'I'm joining the petition' - Newcastle star wants to see Murphy in England squad amid Nigeria interest
Published: April 19, 2025
Newcastle United forward Harvey Barnes has backed calls for tri-national player Jacob Murphy to be named in the next England squad for the internationals in June against Andorra and Senegal.Born in Wembley, Murphy qualifies to represent England and the Republic of Ireland, and is eligible to suit up for the Super Eagle...
Super-sub Musa scores stoppage-time winner for Man Utd U18s in 7-goal thriller v Derby
Published: April 18, 2025
Spanish-Nigerian attacker Victor Musa came off the bench to net a stoppage time winner for Manchester United in a 4-3 win over Derby County in an U18 Premier League fixture at Trafford Training Centre (Carrington, Greater Manchester) on Good Friday. The former Spain U16 international lit up the pitch with a double hat...
Werder Bremen LB attracting interest from West Ham, Fulham and Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Published: April 18, 2025
Werder Bremen left-back Felix Agu is attracting interest from two London clubs Fulham and West Ham United ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.The former Germany U21 international is among the dual-national players on Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's radar ahead of next month's Unity Cup in England.Born in Osn...
Youngest Nigerian to play for Chelsea: Son of ex-Super Eagles LB fails to break Anjorin's record
Published: April 17, 2025
Landon Emenalo, son of former Nigeria international left-back Michael Emenalo, was unable to make history as Chelsea suffered a surprising 2-1 loss to Legia Warsaw in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League quarterfinal clash at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.Had he featured against the Polish side, Emenalo w...
Confirmed: Nigerian goalkeeper signs professional contract with Aston Villa after leaving Arsenal
Published: April 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Aston Villa have announced that Nigerian goalkeeper Owen Asemota has signed his first professional contract.Asemota joined Aston Villa's Academy last September after leaving Arsenal, where he spent eight years.The Gunners were keen to tie him down to a new d...
Nottingham Forest boss provides injury update on Ola Aina, Awoniyi ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash
Published: April 17, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo is sweating on the fitness of Nigeria internationals Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of Monday evening's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Aina and Awoniyi did not take part in team training at Nottingham Forest on Thursday,...
Snapped: Saka's Nigerian girlfriend watches Arsenal forward miss penalty, score at the Bernabeu
Published: April 17, 2025
Bukayo Saka's Nigerian girlfriend Tolami Benson was among the spectators at the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night as Arsenal defeated defending champions Real Madrid to advance to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. Benson shared snaps on Instagram from the Santiago Bernabéu, where she was...
PL: Goal and assist from Newcastle United forward tracked by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Published: April 16, 2025
Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy delivered another standout performance on Wednesday night, scoring and assisting in the Magpies' dominant 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash at St James' Park.Murphy who is reportedly on the radar of Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, opened the scoring in the 14t...
'He isn't that mobile - Pundit not convinced Southampton striker Onuachu can cut it in Championship
Published: April 16, 2025
English football pundit Martin Sanders has cast doubt over Paul Onuachu's ability to lead Southampton's frontline as they prepare for life in the Championship next season, despite the Nigerian striker's recent resurgence in form.Onuachu, who joined the Saints from Genk in January 2023, endured a difficult start to his ...
From Goodison struggles to Craven Cottage star: Iwobi's stunning Fulham transformation
Published: April 16, 2025
Fulham are enjoying a remarkable 2024-25 Premier League campaign that appears set to land them a place in Europe next season.The Cottagers have stormed up the table under manager Marco Silva, collecting upset victories over Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham along the way, as they sit ninth with six games to p...
'Not easy' - Brentford's Nigeria-eligible RB Kayode speaks passionately about representing Italy
Published: April 16, 2025
Brentford right back Michael Kayode has described scoring for Italy in the final of the 2023 UEFA U19 European Championship as the best moment of his life.Nineteen minutes into the contest against Portugal, the versatile fullback of Nigerian descent met Luis Hasa's delivery with a decisive header to score the match-win...
Former Real Madrid star Adepoju insists it's not over yet, names 4 players that can destroy Arsenal
Published: April 16, 2025
Former Real Madrid star and retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has issued a UEFA Champions League warning to Arsenal, saying his former club still have a chance of reaching the semifinals despite suffering a heavy 3-0 loss last week at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners did a demolition job in London, leaving Re...
Southampton striker Oyekunle on the brink of equalling U18 PL record held by Man Utd's Chido Obi
Published: April 15, 2025
Highly-rated Nigerian attacker Nicholas Oyekunle enhanced his burgeoning reputation by inspiring Southampton to a 4-2 win over West Ham United in an U18 Premier League South clash on Tuesday afternoon at Staplewood Training Ground.Oyekunle has been on fire this season, and he's the leading marksman in the U18 Premier L...
'He's quick, strong' - Fulham coach believes Bassey can play at highest level but pinpoints one flaw
Published: April 15, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has pinpointed a crucial area where Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey must improve to unlock his full potential and reach the elite level of world football.Bassey, who joined Fulham from Ajax, has been instrumental in the Cottagers' impressive campaign, contributing both defensively and off...
Rivalry with Boniface: Bayer Leverkusen striker wants PL move amid Manchester United interest
Published: April 15, 2025
Manchester United's search for attacking reinforcements has taken a fresh twist, with reports linking Bayer Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick to a potential move to Old Trafford.According to Sky, via Fussballtransfers the 29-year-old Czech striker is firmly on United's radar as the club looks to bolster its frontline ah...