Crystal Palace midfielder Ozoh gets PL debut ball after history-making appearance v Newcastle 
Published: April 05, 2023
A Premier League debut ball has been presented to Flying-Eagles eligible midfielder David Ozoh. Ozoh became Crystal Palace's youngest-ever player in Premier League history after coming on for Odsonne Edouard in a goalless draw against Newcastle United on January 21.   Aged 17 years and 260 days, Ozoh br...
Balogun's future : USMNT coach holds positive talks with Arsenal loanee, Nigerian agent
Published: April 05, 2023
United States Men's National team interim head coach Anthony Hudson has revealed that he has had positive discussions with Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun over his international future.   Balogun's international future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks as he is yet to make a senior ...
KV Oostende appeal thrown out : Celtic loanee Urhoghide only eligible for last game of season 
Published: April 05, 2023
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide is definitely out of KV Oostende's next two games in the Belgian Pro League, the club confirmed on Wednesday morning.    The central defender  was shown a straight red card for making a late challenge on Philip Zinckernagel in the 60th minute of KV Oostend...
Pundit claims Man Utd are ahead of Chelsea in race for N76b-rated Super Eagles star
Published: April 05, 2023
TEAMTalk pundit Ben Jacobs has suggested that Manchester United are in the driving seat to sign Nigeria international Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.    Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs credited with an interest in the Napoli number 9, who is valued at 150 million euros (appro...
Manager's decision : Interim Chelsea boss confirms Chukwuemeka was fit to face Liverpool
Published: April 05, 2023
Interim Chelsea boss Bruno Saltor was on media duties shortly after his side were forced to a goalless draw under the lights at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, April 4.   For the first time since the beginning of March, England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka was not called up for a compet...
Nwaneri shines as Arsenal reach FA Youth Cup final after beating Manchester City 
Published: April 04, 2023
Arsenal progressed to the final of the FA Youth Cup after beating Manchester City 2-1 in a dramatic game at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.   Manager Jack Wilshere named Ethan Nwaneri in the starting lineup , with the versatile 16-year-old playing in a more advanced position, while Henry Timi Davies was...
Madueke unused sub, Chukwuemeka not listed as Liverpool hold Chelsea
Published: April 04, 2023
Super Eagles prospect Noni Madueke was an unused substitute on Tuesday night as Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.   Madueke has played just five games in the Premier League with 215 minutes of league action to boot but was not deemed needed in the high oc...
'The deal was clear' - Reims chief hopes Balogun returns to Arsenal or joins another big club
Published: April 04, 2023
Reims general manager, Mathieu Lacour has spoken about the future of  Folarin Balogun, whose loan spell at the club will come to an end after the conclusion of the current season.  The England U21 international of Nigerian descent has been in exceptional form for Reims this season, registering eighteen goals and...
Legendary Dutch coach makes scathing remark on Bassey's transfer from Rangers to Ajax 
Published: April 04, 2023
Legendary Dutch coach Aad de Mos made reference to Calvin Bassey as he delivered a harsh verdict on Ajax Amsterdam's transfer business last summer.    The reigning Dutch Eredivisie champions had plenty of money in their transfer kitty following the sales of Antony and Lisandro Martínez to Manchester Uni...
Ola-Adebomi volley against Arsenal U21s nominated for Crystal Palace Goal of the Month 
Published: April 04, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi has been enjoying a rich vein of form for Crystal Palace's development squad in recent weeks, scoring four goals in his last four matches in the Premier League 2.   One of those four goals made the shortlist for Crystal Palace's Goal of the Month for March ...
Why Chelsea winger Madueke deserves to play against Liverpool
Published: April 04, 2023
Nigeria-eligible winger Noni Madueke has had little playing time since joining Chelsea in the January transfer window from PSV Eindhoven. ​ The 21-year-old has made just five league appearances in the Premier League and he will be hoping that changes after the departure of Graham Potter, who was sacked as Chelse...
Celtic loanee Urhoghide faces two-game suspension, N1.3m fine in Belgium 
Published: April 04, 2023
Glasgow Celtic loanee Osaze Urhoghide is facing a possible disciplinary action including a two-game ban following his dismissal in the the second half of KV Oostende's 3-1 defeat to Standard Liege in a Belgian Pro League game on Saturday, April 1.   On the hour mark, the 2019 Nigeria U23 invitee was shown...
Davies, Nwaneri hoping to follow in Wilshere's footsteps as Arsenal battle Man City in FA Youth Cup 
Published: April 04, 2023
Arsenal U18s, coached by the club's legendary midfielder Jack Wilshere, play their biggest game of the season on Tuesday night when they host Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in the semifinals of the prestigious FA Youth Cup.    The big news from a Nigerian perspective is that former Manchester City...
Iwobi reacts to Everton's hard-fought 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur 
Published: April 04, 2023
Alex Iwobi has taken to social media to react to Everton's hard-fought 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park in a Premier League game on Monday night.    The Nigeria international, one of the standout players in what has been a dismal season for the Toffees, started his twenty-ninth consecut...
Ex-Super Eagles star faults Potter's sack by Chelsea, blames poor recruitment for poor form
Published: April 04, 2023
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has questioned the decision of the Chelsea hierarchy to sack manager Graham Potter in the aftermath of the 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Saturday.   The Blues are currently placed 11th in the Premier League standings after the recent setback.   Ikpeba was anal...