Chelsea sign United Kingdom's youngest-ever senior footballer
Published: February 19, 2023
English Premier League giants Chelsea have completed the signing of talented Northern Irish attacking midfielder Christopher Atherton, and there's a bit of history associated with his name.    When Atherton made his senior debut for Glenavon versus Dollingstown in a JBE League Cup tie on September 13th ...
Social : Iwobi reacts after providing game-winning assist in Everton's win v Leeds United
Published: February 19, 2023
Alex Iwobi has taken to social media to react to Everton's hard-fought 1-0 win over Leeds United in an English Premier League encounter at Goodison Park on Saturday.    It was a good omen for the Toffees when Seamus Coleman, of all people, opened the scoring in the 64th minute, assisted by Iwobi.   E...
First senior goal for Manchester United-owned midfielder Oyedele
Published: February 18, 2023
Altrincham secured a 3-1 win over Woking in a National League match staged at the The J. Davidson Stadium on Saturday in a game that saw Manchester United-owned midfielder Maximillian Oyedele score his first senior goal.   The Polish-Nigerian midfielder, who was born in Manchester, was loaned out to Altrincha...
Four takeaways from Chelsea v Southampton : Onuachu, Madueke and Chukwuemeka
Published: February 18, 2023
The duo of Southampton's Paul Onuachu and Chelsea's new kid on the block, Noni Madueke, were in action on Saturday evening as the west London side further lost ground in their desire to play European club football next season.    Onuachu and Madueke were not on the scorers' chart as a James Ward-Pro...
Middlesbrough goal poacher Akpom continues to write the headlines after brace v QPR
Published: February 18, 2023
Championship's leading marksman Chuba Akpom continued his purple patch in front of goal by netting a brace as Middlesbrough defeated Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.    After a difficult start to his career at Boro, the Hale End Academy graduate has had his swagger back this s...
'Brought energy' - Crystal Palace manager praises goalscorer Eze for his impact off the bench
Published: February 18, 2023
Speaking post-match, Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira heaped praise on Eberechi Eze after the attacking midfielder came off the bench to score the opening goal as the Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening.    Crystal Palace were on the brink of en...
17yo Arsenal-owned player of Nigerian descent makes senior debut for non-league club 
Published: February 18, 2023
Aged 17 years and 50 days, Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo made his senior debut as Hitchin Town and Nuneaton Borough shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Top Field.    Okonkwo joined the Canaries on a one-match release loan on Friday and will now return to the Emirates Stadium.    ...
Chelsea 0 Southampton 1 : Madueke, Onuachu on show at Stamford Bridge
Published: February 18, 2023
In a result few would have predicted, Premier League's basement team Southampton beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.    Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu retained his place in the starting lineup of the Saints,, a week after he was handed his full Premier League debut by dismissed coach...
Chelsea legend Mikel pays tribute to former teammate Atsu after his tragic passing
Published: February 18, 2023
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has paid tribute to his former teammate Christian Atsu after the Ghanaian winger was found dead following the dreadful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.   Atsu was on the books of Chelsea from 2013 to 2017 but did not make a competitive appearance for the first team after he...
Former Netherlands international urges Chelsea to sign Super Eagles star despite price tag 
Published: February 18, 2023
Former Netherlands international Mario Melchiot has urged his former club Chelsea to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window despite the huge price tag placed on the striker's head by Napoli.   Chelsea are looking at strengthening their attacking options and have targeted a move for the Nigeria in...
Battle for Obi hots up : Arsenal's Danish-Nigerian prodigy receives England youth team call-up
Published: February 18, 2023
The English Football Association have joined the race for the services of talented Arsenal midfielder of Nigerian descent Chidozie Obi, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Born in the Danish town Glostrup, Obi also qualifies to represent the Golden Eaglets through his Nigerian father, Prince Obi.    The D...
PL2 : 2023 Flying Eagles invitee scores as Arsenal are held to 1-1 draw by West Ham 
Published: February 17, 2023
Arsenal's development squad are without a win in three matches after they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United in a Premier League 2 encounter at Meadow Park on Friday night.    The team coached by Mehmet Ali are fourth in the provisional standings with 27 points from sixteen matches.    2023 ...
Official : Arsenal loan out third Nigerian goalkeeper in 2023
Published: February 17, 2023
Through their official website, English Premier League club Arsenal have confirmed that Brian Okonkwo has joined non-leaguers Hitchin Town.    The Hale End Academy product has joined the Southern League Premier Division Central club on a one-match release loan and is set to return to the Emirates Stadium next ...
Brentford coach namechecks Olise, Eze as he mentions three top individual players in Crystal Palace
Published: February 17, 2023
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will not be be able to count on the services of Wilfried Zaha on Saturday afternoon when his side face Brentford in a Premier League game at the Gtech Community Stadium.   The Ivory Coast international has missed Palace's last two games in the topflight due to a hamst...
Highest scorer from a team Europe's top 5 leagues post-World Cup : Rashford outscores Osimhen 
Published: February 17, 2023
Red-hot Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is the top-scoring player from a team in the top five European Leagues since the season restarted after the 2022 World Cup break.   The official website of the Red Devils confirmed on Friday that the England international has mustered 14 goals in all competition...