EPL wrap : Iwobi features in thriller; Onyeka soldiers on; Ojo not in squad; Watford's Eagles trio start
Published: August 21, 2021
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  In the early kickoff, Sheyi Ojo was not in the Liverpool squad that defeated Burnley 2-0 at Anfield amid speculation surrounding his future. He also missed their opening day cla...
Nigeria-eligible defender comes off bench to score first competitive goal for Chelsea Youth
Published: August 21, 2021
Chelsea U18s made it two wins in as many games with a comprehensive 7-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in an U18 Premier League fixture at Hotspur Way on Saturday afternoon.   First year scholar Richard Olise, younger brother of Super Eagles invitee and Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise started for the visitors...
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Fapetu's first words after joining Manchester City youth team
Published: August 21, 2021
Promising Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Femi Fapetu has taken to social media to announce that his move to the Manchester City academy is now in the bag. The 14-year-old was heavily courted by the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool before agreeing terms with the Premier League, Premier League 2 and U18 national c...
Manchester United competing with Tottenham, Leicester to sign Super Eagles-eligible player
Published: August 21, 2021
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are competing with Leicester City to sign PSV Eindhoven teenage sensation Nonso Madueke, according to the Daily Mail. Representatives from United, Tottenham and Leicester City were in attendance at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica to run the rule over the Super Eagles-elig...
Odubeko scores fabulous volley in West Ham United's loss to Brighton U23s
Published: August 21, 2021
Irish-Nigerian attacker Mipo Odubeko netted for the second game running in the Premier League 2 but could not prevent West Ham United from suffering a 4-2 away loss to Brighton & Hove at the Amex Elite Performance Centre on Friday evening. The Super Eagles hopeful opened his account for the season in the Hammers' 6-1 ...
Manchester United continue to run the rule over Olowu as defender goes 90 vs Chelsea U23s
Published: August 21, 2021
Manchester United have not yet made a decision on whether or not to offer Nigerian-born center back Joseph Olowu a contract. The former Arsenal youth team skipper has been training with the Red Devils U23s since August 4 with a view to signing a deal, and participated in pre-season friendlies against Kidderminster ...
Two Super Eagles targets send messages to Aaron Ramsdale after transfer to Arsenal
Published: August 20, 2021
Two Super Eagles targets in the shape of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze and Bournemouth star Philip Billing have sent messages to Aaron Ramsdale after the Sheffield United goalkeeper completed his transfer to Arsenal on Friday, August 20. The Gunners have gone on a spending spree this summer after ...
Brentford's Onyeka explains why he didn't talk to Emile Smith Rowe, Xhaka during his EPL debut
Published: August 20, 2021
Frank Onyeka had a memorable Premier League debut last Friday, helping new boys Brentford register a shock 2-0 win over Arsenal in a London derby at the Brentford Community Stadium courtesy of goals in each half from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard. The Nigeria international played with intensity, showed his wil...
Birmingham City urged to make move for Manchester United's Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid
Published: August 20, 2021
BirminghamLive's Alex Dicken is urging Birmingham City to make a move for Manchester United striker Shola Shoretire before the transfer window closes for business. This is coming after reports suggested that the Anglo-Nigerian is one of the promising youngsters on the periphery of the United first team who are avai...
Official : Wolves announce permanent departure of Super Eagles-eligible midfielder
Published: August 20, 2021
Through their official website, English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the permanent departure of Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Owen Otasowie. The American-born starlet of Nigerian descent has completed a permanent transfer to Club Brugge, signing a four-year deal with the current Bel...
'I still don't understand'- Leicester's Ndidi baffled by Vardy's match-winning strike vs Wolves
Published: August 20, 2021
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that he is baffled by Jamie Vardy's match-winning strike against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their opening Premier League match of the season last weekend. Four minutes before half-time, Ricardo weaved his way through and sent in a low cross for Vardy, who pulled a...
Gerrard namechecks Nigerian LB among 3 players who impressed Rangers fans in win vs Alashkert
Published: August 20, 2021
Calvin Bassey was one of the players singled out for praise by Rangers manager Steven Gerrard following his side's hard-fought 1-0 win over Alashkert in the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie on Thursday night. One of the talking points before the clash at Ibrox Stadium was who would start at left-back b...
'Our Mesut Ozil is back' - Arsenal's Nigerian fans react to permanent signing of Odegaard
Published: August 20, 2021
English Premier League side Arsenal have completed the permanent transfer of Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid but the attacking midfielder will not be available for selection in Sunday's meeting with Chelsea as the Gunners are awaiting visa clearance. The Norway international earned himself a permanent deal followin...
Manchester United want to loan out Nigeria-eligible striker with 3 first-team appearances
Published: August 20, 2021
Manchester United are looking at loaning out Nigeria-eligible striker Shola Shoretire before the close of the summer transfer window, according to The Times.  The Red Devils have brought in Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund and Jesse Lingard has returned from his loan spell at West Ham, which could see Shoretire'...
Nigerian GK to drop down the pecking order as Arsenal agree deal to sign EFL Championship star
Published: August 19, 2021
Nigerian youngster Arthur Okonkwo is set to drop down the pecking order of goalkeepers  with Arsenal reportedly on the verge of completing the signing of EFL Championship star Aaron Ramsdale.  Sky Sports has reported that Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle with Sheffield United for goalkeeper Ramsdale worth an ...