Celtic and five EPL clubs battling to sign Chelsea's cap-tied England intl of Nigerian descent
Published: August 13, 2022
Scottish Premiership champions Glasgow Celtic are interested in signing cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley this summer but face competition from five English Premier League teams.   Barkley has slipped down the pecking order of midfielders at Chelsea so much so that he was omitted fr...
Super Eagles midfielder scores on his Premier League home debut for Southampton
Published: August 13, 2022
Joe Aribo scored on his Premier League home debut for Southampton as they came back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw against Leeds United at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday evening.   The Nigeria international midfielder made his full Premier League debut last weekend at Tottenham Hotspur but starte...
Arsenal 4 Leicester City 2 : Super Eagles striker bags assist against fantastic Gunners
Published: August 13, 2022
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal welcomed Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in a thrilling Premier League game which ended 4-2 in favour of the Gunners.   Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi was named in Leicester City's starting line-up for the second consecutive league game ...
'Committed to the role' - Ex-Chelsea captain comments on Iwobi's new position centre of pitch
Published: August 13, 2022
Everton boss Frank Lampard, for the second consecutive Premier League game, has deployed Alex Iwobi in the centre of the pitch in the ongoing clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park, with the Nigeria international partnering Abdoulaye Doucoure in midfield in a 3-4-3 formation.   Against Chelsea last weekend, the...
Eagles boss Patrick Vieira provides positive injury update on Olise pre-Liverpool
Published: August 13, 2022
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira delivered a positive injury update on Michael Olise ahead of Monday's Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Anfield, confirming that the 2021 Super Eagles invitee is in contention to return to the squad.   The France U21 international of Nigerian descent played no part i...
PL 2 : Nigerian-born CM makes comeback from injury as Arsenal record second consecutive win
Published: August 13, 2022
Arsenal development squad recorded their second win in as many games with a 3-2 victory against West Ham United in a Premier League 2 clash staged at Rush Green Stadium on Friday evening.   The big news was that Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola made his comeback from injury, coming off the bench to replace J...
Opinion : Why former Super Eagles invitee would be a great signing for Arsenal
Published: August 13, 2022
The atmosphere at the Emirates is buzzing after a wonderful, almost perfect pre season tour of Germany and USA where they won all their games with the acquisition of Gabriel Jesus in particular thrilling Arsenal fans all over the world.   The Brazilian who left Manchester City to join Arsenal and former assistan...
PL2 : Nigerian striker on target for Crystal Palace in 5-1 rout of Manchester United
Published: August 12, 2022
Manchester United are still searching for their first win of the new Premier League 2 season following a 5-1 defeat suffered at the hands of Crystal Palace at Leigh Sports Village on Friday evening.   Despite being spotted training with the first team earlier this week, England U19 international of Nigerian desc...
Should Leicester boss utilise Ndidi against Arsenal the same way he did vs Brentford?
Published: August 12, 2022
Mikel Arteta and the Gunners will be looking to extend their winning streak to two games when they welcome Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, August 13, 2022.   While Arsenal started their season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, Leicester City lost a 2-0 ...
Ex-England star pleased Chelsea signed talented Super Eagles-eligible midfielder
Published: August 12, 2022
Blues legend and retired England international Joe Cole has spoken of his delight at Chukwuemeka's signing by Chelsea in the summer transfer window, labeling the 2022 European U19 champion 'one of the most talented players in England'.   The Blues pulled off quite a coup luring the Super Eagles-eligi...
Watford turn down N864.6m offer from Turkish club for Super Eagles defender
Published: August 12, 2022
According to The Athletic UK (subscription required), Championship club Watford have reportedly turned down an offer from a Turkish club for William Troost-Ekong.   Trabzonspor wanted to sign the Nigeria international on a season-long loan with an option to buy included in the deal but it was rejected by the Hor...
'Arsenal is a big team' - Ndidi admits tough test awaits Leicester City at Emirates
Published: August 12, 2022
Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that a difficult test awaits Leicester City when they face off with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, August 13.   Ndidi has revealed the Foxes have a good chance of picking up at least one point from the game against the Gunners if they stick to their game plan.   Th...
Randers chief confirms Sivasspor are interested in Kehinde but claims 'deal not close'
Published: August 12, 2022
Randers sporting director Søren Pedersen has confirmed that Turkish Super Lig club Sivasspor are interested in signing Manchester United-reared winger Tosin Kehinde in the summer transfer window.   Allnigeriasoccer.com reported on Thursday that negotiations between Sivasspor and Randers were at a very advanced ...
Nigerian football stars who will light up the new Premier League season
Published: August 12, 2022
As the new Premier League season kicked off in full during the first weekend of August, many Nigerian football fans were cheering their teams on at their favorite viewing centers. Those who watch at home have performed the traditional remote swap and ensured their televisions are fully set for the 380 Premier League ga...
Chelsea take England U18 international of Nigerian descent on trial
Published: August 12, 2022
Premier League giants Chelsea are considering a move for England U18 international of Nigerian descent Princewill Ehibhatiomhan, according to reports.   The well-informed Twitter account Secret Scout has tweeted that The Blues have taken Reading's England U18 international Ehibhatiomhan on trial with a view ...