EFL Trophy : Nigeria-eligible winger on target for Chelsea in win against Forest Green Rovers
Published: November 30, 2021
Chelsea are through to the last sixteen of the Papa John's Trophy following their win on penalties against League Two opponents Forest Green Rovers at Fully Charged New Lawn in Gloucestershire on Tuesday night. The Blues had two players of Nigerian descent in their starting lineup - striker Bryan Fiabema and versati...
'He can improve' - Watford manager Ranieri sees a lot of potential in Super Eagles striker
Published: November 30, 2021
Emmanuel Dennis joined a select group of players to directly participate in ten goals within twelve Premier League games when he found the net for Watford in their 4-2 loss to Leicester City at the weekend. The Nigeria international followed in the footsteps of Eric Cantona (11 games), Arjen Robben (11 games), Andr...
Super Eagles striker to potentially show off to Man Utd scouts in Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig
Published: November 30, 2021
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has a chance to put himself in the shop window when Union Berlin trade tackles with RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga clash on Friday, December 3. According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United will have their scouts present at Stadion An der Alten Försterei to watch the game between Union...
Watford keeping their fingers crossed on availability of joint-top scorer Dennis for Chelsea clash
Published: November 30, 2021
Today marks the start of a busy schedule for Watford and other Premier League clubs with as many seven matches to be played across twenty eight days. The Hornets are keeping their fingers crossed on the availability of Emmanuel Dennis before the visit of table-toppers Chelsea to Vicarage Road.  The Nigeria intern...
Ex-EPL ref has his say on penalty won by Onyeka in Brentford's 1-0 win vs Everton
Published: November 30, 2021
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has revealed that referee Darren England made the right call when giving a penalty to Brentford in their win over Everton at the weekend. The Bees took a 1-0 lead into the break courtesy of Ivan Toney's goal from twelve yards following a penalty awarded. The referee...
Fortuna to pocket N348.5m from Okoye's move to Watford; sporting directors trade words over GK
Published: November 30, 2021
Dutch Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam have to send Fortuna Düsseldorf part of the money they receive for the upcoming transfer of Maduka Okoye to Premier League side Watford, according to reports. Sparta Rotterdam are set to end their association with the Nigeria international in exchange for five million euros, ...
Messi, Lewandowski or Jorginho : The player Nigeria's representative voted for to win Ballon d'Or
Published: November 30, 2021
Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi has been crowned the best player in the world after winning the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time at a ceremony held at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night. Completing the podium are Bayern Munich goal machine Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho. ...
'Victor Moses fantastic player' - John Terry praises three Nigerian stars who played for Chelsea
Published: November 29, 2021
Budweiser, the official sponsor of English Premier League and Spanish La Liga, recently brought John Terry to Nigeria to feature in a game tagged 'Battle of the Greats' at Onikan Stadium in Lagos. Terry and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos played alongside select players from the Nigeria Professional Football League....
'Will travel to Leeds' - Eagles manager confirms Eze is in provisional squad MD 14
Published: November 29, 2021
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has confirmed that Eberechi Eze is set to be involved in some capacity when his side battle Leeds United in a Premier League matchday 14 clash at Elland Road on Tuesday night. The former England U21 international, a player of interest to Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju...
New Man Utd interim manager Rangnick previously coached two ex-Super Eagles strikers
Published: November 29, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements. The 63-year-old German football tactician has left his role as Managing Director Sport and Communicat...
Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool interested in Aston Villa midfielder of Nigerian descent
Published: November 29, 2021
According to the Guardian UK, Premier League giants Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of highly-rated Aston Villa midfielder of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuemeka. Chukwuemeka is tied to Aston Villa until the summer of 2023 and the Lions are keen to tie him down to fres...
Aribo one of three Rangers players named in Scottish Premiership Team of the Week
Published: November 29, 2021
Joe Aribo has bee named in Whoscored.com's Scottish Premiership Team of the Week following his fantastic performance for Rangers in their 3-1 road win over Livingston on Sunday in what was Giovanni van Bronckhorst's first league game in charge of the Light Blues. Sixteen minutes into the first half, the Super Eagles ...
'Defender should deal with it' - Leicester boss has his say on Troost-Ekong's howler
Published: November 29, 2021
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers was on media duties shortly after his team defeated Watford 4-2 on matchday thirteen in the Premier League on Sunday and one of the topics he touched on was James Maddison's opening goal in the sixteenth minute.The Foxes attacking midfielder looked pretty surprised that a long bal...
Watford boss reacts to Troost-Ekong's early Christmas present to Maddison and Leicester
Published: November 28, 2021
Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has had his say on William Troost-Ekong's blunder that gifted Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison the opening goal during his side's 4-2 loss at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. The Nigeria international was making a return to the Hornets starting lineup after he was an u...
'Chilwell highly missed' - Chelsea's Nigerian fans react to disappointing draw vs Man Utd
Published: November 28, 2021
Premier League leaders Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening. No player of Nigerian descent was involved in the fixture; Shola Shoretire wasn't picked by the Red Devils while Tariq Uwakwe has not been registered by the Blues for the Premier League as he was born befo...