'Performing well' - Former Chelsea star urges Arsenal to make a move for Napoli loanee Osimhen
Published: December 13, 2024
Former Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal to make a move for Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.The Gunners have scored 29 goals in the Premier League this season, the fourth-highest in the division, but strikers Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have struggled with consistency.Ha...
Andre Onana rolls out red carpet for Nigerian GK Yakubu in Man Utd's UEL showdown against Viktoria Plzen
Published: December 13, 2024
Nigerian goalkeeper Matthew Yakubu was a distinguished guest of Cameroon international André Onana during the Europa League meeting Manchester United and FC Viktoria Plzen on Thursday, December 12.Onana invited Yakubu to watch him live at the Doosan Aréna, where he likely picked up one or two new tricks from the expe...
Playing in many different positions' - Fulham boss Silva agrees with Arsene Wenger on Iwobi
Published: December 12, 2024
Speaking at Thursday's pre-match press conference before his side's trip to face Premier League table-toppers Liverpool, Fulham manager Marco Silva responded to a comment from legendary former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who described Alex Iwobi as a player capable of pulling all the strings.Wenger handed Iwobi his...
Fulham manager confirms Super Eagles star will not be named in matchday squad against Liverpool
Published: December 12, 2024
Fulham manager Marco Silva addressed the media on Thursday, providing a squad update ahead of his team's Premier League clash with table-toppers Liverpool at Anfield.The Portuguese football tactician confirmed that Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey will sit out the game against the Reds due to accumulated bookings.Player...
What Leicester coach Ruud van Nistelrooy said about Ndidi's injury and expected return date
Published: December 12, 2024
Leicester City's coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has ruled out Wilfred Ndidi's involvement in his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon. The Super Eagles midfielder picked up an injury last weekend in the 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium and w...
'He's going to help us' - Southampton boss confirms Onuachu is available for selection v Tottenham
Published: December 12, 2024
Speaking in his pre-match conference ahead of Southampton's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the St.Mary's Stadium on Sunday, Russell Martin has confirmed that Paul Onuachu has recovered from injury.The 30-year-old picked up an injury in the 3-2 loss to Liverpool  last month and has missed the last three...
Ex-Super Eagles invitee's brother in contention to make debut for Chelsea in historic game v Astana
Published: December 12, 2024
Richard Olise, younger brother of 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise, will receive his first-ever call-up to Chelsea's first team on Thursday evening when the Premier League side take on Astana in the UEFA Conference League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The talented fullback was named in Chelsea's travelling squ...
'Whether it is Nigeria, Ghana or England' - Arsenal forward makes big statement on his international future
Published: December 11, 2024
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong recently stated that he is working to recruit more players of Nigerian heritage to represent the national teams.In recent years, the Nigeria Football Federation have won the recruitment battle for several dual-national players, including Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Fisayo D...
The latest Nigerian talent shining in England
Published: December 11, 2024
Nigeria, one of Africa’s premier footballing nations, boasts a rich history of contributing exceptional talent to English football. Over the years, Nigerian players have achieved great success in England, winning domestic cups, league titles, and leaving a lasting legacy.From the glory days of Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay O...
Lookman breaks silence on reports linking him with Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle
Published: December 10, 2024
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has reacted to speculation in the media linking him with a return to the English Premier League. It is claimed that a quartet of Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the Nigeria international, namely Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. With his experience ...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee sends message to Eguavoen with ninth clean sheet for AFC Wimbledon
Published: December 10, 2024
Crystal Palace loanee Owen Goodman is pushing for a call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March 2025, following stellar performances for AFC Wimbledon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.There is a three-way battle for the services of Goodman, with the goalk...
Nigerian scout: Man Utd striker Obi-Martin believes he's better than Lamine Yamal, Nwaneri, Estevao
Published: December 09, 2024
Chido Obi-Martin claims he is the best player in the world in his age group, according to Nigerian talent spotter Paul Aladejare, who scouted him before his move to Arsenal.Born in 2007 to Nigerian parents, the Demark U18 international has yet to make his professional debut though he trained with the first team during ...
Leicester's Super Eagles-eligible central defender regrets not making cap-tying appearance for Italy
Published: December 09, 2024
Leicester City central defender Caleb Okoli has expressed his regret over not making a cap-tying appearance for Italy despite receiving multiple call-ups for the Azzurri’s UEFA Nations League matches in 2024.Okoli, who made a permanent move to Leicester from Atalanta last summer, has been a regular performer for the ...
'People see he's got the right attitude' - Ian Wright hails Iwobi for proving himself after leaving Arsenal
Published: December 08, 2024
Gunners legend Ian Wright has commended Alex Iwobi for proving himself after departing Arsenal, saying everyone can see the midfielder has the right attitude. A product of the Hale End Academy, the Nigeria international spent fifteen years at Arsenal before he was sold to Everton for a fee of £35 million.Iwobi regist...
Banned: Bassey to miss Fulham's trip to Liverpool after yellow card for pushing Arsenal forward
Published: December 08, 2024
Fulham's defender Calvin Bassey will miss the upcoming match against Liverpool due to a yellow card received during the London derby against Arsenal.The Nigerian international played the full 90 minutes as Fulham held the Gunners to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.The match kicked off with a thrilling ...