Arsenal working behind the scenes to try and get Super Eagles-eligible player a move
Published: August 23, 2023
Arsenal are working on securing a move for Super Eagles-eligible player Arthur Okonkwo before the end of the transfer window. ​ ​ ​According to TEAMtalk, the 13-time English champions are working behind the scenes to ensure the goalkeeper leaves on a permanent or loan deal but the club will want him to move pe...
'He's one to watch' - Pundit reveals Tottenham Hotspur LB Udogie is tailor-made for the PL 
Published: August 23, 2023
Football pundit Scott Brown has described Italian-born left-back of Nigeria descent Destiny Udogie as an ideal fit for the Premier League having impressed in his first two games of the season for Tottenham Hotspur.   The 20-year-old had to wait for a year to make his Premier League debut for Tottenham as he spe...
'I was not happy that he left' - Van Bronckhorst admits he was sad to see Bassey leave Rangers 
Published: August 23, 2023
Dutch football tactician Giovanni van Bronckhorst has admitted that he was sad to see Calvin Bassey leave Glasgow Rangers last summer.    Bassey became the most expensive Nigerian defender in history, overtaking Super Eagles legend Taribo West, when he moved to Ajax for a guaranteed fee of 23 million euros. ...
Fulham targeting move for Tottenham's England defender as potential replacement for Tosin 
Published: August 23, 2023
Fulham have started preparing for life without their Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.   The Cottagers are resigned to losing the Manchester City academy product who is drawing interest from Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur this summer.    According to Sky Sports UK, Tottenham are considering off...
Two sons of former Super Eagles stars named in England U16 matchday squad v Italy 
Published: August 23, 2023
Two sons of former Super Eagles players were named in the England U16 matchday squad as the Young Lions began the 2023-2024 season with a 3-1 loss to hosts Italy in an international friendly staged at Coverciano on Tuesday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    While Wolverhampton Wanderers starlet Wes O...
'That's his best performance so far' - Rangers coach blown away by Dessers' display against PSV
Published: August 23, 2023
Rangers manager Michael Beale was left dazzled by the performance of Cyriel Dessers in his side's 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven in a UEFA Champions League playoff match staged at the Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday night.   Against familiar foes, former Feyenoord Rotterdam, Heracles Almelo, FC Utrecht and NAC Bre...
EFL Trophy: Olaofe on target, Shoretire scores in shootout to help Man Utd earn bonus point 
Published: August 22, 2023
Manchester United U21 began their EFL Trophy campaign with a 5-3 win on penalties against League Two side Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Tuesday.   The Red Devils earned the bonus point after winning the shootout, with Anglo-Nigerian forward Shola Shoretire among the scorers for the visitors.   Joini...
EFL Trophy: Uwakwe scores against Arsenal, exciting prospect Nwaneri on target in shootout
Published: August 22, 2023
Former Chelsea wingback of Nigeria descent Tariq Uwakwe was on target for Swindon Town in their loss on penalties to Arsenal U21s in an English Football League Trophy tie played on Tuesday night at The County Ground. ​ ​ ​While the match ended in a 2-2 draw after regulation time, Arsenal would go on to win 5-4...
Steve Cooper reveals Awoniyi's wife had a baby while Nottingham Forest were playing Arsenal
Published: August 22, 2023
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has revealed that Taiwo Awoniyi's wife delivered a baby while his side were facing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on matchday one of the Premier League.   The Super Eagles forward started the game on the bench and came on in the 71st minute to replace Danilo as Forest att...
Confirmed: Newcastle sign two Chelsea Academy Player of the Year winners in the same summer 
Published: August 22, 2023
Newcastle United have signed two Chelsea Academy Player of the Year winners in the same summer.    After the capture of Tino Livramento, Chelsea's Academy Player of the Year for 2021, the Magpies confirmed the signing of Chelsea's  Academy Player of the Year for 2023, Lewis Hall, on Tuesday, August 2...
Future of Nigerian-born midfielder at Arsenal uncertain as proposed move to Euro club collapses 
Published: August 22, 2023
Ten days before the close of the summer transfer window in England, the future of Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola at Premier League club Arsenal is uncertain.    Akinola is among the academy stars Arsenal are looking to sell or loan out before next Friday's deadline, so much so that he was left out of...
Son of former Super Eagles defender impressing on trial at West Brom 
Published: August 22, 2023
Ruben Shakpoke, the son of former Super Eagles fullback Jero Shakpoke, is impressing on trial at Championship club West Brom, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The striker is looking for a new club following his release by Aston Villa at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign.   Shakpoke is training with the Bag...
Harry Kane's replacement: Tottenham prioritise the signing of Chelsea target over Gift Orban
Published: August 22, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly prioritized the signing of Nottingham Forest striker Brennan Johnson over Genk marskman Gift Orban.    The Lilywhites are in the market for a centre-forward as a replacement for club legend Harry Kane who recently completed a transfer to German champions Bayern Munich, and at...
Chelsea confirm Super Eagles-eligible midfielder has undergone surgery after knee injury
Published: August 22, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have provided an update regarding the injury of Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. ​ ​ ​The 19-year-old picked up an injury towards the end of the first half in Chelsea's loss to West Ham on Sunday at the London Stadium. ​ ​ The London-based ...
Portsmouth interested in signing Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent on a loan deal
Published: August 21, 2023
Portsmouth are pushing to sign Chelsea midfielder of Nigeria descent Faustino Anjorin.   According to Football.London, the English League One club are interested in signing the Cobham Academy product on a loan deal. ​ ​ Besides Portsmouth, the 21-year-old has attracted interest from clubs based in France,...