The possible reason Chukwuemeka missed Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid  
Published: April 12, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka was not listed for Chelsea in their 2-0 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.    The central midfielder was also omitted from the matchday squad against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend in what was Frank Lampard's...
Udinese confirm signing of Bournemouth LB ahead of Udogie's return to Tottenham 
Published: April 12, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Udinese have confirmed the signing of Zimbabwe international Jordan Zemura on a free transfer from Bournemouth, with effect from the 2023-2024 season   The 23-year-old is currently out of favour at the Cherries following his refusal to renew his contract. ​ ​ Ze...
RB Leipzig target move for Balogun as replacement for Chelsea-bound attacker 
Published: April 12, 2023
As first reported by allnigeriasoccer.com exactly four weeks ago, German Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig are among the clubs interested in Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun in the summer transfer window.    Balogun joined Stade de Reims last summer without an option to buy included in the deal taking him to t...
Should Manchester United, Chelsea be worried about Osimhen's injury history? 
Published: April 12, 2023
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea due to his sensational form at Napoli. Osimhen is Serie A's top scorer with 21 goals and has registered 25 goals in all competitions for Napoli this season. The Napoli forward has missed the last two league games due to...
'Worth the money these days' - Onuoha insists Grealish is one of Man City's best players 
Published: April 12, 2023
Nigerian-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has praised Jack Grealish for his defensive contribution to the Manchester City side and reckons that the England star is currently one of the best players at the reigning Premier League champions.    Grealish became the most expensive English player i...
Chelsea, Crystal Palace interested in African striker who has drawn comparisons to Osimhen 
Published: April 11, 2023
Adama Bojang's impressive displays at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations have not gone unnoticed by English Premier League and European clubs.    The Steve Biko FC center forward is destined to join a European club in the coming months after catching the eye at the U20 AFCON, where he netted the match-winn...
Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka will not make Champions League debut v Real Madrid 
Published: April 11, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka will not make his UEFA Champions League debut when Chelsea take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday evening. Chelsea's caretaker boss Frank Lampard has taken twenty four players to the Spanish capital and Chukwuemeka has ...
Golden Eaglets-eligible player scores first competitive goal for Liverpool youth team 
Published: April 11, 2023
Golden Eaglets-eligible player Afolami Onanuga scored his first competitive goal for Liverpool youth teams as the U18s thrashed Newcastle United 4-0 in an U18 Premier League fixture staged at the Newcastle United Academy Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.  ​ Onanuga got his goal which was the Young Reds' third in...
Napoli president provides key fitness update on Osimhen pre-AC Milan 
Published: April 11, 2023
Victor Osimhen is set to miss Napoli's UEFA Champions League first leg quarterfinal tie with AC Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday, April 12, according to Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis. Osimhen suffered a tear in the in the abductor muscle while on international duty with Nigeria during the 2023 Afri...
Transfer guru Ornstein confirms ANS exclusive : Monaco, RB Leipzig interested in Balogun 
Published: April 11, 2023
Transfer market guru David Ornstein has an update on the future of Anglo-American-Nigerian center forward Folarin Balogun at Premier League table toppers Arsenal.    Writing in The Athletic UK, Ornstein revealed that Balogun does not want to sign a new deal at Arsenal and is also not interested in another loan ...
10 out of 10 : Crystal Palace dazzler Olise named Whoscored's PL POTW
Published: April 11, 2023
As expected, Crystal Palace young sensation Michael Olise has been named Whoscored's English Premier League Player of the Week for matchday 30.   The France U21 international of Nigerian descent received a perfect rating of 10 out of 10 from the celebrated football statistics website.    Olise creat...
Official : Dean Smith to coach Iheanacho, Ndidi at Leicester until season's end 
Published: April 10, 2023
The Super Eagles duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have a new manager at Leicester City in Dean Smith who will be in charge of the Foxes till the end of the season. The Foxes had intended to appoint a permanent manager after the sacking of Brendan Rodgers last week and approached former Leeds United coach...
Six-time European champions like Osimhen but price tag could prove a stumbling block 
Published: April 10, 2023
Six-time European champions Bayern Munich are interested in signing former Wolfsburg striker Victor Osimhen. This is according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, who also claimed that the Napoli striker's price tag could be a stumbling block for Bayern to make the deal happen. Osimhen, who is on th...
Ex-Super Eagles invitees bag spots in Shearer's PL TOTW alongside Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool stars 
Published: April 10, 2023
Twio former Super Eagles invitees Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise have bagged spots in Alan Shearer's Premier League Team of the Week following the conclusion of matchday 30.   Crystal Palace came from behind to register an emphatic 5-1 win over Leeds United on Easter Sunday with the two players of Nigerian ...
Manchester United-owned winger Shoretire denied first senior goal by referee's call
Published: April 10, 2023
Manchester United-owned player Shola Shoretire returned to Bolton Wanderers starting lineup as they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Cambridge United in a League One meeting at the University of Bolton Stadium on Easter Monday.   In what was their third game in eight days, manager Ian Evatt made four changes to the s...