'Nice finish' - 2023 PL Hall of Fame nominee hails Iwobi after scoring to atone for his error 
Published: May 01, 2023
2023 Premier League Hall of Fame nominee Michael Owen has weighed in on the goal scored by Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi on Monday night in Everton's 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.   After making an error in the build-up to Jamie Vardy's goal in the 33rd minute, Iwobi atoned ...
Early birthday present for Iwobi as Everton star scores crucial equaliser in 2-2 draw v Leicester 
Published: May 01, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi got an early birthday present as he was on target for Everton in a Premier League match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Monday, two days before turning 27.   The goal was his second of the Premier League in the 2022/2023 season after the first in a 1-2 hom...
Crystal Palace plotting move for Akpom as potential replacement for Ghana star 
Published: May 01, 2023
Crystal Palace are prepared to firm up their interest in Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom by launching a bid for his services.   According to TEAMtalk, the Eagles are targeting a move for Akpom as they seek a replacement for Ghana international Jordan Ayew.    The 31-year-old Ayew has just two months...
Arsenal loanee's Nigerian dad involved in unpleasant showdown with Wigan Athletic boss 
Published: May 01, 2023
Miguel Azeez's Nigerian father confronted Wigan manager, Shaun Maloney after the 1-1 draw with Reading on Saturday over his son's lack of game time. According to Daily Record, Maloney was challenged by Azeez's father and his elder brother, Femi, a footballer at Reading, over the Arsenal loanee's ...
Rangers interested in loan and permanent deal for England U20 star of Nigerian descent 
Published: May 01, 2023
Scottish Premiership powerhouse Glasgow Rangers are ready to make a move for Aston Villa's England U20 international midfielder of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam who is currently on loan at Queens Park Rangers, according to reports.   Football Insider claims that Rangers are interested in both a loan and a ...
Romano reveals Man Utd signing Kane or Osimhen will depend on the budget and new owners
Published: May 01, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has reiterated that Manchester United's priority in the summer transfer window is to bolster the attack with either Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen, but the Tottenham Hotspur superstar is top of their wishlist.    The Red Devils are also looking to bring in a cent...
Hodgson expects big clubs to be interested in Olise amid winger's links with Arsenal, PSG
Published: May 01, 2023
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has predicted that big clubs will be interested in Michael Olise in the summer transfer window.     The 2021 Super Eagles invitee has impressed this season, with a goal involvement of eleven in thirty three appearances in the Premier League.    Olise provided his nin...
Manchester United loanee Oyedele misses out on Altrincham's Goal of the Season award 
Published: May 01, 2023
Manchester United-owned defensive midfielder Maxi Oyedele has missed out on Altrincham's Goal of the Season award.    The Poland U19 international of Nigerian descent had been shortlisted for his fantastic volley during Altrincham's 2-2 draw with Oldham Athletic in a National League match at Boundary...
The many hurdles facing Arsenal becoming Premier League champions
Published: May 01, 2023
Arsenal currently sit one point below Manchester City in the Premier League table with the league champions having one game in hand over the Gunners. The north London club have become one of the best teams once again in European football and have played some exhilarating brand of football this season that shocked so ma...
Third consecutive clean sheet for Arsenal-owned goalkeeper on the radar of Nigeria
Published: May 01, 2023
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri continued his rich vein of form in the Finnish Veikkausliiga with another clean sheet for Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho.   After he was rested for the Suomen Cup clash against SJK II on Wednesday, the Hale End product was reinstated in the starting lineup by manager Joaqui...
Arsenal manager Arteta watches Nwaneri score brace for youth team 
Published: May 01, 2023
Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta was in attendance at Shenley Training Centre in Hertfordshire as the Gunners U18 side came from behind to beat Aston Villa in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon, according to reports.   Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird says Arteta and his assistant...
Middlesbrough fear Hale End product Akpom could depart if they miss out on promotion
Published: April 30, 2023
Middlesbrough are worried about the future of former England youth teamer of Nigerian descent Chuba Akpom.   The Hale End Academy product will enter the last one year of his contract at the Riverside Stadium at the end of the 2022-2023 season.   According to The Daily Mirror, via West Ham Zone, there are ...
Report : Six strikers on the radar of Man Utd including Osimhen and his pal at AS Roma
Published: April 30, 2023
Victor Osimhen is reportedly one of the strikers being considered by Manchester United to bolster their attack in the summer transfer window.    Despite Napoli failing to make it to the Champions League semifinals after their 2-1 loss on aggregate to AC Milan, the Nigeria national teamer is set to end the season ...
Snapped : Chukwuemeka takes part in group training ahead of Chelsea's visit to Arsenal 
Published: April 30, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka has been pictured training with his Chelsea teammates before their Premier League clash against Arsenal this coming Tuesday.    Chukwuemeka was not selected in the Blues matchday squad for the visit of Brentford last Wednesday and reports suggest...
Arsenal wonderkid Nwaneri at the double in 2-1 win over Aston Villa U18s
Published: April 29, 2023
Arsenal came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in their final home game of the season in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.    Gunners U18s coach Jack Wilshere gave game time to promising goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Brian Okonkwo and he was joined in the starting lineup by hugely ta...