Patrick Vieira confirms Super Eagles target is in provisional squad vs Burnley
Published: November 19, 2021
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has confirmed that Nigeria Football Federation target Eberechi Eze is in contention to make his first Premier League appearance since May 2021 when his side face Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The former England U21 international has been included in Palace's provisional squad ...
'I'm sure' - Ex-Arsenal striker tips Balogun to be shipped out on loan in January
Published: November 19, 2021
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell is tipping Folarin Balogun to be loaned out by Arsenal before the close of the January transfer window to continue his development. The Hale End Academy graduate has found game time few and far between since he was officially promoted to the Gunners first team, logging a paltry...
Bournemouth's Nigeria-eligible striker opens up on his decision to leave Chelsea for Liverpool
Published: November 18, 2021
Bournemouth's Nigeria-eligible striker Dominic Solanke has opened up on his decision to leave Chelsea for Liverpool in the summer of 2017. The 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup winner refused to sign a contract extension at Chelsea because of a lack of first team opportunities but his transfer to Anfield didn't exactly work out...
Giovanni van Bronckhorst to coach Rangers' Nigerian stars; Dutchman played with Kanu, Obiku
Published: November 18, 2021
Through their official website, Scottish Premiership champions Glasgow Rangers have announced the hiring of former Arsenal midfielder Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new coach, replacing Steven Gerrard. The 2010 Netherlands World Cup star has joined the Light Blues subject to a work permit and will become the club's...
Former Scotland boss backs ex-Chelsea chief Emenalo to be a success at Newcastle if appointed
Published: November 18, 2021
Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish is backing ex-Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo to bring success to Newcastle United if appointed as director of football. The Magpies are set to appoint a director of football in the coming weeks with the retired Nigeria international reportedly the leading candidate.Emen...
Watford provide fitness update on Super Eagles star pre-Manchester United
Published: November 18, 2021
Watford have provided a fitness update on Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo ahead of the visit of Manchester United to Vicarage Road on Saturday. The Stoke City loanee is definitely not in contention to feature against the Red Devils as he is still rehabbing after surgery on the tear in his quad. Signed o...
3 Most Important EPL Players Going To The Africa Cup Of Nations
Published: November 17, 2021
With certain exceptions, it’s always been seen and understood that for professional African football players, the biggest stage in which they can shine is the English Premier League. For years now, African-born players have been pivotal pieces of some of the best teams in the EPL, raking up various sports betting...
Nigeria-eligible striker is lowest paid player at Manchester United, takes home N230m p.a
Published: November 17, 2021
The Mirror UK has published a list of the lowest earners at every English Premier League club, with two Nigeria-eligible attack-minded youngsters the lowest-paid players at their respective clubs. Shoretire Shoretire is the bottom-earning player at the Red Devils with wages of 8,000 pounds every week, meaning he wo...
Arsenal receive good news on Nigeria-eligible striker after substitution on Young Lions duty
Published: November 17, 2021
Arsenal have received welcome news on the fitness of Folarin Balogun ahead of the resumption of English Premier League and Premier League 2 matches with England U21 boss Lee Carsley revealing that the Anglo-American-Nigerian striker did not suffer an injury while on international duty on Tuesday, November 16.  Making...
Osimhen delivers 17-word reaction after his crucial goal against Cape Verde in 2022 WCQ
Published: November 16, 2021
Victor Osimhen has taken to social media to celebrate the Super Eagles reaching the playoff round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers after a 1-1 draw with a stubborn Cape Verde side on Tuesday evening. Heading into the fixture at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, the equation was simple as the Super Eagles needed to avoid d...
'They were a different class' - Troost-Ekong admits Watford were poor against Liverpool
Published: November 16, 2021
William Troost-Ekong has revisited Watford's 5-0 loss to Liverpool last month and admitted that the Hornets underperformed  but Jurgen Klopp's team were on another level.In Claudio Ranieri's first game in charge of Watford, the Reds cruised to an easy 5-0 win at Vicarage Road with Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto...
Four Nigerians including Jay-Jay Okocha on target as Bolton Wanderers beat All Stars 7-4
Published: November 15, 2021
Jay-Jay Okocha returned to the Reebok Stadium (now renamed University of Bolton Stadium) to feature in a charity game against his former club Bolton Wanderers on Sunday. Iconic former Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce took charge of the All-Star squad containing the likes of Okocha, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Gudni Ber...
Arsenal first team manager Arteta runs the rule over teenage Nigeria-eligible attacker
Published: November 15, 2021
Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly been running the rule over Nigeria-eligible striker Henry Timi Davies during the international break. Arsenal youth team expert Jeorge Bird writes on his website that the Spanish football tactician has drafted several first-year scholars into first team trainin...
'My mom was upset' - Troost-Ekong on the Tottenham coach that said he'll never make it as a footballer
Published: November 15, 2021
William Troost-Ekong has admitted that his Dutch mother was visibly upset after his coach at Tottenham Hotspur youth team predicted that he will never make the grade as a footballer. The Watford center-back has proved his former coach wrong as he is now an established Nigeria international with games under his belt...
Middlesbrough and Sheffield United in the race to sign Arsenal striker Balogun
Published: November 14, 2021
According to The Sun UK, Championship clubs Middlesbrough and Sheffield United are in the race to sign Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun.Balogun shares the same agent as Middlesbrough-owned striker Chuba Akpom who is spending the 2021-2022 campaign on loan at Greek outfit PAOK.The Hale End Academy pro...