'One of Europe's most sought-after strikers' - Crystal Palace on Osimhen ahead of friendly
Published: December 10, 2022
As part of their preparations for the Premier League restart, Crystal Palace will lock horns with Napoli in a mid-season friendly on Sunday, December 11.   Victor Osimhen, Eberechi Eze, Malcolm Ebiowei, Tayo Adaramola and Michael Olise are the young stars of Nigerian descent in contention to feature in the frien...
Arsenal loanee Balogun's warning to England : Mbappe is a phenomenon
Published: December 10, 2022
England will face France in a high profile 2022 World Cup quarterfinal clash at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor on Saturday night.   Of the many outstanding players at the disposal of manager Didier Deschamps, Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun has warned England to be particularly wary of Paris Saint-Germain...
Manchester City beat Chelsea, Liverpool to sign teenage striker
Published: December 10, 2022
Manchester City have pulled off a transfer coup by agreeing a deal to sign Sheffield United U18 striker Kylan Midwood.    The 14-year-old is regarded as one of the top prospects at the Sheffield United Academy and has caught the eye this season, playing above his age group.    Midwood found the net as...
Chelsea winger reveals Chukwuemeka has been supportive after his summer arrival from Arsenal
Published: December 09, 2022
Young Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson has revealed that Carney Chukwuemeka has been supportive following his summer arrival from Arsenal.    The two teenagers are currently with the Chelsea first team in Abu Dhabi preparing for the restart of the Premier League and are in contention to be involved in some capa...
15yo Anglo-Nigerian starlet battles Nketiah, Odegaard, 5 others for Arsenal GOTM
Published: December 09, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been nominated for Arsenal's Goal of the Month award for November 2022.   Arsenal have picked eight strikes for the monthly accolade, which is open to goals scored by the first team, academy teams and women's team.   The 15-year-old Nwaneri ha...
Arsenal 3 Lyon 0 : Arteta gives game time to Nwaneri and Butler-Oyedeji in friendly 
Published: December 08, 2022
Arsenal stepped up their preparations for the Premier League restart with a 3-0 win over French club Lyon in the Dubai Super Cup on Thursday.   Spanish football tactician Mikel Arteta named a strong starting lineup, a decision that saw Anglo-Nigerian attack-minded youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyede...
Hull City manager confirms interest in former Chelsea and Arsenal schoolboy
Published: December 08, 2022
Hull City manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that the Tigers are interested in signing 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei in the January transfer window.    The Crystal Palace winger spent the formative years of his career as a footballer with the youth teams of Chelsea and Arsenal, before joining th...
Shoretire handed game time by Ten Hag as Man Utd lose 4-2 to Cadiz, Oyedele benched 
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United lost the first of their two friendlies in Spain, suffering a 4-2 defeat at the hands of La Liga side Cadiz at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on Wednesday evening.    The Yellow Submarine took the lead in the eighth minute as Carlos Garcia headed home from close range.and seven minutes later the ad...
Liverpool and Chelsea interested in former Arsenal midfielder of African descent 
Published: December 07, 2022
Valencia star of Ghanaian descent Yunus Musah is reportedly attracting interest from the Premier League after putting himself in the shop window at the 2022 World Cup.   According to 90min.com, Liverpool and Chelsea have made contact with Musah's representatives to register their interest in the player.  ...
Confirmed team news : Two Flying Eagles - eligible players start on the bench for Man Utd v Cadiz
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United have announced their matchday squad for Wednesday evening's friendly against La Liga side Cadiz CF at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.   Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has named the starting lineup that will face the Spanish side and two Flying Eagles - eligible players will not be on the pitch...
Man Utd could be without Anglo-Polish-Nigerian CM against Crystal Palace in FA Youth Cup 
Published: December 07, 2022
Manchester United could be facing a selection dilemma for their FA Youth Cup clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this weekend.   According to Manchester Evening News,  Manchester-born Poland U19 international of Nigerian descent Max Oyedele is one of five players included in Erik ten Hag's squad ...
Arsenal urged to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent to replace injured Gabriel Jesus
Published: December 07, 2022
The Sun UK reporter Kealan Hughes has urged Arsenal to take a look at Chelsea product of Nigerian descent, Tammy Abraham as a possible replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus. Jesus faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery following an injury he suffered while on international duty for Brazi...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder back in training with Chelsea after hamstring injury
Published: December 06, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is back in training with Chelsea's first team after recovering from a hamstring injury.    The England U20 international of Nigerian descent has not figured for the Blues in a competitive game since coming off the bench for the last eleven minutes of a Pre...
Two Flying Eagles-eligible strikers nominated for Everton Goal of the Month
Published: December 06, 2022
Two Flying Eagles-eligible strikers have been nominated for Everton's Goal of the Month award for November 2022.   Toffees U18s player Coby Ebere and development squad star Francis Okoronkwo have been shortlisted for the monthly award.    Ebere was double nominated for his effort against Southampton ...
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Okonkwo shortlisted for EFL League Two Player of the Month 
Published: December 06, 2022
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Arthur Okonkwo has been shortlisted for the EFL League Two Player of the Month for November 2022.   The Hale End Academy graduate started two matches played by Crewe Alexandra in the month of November, helping them post two shutouts in back-to-back matches against Co...