Official : Chelsea and England international of Nigerian descent part ways by mutual consent
Published: August 29, 2022
Through their official webpage, Chelsea announced on Monday afternoon that the club have parted ways with cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley, with the midfielder's contract terminated by mutual consent.   Barkley is now a free agent and can join a new club even after the close of...
Chelsea's midfield headache : Tuchel reveals Nigeria-eligible player is an option
Published: August 29, 2022
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was on media duties on Monday before his side's trip to the South Coast, where they do battle with Joe Aribo's Southampton in a Premier League match on Tuesday evening.   The Blues midfield crisis deepened following the dismissal of Conor Gallagher for two reckless challenge...
Super Eagles star named in French Ligue 1 Team of the Week
Published: August 29, 2022
Super Eagles star Moses Simon has been selected for Whoscored.com's French Ligue 1 Team of the Week for match week four.   The winger scored and provided an assist for Nantes in their comeback win against Toulouse at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, August 28.   Four minutes into the second half, Evan...
Gazientep and EPL club interested in signing Fulham's Super Eagles-eligible midfielder
Published: August 29, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian footballer Josh Onomah continues to be linked with a departure from Premier League new boys Fulham before the close of the summer transfer window.   According to Sky Sports UK, the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup-winning midfielder with the Young Lions is attracting interest from Turkish outfit Gazientep ...
Napoli boss admits it would be difficult to say no if Man Utd offered N42b for Nigeria star
Published: August 29, 2022
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has admitted that it would be difficult to say no to Manchester United if the Premier League club made an offer of 100 million euros (approximately N42 billion) for Victor Osimhen.   The Nigeria international has been linked with a hypothetical transfer to Manchester United befor...
Chelsea defender of Ghanaian descent close to returning to Italian Serie A
Published: August 28, 2022
Serie A club Spezia Calcio are close to signing Wales international of Ghanaian descent Ethan Ampadu on a season-long loan.   Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano revealed that both clubs and the player have agreed to make the deal happen.   The deal however has a clause that allows the Serie A club t...
Chelsea's African star lined up to replace Man Utd-bound Antony at Ajax
Published: August 28, 2022
Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech is close to making a return to Ajax Amsterdam.   The Chelsea player is seen as a replacement for Manchester United bound Antony Matheus dos Santos.   Manchester United are on the brink of signing Antony from Ajax for a club record fee of €100 million.   According to I...
Fabregas had a word with Nwaneri, other Arsenal U18 players before North London derby
Published: August 28, 2022
Arsenal U18 boss Jack Wilshere has confirmed that Gunners legend Cesc Fàbregas had a word with the Arsenal U18 players, including England youth international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, before they stepped out on to the pitch for the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.   The Gunners...
Former African Player of the Year prefers to join Chelsea over Man Utd this summer
Published: August 28, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his desire to join Chelsea over Manchester United.   According to transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have enquired about the Gabonese international but his preference is Chelsea.   The presence of UEFA Ch...
Ronaldo and Osimhen rumours : Ten Hag suggests Man Utd don't need to sign another striker
Published: August 28, 2022
Dutch football tactician Erik Ten Hag has suggested that Manchester United did not need to sign another striker before the close of the summer transfer window amid rumours linking Napoli star Victor Osimhen with a move to Old Trafford.   There was speculation in the Italian media that Manchester United icon Cris...
Talented Chelsea loanee of Nigerian descent scores his first career brace
Published: August 28, 2022
England youth international of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin was officially named the best player for Huddersfield Town in their 2-2 draw with Semi Ajayi's West Brom in a Championship clash at John Smith's Stadium on Saturday afernoon.   The Chelsea loanee opened his goalscoring account for the seaso...
Photo : Younger brother of Super Eagles striker joins Red Star Belgrade
Published: August 28, 2022
Serbian Superliga champions Red Star Belgrade have bolstered their ranks with the signing of Nigerian attacker Khalifa Umar, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Umar has joined Red Star Belgrade from Future of Africa International Football Academy.   Umar's move to The Red-Whites was confirmed by Mohammed...
Chelsea looking to offload 33-cap international of Nigerian descent
Published: August 27, 2022
One of Chelsea's objectives before the close of the summer transfer window is to end their association with cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley.   According to the online edition of The Sun UK, Chelsea are weighing up offering the midfielder a significant pay off to offload him an...
'A battle to be proud of' - Fulham's Anglo-Nigerian CB reacts to narrow loss to Arsenal
Published: August 27, 2022
Fulham's Anglo-Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo took to social media on Saturday night to react to the Cottagers' narrow 2-1 loss to Arsenal in a Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium.   After a goalless first half with chances few and far between, the game sprung to life in the second ha...
Official : Nigeria-eligible striker decides to return to Chelsea
Published: August 27, 2022
Chelsea announced on Friday that Norway youth international of Nigerian descent Bryan Fiabema has been recalled from his loan spell at Norwegian giants Rosenborg, four months before the original agreement between the two clubs was due to expire.    The Norwegian-Nigerian was loaned out to Rosenborg last March wit...