16yo striker eligible for Nigeria, Ghana, England trains with Arsenal first team pre-Crystal Palace
Published: December 18, 2024
Tri-national striker Andre Harriman-Annous was promoted to first team training by manager Mikel Arteta on the eve of his side's Carabao Cup quarterfinal clash against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The 16-year-old is eligible to represent Nigeria and Ghana through his mot...
West Ham keeping tabs on Freiburg goalkeeper who was on the wishlist of ex-Nigeria coach Peseiro
Published: December 17, 2024
Germany U21 international of Nigerian descent Noah Atubolu is attracting interest from the Premier League.Transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Hammers have been scouting SC Freiburg shot-stopper Atubolu with a view to signing him in the future.Aged 22 years, the dual-national player is the second ...
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho beats Onuachu to Fifa Puskas Award for 2024
Published: December 17, 2024
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho's stunning overhead kick scored against Everton has been awarded the Pultas award, successfully surpassing Paul Onuachu's impressive strike against Konyaspor in the voting.Onuachu and Garnacho were in the running alongside a total of nine other nominees, which featured notabl...
PL2: Butler-Oyedeji scores as Arsenal lose to Sunderland in final game of 2024
Published: December 17, 2024
Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji scored for Arsenal on Monday night, but his goal proved in vain as they were defeated 2-1 by Sunderland in a Premier League 2 fixture at Meadow Park.In what was the Gunners U21s' final game of 2024, manager Mehmet Ali handed a start to Butler-Oyedeji, with Josh Nichols and Andre H...
Iwobi is most valuable Super Eagles player in PL, ahead of Awoniyi, Ndidi, Bassey, Ola Aina
Published: December 17, 2024
The latest transfer market values of Premier League players have just been released by transfermarkt.com.Alex Iwobi remains the Super Eagles' most valuable player in England, with the Fulham midfielder valued at €25 million (approximately N41b in Nigerian currency), which is seven million less than his highest-ever v...
Aribo goes 90 as Southampton's club record scoring streak against Tottenham Hotspur ends at 15 games
Published: December 15, 2024
Southampton were booed off at full-time following a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday night.Joe Aribo played the full game for the Saints, international teammate Paul Onuachu returned to the matchday squad but was a non-playing substitute, while Chelsea loanee Lesl...
Chelsea prepared to allow Chukwuemeka leave on loan in January amid Crystal Palace, Ipswich links
Published: December 15, 2024
Chelsea are willing to let Carney Chukwuemeka leave the club in the January transfer window.Chelsea's London rivals,According to The Mirror, the Blues are open to letting the talented midfielder and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall leave the club on loan next month.However, a possible loan deal for Chukwuemeka will hinge on the S...
'Positive' - Aribo shares the mood in Southampton camp ahead of PL clash against Tottenham
Published: December 15, 2024
Joe Aribo has shared the mood in the Southampton camp ahead of their Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday evening.It has not been easy for the Saints following their return to the Premier League as they sit bottom of the table before the visit of Tottenham Hotspur, eight points f...
'Back to the wall' - Warri-born former Man City CB predicts the outcome of Man City v Man Utd
Published: December 15, 2024
Warri-born former Manchester City central defender Nedum Onuoha has shared his insights on the upcoming Manchester Derby, where City will face off against their rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday evening.Both teams have experienced a rough patch recently, with City winning just one of their last...
Super Eagles watch: Nwakali scores on full League One debut; Osho opens Auxerre account; Tella assists
Published: December 14, 2024
2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner, Kelechi Nwakali scored his first goal in English football as Barnsley came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Exeter City in a League One clash held at St James Park on Saturday.After making four appearances off the bench, the summer signing from GD Chaves was handed his fu...
'Pass is perfect' - Former Chelsea striker hails Iwobi for key role in Fulham's second goal v Liverpool
Published: December 14, 2024
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton highlighted Alex Iwobi's key role in Fulham's second  goal in their 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League fixture played at Anfield on Saturday evening.Fulham took the lead in the 11th minute when Andreas Pereira's deflected shot beat Alisson Becker at the near post.Liverpoo...
Jones carded for tackle on Iwobi as Liverpool boss Arne Slot hit with touchline ban for protesting
Published: December 14, 2024
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a one-match touchline ban after expressing his frustration over a contentious tackle by midfielder Curtis Jones on Fulham's Alex Iwobi.The incident occurred during the second half of Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday afternoon.The game kicked off with Fulham tak...
'I can confirm it' - Nigeria captain reveals 'very greedy' Osimhen is a Chelsea fan amid links with PL giants
Published: December 14, 2024
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is a lifelong Chelsea fan, adding fuel to ongoing transfer speculations linking the Nigerian striker to the Premier League giants.Osimhen, who was the subject of intense interest from top European clubs, including Chelsea, last summer, was closely w...
Liverpool forward Salah named Africa's best player by Marca ahead of Boniface, Guirassy, Lookman
Published: December 14, 2024
Spanish sports daily Marca has ranked the best footballers of the 2023-2024 season, with seven African players included in the list.The jury consisted of over 100 former footballers, journalists and analysts from around the world.Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been named the best player of the 2023-2024 seas...
'We are not scared' - Fulham ace Iwobi warns Liverpool ahead of Anfield clash
Published: December 13, 2024
Alex Iwobi has declared Fulham's readiness to face Liverpool in the Premier League fixture that will take place at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.The Cottagers have been brilliant this season. They have garnered 23 points from 15 games and are four points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City.Iwobi has played a key ro...