'It doesn't make sense' - Lampard namechecks Chkwuemeka as he questions U20 WC timing
Published: May 12, 2023
Chelsea's caretaker boss Frank Lampard has questioned the timing of the FIFA U20 World Cup which starts in Argentina next weekend, the same time as the end-of-season run-in.    Including loanees, seven promising Chelsea players have been called up to represent their respective nations in the World Cup, name...
Official: Celtic-reared striker of Nigerian descent signs pro deal at West Brom 
Published: May 12, 2023
With a statement on their official website, English Championship side, West Bromwich Albion have announced on their website that Celtic-reared forward, Eseosa Sule has signed his first professional contract with the club.   Sule joined West Brom in the January transfer window from Scottish side, Celtic with whom...
Confirmed team news: Super Eagles star Iheanacho ruled out of Leicester v Liverpool 
Published: May 12, 2023
Leicester City manager Dean Smith has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho will not be available for selection when his side face Liverpool in a Premier League clash at King Power Stadium in their penultimate home game of the 2022-2023 season.   The 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup winner did not figure for the Foxes in thei...
2017 Super Eagles invitee triple-nominated for Crystal Palace Goal of the Season 
Published: May 12, 2023
2017 Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze has been triple nominated for Crystal Palace's Goal of the Season.    The former England U21 international has notched 8 goals in 37 all-competition appearances so far this campaign and three of those strikes - against Leeds United, Bournemouth and Southampton - have m...
Arsenal desperate to keep Flying Eagles-eligible midfielder amid interest from Man City 
Published: May 12, 2023
Arsenal are desperate to retain the services of youngster, Ethan Nwaneri amid reports that Manchester City are in pole position to sign the 16-year-old in the summer.   It has been reported by Football Insider that Arsenal are ready to do all they can to prevent him from leaving the club. . Nwaneri became...
Report: Chelsea consider summer deal for Super Eagles star 'too hard to do' 
Published: May 12, 2023
Chelsea are ready to end their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as they feel that it will be difficult to bring him to Stamford Bridge due to his hefty fee, according to reports.    The Super Eagles star has been linked with Chelsea who have struggled all season in front of goal and the club is said to...
Official: Super Eagles star Balogun among 4 players of Nigerian descent released by QPR
Published: May 11, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Queens Park Rangers have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.    Four players of Nigerian descent are among six players who will leave the Hoops when their contracts expire at the end of June. ...
Portuguese, English clubs interested in defender called up by Peseiro for March internationals 
Published: May 11, 2023
Bruno Onyemaechi has emerged as a transfer target for clubs in Portugal and England, according to reports.    Onyemaechi has yet to make his debut for the Super Eagles but was called up by manager Jose Peseiro for a glamour friendly against Portugal last November and retained his place on the roster for the ba...
Report: Napoli increase asking price for 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner 
Published: May 11, 2023
Napoli have reportedly increased the asking price of the star striker and the club's most coveted asset, Victor Osimhen who has been linked with a move away from Naples. Osimhen has been pivotal to Napoli's success this season, helping them to secure the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years by regi...
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...