Ex-Flying Eagles striker labels Chelsea's new boss Potter 'the best coach in the world'
Published: September 09, 2022
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero has congratulated his former mentor Graham Potter on his appointment as the new coach of Premier League side Chelsea.   The former Southampton defender was officially announced as Chelsea's new coach on Thursday, replacing Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuche...
Premier League makes major decision that affects Super Eagles stars
Published: September 09, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, the Premier League has announced the postponement of this weekend's games. The matchday seven fixtures have been postponed in order to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II.   The British Monarch's death was announced by the Royal family on Thursday, Septem...
Greek Super League club strike personal terms with Stoke City midfielder Etebo
Published: September 09, 2022
Aris Thessaloniki are close to completing the signing of Oghenekaro Etebo with the Stoke City midfielder agreeing personal terms with the Greek Super League club.   Aris and Stoke City already reached an agreement last week and the Greek club were negotiating with the Nigeria international.   According to...
Chelsea old boy Moses, Arsenal legend Kanu pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Published: September 08, 2022
Chelsea old boy Victor Moses and Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu have taken to social media to pay tribute to the longest-reigning monarch in British history Queen Elizabeth II, who died in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96.   According to The Telegraph UK, Britain's entire sporting schedule is being suspend...
Man Utd 0 Real Sociedad 1 : Sadiq helps La Liga side record first-ever win v English club
Published: September 08, 2022
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was deployed in attack alongside Japanese youngster Kubo in Real Sociedad's 1-0 win over Manchester United at the Old Trafford in their Europa League clash on Thursday night.   Tonight's win was Real Sociedad's first-ever victory against English opposition in European ...
FC Zurich 1 Arsenal 2 : Lagos-born striker on parade as Marquinhos announces himself to Europe
Published: September 08, 2022
Arsenal kickstarted their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 win over Swiss opponents FC Zurich in a Group A fixture at Arena St. Gallen  on Thursday evening.   Lagos-born striker Tosin Aiyegun started and was in action for eighty minutes for FC Zurich before making way for Ivan Santini.   Aiyegun was sco...
Confirmed : Former Southampton defender to coach Chukwuemeka at Chelsea
Published: September 08, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian youngster Carney Chukwuemeka will be hoping to impress new Chelsea coach Graham Potter. Through their official website, Chelsea have announced former Southampton defender Graham Potter as their new coach. The Blues and Potter both agreed to a five-year-deal that is valid until the summer of 202...
Manager, who previously coached ex-Flying Eagles star, set to be named Chelsea boss
Published: September 08, 2022
English football tactician Graham Potter is the runaway favourite to be appointed the new coach of Carney Chukwuemeka's Chelsea.   Chelsea are currently managerless following the axing of Thomas Tuchel after a poor start to their Champions League campaign, with a shock loss to Dinamo Zagreb on the opening ma...
Man Utd's youngest ever player in European match added to UEL squad pre-Real Sociedad
Published: September 08, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire has been added to Manchester United's Europa League roster ahead of Thursday's clash against Umar Sadiq's Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.   Manchester United previously named a 25-man squad list for the Europa League but stressed that the l...
'It's a weird feeling' - Ajax star Bassey on facing his former teammates at Rangers
Published: September 08, 2022
Calvin Bassey has admitted that it was a strange feeling playing against his former teammates at Glasgow Rangers.   The Nigeria international went the distance as a fantastic Ajax team thrashed the Scottish Premiership side 4-0 in their opening game of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening.   One...
Temporary Chelsea coach runs the rule over Chukwuemeka ahead of Fulham clash
Published: September 07, 2022
Chelsea have started preparations for their Premier League match against Fulham, a day after they were beaten 1-0 by Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League.   On Wednesday morning, The Blues relieved German football tactician Thomas Tuchel of his duties as head coach after a disappointing start to their Cham...
Two Nigeria-eligible players named in Arsenal's Europa League squad
Published: September 07, 2022
Two Nigeria-eligible players have been included in Arsenal's squad list for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.   The official website of UEFA has published the Gunners roster for the group stage of the Europa League ahead of their opening match in Group A against FC Zurich at the Arena St. Gallen on ...
Lifelong Real Sociedad fan warns Manchester United to watch out for Super Eagles star
Published: September 07, 2022
Four days after beating Arsenal in the Premier League, Manchester United begin their Europa League campaign with an intriguing clash against La Liga side Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.    Erik ten Hag's side will also face Francis Uzoho's Omonia and Moldovan Super Liga team Sheriff Tiraspol in Group E o...
Confirmed : Nigeria-eligible central midfielder to get new coach at Chelsea
Published: September 07, 2022
Nigeria-eligible central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is set to get a new coach at Premier League side Chelsea.   With a statement on their official website, Chelsea confirmed on Wednesday morning that they have parted company with Thomas Tuchel, adding that Chelsea's coaching staff will take charge of the ...
Official : CF Montreal loan out Nigerian striker to Belgian Pro League club
Published: September 07, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Belgian Pro League club S.V. Zulte Waregem have announced the deadline day signing of CF Montreal's Nigerian striker Chinonso Offor.   The deal was completed before the close of the summer transfer for Belgian clubs on Tuesday, September 6.   Offor has joine...