Youngest Nigerian to play for Chelsea: Son of ex-Super Eagles LB fails to break Anjorin's record
Published: April 17, 2025
Landon Emenalo, son of former Nigeria international left-back Michael Emenalo, was unable to make history as Chelsea suffered a surprising 2-1 loss to Legia Warsaw in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League quarterfinal clash at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.Had he featured against the Polish side, Emenalo w...
Confirmed: Nigerian goalkeeper signs professional contract with Aston Villa after leaving Arsenal
Published: April 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Aston Villa have announced that Nigerian goalkeeper Owen Asemota has signed his first professional contract.Asemota joined Aston Villa's Academy last September after leaving Arsenal, where he spent eight years.The Gunners were keen to tie him down to a new d...
Nottingham Forest boss provides injury update on Ola Aina, Awoniyi ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash
Published: April 17, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo is sweating on the fitness of Nigeria internationals Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of Monday evening's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Aina and Awoniyi did not take part in team training at Nottingham Forest on Thursday,...
Snapped: Saka's Nigerian girlfriend watches Arsenal forward miss penalty, score at the Bernabeu
Published: April 17, 2025
Bukayo Saka's Nigerian girlfriend Tolami Benson was among the spectators at the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night as Arsenal defeated defending champions Real Madrid to advance to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. Benson shared snaps on Instagram from the Santiago Bernabéu, where she was...
PL: Goal and assist from Newcastle United forward tracked by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Published: April 16, 2025
Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy delivered another standout performance on Wednesday night, scoring and assisting in the Magpies' dominant 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash at St James' Park.Murphy who is reportedly on the radar of Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, opened the scoring in the 14t...
'He isn't that mobile - Pundit not convinced Southampton striker Onuachu can cut it in Championship
Published: April 16, 2025
English football pundit Martin Sanders has cast doubt over Paul Onuachu's ability to lead Southampton's frontline as they prepare for life in the Championship next season, despite the Nigerian striker's recent resurgence in form.Onuachu, who joined the Saints from Genk in January 2023, endured a difficult start to his ...
From Goodison struggles to Craven Cottage star: Iwobi's stunning Fulham transformation
Published: April 16, 2025
Fulham are enjoying a remarkable 2024-25 Premier League campaign that appears set to land them a place in Europe next season.The Cottagers have stormed up the table under manager Marco Silva, collecting upset victories over Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham along the way, as they sit ninth with six games to p...
'Not easy' - Brentford's Nigeria-eligible RB Kayode speaks passionately about representing Italy
Published: April 16, 2025
Brentford right back Michael Kayode has described scoring for Italy in the final of the 2023 UEFA U19 European Championship as the best moment of his life.Nineteen minutes into the contest against Portugal, the versatile fullback of Nigerian descent met Luis Hasa's delivery with a decisive header to score the match-win...
Former Real Madrid star Adepoju insists it's not over yet, names 4 players that can destroy Arsenal
Published: April 16, 2025
Former Real Madrid star and retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has issued a UEFA Champions League warning to Arsenal, saying his former club still have a chance of reaching the semifinals despite suffering a heavy 3-0 loss last week at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners did a demolition job in London, leaving Re...
Southampton striker Oyekunle on the brink of equalling U18 PL record held by Man Utd's Chido Obi
Published: April 15, 2025
Highly-rated Nigerian attacker Nicholas Oyekunle enhanced his burgeoning reputation by inspiring Southampton to a 4-2 win over West Ham United in an U18 Premier League South clash on Tuesday afternoon at Staplewood Training Ground.Oyekunle has been on fire this season, and he's the leading marksman in the U18 Premier L...
'He's quick, strong' - Fulham coach believes Bassey can play at highest level but pinpoints one flaw
Published: April 15, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has pinpointed a crucial area where Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey must improve to unlock his full potential and reach the elite level of world football.Bassey, who joined Fulham from Ajax, has been instrumental in the Cottagers' impressive campaign, contributing both defensively and off...
Rivalry with Boniface: Bayer Leverkusen striker wants PL move amid Manchester United interest
Published: April 15, 2025
Manchester United's search for attacking reinforcements has taken a fresh twist, with reports linking Bayer Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick to a potential move to Old Trafford.According to Sky, via Fussballtransfers the 29-year-old Czech striker is firmly on United's radar as the club looks to bolster its frontline ah...
Arsenal manager promotes two 17-year-old Nigerians to first team training pre-Real Madrid
Published: April 15, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two 17-year-old players of Nigerian descent to first team training on Tuesday, a day before the Gunners battle Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabéu.Josh Ogunnaike and Ife Ibrahim were among the academy players selected to train with...
Five reasons Victor Osimhen to Chelsea makes more sense than a move to Manchester United
Published: April 15, 2025
As transfer speculation continues to swirl around Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, Chelsea and Manchester United are among the clubs linked with the former African Footballer of the Year. While both clubs are historic giants, Chelsea currently offer a more promising environment for the 26-year-old Napoli striker.�...
Tom Edozie: Sibling of Southampton loanee on Eric Chele's radar scores against Man Utd U21s
Published: April 15, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirmed their spot in the Premier League 2 playoffs following a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Aggborough Stadium (Kidderminster, Worcestershire) on Monday night.While Tom Edozie and Wesley Okoduwa, son of retired Nigeria international Emmanuel Okoduwa, started for Wolves, Denmark U21 i...