U20 World Cup : Chelsea star, two other players of Nigerian descent in England 21-man squad
Published: May 11, 2023
The English Football Association have announced the Young Lions roster for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup with three Nigeria-eligible players part of the group heading to Argentina in the coming days.   Head coach Ian Foster has picked Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, Brentford fullback Daniel Oyegoke and Sou...
Official : Two former Man Utd schoolboys of Nigerian descent released by Derby County 
Published: May 11, 2023
Through their official website, League One club Derby County have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 regular season.   The Rams will not be making an immediate return to the Championship after narrowly missing out on a playoff spot.    Two former Manchest...
U17 AFCON Nigeria v Burkina Faso: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, kickoff time
Published: May 10, 2023
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will square up against the Young Etalons of Burkina Faso in one of the quarterfinal games of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations on Thursday evening.    ​ Nigeria finished second in Group A with 6 points level with table toppers, Morocco while Burkina Faso also finished second in Grou...
Flying Eagles-eligible striker on target for Chelsea youth team in win against Wolfsburg
Published: May 10, 2023
Chelsea's U18 squad have traveled to Germany for end-of-season friendlies against VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig.    According to Blues youth team insider Chelsea Youth, Chelsea beat Wolfsburg in their first game on Wednesday afternoon, with Flying Eagles-eligible striker, Louis Flower getting on the scoreshe...
Super sub Musa scores for Manchester United youth team in friendly against Blackpool
Published: May 10, 2023
England youth international Victor Musa came off the bench to salvage a draw for Manchester United U21 team in an end-of-season friendly against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night.   Against the Seasiders, Musa initially started on the bench along with another teenager of Nigerian descent Maxi Oyedele...
Nwaneri battles Jesus, Xhaka, Odegaard, 5 others for Arsenal Goal of the Month 
Published: May 10, 2023
Talented attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri is a contender for Arsenal's Goal of the Month award for April 2023.   The England U17 international has been nominated for his first goal against Aston Villa in an U18 Premier League match on April 29.   Nwaneri squeezed in an equaliser...
Golden Eaglets strikers Abdullahi, Agada speak ahead of make or mar clash with Burkina Faso 
Published: May 10, 2023
Golden Eaglets strikers Abubakar Abdullahi and Charles Agada are positive about the chances of Nigeria qualifying for the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup.   Five-time world champions Nigeria will do battle with Burkina Faso at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Thursday evening, with the winner of the quarterfinals showdo...
Official: West Ham United sign Chelsea's Anglo-Nigerian forward to bolster youth team
Published: May 10, 2023
Chelsea's Anglo-Nigerian forward Joshua Ajala has moved on to pastures new ahead of the 2023-2024 campaign.   With a statement on their official website, West Ham United confirmed on Tuesday that  Ajala is among the twelve promising talents that have penned full-time scholarship contracts with the Academ...
Man Utd concerned about Osimhen's lack of Premier League experience, injury record
Published: May 10, 2023
Manchester United may end their interest in Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen over his lack of Premier League experience, according to reports.    The Red Devils have been an admirer of the Napoli striker following his exceptional performance this season, scoring 28 goals in all competitions for the newly crowned S...
Flying fullback and versatile CB of Nigerian descent sign scholarship deals with West Ham
Published: May 10, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League club West Ham United have announced their new intake of academy scholars for the 2023-2024 season, with at least two players of Nigerian descent part of the group.   As per Premier League rules, all U17 players are required to start next season on a scholarship deal...
Romano reveals Napoli want Osimhen to break transfer record held by Chelsea-owned striker 
Published: May 10, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Napoli want Victor Osimhen to break the Serie A transfer record for outbound transfers held by Romelu Lukaku.   Chelsea broke the Italian transfer record when they re-signed the Belgium international for a fee of €113 million in August 2021, but...
Three players of Nigerian descent win Premier League Cup with Brentford 
Published: May 09, 2023
Brentford have won the Premier League Cup after beating Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in the showpiece on Tuesday evening at the Gtech Community Stadium.   Daniel Oyegoke, who is in contention to represent the Young Lions at the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup, was joined in Brentford's starting lineup by two other pla...
'Showed strength and poise' - Premier League's all-time top scorer hails Awoniyi 
Published: May 09, 2023
Premier League's all-time top scorer with 260 goals, Alan Shearer hailed Taiwo Awoniyi as he included the Nottingham Forest striker in his PL Team of the Week for matchday 35.   The Nigeria national teamer played a key role as Nottingham Forest climbed out of the bottom three after a thrilling 4-3 win over f...
Former Super Eagles invitee urges Osimhen to join Bayern over Chelsea and Man Utd
Published: May 09, 2023
Former Super Eagles invitee, Precious Osasco Omama has advised Napoli's red-hot striker, Victor Osimhen to join Bundesliga giant, Bayern Munich instead of Manchester United, Chelsea and PSG. ​ Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Naples following his exceptional performance for Napoli in the last 1...
Two Super Eagles stars join Arsenal, Spurs, Everton, Leicester, Wolves players in PL TOTW
Published: May 09, 2023
Whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Week is in following the conclusion of matchday 35 on  May 8.   In what was a historic day, twenty one goals were scored across three matches on Monday -  the highest on a single day of Premier League football with three games or fewer played.    Alex Iwo...