'He was too strong' - Rennes' Ugochukwu confirms he has been likened to Patrick Vieira
Published: March 30, 2023
Rennes young star Lesley Ugochukwu has confirmed that he has been likened to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira.    The talented defensive midfielder was hoping to play for the Golden Eaglets four years ago but the Rennes native is now provisionally cap-tied to his country of birth, France after featuring in a Europ...
'We don't really talk' - Balogun shares brutally honest opinion on his relationship with Arteta 
Published: March 30, 2023
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun has spoken about his relationship with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.    The Hale End Academy graduate has made ten career appearances for Arsenal's first team, with the Spanish football tactician in the Gunners dugout.    Balogun was hea...
Transfer guru reveals why Man Utd are pushing to sign Osimhen, price tag could increase 
Published: March 29, 2023
Speaking in a question and answer session broadcast on Onamp website, Fabrizio Romano has shed light on why Manchester United are actively seeking to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer.    The Nigeria international is one of the most in-form strikers in the world at club level, with an impressive 25 goals in 29...
'Hopefully I can convince him' - England U21 boss to hold talks with Arsenal loanee Balogun
Published: March 29, 2023
England U-21 manager Lee Carsley is set to head to France for a discussion with Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun over his international future.   ​BBalogun was named by Carsley in his squad to face Croatia and France in the just-concluded international break but pulled out due to an injury. Balogun's no...
Super Eagles invitee Aniagboso reveals Chelsea are one of his dream clubs; hails Omeruo, Uzoho
Published: March 29, 2023
Super Eagles invitee Chijioke Aniagboso has revealed that Chelsea are his favorite club in the Premier League and has praised Kenneth Omeruo and Francis Uzoho for taking him under their wings during his time with the senior national team.    The Giant Brillars glovesman was a shock inclusion in the Super Ea...
Huddersfield LB still eligible for Nigeria after being unused sub for Equatorial Guinea in AFCONQ
Published: March 29, 2023
The Equatoguinean Football Federation have missed out on a golden opportunity to secure the international future of talented Huddersfield Town defender Charles Ondo. allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The versatile 2003-born player earned a shock call-up to the Equatorial Guinea squad for their 2023 Africa Cup o...
'Just a pitch with grass' - Iwobi urges NFF to provide infrastructure to match Super Eagles ability 
Published: March 29, 2023
Alex Iwobi has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to provide infrastructure to match the ability of the Super Eagles players, most of whom play for top European clubs.    Five days ago, Nigeria were shocked 1-0 at home by 118th ranked Guinea-Bissau in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier staged at the National...
'Kane's not going on forever' - Arsenal legend Wright backs Balogun for England call-up
Published: March 29, 2023
The international future of Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun is in doubt after he was omitted from the England squad for their March internationals.    Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate resisted the temptation to bag the Hale End Academy graduate by fielding him in competitive matches against Italy and Ukr...
18 goals in 29 games : Arsenal loanee Balogun market value skyrockets in under five months
Published: March 28, 2023
Transfer and football statistics website Transfermarkt updated the market value of Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun on Monday, March 27.   The Hale End Academy graduate has reached the highest market value in his entire career with a valuation of 25 million euros (approximately N12.6 billion in Nigerian currency)....
Iwobi reacts to reports linking Osimhen with Manchester United and Chelsea
Published: March 28, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has confirmed that his international teammate, Victor Osimhen, has asked him about the Premier League.    Osimhen has not hidden his intentions to play in the Premier League and has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea as both teams seek to bolster their attack ahead...
Dual nationals watch :  Fiabema plays 41st game for Norway youth; Ozoh wins with Young Lions 
Published: March 28, 2023
Chelsea striker Bryan Fiabema may be struggling at club level but that did not prevent him from being called up to the Norway U20 national team for international matches in March.   The 2003-born player has not figured for Chelsea's youth teams in competitive matches since he was recalled from his loan spell...
Super Eagles star Balogun makes long-awaited return for injury for Queens Park Rangers B 
Published: March 27, 2023
Nigeria national teamer Leon Balogun made his long-awaited return from injury as Queens Park Rangers B defeated Birmingham City 2-0 in a Professional Development League fixture on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   QPR head coach Gareth Ainsworth sent the central defender to the B team to improve his...
Report reveals the price tag for Super Eagles striker amid Chelsea, Man Utd links
Published: March 27, 2023
Victor Osimhen has been linked with a possible summer move to Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as Paris Saint-Germain in France. With the three clubs jostling for the signing of the Super Eagles forward, Italian news outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Napolista has revealed the transfe...
'I would prefer he chooses England' - Arsenal star has his say on Balogun's international future
Published: March 27, 2023
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has had his say on the international future of Folarin Balogun.  The midfielder has said that he wants Balogun to pledge his allegiance to England. ​ Both players are graduates of the Arsenal academy and are playing together at the moment for England U21s. ​ The Ars...
'The boys know what the mission is' - Omeruo assures Super Eagles want to redeem image 
Published: March 27, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo has assured that the Super Eagles will redeem their image when they take on Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Monday.   Jose Peseiro's project seems not to be working, with the national team suffering five defeats in under a year since he took over the manageria...