The reason Anglo-Polish-Nigerian CM was sent home ahead of Man Utd's friendly with Real Betis
Published: December 11, 2022
Anglo-Polish-Nigerian central midfielder Maxi Oyedele was one of the three Manchester United youngsters sent home before Manchester United's mid-season friendly against La Liga side Real Betis on Saturday, but it was for a good reason.    Manager Erik ten Hag could not count on the services of the Poland yo...
Super Eagles-eligible CM takes part in Chelsea's final training session pre-Aston Villa 
Published: December 11, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is seemingly in contention to be included in Chelsea's matchday squad for the mid-season friendly against Aston Villa at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday afternoon.   A Chelsea picture gallery on the club's official website confirms that...
Former Nigeria captain blames nerves for Harry Kane penalty miss against France 
Published: December 11, 2022
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha believes Harry Kane was nervous before his second penalty for England in a quarterfinal match on Saturday night as the 1966 World Cup winners get eliminated from the tournament.   England were beaten 2-1 by the defending champions with Aurelien Tchouameni and Oli...
Three-time World Cupper admits Saka was clever to win England a penalty in loss to France
Published: December 11, 2022
Three-time World Cupper Austin Okocha has admitted that Bukayo Saka was clever to draw Aurelien Tchouameni into the foul that led to the referee awarding England a penalty in the second half of their 2-1 loss to defending champions France at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.   The Three Lions missed an opportunit...
Nigerians hail ex-Chelsea and Arsenal striker after game-winning goal for France
Published: December 10, 2022
Defending champions France have moved on to the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 win over England in a quarterfinal clash at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday night.   Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was the match-winner for France, heading in a superb cross from  Antoine ...
Teenage winger of Nigerian descent plays for 45 minutes as Man Utd lose to Real Betis 
Published: December 10, 2022
Manchester United are heading back to the United Kingdom without a win in their two friendly matches in Spain.    The Red Devils' first friendly ahead of the Premier League restart ended in defeat, with Cadiz claiming a 4-2 win on Wednesday, December 7.   Against Real Betis on Saturday evening, teena...
Chelsea loanee Anjorin back in the treatment room
Published: December 10, 2022
Faustino Anjorin will not make his competitive comeback from injury when Huddersfield Town face off with Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.    Huddersfield Town head coach Mark Fotheringham has omitted the England youth international of Nigerian descent from the matchday squad against the Blades at Bramal...
'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...