Chelsea product snubbed by Nigerian Federation named in Canada World Cup squad 
Published: November 13, 2022
The Canada Soccer Association has announced the Reds roster for the 2022 World Cup with two players of Nigerian descent part of the 26-man squad heading to Qatar this week.    Hatayspor left-back Samuel Adekugbe and popular Chelsea academy product Ike Ugbo are in contention to make their World Cup debuts havin...
Nigeria, England or USA?  Arsenal striker reveals when he'll make decision on international future
Published: November 13, 2022
Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun has revealed when he will make a decision on his international future.    Although he has been playing for the Young Lions for four years, the Hale End Academy graduate, who is on loan at Stade de Reims, also has the opportunity to play international football for the senior...
Napoli make transfer decision on Super Eagles star amid links with Premier League clubs
Published: November 13, 2022
Italian Serie A table toppers Napoli have made a transfer decision on Victor Osimhen ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.   Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Manchester United have been linked with possible moves for the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner but a deal is unlikely to happen in Ja...
Legendary Arsenal captain of African descent reveals his four favourites to win World Cup
Published: November 13, 2022
Legendary Arsenal captain of African descent Patrick Vieira has picked his four favourite countries to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.    The Super Eagles of Nigeria will not be competing in the World Cup after losing on away goals to West African rivals Ghana in the playoff, holding the Black Stars to a goall...
Man Utd name talented teenager of Nigerian descent in travelling squad to face Fulham
Published: November 13, 2022
Shola Shoretire is in contention to be named in Manchester United's matchday squad for the fourth consecutive game.    According to Manchester Evening News, the talented teenager of Nigerian descent was among the Manchester United players that traveled to London via train on Saturday afternoon ahead of Sund...
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee a transfer target for Hull City 
Published: November 13, 2022
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei has emerged as a loan transfer target for Championship outfit Hull City in the January window.    According to The Sun, Hull City manager Liam Rosenior would like to sign his former pupil Ebiowei on loan for the second half of the 2022-2023 campaign.    Prior ...
Top 5 countries Nigerian fans are likely to support at the 2022 World Cup 
Published: November 13, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar begins in seven days time but there is no Nigeria on the roster.   The three-time African champions lost out to Ghana in the playoffs back in March on the away goals rule.   Nigerians are understandably disappointed in their team's absence from the top tournament in th...
Celtic sweating on fitness of Super Eagles-eligible CB ahead of trip to Down Under 
Published: November 12, 2022
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are sweating on the fitness of Super Eagles-eligible central defender Moritz Jenz before their trip to Down Under, where they will take part in the inaugural Sydney Super Cup.    The Hoops will face Sydney FC at the  Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Thursday, November 17, be...
Liverpool icon Gerrard in attendance as Aribo continues amazing record for Southampton
Published: November 12, 2022
Joe Aribo holds the distinction of being the only Southampton player to have played all the club's matches in all competitions in the 2022-2023 season.    It was thought that the run would come to an end in Southampton's 3-1 loss to Liverpool in a Premier League match at Anfield on Saturday evening, wit...
Reims targeting Aberdeen marksman as potential replacement for Arsenal loanee Balogun
Published: November 12, 2022
French Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims are reportedly targeting prolific Aberdeen marksman Bojan Miovski as a replacement for Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun.   The England U21 international of Nigerian descent joined Reims on a season long loan from Arsenal in August 2022 with no option to buy included in the dea...
Most headed goals Europe's top 5 leagues 2022 : Osimhen only behind Spurs superstar 
Published: November 12, 2022
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was on the score sheet as Napoli continued their domestic unbeaten run with a win over Udinese.  Luciano Spalletti's men recorded a 3-2 win against the Udine based club in an Italian Serie A match played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Saturday afternoon. On ...
Musa wins penalty for Man Utd youth team in five-goal thriller against Man City
Published: November 12, 2022
Manchester United U18s came out on top in a five-goal thriller against Manchester City in an U18 Premier League match staged at the Academy Stadium in Manchester on Saturday, with Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian striker Victor Musa playing a key role for the Red Devils.    As for team news, United defensive midfielder ...
Official : African defender departs Chelsea after four years 
Published: November 12, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Chelsea have confirmed that Ivorian defender Alex Kpakpe has departed the club.    A left-back by trade who is also eligible to represent England at international level, Kpakpe is leaving Chelsea after four years.   He made nine appearances for the Blues in t...
Official : Talented goalkeeper signs new deal with Chelsea 
Published: November 12, 2022
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced that talented goalkeeper Max Merrick has signed a new deal with the club.   Merrick has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with The Blues, a deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until at least the end of the 2024-2025 season.   ...
Standout player Papa Johns Trophy group stage : Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian starlet nominated
Published: November 12, 2022
Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has been nominated for the Papa Johns Trophy Player of the group stage, informs the official website of the English Football League.    The 19-year-old is one of four names in contention for the award, with Jacob Chapman (Salford City), Dennis Politic (...