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 (...
Osimhen reaches career high market value amid Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham links 
Published: November 12, 2022
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has seen his market value skyrocket from €60 million to a career high market value of €70 million amid intense speculation linking him to some high profile European clubs.  According to the latest update by Transfermarkt on Friday, November 11,  the Nigerian is the most e...
Arteta promotes two Flying Eagles-eligible players to first team training pre-Wolves 
Published: November 11, 2022
Mikel Arteta promoted two Flying Eagles-eligible players to first team training on Friday ahead of Arsenal's visit to Wolverhampton Wanderers.   According to Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Zach Awe were among the academy stars invited to train with the Gunners first team today....
Confirmed Chelsea team news : Super Eagles-eligible player to miss trip to Newcastle 
Published: November 11, 2022
Premier League giants Chelsea have not delivered a positive injury update on Super Eagles-eligible central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka before their upcoming match against Newcastle United at St James' Park.   The Blues are seeking their first win in five matches after slipping five points outside the top f...
Manchester United's Anglo-Nigerian striker misses out on Premier League 2 POTM
Published: November 11, 2022
Nottingham Forest's youngster Ateef Konate has beaten Shola Shoretire to the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for October 2022. The midfielder who is of Malian descent won the award ahead of Shola Shoretire (Manchester United), Omari Hutchinson (Chelsea), Harry Leonard (Blackburn Rovers), Oliver O...
Two French-born Chelsea players named in Senegal's 2022 World Cup squad 
Published: November 11, 2022
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the Lions of Teranga roster for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with two French-born Chelsea players making the cut as expected.    Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and central defender Kalidou Koulibaly are part of the 26-man squad heading to Qatar.    ...
Arsenal loanee Balogun reveals he trained with Tottenham, looked up to Ronaldo as a kid
Published: November 11, 2022
Folarin Balogun has revealed that he once trained with Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal simultaneously. Balogun said that both North London clubs offered him a trial, with his father making use of both options. However Arsenal presented an offer and he joined the Hale End Academy. Balogun, w...
'Nothing is impossible' - Ndidi sees no reason why Leicester can't win Carabao Cup
Published: November 11, 2022
Wilfred Ndidi has evaluated the chances of Leicester City winning more silverware this season in the form of the Carabao Cup.    The Nigeria national teamer was a key player as Leicester City, against all the odds, won the Emirates FA Cup in May 2021, playing all their six matches in the competition, and helpe...
Portugal WC squad : Man City, Man Utd, Wolves, Fulham stars in line to face Nigeria in friendly 
Published: November 10, 2022
The Portuguese Football Federation GOIH ComB announced a 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Thursday, with several Premier League stars making the roster.    The roster is headlined by one of the most popular footballers on the planet in Manchester United striker Ronaldo, who is set to compete in ...