Nottingham Forest and Liverpool-linked midfielder Ndidi scores and assists for Leicester City
Published: August 29, 2023
Nottingham Forest and Liverpool-linked defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi scored and assisted for Leicester City in their 2-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the second round of the EFL Cup played at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening.   Ndidi broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when he struck the ball into the n...
Former Middlesbrough striker Akpom beats Tella, 4 others to win PFA Championship POTY
Published: August 29, 2023
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom has been named as the PFA Championship Player of the Year for the 2022-2023 campaign. The new Ajax Amsterdam player won the award on Monday evening after seeing off competition from ex-Burnley player Nathan Tella, ex-Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres, Carlton Morris (Luton Town)...
Six players of Nigerian descent get Chelsea shirt numbers for 2023-2024 season
Published: August 29, 2023
Chelsea's extended squad numbers for the 2023-2024 season has been revealed ahead of the development squad's Papa John's Trophy clash against the first team of Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium mk on Tuesday evening.   Six players of Nigerian descent have been assigned squad numbers namely Faustino Anjo...
Tottenham fullback Udogie joins Chelsea and Barcelona stars, 8 others in U21 TOTW Europe's top 5 leagues
Published: August 29, 2023
Tottenham left-back Destiny Udogie has been named in Whoscored's U21 European Top 5 Leagues Team of the Week.   He was chosen alongside Chelsea right-back, Malo Gusto, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal and eight others.   The list consists of the most impressive U21 players from the Premier League, Ser...
Fulham want to bring Hale End product Iwobi back to London but face competition 
Published: August 29, 2023
Fulham are linked with a move for Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi ahead of transfer deadline day.    Sky Sports is reporting that the Cottagers are in talks with Everton over the signing of the Nigeria international.    If the deal were to happen, it would be a reunion of sorts between...
Chelsea make decision on the future of nephew of former Super Eagles defender
Published: August 29, 2023
English Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly made a decision on the future of Lesley Ugochukwu, who is the nephew of retired Nigeria international central defender Onyekachi Apam.   The France underage international joined Chelsea on a seven-year deal on August 1, which ended his association with boyhoo...
'We'll be ready' - Dessers insists that Rangers players can handle the PSV Eindhoven crowd
Published: August 29, 2023
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has revealed his side's readiness for the unfriendly atmosphere that they would encounter in their  UEFA Champions League second leg playoffs tie against PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion in the Netherlands tomorrow.  The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Ibrox Stadium wi...
Portsmouth and Cambridge Utd go head-to-head in race to sign Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent 
Published: August 29, 2023
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is among the players of Nigerian descent that Arsenal are looking to move on, whether on loan or a permanent deal, before the close of the summer transfer window.    Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, fullback Ryan Alebiosu, midfielder Miguel Azeez and 2022 Nigeria U23 invitee Tim Akinola are also...
Tottenham Hotspur expert reveals why Brennan Johnson is more expensive than Gift Orban 
Published: August 29, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur insider and Football.London reporter Alasdair Gold has explained why he thinks Brennan Johnson is more expensive than Gift Orban.    Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen the squad with the signing of a striker following the departure of club legend Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.   ...
Arsenal U21 coach singles out 2023 Flying Eagles invitee for praise despite loss to Forest B
Published: August 28, 2023
Arsenal U21 coach Mehmet Ali singled out 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri for praise despite his side's 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest B team in a Premier League 2 fixture staged at Meadow Lane on Monday.    Ejeheri is back at the Emirates Stadium after loan spells at Chelmsford City and Seinäjoen...
Tottenham LB Udogie joins Chelsea and Liverpool stars, 7 others in Alan Shearer's PL TOTW
Published: August 28, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible left-back Destiny Udogie has been named in Alan Shearer's Premier League Team of the Week for matchday three. He joins Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez, Chelsea stars Malo Gusto and Raheem Sterling and seven others in the Premier League Best XI. Udogie played a vital role in Tottenha...
Confirmed team news: Super Eagles defender ruled out of Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur 
Published: August 28, 2023
After recording an impressive 2-2 draw at Arsenal this past weekend, Fulham will now turn their attention to another north London club Tottenham Hotspur, whom they face on Tuesday under the lights at Craven Cottage in the second round of the Carabao Cup.    Fulham boss Marco Silva confirmed at the pre-match pr...
Wolverhampton Wanderers interested in Super Eagles striker Iheanacho
Published: August 28, 2023
Wolverhampton Wanderers are being linked with a possible move for Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of transfer deadline day.   According to Football Insider,  Wolves have identified Iheanacho, as well as three other potential striker signings, as a realistic late-window target.   With the ...
Nigerian CB to train away from Fulham first team squad amid Tottenham, Monaco links 
Published: August 28, 2023
English-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo is expected to seal a permanent transfer away from Fulham before the summer transfer window closes for business on Friday, September 1.   Sky Sports is reporting that Tosin will  train away from the Fulham first-team squad this week, with a transfer on t...
Fabrizio Romano reveals Leicester star Ndidi has agreed personal terms with Nottingham Forest 
Published: August 28, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi might be on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest in the final week of the summer transfer window.    According to transfer market guru, Fabrizio Romano, the Leicester City enforcer has agreed personal terms with Nottingham Forest and the two-time European champions will s...