'He really wanted to come' - Mikel reveals the truth behind Osimhen's failed deadline move to Chelsea
Published: September 09, 2024
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner John Obi Mikel has revealed the truth behind Victor Osimhen's failed move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day in England, saying the center forward  was disappointed that the move did not materialize. The west London based club pushed hard to sign the Nigerian striker but were ...
'Never for one day' - Awoniyi reveals he never gave up on Premier League dream despite setbacks at Liverpool
Published: September 08, 2024
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that he did not give up on playing in the Premier League despite his struggles at Liverpool. The Reds snapped him up from Imperial Academy, co-owned by former Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana, in 2015, but he was unable to make any appearance for the English giant...
Chelsea, Tottenham considered signing Super Eagles-eligible LB who scored 47 seconds into Denmark debut
Published: September 07, 2024
Lecce's Super Eagles-eligible left-back Patrick Dorgu attracted genuine interest from two London-based English Premier League clubs in the recently concluded transfer window. The Copenhagen native had a sensational debut for Denmark on Thursday, scoring 47 seconds after coming off the bench to help the Scandinav...
'It would have been risky' - Pundit explains Chelsea's refusal to match Osimhen's wages at Napoli
Published: September 06, 2024
Respected Daily Telegraph's football news correspondent, Matt Law has revealed the reason behind Chelsea's reluctance to meet Napoli striker Victor Osimhen's demands in the just-concluded transfer window. The Premier League giants were keen on bringing the 25-year-old to west London and pushed till the l...
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro linked with possible loan move 
Published: September 06, 2024
Reports have been made that Turkish football club Galatasaray has already made contact with the Brazilian star Casemiro for a season-long loan deal.  This move is for them to bolster their midfield options, and it’s probably a good time for them to do this as Casemiro has been strongly criticized for his recent p...
Butler-Oyedeji nominated for Arsenal Goal of the Month; battles West Ham's Ajala, 6 others for PL2 POTM
Published: September 06, 2024
Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has been nominated for two individual awards following his outstanding start to the 2024-2025 season. The Hale End Academy graduate is in the running for Arsenal Goal of the Month and Premier League 2 Player of the Month for August 2024. Butler-Oyedeji has played the full ni...
'Doing great things' - Okoli lauds ex-Italy U21 teammate Udogie ahead of possible cap-tying game
Published: September 05, 2024
Speculation surrounding the international future of Leicester City central defender Caleb Okoli could end once and for all on Friday evening if he takes to the field in a UEFA Nations League meeting between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes, Paris. Born in Vicenza, Italy, Okoli is eligible to represent the Su...
Chelsea include four Nigerian players in UEFA Conference League squad
Published: September 05, 2024
Chelsea have included four Nigerian players in their 27-man list for this season's UEFA Conference League. The list includes centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, in-form forward Noni Madueke and talented winger Tyrique George. Tosin, who moved to Stamford Bridge this summer, was ...
Only Man Utd star has made more interceptions that Ola Aina after first three matchdays in Premier League
Published: September 05, 2024
The Premier League, through the official website, has published the stats leaders after three matchdays in the English top flight, with Nottingham Forest's Nigeria international Ola Aina getting a mention.  Aina has started every single game played by Nottingham Forest in the new season, going the distance agai...
After failed deadline move to Rangers, Southampton loan out Edozie to Anderlecht
Published: September 05, 2024
After a failed deadline move to Glasgow Rangers, Southampton have loaned out Anglo-Nigerian forward Samuel Edozie to RSC Anderlecht. Through a statement on their official website, the Belgian giants have confirmed the signing of the former Manchester City forward on a season-long-loan deal. Edozie played a role i...
Arsenal manager promotes three Nigerian teenagers to first team training 
Published: September 05, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted three teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, a group of academy players were invited to train with the first team yesterday, including Ife Ibrahim, Cam'ron Ismail and Andre H...
Official: Talented goalkeeper Asemota joins Aston Villa after leaving Arsenal
Published: September 04, 2024
With a statement on the club's official website, Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of England youth international of Nigerian descent, Owen Asemota. The talented goalkeeper has joined Aston Villa's academy after rejecting a new contract at Arsenal. Asemota has agreed a scholarship deal at The Lions a...
Liverpool complete Premier League's 5-step review to sign 2008-born Nigerian forward from Chelsea
Published: September 04, 2024
Premier League club Liverpool are on the verge of confirming the signing of Nigerian forward Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea.  Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Liverpool have completed the English Premier League's 5-step investigation process for Rio Ngumoha, paving the way for him to c...
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi battles Jamie Vardy, Jordan Ayew, 4 others for Leicester Goal of the Month 
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is in the running alongside Jamie Vardy, Jordan Ayew and four others for Leicester City's Goal of the Month for August. Ndidi's strike in the Foxes' comfortable 4-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the second round of the Carabao Cup was chosen among the best goals sc...
Super Falcons-eligible midfielder registered by Arsenal in Champions League squad ahead of Rangers tie
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Falcons-eligible midfielder Omotara Junaid has been registered by Arsenal in their UEFA Women's Champions League squad ahead of Wednesday evening's first qualifying round clash against Scottish Women's Premier League side Rangers at Meadow Park, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Gunners boss Jonas Ei...