'Nigeria are several places above in rankings' - Tottenham's Jamaica GK after debut vs Super Falcons
Published: June 18, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Becky Spencer was delighted at making her senior debut against African champions Super Falcons. Born in north-west London, Spencer represented England at U15, U19 and U20 levels before switching allegiance to Jamaica, where her father originally hails from. The former Arsenal goalke...
Odimayo, former Reading youth team skipper, wanted by Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster
Published: June 18, 2021
Former Reading U18 captain Akin Odimayo is wanted by League One teams Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers this summer, according to Football League World. The Nigerian center back could walk away from Swindon Town as a free agent with his deal expiring on June 30, 2021. The Robins are desperate to tie Odima...
Leicester City urged to move for Nigerian midfielder as replacement for Arsenal target Maddison
Published: June 18, 2021
LeicestershireLive is urging Leicester City to make a move for Reading playmaker Michael Olise, who was named on the Super Eagles standby list for their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers back in March. There is speculation surrounding the future of one of the Foxes standout players in recent seasons, James Mad...
Fresh rival for Iheanacho as Leicester City set to announce signing of Chelsea, Liverpool target
Published: June 17, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho will have a new rival for a striking berth at Leicester City in the forthcoming season, with the Foxes reportedly on the brink of confirming the capture of in-demand Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka. According to LeicestershireLive , making reference to transfer market expert Fabrizo Romano, a...
Photo confirmation : Chelsea sign West Brom whizkid to bolster academy ranks
Published: June 17, 2021
Chelsea have bolstered their academy ranks ahead of the forthcoming season by signing promising West Brom youngster Kiano Dyer.   The deal has been finalized following the opening of the transfer window in England.   The Secret Scout broke the news via Instagram, posting, "Done Deal Chelsea have completed...
Super Eagles hopeful reacts as Tomori ends 16-year association with Chelsea with Milan move
Published: June 17, 2021
Onetime Nigeria Football Federation target Fikayo Tomori has ended a sixteen-year association with Chelsea following a permanent transfer to Italian giants AC Milan. The Blues have informed via their official website that the 2017 U20 World Cup winner with England will complete a permanent transfer from Chelsea to A...
Photo confirmation : Watford sign talented striker from Arsenal
Published: June 17, 2021
English Premier League newcomers Watford are on the verge of confirming the signing of promising striker Aaron Benn, who wore the colours of Arsenal in 2020-2021. Benn has taken to social media to inform that his move to the Hornets is in the bag, thus ending his association with the Gunners. It is believed that...
Spartak hint at signing 2013 AFCON winner from Chelsea ahead of opening of transfer window
Published: June 17, 2021
Russian side Spartak Moscow have hinted at signing 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Victor Moses on a permanent deal from Chelsea. The Russian transfer window will officially open for business on June 28, 2021 and the end of the registration period is September 7, 2021. Through their official Instagram account, ...
Ex-Fulham boss urges left-footed Super Eagles invitee to snub Chelsea, Arsenal, Leeds United
Published: June 16, 2021
Former Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez has urged Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise to stay put at Reading amid speculation linking him with a departure from the Madejski Stadium. There is uncertainty over the future of the former France U18 international as he has roughly twelve months to run on his contract with the Ro...
'Mourinho wanted to speak to me' - Ighalo details how he snubbed Tottenham for Manchester United
Published: June 16, 2021
Odion Ighalo has detailed how he snubbed Tottenham Hotspur for a move to Manchester United in the winter transfer market of January 2020. The odds were stacked against Ighalo joining the Red Devils as they were linked with last-minute deals for Salomón Rondón and Joshua King, two strikers ahead of the Nigerian in ...
Ighalo reveals Watford turned down approaches from Man Utd and Chelsea, N8b offer from Palace
Published: June 16, 2021
Odion Ighalo has revealed that Watford turned down approaches from Manchester United and Chelsea during his first season in the Premier League. The former Nigeria international made a splash in his first season in the English top-flight, netting sixteen times but one of the goals - his strike versus Chelsea - was tak...
Ex-Barcelona star issues transfer advice to Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool-linked winger Dembele
Published: June 16, 2021
Former Barcelona fullback Gbenga Okunowo has urged Ousmane Dembele to extend his stay at Camp Nou rather than moving to one of the English Premier League clubs interested in his signature. Dembele's contract with Barcelona runs out in June 2022 and the Blaugrana could cash in on the France international in the summ...
EPL opening day fixtures : Everton's Iwobi, Leicester duo, Watford trio discover opponents
Published: June 16, 2021
Through its official website, the Premier League has released the fixtures and dates for all the 380 matches that will be played in the English top-flight for the 2021-2022 season. Everton will kick off their campaign with a home clash against Southampton at Goodison Park on Saturday August 14. There are two Nige...
2021 Golden Boy : Arsenal, Chelsea, Salzburg starlets of Nigerian descent shortlisted
Published: June 15, 2021
Tuttosport has revealed its eagerly anticipated 100 nominees for the prestigious Golden Boy, an award which is given to the calendar year's best European-based player under the age of 21. There are three players of Nigerian descent on the first list of nominees, namely Chelsea winger Faustino Anjorin, Arsenal strike...
Leeds United set to beat Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs to signing of Watford academy star Debayo
Published: June 15, 2021
According to the well informed Rising Ballers, Leeds United are on the verge of announcing the signing of highly-rated Watford U16s defender James Debayo. Debayo had attracted interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Southampton before opting for Leeds United. Brighton & Hove and Tottenham Hotspur also explo...