'I'm not taking any chances' - Sheffield Wednesday boss explains why he subbed off Shodipo
Published: August 01, 2021
Sheffield Wednesday have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup after Huddersfield Town beat them 4-2 on penalties in a first round clash held at Hillsborough on Sunday afternoon. The clash saw two players of Nigerian descent Olamide Shodipo and Dennis Adeniran make their competitive debuts for the Owls but the former c...
Mind Series Arsenal 1 Chelsea 2 : Okonkwo benched; Balogun, Anjorin & Ugbo not in squad
Published: August 01, 2021
Arsenal began their campaign in the Mind Series with a 2-1 loss to London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon. As for team news, manager Thomas Tuchel did not name Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo and Faustino Anjorin in his matchday squad. While the striker was involved in all the pre-season...
Rotherham United on brink of deal for versatile Anglo-Nigerian midfielder
Published: August 01, 2021
According to Rotherham Advertiser, League One club Rotherham United are on the verge of completing the signing of versatile London-born Nigerian midfielder Hakeem Odoffin. The Hamilton Academical utility man is scheduled to undergo a medical at the Millers on Monday ahead of his unveiling.   Scottish Premiership...
Arsenal legend Vieira wants Super Eagles hopeful for Palace but faces Watford, Burnley competition
Published: August 01, 2021
Three English Premier League clubs are battling to sign Super Eagles hopeful Ademola Lookman this summer, according to reports.  The Sun UK says Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira wants to bolster the Crystal Palace squad with the signing of Lookman on a season-long loan but faces competition from Watford and Burnley, ...
Two players of Nigerian descent involved in Tottenham Hotspur open training session
Published: July 31, 2021
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo ran the rule over two players of Nigerian descent during Tottenham Hotspur's first ever open training session at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Central defender Tobi Omole and striker Kion Etete were put through their paces by the Portuguese football tactician. The two players a...
Nigeria-eligible midfielder scores from outside the box again as Arsenal U23s beat Ebbsfleet
Published: July 31, 2021
Arsenal U23s won for the first time this pre-season, thrashing National League South club Ebbsfleet United 4-1 on Saturday with a player of Nigerian descent on the scoresheet for the Premier League 2 team. Miguel Azeez's participation in tomorrow's first team friendly against Chelsea is now in doubt as he was named ...
Effiong scores winner as Woking come back from three goals down to beat Chelsea U23s
Published: July 31, 2021
A fantastic second half performance saw National League side Woking come back from three goals down to beat Chelsea U23s 4-3 in their final home pre-season friendly staged at the Laithwaite Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Faustino Anjorin and Bryan Fiabema were not in the Chelsea matchday squad, while Woking...
'I always back myself' - Arsenal striker Balogun full of confidence ahead of new season
Published: July 31, 2021
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is full of confidence ahead of the start of the 2021-2022 campaign. The Anglo-American-Nigerian whizkid has been rewarded for committing his future to his boyhood club, with the Gunners officially promoting him to the first team and handing him the number 26 kit. One of the most ...
Per Mertesacker watches on as Nigerian striker stars for Arsenal U18s in pre-season win
Published: July 31, 2021
According to Jeorge Bird, former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker was in attendance as the Gunners U18s defeated Southern League Premier Division South side Hendon FC 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at Silver Jubilee on Friday night. Promising Nigeria-eligible striker signed on scholarship terms from Manchester City, He...
'He was pretty hard on me' - Brentford's Onyeka blasts Man Utd midfielder over late tackle
Published: July 31, 2021
Frank Onyeka had his first taste of English football against Manchester United on Wednesday night, playing for around half an hour at one of the famous grounds in the world, Old Trafford. It was a hell of a game to watch with both teams scoring some fantastic goals in an entertaining 2-2 draw. The Nigeria interna...
Genk coach reveals exactly why West Ham-linked striker Onuachu was omitted from squad vs KVO
Published: July 30, 2021
Racing Genk manager John van den Brom has revealed the real reason Paul Onuachu was omitted from the matchday squad in his side's shock 4-3 loss to KV Oostende on Friday night, amid speculation at home and abroad that the striker in on the brink of a transfer to a foreign club. In Onuachu's absence, Super Eagles team...
'I've never seen a midfielder like him' - Brentford's Onyeka picks Chelsea star as favourite EPL player
Published: July 30, 2021
Super Eagles star Frank Onyeka has reserved special praise for N'Golo Kante, picking the Chelsea star as his favourite player in the English Premier League. Renowned for his defensive qualities, Kante put in spectacular performances to help Leicester City win the Premier League title in 2016 and made a huge impact wh...
Done deals : Chelsea confirm temporary departures of two young stars
Published: July 30, 2021
European champions Chelsea have announced the temporary departures of two young players, who have been loaned out to other clubs in search of regular first team football. Ian Maatsen will play on loan in the Championship at Coventry City next season. The Netherlands youth-teamer enjoyed a successful loan spell a...
Done deals : Manchester United announce outgoing transfers of two players
Published: July 30, 2021
Through their official website, English Premier League giants Manchester United confirmed the outgoing transfers of two players on Friday, July 30. Academy midfielder Charlie McCann has completed a transfer to Glasgow Rangers B, subject to international clearance. A Republic of Ireland underage international, M...
Official : Fulham confirm squad numbers for three Nigeria-eligible players
Published: July 30, 2021
Through their official website, Championship club Fulham have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2021-2022 season. Three players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Onomah and Sylvester Japser were listed among the first teamers allocated shirt numbers. While Adarabioyo and Onomah have...