'A great start for him' - Liverpool legend says Saka's two goals against Iran will give him confidence 
Published: November 21, 2022
England began their 2022 World Cup campaign with an emphatic 6-2 win over Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium (Al Rayyan) on Monday afternoon.   The Three Lions were in command at the interval as Jude Bellingham, with a wonderful header, opened the scoring in the 35th minute, before Bukayo Saka in fine f...
Did Super Eagles star Dennis make the right career call?
Published: November 21, 2022
The exploits of Emmanuel Dennis at Watford in 2021-22 were always going to attract admiring glances. Having made an apparently seamless transition to life in English football, the Nigeria international proceeded to plunder 10 Premier League goals during his debut campaign. That return would be impressive enough at...
'They will give England a bit to chew' -  Nigeria legend tells Three Lions to be wary of underdogs Iran 
Published: November 21, 2022
Three-time World Cupper Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has warned England to be wary of Iran in their 2022 World Cup opener at the  Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan on Monday afternoon.    The Iranians have a couple of eye catching names on their roster for the World Cup including Feyenoord's Alireza Ja...
West Ham linked with move for Fulham's Anglo-Nigerian central defender 
Published: November 21, 2022
Premier League club West Ham United have reportedly reignited their interest in Anglo-Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.    According to West Ham dedicated website Claret & Hugh, the Hammers could make a move for the Fulham star with whom they were linked w...
2022 World Cup : Ex-Nigeria coach Rohr names Chelsea player as Senegal's biggest star
Published: November 20, 2022
Former Nigeria manager and African football expert Gernot Rohr is confident that Senegal will advance from their group at the 2022 World Cup.    The reigning African champions have been drawn in Group A along with the host Qatar, Ecuador and the Netherlands, and will open group play against the Europeans on Mon...
'Pay Southgate back by doing well' - Okocha sends message to Maguire ahead of WC opener  
Published: November 20, 2022
Austin Okocha has shared his opinion on the inclusion of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire on England's roster to the 2022 World Cup.    Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has stuck by Maguire despite the central defender losing his spot in the Red Devils starting lineup before the World Cup - a decisi...
Chelsea-owned African defender reveals how close he came to joining Arsenal
Published: November 20, 2022
Chelsea loanee Baba Rahman has disclosed that he had the opportunity to get signed by fellow Premier League side Arsenal before joining the Blues.    In a chat with Nizaar Kinsella on YouTube, Rahman said that while he was a teenager he was scheduled to undergo a trial at the Gunners but ended up missing it. ...
'His experience in the EPL speaks volumes' - Okocha on Brighton's Ecuador attacking LB 
Published: November 20, 2022
Three-time World Cupper Austin Okocha has noted that Brighton & Hove defender Pervis Estupiñán is one of the big names in the Ecuador squad, minutes before the South American nation's 2022 World Cup opener against hosts Qatar.   Ecuador are back in the World Cup finals, eight years on from their last a...
'It's normal' - Transfer guru refuses to dismiss reports linking Super Eagles star to Aston Villa
Published: November 20, 2022
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has reacted to reports linking Samuel Chukwueze and three other Villarreal players to Aston Villa.  According to reports from the English press, a reunion between Chukwueze and former Villarreal manager Unai Emery may be on the cards.  Renowned journalist Romano has ...
100 best players in the world 2022 : Osimhen better than Odegaard, Mount, Jota, Antony
Published: November 20, 2022
Celebrated British football magazine FourFourTwo has ranked the best 100 players in the world for 2022 with only one Nigeria-eligible player in the shape of Victor Osimhen featuring on the list.    The Napoli striker ranked in 60th place but higher than several English Premier League stars.    Osimhen...
Italian champions to do business with Chelsea for Portugal's next big thing on one condition 
Published: November 20, 2022
Italian Serie A defending champions AC Milan have ruled out the possibility of engaging in a swap deal that involves Rafael Leao.   Chelsea are admirers of the Milan sensation, who has been dubbed Portugal's 'Next Big Thing' thanks to his exploits in the Serie A and Champions League.    R...
Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal showing interest in prolific 81-cap international 
Published: November 19, 2022
Manchester United have reportedly signified their interest to rival fellow English Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. The Red Devils are in need of an attack minded player after initiating moves to terminate the contract of Cristiano Ronaldo for attacking Erik ten H...
Why Chelsea-owned Norwegian-Nigerian striker was missing from league action Saturday 
Published: November 19, 2022
An explanation for the absence of  Bryan Fiabema from Forest Green Rovers' matchday squad against Oxford United was provided by Forest Green Rovers before kickoff on Saturday afternoon.    Manager Ian Burchnall could not call upon the services of the Norwegian-Nigerian striker in his side's 1-1 draw...
Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo keeps third consecutive clean sheet
Published: November 19, 2022
Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo has shown that he can cut it in men's football, with another clean sheet for Crewe Alexandra in their 1-0 victory over Swindon Town in a League Two game at The County Ground on Saturday evening.   It was the third consecutive game in all competitions that the Anglo-Nigerian goal...
Anglo-Nigerian winger provides game-winning assist as Chelsea U18s beat Spurs 
Published: November 19, 2022
England youth international of Nigerian descent Tudor Mendel-Idowu was among the standout performers as Chelsea defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in an U18 Premier League London derby on Saturday afternoon.   Chelsea U18s boss Ed Brand handed starts to Mendel-Idowu and two other players of Nigerian descent in firs...