Gent chief cites Antony's N76b move to Man Utd as he insists Spurs-linked striker Orban is worth N24b
Published: September 13, 2023
KAA Gent CEO Michel Louwagie has insisted that 30 million euros (approximately N24 billion in Nigerian currency) is not a huge fee to sign Gift Orban and to drive home his point, he emphasized that Brazil international Antony departed Ajax Amsterdam for Manchester United in exchange for 95 million euros (N76 billion)...
'In Nigeria, it is one of the big clubs that everyone supports' - Ugochukwu on his move to Chelsea 
Published: September 13, 2023
Lesley Ugochukwu could not turn down the chance to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window despite the fact that he was guaranteed game time at his boyhood club Rennes in the new season.   When all the players are fit, the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who cost a combined €299.1 ...
Arsenal's Golden Eaglets-eligible striker reveals Tottenham passed up the chance to sign him
Published: September 12, 2023
Golden Eaglets-eligible player Daniel Oyetunde has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur passed up the opportunity to sign him before his move to Arsenal at U15 level following a successful trial.   Oyetunde was one of the three players of Nigerian descent that signed a scholarship deal with Arsenal in the off season...
'I should have won the man of the match' - Mikel reveals his best-ever game for Chelsea
Published: September 12, 2023
Retired Nigeria international John Obi Mikel believes that the best-ever performance he produced as a Chelsea player was against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on May 19, 2012 at the Allianz Arena.   Mikel dominated a Bayern Munich midfield that had Toni Kroos and Bastian Schweinsteiger who wer...
Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester scouts watch Denmark U21 players including Dorgu and Chukwuani
Published: September 12, 2023
Scouts representing English and German clubs were in attendance at the Vejle Stadium, where the Danish U21 national team played a friendly match against Slovakia on Monday evening.    Two Super Eagles-eligible players were given game time as the Danes conceded two late goals to lose 2-0 to Slovakia.    ...
Adana Demirspor and Istanbul Basaksehir interested in signing Nottingham Forest forward Dennis
Published: September 12, 2023
Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis, amidst the interest of two Turkish sides in acquiring his signature. The transfer guru has confirmed that the Nigeria international will leave Nottingham Forest having fallen out of favour with Steve Cooper. The fo...
Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City battling to sign Super Eagles-eligible winger
Published: September 12, 2023
Top European clubs are battling to sign Club Brugge's Super Eagles-eligible winger Antonio Nusa ahead of the January transfer window.   Chelsea attempted to bring the Norway international to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window but saw their 30 million euros bid rejected by Club Brugge on deadline ...
Arsenal announce UCL squad: The four players of Nigerian descent eligible for List B
Published: September 12, 2023
Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed their UEFA Champions League List A squad following the close of the summer transfer window, with no Nigeria-eligible player making the cut.   Manager Mikel Arteta has named 25 players on the roster which must contain a minimum of eight locally trained players and three ...
'Doing fantastic with Nigerian national team' -  Romano provides update on release clause for Osimhen 
Published: September 11, 2023
Transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on contract talks between Napoli and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.    Romano has praised the Italian champions for keeping hold of Osimhen following the close of the transfer window in most European countries and Saudi Arabia.    Europe...
Nottingham Forest Player and Goal of the Month: Super Eagles star Awoniyi scoops both awards 
Published: September 11, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi has been rewarded handsomely for his brilliant start to the season for Nottingham Forest.   The Super Eagles forward has received Nottingham Forest's Player of the Month and Goal of the Month Awards for August. Awoniyi has either scored or assisted for Steve Cooper's side since the sta...
Ugochukwu believes he'll make the grade at Chelsea despite competition from Caicedo, Enzo, Lavia
Published: September 11, 2023
French-Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu believes he will excel at Chelsea despite the competition for places in the club's midfield from Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and  Roméo Lavia..   Ugochukwu joined the Blues in the last transfer window from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes for a fee suggested to be 27 m...
Talented midfielder Nwaneri misses out on Arsenal Goal of the Month award to Saka 
Published: September 11, 2023
Talented England underage international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri has missed out on Arsenal's Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   The Gunners confirmed on their official website on Monday that Bukayo Saka's superb strike against Nottingham Forest has been chosen by supporters as Arsena...
From EPL fanatics to betting enthusiasts: Nigeria's love affair with the English Premier League
Published: September 11, 2023
Throughout the years, the English premier league has won the hearts of football fans and significantly impacted the development of the sports betting industry in Nigeria. The love of the EPL has given rise to a generation of punters nationwide who use platforms like Betnaija to wager on their favourite EPL teams. This ...
Troost-Ekong details how Super Eagles players have welcomed new boys Orban, Boniface, Torunarigha
Published: September 10, 2023
PAOK central defender William Troost-Ekong was the player selected to be on media duties in Saturday's pre-match press conference, which is an indication that he will be involved in some capacity in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe.    For the dead rubber ...
Legends match: Mikel shines playing as a defensive midfielder as Chelsea thrash Bayern 4-0
Published: September 09, 2023
Former Nigeria international Mikel Obi featured for Chelsea Legends in their 4-0 win over Bayern Munich Legends in a charity game played at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.   Chelsea Legends coach Roberto Di Matteo named nine members of Chelsea's 2012 Champions League-winning squad in his starting lineup...