Ikpeba backs Tottenham to win silverware, tips Kane to break Shearer's EPL record
Published: August 30, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba has expressed belief that Tottenham Hotspur can win silverware in the 2022/2023 season with manager Antonio Conte in charge of the North London side.   Spurs have won three and drawn one of their four league games so far with 10 points on the log.   Speaking on Supe...
Official : German Bundesliga club loan in Chelsea's Black Stars-eligible winger
Published: August 30, 2022
German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen have signed Chelsea's Ghana-eligible winger Callum Hudson-Odoi on a season-long loan.   The loan deal which takes the 21-year-old to the BayArena doesn't include an option or obligation to buy at the end of the season.   Hudson-Odoi has failed to earn a regu...
Pompey boss sings the praises of Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian CM, reveals one area he can improve
Published: August 30, 2022
Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley spoke very highly of Arsenal central midfielder Miguel Azeez when he was interviewed by BBC Radio Solent Sport's Dan George on Monday, but highlighted one area where the Anglo-Nigerian can improve.   The Hale End Academy product worked with Cowley during a loan spell at Pompey...
Transfer expert confirms Super Eagles star is 'definitely a potential top target' for Man Utd
Published: August 30, 2022
German transfer market guru Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen is a player of interest to Manchester United ahead of the close of the summer transfer window.   It has been suggested that Portuguese football agent Jorge Mendes, who handles the affairs of Manchester United icon...
Three players of African descent pictured training with Chelsea final workout pre-Southampton
Published: August 29, 2022
Three players of African descent were pictured training with Chelsea's first team in their final workout ahead of the matchday five fixture against Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium.   Senegal internationals Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly alongside Anglo-Nigerian youngster, Carney Chukwuemeka wer...
Ex-African POTY questions the transfer fee paid by Manchester United to sign Casemiro
Published: August 29, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has criticized the decision of Manchester United to pay a huge transfer fee to sign Brazilian midfielder Casemiro.   Ten days ago, the Red Devils confirmed the capture of Casemiro, who is a  multiple La Liga and UEFA Champions League winner with former side Re...
Ex-Nigeria star hails Arsenal's attacking resilience, Gabriel for win vs 'tactical' Fulham
Published: August 29, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year and retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba on Monday evening hailed the resilience of Arsenal in their 2-1 home win against Fulham at the Emirates stadium on Saturday.   The Gunners have gone four games unbeaten in the Premier League this season and are atop the table w...
Brentford's Super Eagles midfielder attracting interest from Middlesbrough
Published: August 29, 2022
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka is attracting interest from Championship side Middlesbrough ahead of the transfer deadline on Thursday, September 1, according to Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas,   Onyeka is currently in the ranks of Premier League club, Brentford, but this season has played just 10 minutes...
Official : Chelsea and England international of Nigerian descent part ways by mutual consent
Published: August 29, 2022
Through their official webpage, Chelsea announced on Monday afternoon that the club have parted ways with cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley, with the midfielder's contract terminated by mutual consent.   Barkley is now a free agent and can join a new club even after the close of...
Chelsea's midfield headache : Tuchel reveals Nigeria-eligible player is an option
Published: August 29, 2022
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was on media duties on Monday before his side's trip to the South Coast, where they do battle with Joe Aribo's Southampton in a Premier League match on Tuesday evening.   The Blues midfield crisis deepened following the dismissal of Conor Gallagher for two reckless challenge...
Super Eagles star named in French Ligue 1 Team of the Week
Published: August 29, 2022
Super Eagles star Moses Simon has been selected for Whoscored.com's French Ligue 1 Team of the Week for match week four.   The winger scored and provided an assist for Nantes in their comeback win against Toulouse at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday, August 28.   Four minutes into the second half, Evan...
Gazientep and EPL club interested in signing Fulham's Super Eagles-eligible midfielder
Published: August 29, 2022
Anglo-Nigerian footballer Josh Onomah continues to be linked with a departure from Premier League new boys Fulham before the close of the summer transfer window.   According to Sky Sports UK, the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup-winning midfielder with the Young Lions is attracting interest from Turkish outfit Gazientep ...
Napoli boss admits it would be difficult to say no if Man Utd offered N42b for Nigeria star
Published: August 29, 2022
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has admitted that it would be difficult to say no to Manchester United if the Premier League club made an offer of 100 million euros (approximately N42 billion) for Victor Osimhen.   The Nigeria international has been linked with a hypothetical transfer to Manchester United befor...
Chelsea defender of Ghanaian descent close to returning to Italian Serie A
Published: August 28, 2022
Serie A club Spezia Calcio are close to signing Wales international of Ghanaian descent Ethan Ampadu on a season-long loan.   Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano revealed that both clubs and the player have agreed to make the deal happen.   The deal however has a clause that allows the Serie A club t...
Chelsea's African star lined up to replace Man Utd-bound Antony at Ajax
Published: August 28, 2022
Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech is close to making a return to Ajax Amsterdam.   The Chelsea player is seen as a replacement for Manchester United bound Antony Matheus dos Santos.   Manchester United are on the brink of signing Antony from Ajax for a club record fee of €100 million.   According to I...