Chukwuemeka impresses as Chelsea prevail in seven-goal thriller against Brighton
Published: July 23, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka started his second game under new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino in the Blues' 4-3 win over Brighton in the Premier League summer series, a preseason tournament being played in the United States. While he did not register a goal contribution he was heavily involved in action in the seven-g...
Anderlecht trying to hijack Barcelona's move to sign Cobham product Mendel-Idowu
Published: July 23, 2023
Anderlecht are making a late attempt to sign Chelsea's Cobham product Tudor Mendel- Idowu   According to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano the Belgian outfit are trying to hijack Barcelona's move for the Flying Eagles-eligible who is a free agent.   Mendel-Idowu has already agreed personal terms with...
Five Nigerian players miss Arsenal's development squad friendly against Villarreal 
Published: July 22, 2023
Five players eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams were missing as Arsenal's development squad were beaten 2-0 by Villarreal U21s in a friendly at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia on Friday.   According to Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird, 2022 Nigeria U23 invitee Tim Akinola, 2023 Flying Eagles i...
'Because of the money' - Ajax coach reveals he told Fulham target Bassey to leave 
Published: July 22, 2023
Ajax Amsterdam manager Maurice Steijn has revealed that he has told Calvin Bassey to leave the club. ​ ​The 23-year-old has struggled to find his feet since moving to the Amsterdam based-side despite arriving with high expectations from Rangers last summer. ​ ​ Due to his poor form in his first season wi...
Fulham reach club-to-club agreement with Ajax on N18.1b transfer fee for Super Eagles LB
Published: July 22, 2023
Fulham have reached an agreement with Ajax Amsterdam for the signing of Super Eagles left-back Calvin Bassey. ​ ​ ​According to transfer market expert David Ornstein of The Athletic, Fulham have agreed to pay 21 million euros (approximately N18.1 billion in Nigerian cuurency)  plus sell-on fee to the Dutch...
Middlesbrough yet to receive official offers for Arsenal youth product Akpom 
Published: July 22, 2023
Middlesbrough are trying to convince Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom to stay at the club beyond this summer.    Akpom has not figured for Middlesbrough in their pre-season games and was left out of the training camp squad to Portugal, but it has nothing to do with speculation linking him wi...
Man Utd include two Flying Eagles-eligible players in squad for friendly v Wrexham 
Published: July 21, 2023
Manchester United have reportedly included two Flying Eagles-eligible players in their squad for the pre-season friendly against League Two newcomers Wrexham.    According to Manchester Evening News, Maxi Oyedele and Shola Shoretire are among the Manchester United youngsters who have begun their journey to th...
Rangers could miss out on sell-on clause for Super Eagles player wanted by Fulham 
Published: July 21, 2023
Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers could miss out on a windfall from the potential sale of Nigeria international Calvin Bassey to Premier League club Fulham.    The Leicester City academy product became the most expensive Nigerian defender in history with his move to Ajax Amsterdam last summer for a gu...
Super Eagles RB who learned his trade at Chelsea joins Nottingham Forest on 2-year deal 
Published: July 21, 2023
Premier League side Nottingham Forest are on the verge of announcing the signing of Chelsea academy product Ola Aina.   The Telegraph UK broke the news that the Super Eagles right-back will join Nottingham Forest on a free transfer after flying into Spain on Friday to undergo a medical at the club’s training ...
'Stubborn Nigerian defensive unit' - Chelsea admit Super Falcons 'frustrated their opponents'
Published: July 21, 2023
English club Chelsea monitored proceedings at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne) on Friday morning as the Super Falcons upset the form guide by holding reigning Olympic champions Canada to a goalless draw in their 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup opener.    Flamboyant Canada coach Beverly Priestman p...
'Stalwart Nigerian side' - Arsenal laud Super Falcons for defensive display v Canada 
Published: July 21, 2023
Arsenal have their eyes on the ongoing 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup with fifteen of their players on international duty with their respective countries in Australia and New Zealand.    The Gunners watched with keen interest Friday morning's showdown between Nigeria and Canada at the Melbourne Rectangula...
Done deal: Barcelona product breaks African transfer record with move to Man Utd 
Published: July 20, 2023
Former Cameroon international André Onana has broken an African transfer record with his transfer to Manchester United, subject to international clearance.     The 27-year-old has pen to paper on a five-year deal with the option for a further year.   Onana has joined the Red Devils after a banner se...
Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers register their interest in Celtic's Nigeria-eligible defender
Published: July 20, 2023
 League One duo Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers are eyeing a move for Celtic's Irish-Nigerian defender Bosun Lawal.   ​According to Football Insider, the two third-tier clubs are interested in a loan deal for the promising centre-back. ​ ​ Lawal got his first taste of senior team football last seaso...
Super Eagles defender makes decision on his Ajax future amid Fulham, Brighton interest 
Published: July 20, 2023
Left-footed Super Eagles central defender Calvin Bassey has made a decision on his future at Ajax Amsterdam amid speculation linking him with a return to England this summer.    Brighton & Hove and Fulham have both been linked with a move for the Leicester City academy product who is a homegrown player in the ...
Manchester United youth product Balogun reacts to signing new Watford deal 
Published: July 20, 2023
Manchester United academy product Hamzat Balogun has reacted to signing a new deal at Championship club Watford.   Watford revealed last month that contract offers were made to several players within the academy ranks including Balogun.    The Nigerian youngster has put pen to paper on his first professi...