'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...
Eze instrumental, Olise makes comeback as Liverpool held to draw by Crystal Palace
Published: August 15, 2022
Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace travelled to Anfield to face Jürgen Klopp's juggernaut Liverpool team in their second game-week of the new Premier League season. The score ended in a 1-1 draw as both teams took a share of the spoils.   Three Nigeria-eligible youngsters Eberechi Eze, Micheal Olise and Ma...
EPL 30th anniversary : Allardyce recalls nostalgic moments with magical ex-Nigeria captain
Published: August 15, 2022
Former Super Eagles midfielder and captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha was the player that made the most impact at Bolton Wanderers under the management of Sam Allardyce.   Allardyce revealed to Sky Sports on the occasion of the Premier League's 30th anniversary that he "thoroughly enjoyed" the time he worked with...
Red-hot Arsenal loanee Balogun reveals his ambitions this season
Published: August 15, 2022
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun arrived at Stade de Reims in the form of a loan without an option to buy at the end of the 2022-2023 season.   Balogun is already shining brightly after two games with the six-time French Ligue 1 champions, netting in back-to-back matches against Mars...
Opinion: Why do so many top clubs need Ndidi in their team but few look his way?
Published: August 15, 2022
The Premier League season is underway and having concluded game week two, it is safe to say that the EPL has not lost any of its glamour, competitiveness and excitement.   On Saturday, Leicester City made the trip to the Emirates Stadium to face Mikel Arteta's in-form Arsenal. The score ended 4-2 in favour...
Chukwuemeka to make his Chelsea debut tonight but for development squad
Published: August 15, 2022
Carney Chukwuemeka is set to make his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt since signing from Aston Villa.   The official website of Chelsea reported this morning that Chukwuemeka is among the first team players set to accrue some valuable match minutes tonight to help their fitness when the development squad tak...