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...
PL2 : 2023 Flying Eagles invitee on target for Crystal Palace in win over Chelsea
Published: April 03, 2023
Crystal Palace's development squad registered their fourth successive win in all competitions after beating Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League 2 fixture at Kingsmeadow on Monday evening, with six Nigeria-eligible players in action for the Eagles.    2023 Flying Eagles invitees Owen Goodman and Ademola Ola-Ad...
Wilshere hopes Chelsea-linked midfielder Nwaneri stays at Arsenal
Published: April 03, 2023
Arsenal U-18 coach, Jack Wilshere is hoping England U17 international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri remains at Arsenal next season.   Chelsea are among the clubs monitoring the situation of the attacking midfielder with a view to a possible summer deal. . Nwaneri has been the subject of transfer specul...
Pundit admits PSV showed lack of ambition by selling 'crown jewel' Madueke to Chelsea
Published: April 03, 2023
Dutch football expert Valentijn Driessen has pointed out that PSV Eindhoven showed lack of ambition by sanctioning the sales of two of their key players Noni Madueke and Cody Gakpo to Premier League clubs in the January transfer window.    Halfway into the season, Madueke and Gakpo moved to Chelsea and Liverp...
Eze voted Crystal Palace MOTM in Hodgson's first game back as Eagles boss
Published: April 03, 2023
Crystal Palace returned to winning ways at the weekend in Roy Hodgson's first game back as the Eagles boss, beating relegation threatened Leicester City 2-1 at Selhurst Park.    The Foxes' hierarchy reacted after the defeat, the club's fifth in six Premier League matches, by reaching a mutual agreem...
Arsenal-owned center forward Balogun takes his goal involvements to 19 in Ligue 1
Published: April 03, 2023
Arsenal-owned center forward Folarin Balogun returned to action at club level on Sunday after withdrawing from the England U21 squad for their March internationals due to injury.   The Anglo-American-Nigerian youngster started and was in action for 78 minutes as State de Reims thrashed Moses Simon's Nantes ...
AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF-appointed inspectors check out Nigeria's stadia facilities
Published: April 02, 2023
Inspectors appointed by the Confederation of African Football are checking out the stadia and related facilities that Nigeria has put forward in a joint bid with Benin Republic to host the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in the year 2025.   On the cards for evaluation are the Moshood Abiola National St...
Confirmed : Graham Potter will no longer coach Super Eagles-eligible duo at Chelsea
Published: April 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League giants Chelsea have announced the Graham Potter has departed the club.   Chelsea owners have decided to show Potter the exit door after only seven months in charge following a poor run of results in domestic competitions.    The Blues dro...
The reason Man Utd loanee Shoretire was left out of Bolton's Papa Johns Trophy-winning squad
Published: April 02, 2023
Bolton Wanderers have won the Papa Johns Trophy after thrashing Plymouth Argyle 4-0 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.   The Trotters made a bit of history as it was the biggest winning margin in the final of the Papa Johns Trophy.    When Bolton manager Ian Evatt announced his matchday squad ahead of kickof...
Former Liverpool striker Awoniyi reacts after making injury comeback for Nottingham Forest 
Published: April 02, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi made his comeback from injury as Nottingham Forest were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League game at the City Ground on Saturday, April 1.   The former Liverpool striker had not figured for Nottingham Forest since January 4 before the visit of Wolves.    Awoniyi...
16yo midfielder of Nigerian descent trained with Arsenal first team before 4-1 win v Leeds
Published: April 02, 2023
England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri was in contention to be named in Arsenal's matchday squad for the visit of Leeds United on Saturday, April 1.   According to Arsenal youth team expert, Jeorge Bird, the Hale End product was involved in the Gunners' final workout before they face...