Montpellier coach confirms imminent signing of Adams as replacement for Chelsea, Spurs target 
Published: August 06, 2023
Speaking after the 2-2 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday, Montpellier coach Michel Der Zakarian confirmed the imminent signing of Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Lillestrom.    Montpellier are edging closer to signing a replacement for Elye Wahi, who has been heavily linked with a move to  the...
Mladen Ramljak Memorial Tournament: Musa fires Man Utd into final with three goals in group stage
Published: August 06, 2023
Manchester United U19 team have reached the final of the prestigious Mladen Ramljak Memorial Tournament after an entertaining 5-4 win over Dinamo Zagreb in their last group game on Saturday.    Golden Eaglets-eligible attacker Victor Musa played a key role in the group stage, scoring three goals to fire Manche...
Man City's latest signing inherits jersey number previously worn by two Nigerian centre-backs 
Published: August 05, 2023
Manchester City confirmed the signing of Croatia international central defender Josko Gvardiol on an initial five-year deal on Saturday.    Gvardiol has been acquired from RB Leipzig, eight months after his outstanding performance for Croatia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he went the distance in all ...
Arsenal manager promotes 16yo midfielder to first team training pre-Manchester City 
Published: August 05, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted history-making midfielder of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of their Community Shield clash versus Premier League champions Manchester City at the National Stadium in England.    The 16-year-old was spotted training with the fi...
'Every kid's dream is to play in the PL' - Bassey reacts after first goal in Fulham colours
Published: August 05, 2023
Calvin Bassey scored his first goal in Fulham colours as the Cottagers ended their pre-season schedule in a perfect way by beating German club Hoffenheim 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday.     The Nigeria international switched to Fulham from Ajax Amsterdam last month, signing a four-year deal until the summe...
Nigeria-eligible player Chukwuani sends message to Man Utd's latest signing Hojlund
Published: August 05, 2023
Manchester United have announced the signing of Denmark international Rasmus Højlund on a contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 30, 2028, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance.   The capture of Højlund from Atalanta suggests that the Red Devils are unlikely t...
Rennes target Lecce star to compensate for the departure of Ugochukwu to Chelsea 
Published: August 05, 2023
Ligue 1 club Rennes are targeting a move for Lecce's Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand to compensate for the departure of Lesley Ugochukwu to Chelsea.    The France underage international of Nigerian descent completed his transfer to Chelsea this week, signing a seven-year contract to end his association ...
Fabrizio Romano confirms Tottenham are targeting Gift Orban as Kane's replacement 
Published: August 05, 2023
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Gift Orban is on the list of transfer targets for Tottenham Hotspur if they lose their star striker Harry Kane this summer.   Kane has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich, with the Bavarians tabling a 100 million euros bid and are waiting for a re...
Southampton new No. 11 Tella bags assist v Owls, five other Super Eagles-eligible players feature  
Published: August 04, 2023
Six Super Eagles-eligible players were involved in Sheffield Wednesday's 2- 1 loss to Southampton in the first game of the new EFL Championship season. Dominic Iorfa, the son of former Nigerian International with the same name, former Liverpool defender Michael Ihiekwe and Akin Famewo were named in Sheffield ...
Ball-playing defender signs new contract with Chelsea
Published: August 04, 2023
Harrison Murray-Campbell has taken to social media to announce that he has signed a new contract with Chelsea.   The Luton-born player has signed his first professional contract with The Blues, a reward for his impressive performances for the youth teams since his arrival at the club at U8 level.    Harr...
Olufunwa sends parting message to Liverpool after sealing transfer to St Johnstone 
Published: August 04, 2023
English-born Nigerian defender Oludare Olufunwa has sent a parting message to everyone associated with Premier League club Liverpool after completing a permanent transfer to Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone.    The Saints confirmed the signing of Olufunwa on Friday on a two-year contract that keeps him at...
Pundit warns Crystal Palace about dangers of allowing Chelsea, Man City target Olise leave
Published: August 04, 2023
Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards has predicted that Crystal Palace will be in trouble if they sell Chelsea and Manchester City target Michael Olise this summer. ​This is because he feels that the club cannot afford to lose the young Nigeria-eligible winger and Ivorian International Wilfred Zaha, who has left fo...
Insider insists Arsenal are unlikely to make a move for Chelsea, Man City target Olise
Published: August 03, 2023
Arsenal insider Charles Watts has insisted that Arsenal are unlikely to make a move for 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise amid speculation linking him with a transfer to the Emirates Stadium in the summer transfer window.   Looking to bolster their options on the flanks, both Manchester City and Chelsea h...
Confirmed: Arsenal announce outgoing transfers of five players 
Published: August 03, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League club Arsenal on Thursday announced the departure of five players across their various teams.   Auston Trusty has joined Sheffield United on a permanent deal, nineteen months after he was acquired from MLS side Colorado Rapids.    The former United States yo...
Sheffield United interested in signing Middlesbrough's Nigerian goal poacher
Published: August 03, 2023
Sheffield United are looking to bolster their offensive ranks after sealing a return to the English Premier League.   According to Alan Nixon, via Football League World, The Blades are interested in signing Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom from Middlesbrough as a replacement for Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye...