Chelsea hijacked AC Milan's move for Super Eagles-eligible central midfielder
Published: August 18, 2022
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano gave the lowdown on Carney Chukwuemeka's move to Chelsea this month, stating that the midfielder was close to joining AC Milan, only for the transfer to be hijacked by the Premier League giants.   The Super Eagles-eligible centra...
Striker-turned-goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo reveals he admired Man Utd, Arsenal legends
Published: August 18, 2022
Hale End Academy product Brian Okonkwo has revealed that he used to admire Arsenal icon Robin van Persie and Manchester United's all-time top scorer with 253 goals Wayne Rooney.   Okonkwo signed a scholarship deal with Arsenal last month, a deal that will keep him at the north London club until at least June...
Premier League Cup : Arteta, Xhaka & Martinelli watch Ideho score in Arsenal's 2-1 win vs Swansea
Published: August 17, 2022
Arsenal U21 faced Swansea City U21 team at Meadow Park in the Group Stage of the Premier League Cup on Wednesday evening as the young Gunners ran out 2-1 winners.   According to Football. London, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was in attendance as Nigeria-eligible youngsters Zach Awe, Butler-Oyedeji, Miguel Azeez ...
Nigeria legend tips Tottenham Hotspur to pick Champions League spot at Arsenal's expense
Published: August 17, 2022
Despite the exciting group of players at Arsenal that manager Mikel Arteta are building for a possible onslaught in the European Champions League, former African Footballer of the Year winner and Nigeria legend Victor Nosa Ikpeba believes that North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur will nick the fourth place spot in th...
Seven talented players of Nigerian descent take part in Arsenal U21s photocall
Published: August 17, 2022
Seven talented players of Nigerian descent took part in the Arsenal U21 photocall held at London Colney on August 15, 2022, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Tim Akinola, Zach Awe, Miguel Azeez, James Olayinka, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Joel Ideho posed for photographs during the ceremony, a confirmation that they...
'EPL is the biggest league in the world' - Italian-Nigerian wonderkid excited to join Spurs
Published: August 17, 2022
Italian-Nigerian defender Destiny Udogie has spoken of his happiness at completing his move to Tottenham Hotspur, labeling the Premier League 'the biggest league in the world'.   The Italy U21 international has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Totttenham Hotspur but was immediately loaned ou...
Flying Eagles-eligible wing-back on target for Chelsea XI in 5-0 win against Coventry U21s
Published: August 17, 2022
A Chelsea XI took on Coventry City's development squad in a friendly staged at Cobham Training Centre on Tuesday, August 16.   The friendly was arranged by the Premeir League side with the aim of giving minutes to some first team players who may be heading out on loan before the close of the summer transfer ...
Ex-African POTY warns Manchester United on keeping Ronaldo against his wishes
Published: August 16, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has opined that Manchester United should let  Cristiano Ronaldo leave the club if he is no longer interested in playing under manager Erik ten Hag.   Ronaldo reported late for the Red Devils pre-season preparations because of family issues but would later make...
Caicedo v Ndidi: Who should Arsenal be targeting between both players?
Published: August 16, 2022
With the Premier League season underway and the summer transfer window less than two weeks away, clubs are already putting the finishing touches on their various squads to give them the best chance of meeting their goals this season.   Arsenal is one such club aiming to finalize their summer dealings. Having sig...
Nottingham Forest confirm squad number for Super Eagles striker
Published: August 16, 2022
Through their official website, Premier League side Nottingham Forest have confirmed the squad number Emmanuel Dennis will be wearing at the City Ground for the 2022-2023 season.   The two-time European champions snapped up the Nigeria international from Watford on Saturday but the deal was not completed in time...
Arsene Wenger's former player blames Tuchel for touchline feud with Conte
Published: August 16, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker and 1997 African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba believes Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was at fault for the flashpoint at the end of the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening.   The London derby produced four goals in a 2-2 thriller and was the first m...
'I'll be able to develop further with Conte' - Italian-Nigerian LB says ahead of move to Spurs
Published: August 16, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of confirming the capture of Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent, Destiny Udogie.   The Udinese left-back arrived in the capital of England, London on Sunday to undergo a traditional medical ahead of completing a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur.   Udogie will...
West Ham United's Irish-Nigerian striker linked with loan move
Published: August 16, 2022
Republic of Ireland underage international of Nigerian descent Armstrong Okoflex may be departing West Ham United before the summer transfer window closes for business.   The Athletic UK's West Ham writer Roshane Thomas has claimed that Emmanuel Longelo and Armstrong Okoflex are likely to leave the club on ...
Opinion: Why Chelsea's game against Tottenham is a call for Nigeria's most valuable player
Published: August 16, 2022
Stamford Bridge welcomed ex-manager Antonio Conte with his Tottenham Hotspur team in the second game-week of the new Premier League season.   The game ended in a 2-2 draw as both teams shared the spoils with new signing Kalidou Koulibaly getting on the score-sheet through a well-taken strike in the first half. ...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder plays his first competitive game since arrival at Chelsea
Published: August 15, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka played his first competitive match since his arrival at Chelsea as their development squad suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham in a Premier League 2 fixture at Kingsmeadow on Monday night.   Chelsea completed the signing of the Austrian-born England U1...