The possible reason Aston Villa starlet eligible for Nigeria was omitted from England U20 WC roster
Published: May 14, 2023
Aston Villa starlet Tim Iroegbunam was a shock omission from the England squad for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.    Young Lions manager Ian Foster has selected three Nigeria-eligible players in his squad list, including Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea), Samuel Edozie (Southampton) and Daniel Oyegok...
PL-bound duo Burnley, Sheffield United interested in Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent 
Published: May 14, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is being linked with a temporary departure from Chelsea ahead of the opening of the transfer window.    According to TEAMTalk, Chelsea are set to make the promising midfielder available for a loan transfer in the summer.    The report clai...
Nigerian-born midfielder suffers playoff heartbreak with Chesterfield ahead of return to Arsenal
Published: May 13, 2023
Arsenal-owned midfielder Tim Akinola has ended his loan spell at Chesterfield with a heartbreaking playoff loss on penalties to Notts County in the National League playoff final at Wembley on Saturday.    Chesterfield and Nott County faced off for a place in the English Football League, with the Magpies winning 4...
'Didn't do anything' - Ex-Man Utd star Hargreaves admits Onuachu's transfer did not work out 
Published: May 13, 2023
It was a bitter afternoon for all concerned at Southampton as their 11-year stay in the Premier League came to an end following a 2-0 loss to Fulham at the St Mary's Stadium.   Appointed to manage Southampton in February, the young Spaniard Rubén Sellés had very little experience at that level to prevent...
'You feel bad' - Awoniyi admits he was disappointed after Raheem Sterling's quick-fire brace 
Published: May 13, 2023
Frank Lampard is still searching for his first home victory in his second coming as Chelsea boss after Taiwo Awoniyi's heroics helped Nottingham Forest salvage a draw at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League game on Saturday.    Thanks to Awoniyi's Man of the Match performance that saw him score back-to-...
Crystal Palace star Eze reaches double figures for goals in the PL after brace v Bournemouth 
Published: May 13, 2023
Eberechi Eze bagged a brace while Michael Olise registered an assist in Crystal Palace's 2-0 win over Bournemouth on matchday 36 of the Premier League played on Saturday afternoon at Selhurst Park.   Eze got his first goal in the 39th minute when he fired the ball past the Bournemouth goalkeeper after he was...
Red-hot Awoniyi scores back-to-back braces as Nottingham Forest, Chelsea share spoils
Published: May 13, 2023
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi netted back-to-back braces in the Premier League as Nottingham Forest and Chelsea shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.   Nigeria-eligible winger Noni Madueke started for the Blues and was also decent for the west London side albeit his fin...
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...