Denmark coach insists Premier League stars keeping Billing out of squad not Nigeria comments
Published: September 28, 2021
Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing has been omitted from the latest Denmark squad announced on Monday ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Austria. The Danish-Nigerian star has been in brilliant form in the new season, scoring five goals in nine appearances for the Cherries, who top ...
'Two points stolen' - 1994 AFCON winner reacts to Brighton's late equaliser vs Eagles
Published: September 27, 2021
Crystal Palace were forced to a 1-1 draw by Brighton & Hove in an English Premier League match at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Eagles boss Patrick Vieira could not count on the services of Eberechi Eze who is still recovering from a long-term injury he suffered four months ago, while summer signing from Reading, M...
Arsenal insider not ruling out the possibility of Balogun leaving on loan in January
Published: September 27, 2021
Football.London's chief Arsenal reporter Chris Wheatley has not ruled out the possibility of Folarin Balogun being loaned out in the January transfer window. The Anglo-Nigerian ended speculation about his future by inking a fresh-four year deal in April and was promoted to the first team on a permanent basis before...
UCL: One-cap USA international of Nigerian descent named in Club Brugge traveling squad
Published: September 27, 2021
Nigeria-eligible central midfielder Owen Otasowie was named in Club Brugge's traveling party to Germany, where they will face RB Leipzig in a Champions League clash at the Red Bull Arena on Tuesday. The one-cap United States international inked a four-year contract with the Belgian champions in the summer transfer w...
Photo : Manchester United bolster academy ranks with signing of Arsenal defender
Published: September 27, 2021
Manchester United have bolstered their academy ranks with the signing of promising Arsenal defender Harrison Parker. Described as one of the best defenders in his age group, Parker has signed schoolboy forms with Manchester United. He took to social media on Monday, September 27 to confirm that his move to Manch...
Pundit reveals Arsenal wanted Osimhen; Napoli striker will be worth as much as Lukaku in 2022
Published: September 27, 2021
Journalist and transfer market expert Paolo Bargiggia has predicted that Victor Osimhen will be worth as much as Chelsea's record acquisition Romelu Lukaku in the summer of 2022. Man of the moment, Osimhen has seen his stock rise following his brilliant performances in 2021-2022 with six goals in his last four games, ...
Who is the Top Premier League goal scorer this season
Published: September 27, 2021
Football has the most fans worldwide compared to other sports. A way to determine the success of a footballer is by the number of trophies he has in his collection. Even though this is not the most precise way, fans of this sport often rely on the figures. An emblematic contest is the Premier League Golden Shoe (...
Arsenal's Balogun, Nigeria U23 star, 3 others respond to Smith Rowe's 'best day of my life' comment
Published: September 27, 2021
Arsenal secured bragging rights in the north London derby, beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium with two of their academy products playing key roles in the win.   Emile Smith Rowe got them on their way in the 12th minute, scoring from ten yards out after he was set up by Bukayo Saka, who also got his...
Balogun, Okonkwo not involved as red-hot Arsenal see off Omole's Tottenham
Published: September 26, 2021
An in-form Arsenal side made it five wins from six games in all competitions after beating north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening. Arthur Okonkwo and Folarin Balogun, who were both promoted to the Gunners first team on a permanent basis before the start of the season, we...
Man City U23 coach hails Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible GK after producing crucial saves
Published: September 26, 2021
After a disastrous start to the season that saw them concede six goals against West Ham United, Arsenal are the form team in the Premier League 2 with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. The Gunners have somehow turned around a bleak situation by bringing goalkeepers Karl Hein and Arthur Okonkwo, and...
Nigerian-born ex-Man City star praises Guardiola for getting his tactics 'spot on' vs Chelsea
Published: September 26, 2021
Nigerian-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has paid tribute to Pep Guardiola for his perfect game plan during his side's 1-0 win over Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon. Onuoha revealed that the key to beating the European champions was the formation Guardiola deployed to nullify...
Leicester City manager defends decision to substitute Lookman against Burnley
Published: September 26, 2021
Brendan Rodgers has explained the reasoning behind his decision to take off Ademola Lookman during the second half of his side's 2-2 draw with Burnely in a Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles hopeful, who put in a brilliant performance on his full Premier League debut...
World Heart Day: Nigerian celebrities including Tonto Dikeh to walk with Arsenal legend
Published: September 26, 2021
Former Arsenal Legend, Nwankwo Kanu is expected to lead top Nigerian dignitaries and over 2,000 people as 'Abuja Walk with Kanu Nwankwo (Papilo) to make the heart beat' on World Heart Day.The event billed for the capital city of Nigeria, Abuja, is part of Kanu's effort to create awareness for people living with various...
Germany coach in attendance as Onyeka and Brentford hold Liverpool in 6-goal thriller
Published: September 25, 2021
Germany head coach Hansi Flick was among the spectators at Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday evening as Brentford and Liverpool played out a six-goal thriller in the Premier League. Onyeka was handed his first start this month, replacing Shandon Baptiste in the Bees starting line-up. The Nigeria internation...
EFL wrap: Bournemouth duo, Watford loanee, Owls' Adeniran, Shrewsbury's Udoh, Ajiboye score
Published: September 25, 2021
Six Nigeria-eligible players were on target for their respective clubs in Football League matches that took place on Saturday, September 25. Bournemouth have returned to top spot in the Championship after beating Luton Town 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries were two goals up after half an hour as Philip B...