Iwobi draws similarity between Arsenal fighting to play UCL and Everton fighting for survival
Published: May 26, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has drawn a similarity between playing for Arsenal to get a UEFA Champions League spot and playing for Premier League survival at Everton. Iwobi has been one of the best and most regular players in what has been a turbulent season for Everton and he will be hoping he can guide th...
Chukwuemeka, Madueke start a game together for the first time as Chelsea lose to Man Utd
Published: May 25, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke started a  game together for Chelsea for the very first time as they were beaten  4-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford in the club's penultimate match of the season in the Premier League. Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro gave Manchester United the lead as early as the 6t...
Confirmed: Burnley release Manchester United youth team product of Nigerian descent
Published: May 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website,  Premier League-bound Burnley have announced their released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.   At academy level, the Clarets confirmed that Manchester United youth team product Ayodeji Sotona will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract...
Confirmed: Attacking fullback of Nigerian descent signs pro deal at Blackburn Rovers
Published: May 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Blackburn Rovers have announced that Nigeria-eligible fullback Leo Duru has signed a new contract.    Described as a strong and attacking fullback, Duru has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with Blackburn Rovers, and in doing so fo...
'Chelsea, Man Utd remain in the race' - Romano provides update on Osimhen & striker's price tag 
Published: May 25, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has insisted that Manchester United and Chelsea remain in the race to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window amid speculation in the media that the Premier League giants may have pulled the plug on the deal.    It was earlier claimed that  incoming Che...
2021 Super Eagles invitee bags hat-trick of gongs at Crystal Palace End of Season Awards
Published: May 25, 2023
2021 Super Eagles invitee Micheal Olise bagged a hat trick of awards at the Crystal Palace End of the Season Awards ceremony. Olise was voted by his Crystal Palace teammates as the most outstanding player of the season which earned him the Players' Player of the Year Award.   The France U21 internationa...
Manchester United told they must pay N80b to sign Napoli striker Osimhen 
Published: May 24, 2023
Manchester United have been told to pay £140 million (approximately N80 billion in Nigerian currency) for the services of Nigerian and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Mirror UK has reported that the Red Devils will need to fork out the aforementioned fee to prize Osimhen away from Napoli. The Super Eagles...
England make move to cap-tie Eze as 2017 Super Eagles invitee gets first Three Lions call-up 
Published: May 24, 2023
The English Football Association have made a move to beat the Nigerian Federation to the services of Eberechi Eze by handing the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder his first senior call-up to England's national team.   Nigeria initially made the move to cap Eze by inviting him to train with the Super Eagles...
Report: Middlesbrough likely to cash in on Crystal Palace target Akpom to fund summer signings 
Published: May 24, 2023
Championship outfit, Middlesbrough are reportedly ready to offload Arsenal youth product Chubak Akpom this summer after his explosive campaign with the club. ​ ​ TEAMtalk has claimed that Boro are ready to sell Akpom to raise funds for the upcoming transfer window as Michael Carrick prepares to bring back the cl...
Incoming Liverpool sporting director regrets selling Osimhen after 16 games without a goal 
Published: May 24, 2023
Incoming Liverpool sporting director  Jorg Schmadtke has admitted his regret over selling Victor Osimhen while at Wolfsburg. ​ ​ Schmadtke was Wolfsburg's transfer chief when the club decided to sell Osimhen to Sporting Charleroi after he failed to score in sixteen appearances for the White and Greens. �...
Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent agrees new deal with Tottenham amid Man Utd interest 
Published: May 23, 2023
English Premier League giants Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Callum Olusesi with the promising midfielder of Nigerian descent agreeing a new deal with Tottenham Hotspur.    Last week, Football Insider reported that Tottenham Hotspur were fighting to keep hold of Olusesi amid transfer...
Official: Anglo-Nigerian winger returns to Man Utd after loan spell at Bolton Wanderers 
Published: May 23, 2023
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed that Manchester United winger of Nigerian descent, Shola Shoretire has returned to Manchester United after the expiration of his loan term. This is according to a statement on the club's official website which reads thus: "Loan players James Trafford, Conor Bradley, Luke Mb...
Confirmed: Son of former Super Eagles midfielder released by West Brom 
Published: May 23, 2023
Following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season, Championship outfit West Brom have announced their retained and released list through their official website.    At youth team level, the Baggies confirmed that Femi Olofinjana, who has a famous dad,  will be leaving The Hawthorns this summer.   Femi i...
U20 WC Italy v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time and venue
Published: May 23, 2023
The Flying Eagles will be facing  Italy in their second group game of the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup on Wednesday.  Nigeria came from a goal down to get the better of debutant, Dominican Republic 2-1 in the first match. Italy on the other hand also earned the three maximum points in their first match again...
Official: Cap-tied England star of Nigerian descent signs new Arsenal deal 
Published: May 23, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed that cap-tied England international of Nigerian descent Bukayo Saka has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract.   Saka has committed his future to his boyhood club, a year before his old contract was due to run out. �...