Scored half a dozen goals' - Liverpool legend Owen hails Awoniyi for late-season goal flurry 
Published: May 28, 2023
Liverpool legend Michael Owen has hailed Taiwo Awoniyi for his late-season goal flurry, which was a huge factor in helping Nottingham Forest avoid relegation in the recently concluded season.   Awoniyi found the net for the fourth game in a row as Nottingham Forest were forced to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace on...
The final day: Iheanacho and Ndidi's Leicester say farewell to the PL despite win v West Ham 
Published: May 28, 2023
Super Eagles duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi will ply their trade in the Championship next season following Leicester City's relegation from the Premier League unless they secure a move away from the club in the summer. ​ The Foxes needed to win their encounter against West Ham and hope Everton drop p...
Chukwuemeka given a run-out before trip to Argentina; Madueke also in action v Newcastle 
Published: May 28, 2023
Super Eagles eligible winger Noni Madueke started from the off on Sunday evening in Chelsea's last game of the 2022/2023 season against Newcastle United which ended in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.   Another Anglo-Nigerian youngster Carney Chukwuemeka, who made his second start under the reins of interim ...
Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi continues magnificent form with goal against Crystal Palace
Published: May 28, 2023
Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi continued his brilliant run of form by scoring in Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the final day of the season.    Awoniyi gave Nottingham Forest the lead in the 31st minute with a left-footed shot from a Morgan Gibbs-White pass.  ...
Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper drawing interest from English and German clubs
Published: May 28, 2023
Arsenal goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Arthur Okonkwo has attracted the interest of several English and German clubs.   According to Goal.com, Okonkwo has caught the eye of English and German clubs with his performances on loan with Sturm Graz in the Austria Bundesliga   Okonkwo spent the first half of th...
Nigerian-born former Man City defender Onuoha reacts to Harry Kane's Man Utd links 
Published: May 28, 2023
Manchester United sealed their spot in next season's UEFA Champions League after a 4-1 win against Chelsea on Thursday but manager Erik ten Hag has said that he needs better players to compete in 2023-2024.   Even though Marcus Rashford has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, it's very obvio...
'Nigeria struck the crossbar twice' - Chelsea react to Flying Eagles loss to Andrey Santos' Brazil  
Published: May 28, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea monitored with interest the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup Group D encounter between Brazil and Nigeria at the Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata on Saturday evening.   Arsenal winger Marquinhos was the star of the show, setting up the opener before netting an insurance goal...
Championship playoff final: Super Eagles-eligible trio help Luton Town win 'richest game in football' 
Published: May 27, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible trio of Elijah Adebayo, Gabriel Osho and Fred Onyedinma have helped Luton Town gain promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history.   Adebayo and Osho started for the Bedfordshire-based side, while Onyedinma entered the game as a substitute in the 84th minute.   ...
Athletic Bilbao on brink of deal for Liverpool winger eligible for Flying Eagles  
Published: May 27, 2023
Athletic Bilbao are on the brink of a deal for Spanish-born Liverpool winger Elijah Gift, who is eligible to represent the Flying Eagles at international level. ​ ​ ​ Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the deal is all but done and dusted subject to Gift passing a routine medical ...
'Did well' - Lampard singles out two Anglo-Nigerian players for praise after defeat to Man Utd 
Published: May 26, 2023
Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he was impressed with the performance of England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke in his side's 4-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League on Thursday.   For the first time in their Chelsea careers, ...
Leicester manager provides worrying update on Ndidi ahead of must-win game v West Ham 
Published: May 26, 2023
Leicester City's interim boss, Dean Smith has provided a worrying update on the fitness of Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi ahead of his team's must-win tie against West Ham United on Sunday at the King Power Stadium. Ndidi went off injured in the 88th minute in Leicester City's 0-0 draw with Newcast...
'Reads the game intelligently'- Pundit urges Liverpool to sign Flying Eagles star Daga
Published: May 26, 2023
English pundit Ben Bocsak has urged Liverpool to sign impressive Flying Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga. Daga has caught the attention of many with his performances in the middle of the park for the Flying Eagles of Nigeria at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup.   The 16-year-old has gone the distance...
Iwobi draws similarity between Arsenal fighting to play UCL and Everton fighting for survival
Published: May 26, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has drawn a similarity between playing for Arsenal to get a UEFA Champions League spot and playing for Premier League survival at Everton. Iwobi has been one of the best and most regular players in what has been a turbulent season for Everton and he will be hoping he can guide th...
Chukwuemeka, Madueke start a game together for the first time as Chelsea lose to Man Utd
Published: May 25, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke started a  game together for Chelsea for the very first time as they were beaten  4-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford in the club's penultimate match of the season in the Premier League. Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro gave Manchester United the lead as early as the 6t...
Confirmed: Burnley release Manchester United youth team product of Nigerian descent
Published: May 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website,  Premier League-bound Burnley have announced their released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   At academy level, the Clarets confirmed that Manchester United youth team product Ayodeji Sotona will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract...