-minded midfielder finished like a seasoned centre-forward.    With Southampton threatening a comeback after En...
Dennis reveals the role played by ex-Arsenal star Adebayor in his loan move to Istanbul Basaksehir 
Published: September 15, 2023
Super Lig club Istanbul Basaksehir completed the signing of Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest before the close of the Turkish transfer window.    Dennis will be spending the remainder of the 2023-2024 season on loan at Istanbul Basaksehir with no option to buy included in the deal.   The Nigeria ...
Super Eagles duo Ndidi and Iheanacho nominated for Leicester City Goal of the Month 
Published: September 15, 2023
Strikes from Nigeria national teamers Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have been included in the shortlist for Leicester City's Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   The Foxes have selected the top eight goals across all levels, with the Nigerian national teamers making the cut.    While Ndi...
Confirmed team news: Iwobi in contention to make Fulham debut v Luton but Tosin is sidelined 
Published: September 15, 2023
Manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is in contention to make his Fulham debut when his side welcome Luton Town on matchday five of the Premier League at Craven Cottage tomorrow.   Iwobi joined the Cottagers on the final day of the just concluded transfer window from Everton ...
Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi misses out on PL POTM to Tottenham midfielder 
Published: September 15, 2023
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has missed out on the Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2023.   The Premier League announced on Friday that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has won the award for August.after seeing off competition from Awoniyi and four other contenders.  ...