Manager Nagelsmann Reveals Ex-Lille Striker Osimhen Was Too Expensive For RB Leipzig
Published: February 15, 2021
RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that the German Bundesliga club were interested in Victor Osimhen last summer but were priced out of a deal for the Nigeria international. The former Wolfsburg striker was courted by a plethora of elite European clubs after putting himself in the shop window in a bre...
Arsenal Add Two Nigerian Defenders To UEFA Europa League Squad Pre-Benfica
Published: February 15, 2021
Premier League club Arsenal have submitted their updated Europa League List B to UEFA ahead of their upcoming game against Portuguese giants Benfica. Manager Mikel Arteta has added left-back Tolaji Bola and exciting central defender Zachariah Awe to the group. The two young players of Nigerian descent are eligi...
'Really Good Combination Play' - Ex-Chelsea Captain Hails Two Nigerian Players For Assisting Maja To Score
Published: February 15, 2021
Former Chelsea captain Andy Townsend has highlighted the part played by two Nigerian players in the shape of Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina in the build-up to Josh Maja's first goal in Fulham's 2-0 win at Everton in a Premier League game on Sunday night. Following a goalless first half, Bordeaux loanee Maja showed his...
'Everyone Knows He Can Score Goals' - Fulham Star Lookman On Maja, Historic Win Vs Everton
Published: February 15, 2021
Ademola Lookman has reflected on Fulham's 2-0 win against Everton in the Premier League on Sunday night. The Cottagers secured a historic win over the Toffees, their first at Goodison Park in the Premier League, thanks to Josh Maja's predatory instincts in front of goal. Lookman was heavily involved in both goa...
Magical Maja Nets Brace On Full Premier League Debut As Fulham Win Away At Everton
Published: February 14, 2021
Josh Maja was the star of the show as Fulham ended their 12-game winless run in the Premier League by beating Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park on Sunday. The Bordeaux loanee was outstanding tonight, bagging a brace on his full Premier League debut. Maja was one of four Nigerian players that started the game for the Cot...
'We Were So Certain It Was A Penalty' - Man Utd Captain On Penalty Not Given After Ajayi Made Contact
Published: February 14, 2021
Harry Maguire has lamented the decision of the referee to annul a spot kick after a VAR review in the second half of their 1-1 draw with West Brom on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils were awarded a penalty in the 64th minute after Nigeria center back Semi Ajayi was adjudged to have fouled Maguire but referee Crai...
'He Was Offside' - Man Utd Icon Has His Say On Penalty Incident Involving Maguire And Ajayi
Published: February 14, 2021
Manchester United are the latest top six side held to a draw by West Brom, after Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool, after they shared the points with the Baggies at The Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon.   Semi Ajayi started and went the distance for the nineteenth consecutive game in the English Premier League. ...
Galatasaray Looking To Sell Striker Loaned To West Brom To Fund Permanent Signing Of Onyekuru
Published: February 14, 2021
Galatasaray are looking to sell Senegalese striker Mbaye Diagne in the summer to fund the permanent acquisition of Henry Onyekuru. Diagne has been loaned out to Premier League strugglers West Brom for the remainder of the 2020-2021 campaign. According to Turkish sports daily Fanatik, Diagne, who was bought for 13 m...
Dribbling Sensation Butler-Oyedeji Reveals How His Move To Arsenal Happened
Published: February 14, 2021
Arsenal dribbling sensation Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has revealed that Leyton Orient explored the possibility of signing him before the Gunners snatched him from under the nose of The O's.  Butler-Oyedeji has been playing for the Gunners youth teams since the age of seven, rising through the ranks before signing scholar...
Charlton Athletic Boss Bowyer Gives His Verdict On Red Card Shown To Top Scorer Aneke
Published: February 14, 2021
Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer was disappointed to see his top scorer Chuks Aneke sent off during his side's 3-2 loss to Gillingham in a League One clash at the Valley on Saturday evening. The former Arsenal trainee was cautioned in the 68th minute for outmuscling a Gillingham defender and red carded for a sec...
Promising Midfielder Uwakwe Ready To Play Wing-back Role For Chelsea In Pre-season
Published: February 13, 2021
Chelsea starlet Tariq Uwakwe has admitted that it has been difficult playing in a left wing-back role at League One club Accrington Stanley, where he's on loan for the 2020-2021 campaign. The preferred role of the former England U18 international of Nigerian descent is central midfielder or left winger and his new ...
'He's One Of The Best In The Premier League At That' - Leicester Boss Hails Ndidi's Display Vs Liverpool
Published: February 13, 2021
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Wilfred Ndidi following his brilliant performance in a 3-1 win against the champions Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Foxes have moved into second in the table thanks to goals from James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes...
How Leicester Man Of The Match Ndidi Reacted To Win Against Premier League Champions Liverpool
Published: February 13, 2021
Leicester City came from a goal down to beat Liverpool 3-1 in a heavyweight Premier League clash staged at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon. For the first time in seven games across all competitions played by the Foxes, fit again holding midfielder Wilfred Ndidi put in a full shift and was very impressiv...
Nephew Of Former Super Eagles Star Nets Brace For Man City In Six-Goal Thriller Vs Man Utd U18
Published: February 13, 2021
Tai Sodje, nephew of former Super Eagles center back Sam Sodje, bagged a brace as Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United in an U18 Premier League match at AON Training Complex on Saturday afternoon. Despite racing into a two-goal lead, the Red Devils were nearly pegged back at the end of the game but eventual...
Crystal Palace Crowd-Pleaser Eberechi Eze Reveals How Barcelona Icon Inspired Him
Published: February 13, 2021
Crystal Palace crowd-pleaser Eberechi Eze has revealed that he draws inspiration from retired Brazil international Ronaldinho. The England U21 international of Nigerian descent says he has learned a lot by watching past videos of the Barcelona legend and is enamoured by his idol's ability to entertain. Eze has ha...