Chelsea confirm Norwegian-Nigerian striker finished as development squad top scorer
Published: June 07, 2022
Through their official website, Chelsea have published a detailed season statistics for their development squad.   The Blues have confirmed that Norway youth teamer of Nigerian descent Bryan Fiabema finished as the development squad top scorer for the 2021-2022 season, an honour he shares with Wareham who netted...
Osimhen names Chelsea legend as his childhood idol, strike vs Blues his most cherished goal
Published: June 07, 2022
Super Eagle striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that legendary Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was his idol growing up.   Drogba first made a name for himself at Marseille before moving to Chelsea, where he became a cult hero among the fans after starring for the Blues as they won four Premier League titles, four ...
Derby County interested in signing Nigeria-eligible Liverpool academy product
Published: June 07, 2022
League One side Derby County are reportedly interested in signing Nigeria-eligible central defender Michael Ihiekwe this summer.   The Star says Ihiekwe is attracting interest from the Rams as a contract offer from Rotherham United remains unanswered as of now.   If the Anglo-Nigerian fails to make a deci...
CIES report suggests Arsenal, Newcastle target Osimhen is ridiculously overpriced by Napoli
Published: June 06, 2022
The CIES Football Observatory has put together a list of the top 100 estimated transfer values for players worldwide.   Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is the only Nigeria-eligible player included on the list of 100 most valuable players in the world.   At 51 million euros (approximately N22.65 billion in N...
Opinion : The perfect club for Chelsea to send Nigeria-eligible attacking midfielder on loan
Published: June 06, 2022
The future of football lies in the youngsters but only a very tiny percentage of aspiring youngsters actually make it to the top of the game.   For every Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, and Ronaldinho, there are also the likes of Federico Macheda, Adnan Januzaj, Giovan...
Irish-Nigerian striker unlikely to remain a Celtic player beyond this summer
Published: June 06, 2022
Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Jonathan Afolabi is unlikely to remain a player of Scottish Premiership champions Celtic next season, according to reports.   The Scottish Sun has revealed the Celtic youngsters who look likely to be looking for a fresh start having not quite made the grade at Parkhe...
Arsenal icon Campbell reveals the likely price tag of Super Eagles star linked with Gunners
Published: June 06, 2022
Arsenal icon Kevin Campbell has revealed the likely price tag it would cost the Gunners to bring Victor Osimhen to the Emirates Stadium in the summer transfer window.   Arsenal have drawn up a shortlist of strikers to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, and the list includes the Nigeria in...
Opinion : Arsenal should be taking a close look at Nigeria star regardless of Tierney's availability
Published: June 05, 2022
Arsenal missed out on the top four qualification despite coming very close during the latter stages of the season.   The Emirates Stadium outfit will have to settle for Europa League football with their UEFA Champions League absence stretching to six years.   A lack of adequate depth and firepower affecte...
Confirmed: Nigeria-eligible combative midfielder signs scholarship deal with West Ham
Published: June 05, 2022
English Premier League club West Ham United have confirmed their new intake of academy scholars for the 2022-2023 season.   Nine promising players signed full-time Scholarship contracts with the Academy of Football, with five-time Hammer of the Year and Club legend Sir Trevor Brooking in attendance.   All...
Man Utd and Crystal Palace Nigerian target nearing exit from Derby after ITK journalist reveal
Published: June 05, 2022
Nigerian attacking midfielder and winger Malcolm Ebiowei is reportedly nearing an exit from demoted Championship club Derby County.   Trusted journalist Alan Nixon via The 72 claims that the Rams have identified Tom Barkhuizen as a possible replacement for the Arsenal academy product.   Signed from Scotti...
Iwobi reacts to Super Eagles' losses by using phrase often echoed by Arteta, Arsenal fans
Published: June 05, 2022
Alex Iwobi has taken to social media to share his opinion in the aftermath of the Super Eagles back-to-back friendly matches in the United States of America.   In what was newly-appointed Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro's first game in the Nigeria dugout, the three-time African champions suffered ...
Report : Arsenal make transfer decision on talented Nigerian goalkeeper
Published: June 04, 2022
Premier League club Arsenal have reportedly made a transfer decision on talented Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.   According to The Athletic, the Gunners intend to loan out Okonkwo next season in order for him to get first-team experience.   The Hale End Academy graduate was Arsenal's third choice...
Official : Promising striker of Nigerian descent signs scholarship deal with West Ham
Published: June 04, 2022
English Premier League club West Ham United revealed their new intake of academy scholars earlier this week, specifically June 1.   Ahead of the 2022-2023 season, nine promising teenagers put pen to paper on a scholarship deal with the Academy at a special evening, held in their honour, at the West Ham United Ru...
New QPR boss reveals what impressed him about Balogun as he reacts to departure from Rangers
Published: June 04, 2022
New Queens Park Rangers manager Michael Beale revealed what impressed him about Leon Balogun as he reacted to the central defender's departure from Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers.   The Light Blues confirmed the departure of the Nigeria international on Friday, two years after the former Mainz s...
Why Chelsea should consider Super Eagles defender to fill the void left by Christensen
Published: June 04, 2022
One of the challenges for the Blues to face after their recent takeover by a consortium led by American billionaire Todd Boehly is the situation of the centre-back position.   Officially, German defender Antonio Rudiger has joined Real Madrid on a free transfer while Andreas Christensen has also decided to leave...