Tottenham-reared winger of Nigerian descent makes 40-man Golden Boy shortlist
Published: September 16, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur-reared winger of Nigerian descent Nonso Madueke is in contention for the prestigious Golden Boy, an award which is given to the calendar year's best European-based player under the age of 21. Only forty players are left in the updated list published by Italian sports daily Tuttosport on Thursday, w...
Chelsea-owned midfielder Anjorin equals career high market value of N1.6billion
Published: September 15, 2021
Chelsea-owned midfielder Faustino Anjorin has reached the joint highest market value in his career following his loan move to Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow.On Wednesday, September 15, transfermarkt updated the market values of footballers plying their trade in Russia and the England youth international i...
UYL : Man City's Nigeria-eligible duo score on debuts; Nusa starts for Club Brugge vs PSG
Published: September 15, 2021
Three promising attack-minded teenagers of Nigerian descent made their UEFA Youth League debuts on Wednesday, September 15. At the Academy Stadium in Manchester, Samuel Edozie and Tai Sodje, the nephew of former Super Eagles defenders Efe and Sam Sodje, helped Manchester City register a comprehensive 5-1 win over RB L...
'Osimhen can hurt Leicester' - Foxes sent warning by ex-Derby County striker pre-Napoli
Published: September 15, 2021
Leicester City have been sent a warning before their Europa League meeting with Napoli at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Former Derby County striker Francesco Baiano believes Victor Osimhen can hurt the Foxes and will be hard to contain if given room to operate. The Nigeria international is an injury w...
'He has all the attributes' - Ex-Tottenham fullback tips Rangers' rising star Bassey for new role
Published: September 15, 2021
Former Tottenham Hotspur fullback Alan Hutton is tipping Nigerian left-back Calvin Bassey for a new role in central defence when Rangers begin their Europa League campaign against Lyon on Thursday. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has limited options at the back with Connor Goldson and Filip Helander rated as doubtfu...
Nigeria-eligible striker reacts after game-winning goal for Manchester United in UYL
Published: September 15, 2021
England youth international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire was delighted to score the only goal which saw Manchester United win their opening Group F game of their 2021-2022 UEFA Youth League campaign. In the warm-up to the Champions League match between Young Boys and Manchester United, Shoretire's first half...
UYL : Shoretire scores game-winning goal for Man Utd, Fiabema debuts for Chelsea
Published: September 14, 2021
The youth teams of two Premier League giants, Manchester United and Chelsea, were in action on the opening day of the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon. Shola Shoretire will play no part when Manchester United begin their UEFA Champions League campaign later this evening as he went the full ninety against Youn...
Red Devils legend Gary Neville reveals Super Eagles star could play for Manchester United
Published: September 14, 2021
England and Red Devils legend Gary Neville has picked Wilfred Ndidi among three players from outside of the Premier League's traditional 'big six' clubs who could play for Manchester United. Prior to Ndidi's move to Leicester City in January 2017, former Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho sought approval to sig...
Arsenal striker Balogun was angry after Premier League debut vs Brentford, brother reveals
Published: September 14, 2021
Folarin Balogun's elder brother, Royce Balogun has revealed that the Arsenal striker was visibly angry after his English Premier League debut on the opening night of the season against Brentford. In truth, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta had no choice but to hand a start to the untested but talented striker after Pier...
Omilabu fires brace, Olise gains valuable game time as Eagles thrash Leicester 6-1 in PL2
Published: September 13, 2021
Crystal Palace U23s thrashed their Leicester City counterparts 6-1 in a Premier League 2 clash at LCFC Training Ground on Monday night, with 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise gaining valuable game time for the Eagles. The former France U18 international was not involved in any of the matches played by Crystal ...
Balogun's brother advised Sancho to join Chelsea not Man Utd, discusses Arsenal striker's eligibility
Published: September 13, 2021
Folarin Balogun's elder brother, Royce Balogun, has confessed that he advised former Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho to snub a transfer to Manchester United in favour of a move to Chelsea in the recently concluded transfer window.  Royce admitted that he wanted Sancho to move to Stamford Bridge because the Engl...
Team of the Week honours for Bournemouth's Solanke, Lincoln City's Adelakun
Published: September 13, 2021
Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke and Lincoln City winger Hakeeb Adelakun have been selected in the Team of the Week for the Championship and League One respectively on the back of their outstanding performances this past weekend. While the Chelsea academy graduate took his tally for the season to four goals in the...
Everton manager singles out Super Eagles playmaker for praise pre-Burnley
Published: September 13, 2021
Alex Iwobi was one of the players singled out for praise by Everton manager Rafa Benitez before his side's Premier League meeting with Burnley at Goodison Park on Monday night. The Spaniard revealed how the Super Eagles playmaker had to play through the pain barrier during the Toffees' second round Carabao Cup clash a...
Super Falcons hopeful captains Leicester City WFC in loss to Manchester United
Published: September 12, 2021
Newly-promoted Leicester City are without a win after their first two matches in the new Women's Super League season following their 3-1 loss to Manchester United at the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Foxes squad was captained by Super Falcons hopeful Ashleigh Plumptre, who has been left out of the lat...
Wigan Athletic passed up the chance to land Bolton Wanderers striker Afolayan
Published: September 12, 2021
Former Chelsea schoolboy Dapo Afolayan has revealed that Wigan Athletic previously turned down the chance to sign him before he became a Football League star.   During his time with non-leaguers Solihull Moors in 2018, the Anglo-Nigerian was on trial at the Latics but they opted against signing him as they had better...