Leicester v Chelsea : Which of Iheanacho and Havertz could be more influential?
Published: March 11, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho and Kai Havertz are two players that could influence the result between Leicester City and Chelsea at the King Power Stadium as the two former champions do battle in the English Premier League.   Chelsea would be hoping to make it back-to-back victories in the Premier League after beating Leed...
Super Eagles striker Iheanacho double-nominated for Leicester's Goal of the Month 
Published: March 11, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho is in the running for Leicester City's Goal of the Month award for February 2023.   The Nigeria international has been double-nominated for the monthly accolade for his strikes against Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.    Against Aston Villa at Villa Park on F...
Snapped : Super Eagles-eligible player named in Chelsea's traveling squad v Leicester
Published: March 11, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible player Noni Madueke is in contention to make his fifth appearance in the English Premier League when Chelsea take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, kickoff 1600 hours Nigerian time.   The Blues are back in domestic action after progressing to the quarterfinals of the ...
Ruud van Nistelrooy confirms PSV were compelled to sell Madueke to Chelsea 
Published: March 10, 2023
Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, who now coaches PSV Eindhoven, has confirmed that the Dutch Eredivisie giants were compelled to sell Noni Madueke and Cody Gakpo to Chelsea and Liverpool respectively in the January transfer window.    Madueke made a return to London, joining the Blues on a seven...
Official : Chelsea confirm Nigerian as new head coach for the U18 team
Published: March 10, 2023
With a statement on their official website, English Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Nigerian football tactician Hassan Sulaiman as the new coach for the U18 team.    Ed Brand's departure opened up a managerial vacancy at Chelsea U18s, and the powers that be at Stamford Bridg...
Two reasons behind Iwobi's importance to Sean Dyche at Everton 
Published: March 10, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has been one of the standout players in a struggling Everton side this season.   He started all the 20 games played under former manager, Frank Lampard and has started all 6 games since the appointment of Sean Dyche.   Below are the reasons behind Iwobi’s importance t...
Rashford beats Iheanacho, 4 others to clinch record-equaling Premier League POTM
Published: March 10, 2023
Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has missed out on the Premier League Player of the Month.   The Leicester City center forward had been nominated for the prestigious accolade alongside Berd Leno (Fulham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Emerson Royal (Tottenham Hotspur), Manor Soloman (Fulham) and O...
Hale End product Akpom nominated for Championship Goal of the Month
Published: March 10, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom has been nominated for another monthly award.    The Middlesbrough striker has been shortlisted for the Championship Goal of the Month accolade for his effort against Blackpool on February 4, 2023.   Akpom bagged a brace against the Seasiders, opening t...
David Omilabu: The exciting Crystal Palace U21 player of Nigerian descent
Published: March 09, 2023
David Omilabu is a 20-year-old forward who plays for Crystal Palace's development squad.    ​One of Omilabu's most fascinating traits is the ability to score goals and assist teammates, which is a rare characteristic of a player of his age.   Wingers of his ilk are mostly known for their pace a...
Should Super Eagles defender Bassey consider a move to Everton?
Published: March 09, 2023
Versatile Ajax defender Calvin Bassey is being touted a player who suits Everton's style of play, according to Dutch journalist Pieter Zwart.  Bassey who joined the Dutch Eredivisie side last summer has struggled to adapt to life in the Netherlands and it is already being reported that his future might lie el...
Pundit suggests Iwobi's defensive attributes keeping Demarai Gray out of Everton side
Published: March 09, 2023
Sky Sports pundit Ben Grounds has shared his thoughts ahead of Everton's Premier League meeting with Brentford at Goodison Park on Saturday.   One of the subjects he touched on in his interview with the official website of the Bees was Demarai Gray losing his place in the starting lineup following the appoi...
Erik ten Hag putting in foundations for bright Manchester United future
Published: March 09, 2023
Optimism is returning to Old Trafford and manager Erik ten Hag deserves plenty of credit for the change in fortunes at Premier League giants Manchester United.   Even if the Red Devils do miss out on the league title this season, Ten Hag has the foundations in place to help United return to the top of English fo...
Romano reveals how much Napoli will demand for Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd-linked striker Osimhen
Published: March 09, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Napoli will demand at least 120 million euros (approximately N58 billion in Nigerian currency) from clubs interested in signing Victor Osimhen in the summer.    Osimhen is attracting concrete interest from European powerhouses such as Manchester ...
Osimhen's potential replacement : Napoli face competition from Everton to sign Udinese star 
Published: March 09, 2023
Napoli have started preparing for life without their leading marksman Victor Osimhen who is strongly linked with a transfer to the English Premier League as well as Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window.    According to Mundo Udinese, via Sport Witness, the Serie A table toppers are looking for a p...
Chukwuemeka sends message to Chelsea teammates after UCL win v Borussia Dortmund
Published: March 08, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka has taken to social media to congratulate his Chelsea teammates after they beat in-form German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.    After ten consecutive wins in all competitions, the visitors suffered their ...