Chelsea shocked by Arsenal with Anjorin watching from the bench
Published: May 12, 2021
Faustino Anjorin watched proceedings from the bench as Chelsea were shocked 1-0 by Arsenal in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. With Chelsea chasing the game, manager Thomas Tuchel opted to introduce the more experienced trio Callum Hudson-Odoi, Olivier Giroud and Hakim Ziyech in the second half...
Nephew of ex-Super Eagles stars helps Man City win clean sweep of Premier League titles
Published: May 12, 2021
Tai Sodje, nephew of former Super Eagles defenders Sam and Efe Sodje, helped Manchester City become the first club to claim a clean sweep of Premier League titles in the same season on Wednesday. The Citizens have clinched the U18 Premier League North title following their hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley this after...
Arsenal's next big thing Azeez on target against Chelsea U18s in final game of the season
Published: May 12, 2021
Arsenal U18s finished the 2020-2021 season with an impressive 2-1 road win against Chelsea in the U18 Premier League on Wednesday afternoon. Gunners U18s boss Ken Gillard fielded a strong starting lineup, with five teenagers of Nigerian descent starting, namely Mazeed Ogungbo, Daniel Oyegoke, Miguel Azeez, Nathan B...
Leicester City boss rejects comparisons between Ndidi and Chelsea star Kante after win vs Man Utd
Published: May 12, 2021
Speaking at the post-match press conference after Leicester City's 2-1 win against a weakened Manchester United side in the Premier League, manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed comparisons between Wilfred Ndidi and N'Golo Kante. France national teamer Kante was the star of the Leicester City side that won the Prem...
Ex-Belgium coach : Genk striker Onuachu has what it takes to be a success in EPL, Bundesliga
Published: May 12, 2021
Former Belgium coach René Vandereycken believes Paul Onuachu has all the attributes to be a success in the English Premier League and German Bundesliga. Onuachu has been outstanding for club and country in 2020-2021, scoring 33 goals in all competitions for Racing Genk and was on target twice in Nigeria's last two...
Charlton Athletic defender likened to Virgil van Dijk targets move to the Premier League
Published: May 12, 2021
Charlton Athletic's Nigeria-eligible central defender Deji Elerewe, whose style of play has drawn comparisons to Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk, is aiming to play in the English Premier League within the next five years. The 17-year-old helped Charlton Athletic U18s win the Professional Development League North tit...
Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian starlet in advanced talks to sign new contract amid exit rumours
Published: May 12, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian starlet Arthur Okonkwo is in advanced talks to sign a new contract despite speculation linking him with a departure from Arsenal in the summer. Football.London has confirmed that the promising goalkeeper is in positive talks over a new contract extension with the club amid 'interest from several Euro...
Four youngsters of Nigerian descent train with Arsenal first team before Chelsea clash
Published: May 11, 2021
Four youngsters of Nigerian descent were promoted to first team training by manager Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Left-back Tolaji Bola, center back Daniel Oyegoke, midfielder Miguel Azeez and striker Folarin Balogun participated in the Gunners final workout...
Club insider reveals Leicester City target Madueke wants to leave PSV Eindhoven
Published: May 11, 2021
Marco Timmer, PSV Eindhoven insider and journalist at Voetbal International, has revealed that Anglo-Nigerian winger Nonso Madueke wants to leave PSV if he is not guaranteed a place in the starting lineup. The England U21 international has proven to be very, very good when given the opportunity, but doesn't start ma...
Super Eagles target Eze double-nominated for Crystal Palace's 2020-21 Goal of the Season
Published: May 11, 2021
Nigeria Football Federation target Eberechi Eze has been double-nominated for Crystal Palace's 2020-21 Goal of the Season accolade, informs the official website of the Eagles. The attacking midfielder's strikes in the home matches against Leeds United and Sheffield United are among the eight-goal shortlist for the ...
Ujpest star Onovo reveals he supports Man Utd; speaks on contract situation, Super Eagles Ambitions, winning Hungarian Cup
Published: May 11, 2021
Ujpest defensive midfielder Vincent Onovo is open to playing in the English Premier League after revealing that he is fan of Manchester United. There is speculation over his future at the Hungarian Cup winners as his contract runs out at the end of next season. Despite the lure of playing in the maiden UEFA Europ...
Manchester United highlight red-hot striker Iheanacho as Leicester City player to watch out for
Published: May 11, 2021
Previewing Tuesday evening's Premier League meeting with Leicester City for the official website of Manchester United, Red Devils reporter Sam Carney has highlighted Kelechi Iheanacho as the Foxes player to watch out for. The Nigeria international is having a big second half of the season, scoring thirteen goals wh...
'A real bright spark' - Ex-Chelsea midfielder names Lookman as Fulham's go-to man
Published: May 10, 2021
Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell has identified Super Eagles hopeful Ademola Lookman as the most outstanding player at Fulham even though it seems the RB Leipzig loanee has run out of goals and has not assisted since week 29. Lookman has been named in the starting lineup for the ongoing Premier League clash a...
Arsenal icon Wright urges Arteta to promote two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team
Published: May 10, 2021
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged manager Mikel Arteta to promote two teenagers of Nigerian descent Miguel Azeez and Folarin Balogun to the first team ahead of next season. The Spanish football tactician has invited the aforementioned Anglo-Nigerian players to train with the first team several times this season b...
Man Utd manager Solskjaer confirms Nigeria-eligible winger in contention to face Leicester
Published: May 10, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that teenage attack-minded players Shola Shoretire and Amad Diallo are both in contention to be included in the matchday squad in Tuesday's evening Premier League clash against Leicester City at Old Trafford. Three matches to the end of the season, the Re...