PL Intl Cup : Anglo-Nigerian CB reveals positives from Arsenal defeat to Sparta Prague 
Published: December 01, 2022
Gunners hero Tomáš Rosický was in attendance at Meadow Park on Wednesday night as Arsenal U21s were beaten 1-0 by Sparta Prague in a Premier League International Cup clash.    It was Arsenal's development squad first defeat on home soil in all competitions since the start of the 2022-2023 season.  �...
Premier League clubs monitoring the situation of Chelsea Academy product Aina 
Published: December 01, 2022
English Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation of Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina.    According to Turin based sports daily Tuttosport, there are unnamed English clubs interested in the fullback who would gladly return to the Premier League.    The Nigeria international has approx...
Graham Potter promotes German-born Nigerian RB to Chelsea first team training 
Published: November 30, 2022
Chelsea started preparations for the second half of the 2022-2023 season on Tuesday, November 29, after a fortnight away from their Cobham training base.     As many as twelve Blues first team players are currently away on international duty with their respective nations at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.  ...
Crystal Palace's Nigeria-eligible winger emerges as transfer target for Sheffield Wednesday 
Published: November 30, 2022
Malcolm Ebiowei has  emerged as a transfer target for League One club Sheffield Wednesday.    According to Alan Nixon via Football League World, Sheffield Wednesday are one of the clubs interested in sighing the 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee on loan in the January transfer window.    The Crystal Palace s...
'Joint top scorer', 'Too good', 'Magnificent' -  Nigerian fans hail England's two-goal hero Rashford
Published: November 29, 2022
It was a memorable evening for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford as he inspired the Three Lions of England to victory over Wales.  Rashford bagged a brace as Gareth Southgate's men sealed their progression to the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar as group winners.   E...
World Cup 2022 : Nigerian fans hail United States match-winner Christian Pulisic
Published: November 29, 2022
Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic lived up to his nickname "Captain America" as he led the United States Men's National Team to the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar.   The United States of America defeated Iran 1-0 in a Group B matchday three encounter played at the Al Thumama Stad...
'Not impossible' - Agent admits Man Utd-linked Nigeria star could leave Napoli next summer
Published: November 29, 2022
Italian intermediary Andrea D'Amico, who was among the agents that brokered the deal taking Victor Osimhen from Lille to Napoli in 2020, has admitted that the Nigeria international could be leaving the Serie A club next summer.    Manchester United have identified Osimhen as a possible replacement for Cris...
Premier League Cup : Flying Eagles-eligible striker on target for Crystal Palace 
Published: November 29, 2022
With three games remaining in Group E of the Premier League Cup, Crystal Palace have a one-point advantage over second-placed Sheffield United.    The Eagles U21s side played out a 2-2 draw with Bristol City at the Robins High Performance Centre on Monday, with several players of Nigerian descent eligible to r...
England star Jack Grealish reveals what he told Bukayo Saka's Nigerian dad
Published: November 29, 2022
Manchester City's England star Jack Grealish has revealed the exchange he had with Bukayo Saka's Nigerian dad in an interview with his former Aston Villa teammate Gabriel Agbonlahor, who also has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins.    Grealish gave the lowdown on his Three Lions teammates who are comp...
Man Utd not willing to pay N46.4b to bring Super Eagles star to Old Trafford
Published: November 28, 2022
Premier League club Manchester United have taken their foot off the pedal as regards the transfer pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.    According to Sky Germany, the Red Devils are in need of a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo who was released from his contract last week, but are not willing to meet t...
Balogun's coach at QPR set to complete move to Scottish giants Rangers
Published: November 28, 2022
Michael Beale, who sanctioned the capture of free agent Leon Balogun in the summer transfer window, is on the brink of leaving Queens Park Rangers,    Beale was Steven Gerrard's assistant when Glasgow Rangers became Scottish champions for the 55th time in 2020-2021 and followed the Liverpool icon to Aston V...
'Deji wants Chelsea, Victor wants Man Utd' - Burton Albion's Tunisian coach on FA Cup draw
Published: November 28, 2022
Deji Oshilaja played a key role as Burton Albion advanced to the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, November 27.   Burton Albion ran out 6-1 winners over National League South club Chippenham Town, with Oshilaja directly participating in three of their goals.    Predominantly a central defe...
Flying Eagles-eligible fullback signs first professional contract with Man Utd
Published: November 27, 2022
Flying Eagles-eligible fullback Habeeb Ogunneye has taken to social media to announce he has signed a new deal with Premier League giants Manchester United.    The England U17 international has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the Red Devils.    Ogunneye has enjoyed a rapid rise ...
FA Cup : Arsenal-owned Nigerian-born midfielder helps Chesterfield progress to third round
Published: November 27, 2022
Fifth tier Chesterfield progressed to third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday with a 2-0 win against EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.    Arsenal loanee Tim Akinola played a part in the win for The Spireites, coming off the bench to replace Tom Whelan with twelve  minutes to go.  ...
Okocha reveals the downside of Batshuayi's game, admits Belgium are missing Lukaku 
Published: November 27, 2022
Speaking ahead of Belgium's  World Cup clash against Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Nigeria legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha revealed the downside of Michy Batshuayi's game.    The Fenerbahce striker scored the winning goal in Belgium's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Canada in their opening ...