Brighton boss says 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee could have a role to play in push for Europe 
Published: May 13, 2023
Brighton & Hove manager Roberto De Zerbi has hinted at giving game time to some of the outstanding Academy players in the season run-in as the Seagulls continue their push for European football.   The Seagulls have a grueling schedule coming up with five games in fourteen days, beginning with the trip to Arsen...
Flying Eagles squad numbers : AC Milan starlet handed no. 10 shirt worn by Etim Esin, Iheanacho 
Published: May 13, 2023
FIFA has revealed the squad numbers the Flying Eagles players will wear at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup which begins in Argentina next weekend.    Nigeria U20 head coach  Ladan Bosso has given the number 1 jersey to Nathaniel Nwosu even though the Water FC glovesman is unlikely to be the first choice goalkeeper...
'Had clear talent' - Lampard reveals talks with Madueke in a bid to help winger rediscover form 
Published: May 13, 2023
Chelsea interim boss, Frank Lampard has explained why Noni Madueke initially struggled under him and how the winger has resuscitated his Chelsea career in recent weeks. Lampard also added that he sat down with the former PSV star when he arrived at the club in a bid to rediscover his form. Maduke failed to m...
Confirmed team news : Super Eagles winger will take no part in Chelsea v Nottingham Forest 
Published: May 13, 2023
Speaking to reporters at his pre-match press conference before his side's visit to the English capital, Nottingham Forest manager  Steve Cooper confirmed that Emmanuel Dennis will take no part in Saturday afternoon's clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.    The 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup-winning manag...
Arsenal loanee Balogun equals Ligue 1 record set in 1936 after goal against Lens 
Published: May 12, 2023
Folarin Balogun netted his 19th league goal for Reims in their 2-1 loss to Lens on matchday 35 of the Ligue 1. Balogun got his goal in the 23rd minute from the penalty spot after Marshall Munetsi was brought down by Kevin Danso which earned the latter a red card. Lens would also restore parity from the penalt...
Official: Arsenal youth product Okenabirhie offered new contract by Cambridge United 
Published: May 12, 2023
With a statement on their official website, EFL League One club Cambridge United have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   One of the decisions taken after post-season meetings between first team players and management was to offer a new contract to Arsen...
'It doesn't make sense' - Lampard namechecks Chkwuemeka as he questions U20 WC timing
Published: May 12, 2023
Chelsea's caretaker boss Frank Lampard has questioned the timing of the FIFA U20 World Cup which starts in Argentina next weekend, the same time as the end-of-season run-in.    Including loanees, seven promising Chelsea players have been called up to represent their respective nations in the World Cup, name...
Official: Celtic-reared striker of Nigerian descent signs pro deal at West Brom 
Published: May 12, 2023
With a statement on their official website, English Championship side, West Bromwich Albion have announced on their website that Celtic-reared forward, Eseosa Sule has signed his first professional contract with the club.   Sule joined West Brom in the January transfer window from Scottish side, Celtic with whom...
Confirmed team news: Super Eagles star Iheanacho ruled out of Leicester v Liverpool 
Published: May 12, 2023
Leicester City manager Dean Smith has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho will not be available for selection when his side face Liverpool in a Premier League clash at King Power Stadium in their penultimate home game of the 2022-2023 season.   The 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup winner did not figure for the Foxes in thei...
2017 Super Eagles invitee triple-nominated for Crystal Palace Goal of the Season 
Published: May 12, 2023
2017 Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze has been triple nominated for Crystal Palace's Goal of the Season.    The former England U21 international has notched 8 goals in 37 all-competition appearances so far this campaign and three of those strikes - against Leeds United, Bournemouth and Southampton - have m...
Arsenal desperate to keep Flying Eagles-eligible midfielder amid interest from Man City 
Published: May 12, 2023
Arsenal are desperate to retain the services of youngster, Ethan Nwaneri amid reports that Manchester City are in pole position to sign the 16-year-old in the summer.   It has been reported by Football Insider that Arsenal are ready to do all they can to prevent him from leaving the club. . Nwaneri became...
Report: Chelsea consider summer deal for Super Eagles star 'too hard to do' 
Published: May 12, 2023
Chelsea are ready to end their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as they feel that it will be difficult to bring him to Stamford Bridge due to his hefty fee, according to reports.    The Super Eagles star has been linked with Chelsea who have struggled all season in front of goal and the club is said to...
Official: Super Eagles star Balogun among 4 players of Nigerian descent released by QPR
Published: May 11, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Queens Park Rangers have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.    Four players of Nigerian descent are among six players who will leave the Hoops when their contracts expire at the end of June. ...
Portuguese, English clubs interested in defender called up by Peseiro for March internationals 
Published: May 11, 2023
Bruno Onyemaechi has emerged as a transfer target for clubs in Portugal and England, according to reports.    Onyemaechi has yet to make his debut for the Super Eagles but was called up by manager Jose Peseiro for a glamour friendly against Portugal last November and retained his place on the roster for the ba...
Report: Napoli increase asking price for 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner 
Published: May 11, 2023
Napoli have reportedly increased the asking price of the star striker and the club's most coveted asset, Victor Osimhen who has been linked with a move away from Naples. Osimhen has been pivotal to Napoli's success this season, helping them to secure the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years by regi...