'Wasn't possible at all' - Andries Jonker explains why Akpom didn't make it at Arsenal
Published: August 21, 2023
Former Arsenal's academy manager Andries Jonker has admitted that it was not possible for Chuba Akpom to break into the Gunners first team during his time with the north London club because of competition for places.    Akpom was on the books of Arsenal for sixteen years, rising through the youth team ranks ...
Official: Chelsea sign talented midfielder from Premier League rivals
Published: August 21, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have announced the signing of promising midfielder Ollie Harrison from Premier League rivals Newcastle United.   The 16-year-old joins the Blues on a scholarship deal and will continue his development with the club's U18 squad this season.   An Engl...
Battle for Gift Orban hots up: Fulham join Tottenham in race for Nigerian goal machine 
Published: August 21, 2023
Fulham have joined Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur as well as teams in the French Ligue 1 for the signature of prolific Nigerian striker Gift Orban.    According to Antwerp-based newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, Fulham have put Orban on the shortlist of strikers to replace Aleksandar Mitrović, who left...
Official: Charlton Athletic confirm signing of Chelsea youth product Adegoke 
Published: August 21, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Charlton Athletic have confirmed the signing of Chelsea youth team product Prince Adegoke.   The Addicks revealed that the 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee will initially begin his Charlton Athletic career with their development squad, while also providing cover for Dean Hol...
Transfer guru Romano reveals Monaco are preparing new bid for Tottenham target Tosin
Published: August 21, 2023
Monaco are not ready to give up on their pursuit of Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo with Fulham rejecting their first two bids for the Manchester City Academy product. The right-footed centre-back has also been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur with Frank Trimboli, the agent in charge of negotiati...
Most expensive second tier player signed: Southampton want Bayer to pay club-record fee for Tella
Published: August 21, 2023
German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen are working on a deal to sign Southampton's Nigerian winger Nathan Tella.   According to Sky Deutschland, via Sky Sports UK, Southampton would demand a fee of £21m-£26m (approximately N20.5b-N25.4b) to consider selling the Hale End Academy product.    If th...
'Carney was playing in that position' - Pundit urges Chelsea to sign a No.10 after Chukwuemeka injury 
Published: August 21, 2023
Sky Sports pundit Olivia Buzaglo believes Chelsea need to sign a new number 10 with the injury picked up by Carney Chukwuemeka in the defeat to West Ham United yesterday rather than signing another striker. Chukwuemeka picked up a knee injury in the closing stages of the first half and was seen leaving the London ...
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Offiah scores first senior goal, named MOTM on debut for Hearts
Published: August 21, 2023
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Odel Offiah picked up an official man of the match award on his debut for Heart of Midlothian FC in their 4-0 hammering of Partick Thistle FC in a Scottish League Cup tie on Sunday.    Offiah signed a fresh deal with his parent club Brighton & Hove until June 30, 2025 before head...
Confirmed Crystal Palace team news: Ex-Nigeria U17 invitee will not face former club Arsenal 
Published: August 21, 2023
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that he will not be able to count on the services of 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee Malcolm Ebiowei when his side face Arsenal in a London derby on Monday under the lights at Selhurst Park.   Ebiowei was not involved in Crystal Palace's opening day win at Sheffiel...
Nottingham Forest set to sign 2022 World Cup-winning RB to potentially provide competition for Aina 
Published: August 21, 2023
Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign 2022 World Cup-winning right-back Gonzalo Montiel from Sevilla.   Sky Sports, making reference to the Athletic UK, is reporting that Forest have provisionally agreed a deal for the Argentina national teamer and will pay Sevilla approxim...
Crystal Palace's new signing inherits jersey number worn by two Nigerian-born players
Published: August 20, 2023
Crystal Palace bolstered their ranks with the signing of Brazilian attacker Matheus França earlier this month from Flamengo.   Fifteen days after the Eagles confirmed the acquisition of França, the Selhurst Park outfit informed through their official website on Sunday that their new signing has been assigne...
'Too poor' - Ex-Chelsea captain Desailly blames one West Ham player for Chukwuemeka's goal
Published: August 20, 2023
Former Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly believes that West Ham defender Kurt Zouma was to blame for Carney Chukwuemeka's goal in the first half of the London derby on Sunday evening.    After their recruitments this summer including the acquisition of Moisés Caicedo for a Premier League transfer record, T...
Chukwuemeka scores first senior goal for Chelsea but goes off injured against West Ham
Published: August 20, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka opened his goalscoring account for Chelsea when he netted in their 3-1 loss to West Ham United on Sunday evening at the London Stadium.   It was also he first senior goal in what was his 33rd career appearance combined for Aston Villa and Chelsea. ​ ​ ​Nayef Aguerd opened the scoring ...
Everton coach reveals exact nature of the injury suffered by Iwobi in 52nd consecutive PL start
Published: August 20, 2023
Everton manager Sean Dyche has revealed the exact nature of the injury suffered by Alex Iwobi during his side's 4-0 loss to Aston Villa in a Premier League clash at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon.    In the 18th minute, Aston Villa captain John McGinn opened the scoring from close range and Douglas Luiz ...
Chukwuemeka reveals his best position for Chelsea ahead of London derby v West Ham
Published: August 20, 2023
Speaking ahead of the London derby against West Ham United, England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka has revealed that his preferred position is behind the frontline.    Against Liverpool last weekend, Chukwuemeka was handed a start by manager Mauricio Pochettino after catching the eye ...