Super Eagles-eligible midfielder nominated for Chelsea's August Goal of the Month 
Published: September 04, 2023
England youth international of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuemeka has been nominated for Chelsea's August Goal of the Month.    The Blues have compiled a shortlist of the six best efforts across the club in the opening month of the season with Chukwuemeka making the cut for his first senior goal in a Pre...
Arsenal legend Henry hands first France U21 call-up to Chelsea starlet eligible for Nigeria, Ugochukwu
Published: September 04, 2023
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry, who is the new coach of France U21 national team, has included Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu in his first squad list ahead of international matches this month.     The 1998 World Cup winner with France has selected 23 players on the roster for the...
Alozie gets a taste of her own medicine 28 days after red card incident with Lauren James
Published: September 04, 2023
Exactly four weeks after Nigeria's defeat on penalties to England at the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, Super Falcons fullback  Michelle Alozie got a taste of her own medicine after she was issued a straight red card during the firs half of Houston Dash's 1-0 loss to San Diego Wave in the NWSL on Monday mor...
PL2: Shoretire nets brace but Man Utd throw away five-goal lead against Sunderland
Published: September 03, 2023
Manchester United looked home and dry in their Premier League 2 meeting with Sunderland at the Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground on Sunday afternoon as they had opened up a five-goal lead inside 47 minutes but threw away their lead in dramatic fashion with the game ending 5-5.   After seeing a proposed loan depa...
4 goals in 5 games: Precocious midfielder Nwaneri performing at his best for Arsenal U21s 
Published: September 03, 2023
History-making midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is enjoying a terrific start to the new season, having netted four goals and delivered two assists in five games across all competitions.    The Hale End Academy product is unlikely to receive his second call-up to the Arsenal first team when they take on Manchester Unit...
'An amazing player, a real leader' - Udogie full of compliments for Tottenham hat-trick hero Son 
Published: September 03, 2023
Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie has showered praise on Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son after the striker netted his first goals of the season in a 5-2 rout of Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday.    Heung-min Son was appointed Tottenham Hotspur captain just before their first ga...
Anjorin makes controversial claim that Portsmouth are a bigger club than Bournemouth, Southampton 
Published: September 03, 2023
Former England youth international of Nigerian descent, Faustino Anjorin has made a controversial claim about the pedigree of Portsmouth, saying they are a bigger club than their South Coast rivals Southampton and Bournemouth.   A day before the close of the summer transfer window, Portsmouth completed the sign...
Aina insists he was not at his best against Chelsea despite match-winning tackle to deny Sterling
Published: September 03, 2023
Cobham product Ola Aina took to social media to react to Nottingham Forest's 1-0 win over Chelsea in a Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.   On his return to SW6, the Nigeria international gave a good account of himself and the highlight of his performance was his brilliant last-...
'Has not had a great start to his Chelsea career' - Ekoku calls for patience with Caicedo
Published: September 02, 2023
Nottingham Forest won their first game at Stamford Bridge since January 1995 , beating Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, their second away win in the Premier League since promotion.   Anthony Elanga, Forest's new man from Manchester United, broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, the goal beaut...
Casemiro beats Oyedele, 6 others to win Manchester United's Goal of the Month award 
Published: September 02, 2023
Brazil international Casemiro has won Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for August 2023.   The midfielder saw off competition from Nigeria-eligible starlet Maxi Oyedele and six other players to claim the monthly accolade.   Other nominees included first team stars Raphael Varane and Christ...
'They didn't bring anyone else in' - Pundit reckons Everton made a poor decision to sell Iwobi
Published: September 02, 2023
Sky Sports pundit Sue Smith has criticized Everton higher-ups for sanctioning the sale of Alex Iwobi to Fulham without signing a replacement.    The Nigeria international completed a switch to the Cottagers on deadline day, putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at Craven Cottage on Ju...
Awoniyi game-winning assist, Aina returns to Stamford Bridge as Nottingham Forest beat Chelsea
Published: September 02, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi and Cobham product Ola Aina featured in Nottingham Forest's 1-0 victory over Chelsea on matchday four of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.   Awoniyi provided the assist for Forest's goal when his pass found Anthony Elanga who buried his strike into the right botto...
Snapped: Arsenal coach promotes 16yo Anglo-Nigerian starlet to first team training pre-Man Utd
Published: September 02, 2023
Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri ahead of his side's blockbuster Premier League meeting with Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.   The Gunners held their final training session pre-Manchester United at London Colney ...
Spalletti's first Italy squad: Nigeria handed boost as Tottenham Hotspur star Udogie left out 
Published: September 02, 2023
Italy's new national team coach Luciano Spalletti has announced his first squad for the Azzurri's two upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games against North Macedonia (9 September in Skopje) and Ukraine (12 September in Milan).   The former Napoli manager has named a 29-man roster comprising four goalkeeper...
Official: Norwich City sign striker of Nigerian descent from Manchester City 
Published: September 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Norwich City have announced the signing of talented striker of Nigerian descent Daniel Ogwuru from Premier League champions Manchester City on a long-term deal.   The Canaries added that the 18-year-old will start his Carrow Road career with the club&...