Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent agrees new deal with Tottenham amid Man Utd interest 
Published: May 23, 2023
English Premier League giants Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Callum Olusesi with the promising midfielder of Nigerian descent agreeing a new deal with Tottenham Hotspur.    Last week, Football Insider reported that Tottenham Hotspur were fighting to keep hold of Olusesi amid transfer...
Official: Anglo-Nigerian winger returns to Man Utd after loan spell at Bolton Wanderers 
Published: May 23, 2023
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed that Manchester United winger of Nigerian descent, Shola Shoretire has returned to Manchester United after the expiration of his loan term. This is according to a statement on the club's official website which reads thus: "Loan players James Trafford, Conor Bradley, Luke Mb...
Confirmed: Son of former Super Eagles midfielder released by West Brom 
Published: May 23, 2023
Following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season, Championship outfit West Brom have announced their retained and released list through their official website.    At youth team level, the Baggies confirmed that Femi Olofinjana, who has a famous dad,  will be leaving The Hawthorns this summer.   Femi i...
U20 WC Italy v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time and venue
Published: May 23, 2023
The Flying Eagles will be facing  Italy in their second group game of the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup on Wednesday.  Nigeria came from a goal down to get the better of debutant, Dominican Republic 2-1 in the first match. Italy on the other hand also earned the three maximum points in their first match again...
Official: Cap-tied England star of Nigerian descent signs new Arsenal deal 
Published: May 23, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed that cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Bukayo Saka has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract.   Saka has committed his future to his boyhood club, a year before his old contract was due to run out. �...
Mebude misses out on Premier League 2 Player of the Season to Man City teammate 
Published: May 23, 2023
Scotland underage international of Nigerian descent, Adedire Mebude has missed out on the Premier league 2 Player of the Season award, with the Premier League confirming on Tuesday morning that the prestigious award has gone to his Manchester City teammate  Carlos Borges.   Borges was selected by a panel of th...
2023 Fifa U20 WC: Flying Eagles winger Sunday vows to score in next game against Italy 
Published: May 22, 2023
Flying Eagles winger Jude Sunday has vowed to score in the national team's upcoming clash against Italy at the ongoing 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.    In what was his second competitive start for the Nigeria U20s, the Real Sapphire star was arguably the standout player for the Flying Eagles in the...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ejeheri racks up fifth clean sheet in seven league games
Published: May 22, 2023
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper of Nigerian descent, Ovie Ejeheri kept a clean sheet for SJK in their 2-0 win over Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat in the Veikkausliiga, Finland's top-tier league, on Monday, May 22. ​ Jaime Moreno gave SJK the lead in the 44th minute before Jeremiah Streng doubled the away side's l...
Official: Chesterfield confirm former Nigeria U23 invitee has returned to Arsenal 
Published: May 22, 2023
Through their official website, National League club Chesterfield have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.    The Spireites narrowly missed out on promotion to the Football League after losing on penalties to Notts County at Wembley on May 13.    ...
Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea monitoring situation of Arsenal's mega-talented midfielder Nwaneri 
Published: May 22, 2023
The future of England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri is up in the air and the mega-talented attacking midfielder may have played his last game for Arsenal if transfer speculations are anything to go by.   Currently on Young Lions duty at the U17 Euro, Nwaneri is in the last few weeks of his...
Eze insists he's focused on Crystal Palace amid Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle United links
Published: May 22, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder, Eberechi Eze has revealed that he is focused on Crystal Palace and is not bothered about rumours linking him away from Selhurst Park in the summer transfer window. Eze is enjoying his best run of form with Crystal Palace under interim boss, Roy Hodgson having scored 6 go...
Sheffield Wednesday sweating on fitness of 2019 Flying Eagles invitee ahead of playoff final 
Published: May 22, 2023
Sheffield Wednesday are sweating on the fitness of 2019 Flying Eagles invitee Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ahead of their League One playoff final clash against Barnsley at Wembley.   The Manchester City academy product was a surprise omission from the gameday squad against Peterborough United on May 18 as the Owls crea...
Chukwuemeka makes his first appearance under Lampard's management in 1-0 loss to Man City
Published: May 21, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka made his first Chelsea appearance under Frank Lampard on Sunday evening in the Blues' 1-0 defeat against Premier League champions Manchester City. Chukwuemeka found himself used sparingly from the bench under previous manager Graham Potter but had to bide his time under Lampard who is on int...
Lampard explains decision for England U20 star Chukwuemeka to complete the season at Chelsea 
Published: May 21, 2023
Chelsea's interim boss Frank Lampard has explained the rationale for Carney Chukwuemeka staying back at Chelsea instead of traveling with the England U20 squad for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup.    The Young Lions star for sure will not be available for selection when the 2017 world champions take on Tunisia...
How Awoniyi's goals helped Nottingham Forest protect their Premier League status 
Published: May 21, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi was one of the litany of players signed by Nottingham Forest last summer in a bid to ensure that they protect their Premier League status having just regained promotion.   Awoniyi was expected to lead the line of Nottingham Forest having done well last season with Union Berlin, scoring 20 goals in ...