18yo Nigeria-eligible midfielder pictured training with Manchester United pre-Chelsea
Published: April 26, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire was once again invited to train with Manchester United first teamers by interim boss Ralf Rangnick ahead of Thursday's Premier League meeting with Chelsea. The official website of the Red Devils has published the latest training images following the conc...
'I listen to him all the time' - Chukwueze praises fatherly role played by Villarreal captain
Published: April 26, 2022
Ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool, Samuel Chukwueze has praised Villarreal captain Raúl Albiol for the fatherly role he has played ever since the defender joined the club from Napoli. A World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, Albiol is fourteen years older than Chukwueze and is in a good position...
'He should have gone to Man City' - Ikpeba insists Ronaldo has been a distraction at Man Utd
Published: April 26, 2022
Monaco's all-time top scorer in European competitions, Victor Ikpeba thinks Cristiano Ronaldo has been a distraction at Manchester United this season. The Portugal icon returned for a second spell at Manchester United last summer, twelve years after he left the Old Trafford outfit to join Real Madrid. Ronaldo's ...
Tella in the running for Southampton Player of the Season
Published: April 26, 2022
Super Eagles hopeful Nathan Tella is in the running to be named Southampton Player of the Season for the 2021-2022 campaign. Twenty three first team players have been longlisted for the award, according to the official website of the Saints, with only those with ten or more first-team appearances in 2021-22 eligibl...
PL2 : Brighton's Nigerian defender gives away a penalty in loss to Chelsea
Published: April 26, 2022
Chelsea eased their relegation fears by beating Brighton & Hove 2-1 at the Amex Stadium on Monday evening. Nigerian right-back Odel Offiah continues to get game time with Brighton's development squad while training with the senior team. The talented teenager was an unused substitute for the Seagulls in their last f...
England move to beat Nigeria to Man City youth teamer, called up for Delle Nazioni Tournament
Published: April 25, 2022
The Football Association have for the time being convinced Femi Fapetu that his international future lies with England and not Nigeria where his father originally hails from. The talented Manchester City youth teamer was named in the England U15 traveling squad for the 18th edition of the prestigious Torneo Delle N...
'His allegiance is with Real Madrid' - Ex-African POTY reveals Rudiger is done with Chelsea
Published: April 25, 2022
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has blasted Antonio Rudiger for refusing to play through the pain barrier in Chelsea's Premier League meeting with West Ham United on Sunday. The official word is that the central defender was not included in the matchday squad because of groin and hamstring issue...
Arsenal-owned right-back Alebiosu returns to action after two months on the sidelines
Published: April 25, 2022
Nigerian youngster Ryan Alebiosu returned to action at the weekend after spending approximately two months on the sidelines. Prior to Saturday's League One clash versus Ipswich Town, the Arsenal-owned right-back had not featured for his loan club Crewe Alexandra since February 15 due to a back injury. He receive...
Chukwuemeka reveals the Aston Villa player that has helped him most; Gerrard his England hero
Published: April 25, 2022
Speaking on Rising Ballers' Perspectives Episode Five, England U19 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka revealed that former Manchester United captain Ashley Young is the first team player that has helped him the most since he was promoted to Aston Villa first team.   Chukwuemeka is widely regarded as...
EFL Awards 2022 : Charlton whizkid emulates Lookman by winning Apprentice of the Year award
Published: April 25, 2022
Nigerian center-back Deji Elerewe was named the LFE League One Apprentice of the Year at Sunday evening's 2022 EFL Awards ceremony in London. The 18-year-old follows in the footsteps of Super Eagles star and former Charlton Athletic winger Ademola Lookman, who was named LFE Apprentice of the Year for the Championshi...
Iwobi misses a half-chance as title-chasing Liverpool beat Everton in Merseyside derby
Published: April 24, 2022
Alex Iwobi started in Everton's 2-0 defeat to title-chasing Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Sunday evening which compounded the Toffees' relegation troubles. Everton slipped into the 18th position in the table, two points behind Burnley, who defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier in the day. Iwobi ha...
'They're the worst players to face' - Warri-born ex-Man City star hails Thiago Silva's display vs West Ham
Published: April 24, 2022
Warri-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha was pleased with Thiago Silva's dominant display during Chelsea's 1-0 win over West Ham in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.  Having conceded eight goals combined in their last two home games before the visit of the Hammers, manager ...
Young defender Alese watches on from the bench as West Ham concede last-minute goal vs Chelsea
Published: April 24, 2022
Two days after captaining West Ham United U23sin the last eight of the Premier League Cup, promising central defender Ajibola Alese monitored proceedings from the bench as the Hammers lost 1-0 to Chelsea in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.  The England U20 international of Nigerian has y...
The condition Arsenal must meet to sign Super Eagles star after La Gazzetta dello Sport update
Published: April 24, 2022
According to reports in the Italian media, Victor Osimhen would be open to a move to Arsenal but only on one condition. Tuttomercatoweb, making reference to the print edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that there is a concrete approach from the Gunners for the Nigeria center forward. Arsenal have m...
England youth international of Nigerian descent helps Chelsea win FA Youth Girls Cup
Published: April 24, 2022
Ashanti Akpan helped Chelsea youth team to win the FA Youth Girls Cup on Saturday, April 23.The Blues U16s won the competition by thrashing Manchester City 3-0 in the showpiece staged at Loughborough University, with the England youth international of Nigerian descent in the thick of action.Chelsea edged London rivals ...