'There's so much talent' - Ikpeba disagrees with Rangnick, insists Man Utd don't have a striker problem
Published: May 10, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has insisted that Manchester United do not have a striker problem despite the club's poor performance in this season's Premier League.   The Red Devils loaned out Anthony Martial to Sevilla in the January transfer window, Mason Greenwood was unavailable for sel...
Confirmed : Former Chelsea youth teamer Sodje offered new deal by Leyton Orient
Published: May 10, 2022
EFL League Two club Leyton Orient have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   Leyton Orient have confirmed that Nigerian defender Harrison Sodje has been offered his first professional contract.   Aged 18, Harrison is the biological son of Sam Sodje&...
Dennis doubtful to face Everton after suffering knee injury, two Nigerian youngsters return to Watford
Published: May 10, 2022
Watford have provided a squad update before their Premier League meeting with Alex Iwobi's Everton at Vicarage Road on Wednesday, May 11.   The Hornets relegation from the English top-flight was rubber stamped at the weekend after a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.   Emmanuel Dennis was substituted with ...
Will the sponsorship ban in English soccer affect the game?
Published: May 10, 2022
New rules in the UK will stop sports betting operators from advertising with celebrities and sports stars. The law specifically permits anyone from being a part of advertisements if they have any influence over children. This means that many social media influencers will also be banned from appearing in sportsbook adve...
Super Eagles target Billing and Solanke named in Championship Team of the Season
Published: May 10, 2022
There are two Nigeria-eligible representatives named to the EFL Championship Team of the Season following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 campaign.   Philip Billing and Dominic Solanke have made the ceremonial best XI after playing key roles to help Bournemouth secure a return to the English Premier League.  ...
Transfer market guru Pedulla confirms no offers for Osimhen amid links with EPL trio
Published: May 10, 2022
Italian transfer market expert Alfredo Pedullà has clarified that no specific offers have been made to sign Victor Osimhen amid speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League this summer.   It is known that the Nigeria international is on the list of players wanted by Newcastle United, while Manchest...
Fulham begin contract negotiations with Tosin to 'ward off Arsenal, Newcastle interest'
Published: May 10, 2022
Premier League new boys Fulham have reportedly begun contract negotiations with Anglo-Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.   The Sun say Fulham are keen to tie him down to a new long-term deal to ward off interest this summer.   Manchester City academy product Tosin will enter the final twelve mo...
Official : Balogun returns to Arsenal but ineligible to face Tottenham Hotspur
Published: May 09, 2022
Anglo-American-Nigerian center forward Folarin Balogun is back at his parent club Arsenal.   Championship outfit Middlesbrough announced their retained list on Monday and the England U21 international is not among the players retained by Boro.   The loan deals of the Hale Ender and three other players Aa...
Confirmed : Nigerian striker returns to Norwich City after loan spell
Published: May 09, 2022
EFL League Two side Carlisle United confirmed on Monday which players will stay and leave the club following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   The Blues have informed that Belgian-born Nigerian striker Tyrese Omotoye has returned to his parent club Norwich City.   Omotoye joined Carlisle United on...
'That's why he's a world-class goalkeeper' - Ex-African POTY says Pickford is back in form
Published: May 09, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has revealed that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has proved that he's back to his best in the last couple of games in the Premier League.   The England star was unarguably the star performer as the Toffees climbed out of the relegation zone after a hard...
Frank Onyeka's Ultimate African PL Team : Chelsea, Arsenal & Man City icons, Okocha, Martins picked
Published: May 09, 2022
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka was asked by Premier League | Uncut  to build his ultimate team from the African players past and present who have played in the Premier League based on their attributes.   Two Nigeria legends in ex-Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins and Bolton Wanderers hero Jay-Jay Okoc...
Preston North End willing to listen to offers for former Manchester United defender of Nigerian descent
Published: May 09, 2022
Preston North End have published their retained and released list following the conclusion of the Championship season.   The Lilywhites have confirmed that American-Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde is among the players retained for the 2022-2023 season.   However, Preston North End added that they are w...
PL2 : Tuchel, John Terry, Makelele, Mount in attendance as Etete finds the net vs Chelsea
Published: May 08, 2022
Chelsea survived a scare on the final day of the Premier League 2 season, coming from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Cobham Training Centre on Sunday afternoon to avoid relegation to the PL2 Division Two.   Heading into the fixture, the Blues were two points behind Leeds United and needed a win to beat ...
Wing-back Iwobi bags assist as Everton move out of the bottom three with win at Leicester City
Published: May 08, 2022
Frank Lampard's Everton took a huge step towards safety after they recorded a 2-1 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon - their first away win in the Premier League since way back in August.   Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi made his eighth consecutive start in the division and w...
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah equals club record held by Nigeria legend
Published: May 08, 2022
England U21 international of Ghanaian descent Eddie Nketiah netted twice in the opening ten minutes of the ongoing Premier League game between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London.   And in doing so, he equaled a club record held by Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu, according to the statistician...