'Showed a lot of skill' - Chelsea legend Glenn Hoddle waxes lyrical about 'intelligent' Madueke
Published: February 04, 2023
Chelsea legend Glenn Hoddle was excited about the performance of Chukwunonso Madueke as the Blues were held to a goalless draw by Fulham in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Friday night.    The England U21 international of Nigerian descent joined Chelsea two weeks before the London derby but was n...
Ideho makes first appearance for Arsenal U21 after returning from Flying Eagles duty
Published: February 04, 2023
Flamboyant winger Joel Ideho is back at Arsenal after his commitments with Nigeria's U20 national team.    The former Ajax Amsterdam wonderkid was handed his first call-up to the Flying Eagles last month and trained with the squad in Abuja, but has not been selected in a 30-man provisional roster ahead of ...
Most expensive player of Nigerian descent in Chelsea's history sparkles on PL debut 
Published: February 03, 2023
Chelsea new signing Noni Madueke made his Premier League debut on Friday night against fellow London side, Fulham at Stamford Bridge which ended on a goalless note.    The Tottenham Hotspur-reared winger became the most expensive player of Nigerian descent in the history of Chelsea when he joined the Stamford B...
Official : Graham Potter opts against including Madueke in Chelsea's Champions League squad
Published: February 03, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced their updated squad for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League following the closure of the January transfer window.     According to UEFA rules, clubs are allowed to register a maximum of three new players during the winter, and it does not matt...
Updated Premier League squad : Chelsea include ten U21 players of Nigerian descent
Published: February 03, 2023
Chelsea have submitted their updated squad list to the Premier League following the closure of the January transfer window.    There are two separate lists - the main one containing a total of 23 players and another reserved for only U21 players and scholars irrespective of nationality.    For the 2022-...
Eagles dazzler Olise beats Saka, Rashford, 5 others to win PL Goal of the Month 
Published: February 03, 2023
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise has become the second player of Nigerian descent to win the Premier League Goal of the Month award, following in the footsteps of Chelsea academy product Ola Aina who won the award for November 2020.   The Eagles dazzler's strike against Manchester United was named as the Pr...
Chelsea v Fulham : Will Madueke and Chukwumeka be involved in some capacity? 
Published: February 03, 2023
Nigeria-eligible duo Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke will likely start on the substitute bench on Friday night when Chelsea begin this weekend's Premier League fixtures against fellow London side, Fulham.   Chelsea will be on a revenge mission after they were beaten away by the Cottagers recently with fo...
Man City winger Mebude battles Man Utd and Chelsea starlets, 5 others for PL2 POTM
Published: February 03, 2023
Manchester City U21 winger Adedire Mebude has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for January 2023. The former Glasgow Rangers starlet started all the matches played by the Citizens in the Premier League 2 last month and directly participated in five goals (3 goals, 2 assists).  �...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee, 2 other Nigerians nominated for Crystal Palace Goal of the Month
Published: February 03, 2023
English Premier League club Crystal Palace have revealed the nominees for the Goal of the Month for January 2023 with three Nigeria-eligible players in the running for the award.    2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi, who recently trained with the national team in Abuja, has been shortlisted for th...
15yo attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team pre-Everton
Published: February 03, 2023
Manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over talented attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri during Arsenal first team training session at London Colney on Thursday, February 2, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Spanish football tactician put the first team stars and a couple of outstanding academy ...
Official : Crystal Palace confirm signing of left-footed Flying Eagles-eligible player for youth team 
Published: February 02, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Crystal Palace have confirmed the capture of Flying Eagles-eligible forward Franco Umeh.   The Eagles added that the promising teenager will initially start his Palace career with the U18 side coached by Rob Quinn.   Aged 18, Umeh has put pen to paper on a two-...
Louis Flower misses out on Chelsea Goal of the Month award to Australian
Published: February 02, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian striker Louis Flower has missed out on Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for January 2023, with prolific Australia international Sam Kerr taking the honour for her volleyed effort against Liverpool Women.   The 18-year-old had been nominated for his stunning goal in Chelsea's 7-1 annihila...
Did Onuachu make a mistake joining Southampton?
Published: February 02, 2023
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu on transfer deadline day joined English Premier League strugglers, Southampton.   In the current season, the striker had scored 17 goals in all competitions for his former Belgian side, Genk prior to his move to a new aboard.   Southampton are currently at the basement o...
Tottenham Hotspur offer new deal to Golden Eaglets-eligible midfielder
Published: February 02, 2023
English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have made a decision on their new intake of Academy scholars.   As expected, Golden Eaglet-eligible midfielder Callum Olusesi is among the promising teenagers offered scholarships by Tottenham Hotspur ahead of  the 2023-2024 season.    The well-informed Sec...
'Two goals of exceptionally quality' -  Reims coach hails 'incredible' on-loan Gunner Balogun 
Published: February 02, 2023
Stade de Reims coach Will Still heaped plaudits on Folarin Balogun after the Arsenal-owned striker played a key role in his side's come from behind 4-2 win against Lorient in a Ligue 1 match on Wednesday.   Balogun grabbed his first-ever hat-trick as a professional, helping Stade de Reims extend their unbea...