Preston make contract decisions on Tottenham, Man Utd products of Nigerian descent 
Published: May 18, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Preston North End have confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   Decisions have been made on the future of two Nigeria-eligible players in the shape of Tottenham Hotspur-reared central midfielder Jo...
Scottish champions Celtic interested in powerful striker of Nigerian descent
Published: May 18, 2023
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are being linked with a summer move for American-born Nigerian attacker Eduvie Ikoba.    The 25-year-old has caught the eyes of at least two clubs in the top ten European Leagues on the back of an outstanding season at Zalaegerszegi TE FC in which he has scored thirteen go...
Akpom's future in doubt after Middlesbrough's playoff loss to Coventry City
Published: May 17, 2023
Chuba Akpom's future at Middlesbrough will be the subject of speculation in the weeks ahead following Middlesbrough's failure to qualify for the Championship playoff final.    Middlesbrough  were beaten by Coventry City on aggregate in the Championship playoff semifinal second leg on Wednesday night...
Ex-Tottenham star claims Super Eagles striker is high on Rangers list of transfer targets
Published: May 17, 2023
Former Tottenham Hotspur right-back Alan Hutton has suggested that Super Eagles striker Josh Maja is still high on the list of players being targeted by Scottish Premiership giants Rangers in the summer transfer window.    The Light Blues are seeking reinforcements to bolster their attack next season and have...
Mebude competes with Chelsea and Man City starlets, 4 others for PL2 Player of the Season 
Published: May 17, 2023
Manchester City winger Adedire Mebude has been shortlisted for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award.    The Scotland U21 international with a Nigerian background is among three Manchester City starlets nominated for the yearly accolade, the others being Oscar Bobb and Carlos Borges.   Comple...
Former Netherlands international advises Man Utd on who to sign between Kane and Osimhen
Published: May 17, 2023
Retired Netherlands international  centre-back Jaap Stam has warned Manchester United against the signing of Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen and  has urged the club to sign Harry Kane who is a proven striker in the Premier League.    Osimhen has helped Napoli end a 33-year wait for the Scudetto title scoring 2...
Arsenal and Chelsea kids of Nigerian descent named in England squad for U17 Euro 
Published: May 17, 2023
The English Football Association have announced the Young Lions roster for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship which begins in Hungary on Wednesday with at least two Nigeria-eligible players part of the group.   Arsenal attacking midfielder cum striker Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea fullback Somto Boniface ...
Balogun opens up on why he was not offered a scholarship deal by Man Utd 
Published: May 16, 2023
Watford U21 star Hamzat Balogun has revealed the possible reason he was not offered a scholarship deal by Manchester United before joining the Hornets in 2021.   Balogun was on the books of Manchester United for close to a decade prior to his move to the Golden Boys on a two-year scholarship.    The Angl...
Andy Cole discusses the future of football: Hottest takes for Premier League
Published: May 16, 2023
The 2022/2023 English Premier League season is winding down with two matchdays left to play this season.   The title race seems to be nearing its conclusion with champions Manchester City in pole position to win it again at the expense of Arsenal who seemed to be on the cusp of winning the title for the first ti...
Hale End products Akpom, Tella nominated for PFA Championship Fans' POTY award
Published: May 16, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy products Chuba Akpom and Nathan Tella have been nominated for the Championship PFA Vertu Motor Fans' Player of the Year award following their performances for Middlesbrough and Burnley respectively. Akpom registered 28 goals and two assists in 38 appearances to help Middlesbrough...
Arsenal striker picks United States over Super Eagles, Three Lions 
Published: May 16, 2023
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has decided to change his international allegiance from England to the United States.    Born in New York City, the Hale End Academy graduate also qualified for a third country, Nigeria, through his parents.    According to a top source close to the player's camp, Fa...
Awoniyi and Eze join Liverpool and Man Utd stars in BBC's PL Team of the Week 
Published: May 16, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi and Eberechi Eze have been selected by BBC pundit, Garth Crooks in his  Premier League Team of the Week for matchday 36.   The duo starred for Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest respectively over the weekend and are joined by Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, Manchester United forward Anthony ...
Chukwuemeka to stick with Chelsea for remainder of season, will not fly with England U20 squad 
Published: May 16, 2023
England have suffered a big blow ahead of their 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Tunisia with talented Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka opting not to travel with the squad to Argentina on Tuesday.    According to Evening Standard, Chukwuemeka has delayed his trip to Argentina to help injury-hit Chel...
Official: Chelsea academy product Uwakwe offered new deal by Crewe Alexandra
Published: May 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.    The Railwaymen have  decided to offer a new contract to Chelsea academy product Tariq Uwakwe.    The Anglo-Nigerian midfie...
Arsenal looking to raise N17.4b through sale of Super Eagles-eligible player 
Published: May 15, 2023
Arsenal are looking to raise £30 million (approximately N17.4 billion in Nigerian currency) from the sale of Folarin Balogun in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to the Mirror UK, the North London side believes that Balogun can command at least £30 million based on his impressive loan spell with Sta...