Agent expects Lookman to join marquee Euro club; reveals Okoli chose Leicester over Spanish, German teams
Published: November 13, 2024
Alessandro Barison, the agent of Leicester City's Italian-born Nigerian central defender Caleb Okoli, has predicted that Ademola Lookman is likely to join a marquee European club next summer. Lookman’s breakout season in 2023-2024 saw him lead Atalanta to Europa League success and assist the Super Eagles in reaching...
2014 U17 Euro winner Egbo scores first goal in Colchester United colours in win against Arsenal
Published: November 13, 2024
London-born Nigerian defender Mandela Egbo netted his first goal in Colchester United colours as The U's defeated Arsenal 3-0 in a  Bristol Street Motors Trophy clash at JobServe Community Stadium in Essex on Tuesday night. Egbo was one of the players of Nigerian heritage who contributed to England's victory in the 2...
Manchester United could indirectly fund Chelsea's move for Super Eagles striker
Published: November 12, 2024
According to respected French sports newspaper L'Equipe via Football Transfers, Chelsea's bid to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could receive a significant financial boost if Manchester United succeeds in signing Blues' bench-warmer Christopher Nkunku in January.Newly appointed Manchester United manager Ruben...
Premier League top tackler: Man Utd, Chelsea, Crystal Palace stars overtake Ndidi after latest games
Published: November 11, 2024
Manchester United fullback Noussair Mazraoui, Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo and Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Muñoz have overtaken Wilfred Ndidi in the chart for most tackles made in the Premier League this term.The Super Eagles midfielder was leading the chart after matchday eight, having made 32 tackles and ...
'His stop to keep out Ndidi' - Former Watford striker hails Man Utd goalie for big saves against Leicester
Published: November 10, 2024
Former Watford striker and BBC football pundit Troy Deeney has unveiled his Team of the Week following the conclusion of the matchday eleven fixtures in the Premier League. Super Eagles stars Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo, Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi and Paul Onuachi, plus Crystal Palace teenager Ash...
Super Eagles-eligible duo Tosin and Nwaneri unused substitutes as Arsenal are held by Chelsea
Published: November 10, 2024
Tosin Adarabioyo and Ethan Nwaneri were unused substitutes as Chelsea rescued a point from the jaws of defeat, playing a 1-1 draw with London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League fixture played on Sunday evening.Having started in the hammering of Noah in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday,...
Ex-Super Eagles star in Ipswich dugout as Blues beat Tottenham to record first PL win in 22 years
Published: November 10, 2024
Former Super Eagles star Sone Aluko was in the Ipswich Town dugout as the Blues beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon to record their first victory in the English top-flight in 22 years.The retired forward spent three years with the Tractor Boys as a player, making 62 appearanc...
'Not used to being in those positions' - Chelsea icon Lampard reacts to Ndidi's missed chance v Man Utd
Published: November 10, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi will set off for international duty on a low note as Leicester City were beaten for the fifth time in this season's English Premier League. In Ruud van Nistelrooy's last game in charge as interim coach, Manchester United thrashed Leicester City 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.Bruno Fernandes cele...
Fulham boss namechecks Iwobi as he explains why super-sub Harry Wilson has yet to crack starting XI
Published: November 10, 2024
Fulham boss Marco Silva has revealed the reasoning behind his decision to favor Alex Iwobi over in-form Harry Wilson.The Cottagers secured back-to-back wins in London derbies with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.Iwobi provided an assist in the win, continuing his impressive form this seas...
Photo: Ola Aina and Nottingham Forest teammate buy Callum Hudson-Odoi eggs for his 24th birthday
Published: November 10, 2024
Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina, alongside his teammate Anthony Elanga, made a memorable gesture to celebrate Callum Hudson-Odoi's 24th birthday on Thursday, November 7, 2024.The former Chelsea winger, who has been instrumental in the team's recent successes, received a unique birthday surprise, an assortment of eg...
'If his chest wasn't inflated' - Nigeria's top assister in PL history Iwobi reacts to Smith Rowe's disallowed goal
Published: November 10, 2024
Despite two disallowed goals, Fulham made it back-to-back wins in London derbies on Saturday, beating Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park, with Nigeria international Alex Iwobi providing an assist. Iwobi became Nigeria's all-time assist provider in Premier League history on September 21, 2024 when he teed up Emile Smi...
Agbinone makes home debut, Bassey goes 90, Iwobi booked as Fulham win at Crystal Palace
Published: November 09, 2024
Asher Agbinone made his home debut for Crystal Palace as they lost 2-0 to Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey's Fulham in the Premier League game played at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.Emile Smith-Rowe opened the scoring late in the first half, dispatching the ball into the bottom corner after Raul Jiménez had done we...
36 goals in 24 games: Man Utd U18 striker Obi-Martin still scoring for fun after leaving Arsenal
Published: November 09, 2024
Chido Obi-Martin continued his impressive start to life at Manchester United as he netted in the 3-0 win over Everton in an u18 Premier League match at Carrington Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.The Danish-born Nigerian center forward joined the Red Devils on a scholarship contract in the summer transfer window a...
'He was so good, strong, sharp' - Ndidi names Chelsea, Real Madrid alum as toughest opponent he's faced
Published: November 09, 2024
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has named former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Eden Hazard as the toughest opponent he has ever faced on the pitch.In an exclusive interview with the Premier League YouTube channel, Ndidi reflected on his encounters with Hazard, describing the Belgian winger as a formidable challe...
Okocha, Mikel or Kanu? Leicester ace Ndidi reveals Chelsea legend inspired him to become a footballer
Published: November 09, 2024
Leicester ace Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that Chelsea's legendary midfielder John Obi Mikel inspired him to become a footballer.Nigerian legends Austin Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu both graced the Premier League but Ndidi admitted that Mikel was his Premier League idol growing up. Mikel was one of the finest defensive midf...