Flamengo Adidas Cup: Obi-Martin scores twice but Arsenal lose seven-goal thriller to Santos Laguna
Published: December 15, 2023
Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi-Martin continues to catch the eye at the ongoing Flamengo Adidas Cup in Brazil.    According to Arsenal youth team expert, Jeorge Bird, Obi Martin played the role of a super-sub after coming off the bench to score twice as Arsenal U17s were beaten 4-3 b...
Confirmed team news: Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible trio will not make injury return against Sheffield United
Published: December 15, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have provided a detailed injury update ahead of their Premier League meeting with Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge.   The Blues have as many as ten first teamers in the treatment room including Super Eagles-eligible trio Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugoch...
Iheanacho among Leicester City players to be assessed ahead of visit to Birmingham City 
Published: December 15, 2023
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho could be in contention to feature for Leicester City in their matchday 22 fixture against Birmingham City on Monday night at the St. Andrew's Stadium.   This is premised on the statement on the Foxes' official website and credited to the club's manager Enzo Mars...
'He's Arsenal's player' - Wrexham coach confirms injured Nigerian GK is under the care of the Gunners
Published: December 15, 2023
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson provided an injury update on Arthur Okonkwo during his pre-match press conference ahead of his side's League Two meeting with Colchester United.    Okonkwo joined the Red Dragons on loan for the remainder of the season in the hours leading up to the close of the summer transfe...
'Sooner we get him back, the better' - Nottingham Forest boss gives injury update on Awoniyi 
Published: December 14, 2023
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper faced the cameras on Thursday, on the eve of his side's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground.    Cooper, for sure, will not be able to call upon the services of Taiwo Awoniyi who faces up to three months on the sidelines, effectively ruling ...
'A modern-day full-back' - Ex-Scotland right-back delighted Tottenham tied Udogie to a new deal 
Published: December 14, 2023
Former Scotland right-back Alan Hutton has expressed his satisfaction with the performances of Destiny Udogie and is excited about him being given a  new deal.   Earlier this week, Spurs confirmed that the fullback has signed a long-term deal, extending his stay to the club till 2030 and also receiving a pay r...
Tottenham plan to sign new central defender in January amid links with Tosin 
Published: December 14, 2023
Speaking at Thursday's pre-match press conference to preview his side's Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that his side need to sign a new central defender in the January transfer window to provide cover for his injured center backs.    ...
Three key reasons Madueke should consider leaving Chelsea on loan next month
Published: December 14, 2023
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Noni Madueke is widely regarded as one of Chelsea's brightest prospects.   His blistering pace, wizardry on the ball, and prolific scoring record at PSV Eindhoven etched his name on scouts' notebooks across Europe.   When Chelsea secured the winger'...
'I could see myself playing in first team' - Super Eagles forgotten man opens up on failed Liverpool move
Published: December 13, 2023
Forgoten Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has given a detailed interview to Het Belang van Limburg reporter David Van den Broeck and as expected, one of the topics he touched on was his failed transfer to Premier League giants Liverpool seven years ago.   Ejuke along with Jacob Njoku, Charles Ezeh and Suleiman...
'I feel that is a gamble' - Ex-England star advises Arsenal, Chelsea on who to sign between Osimhen and Toney
Published: December 13, 2023
Ex-England international Paul Merson has urged his former club Arsenal and rivals Chelsea to consider signing Brentford star Ivan Toney instead of Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.   Arsenal are said to be interested in signing a new striker to bolster their chances of winning thePremier League and ...
Confirmed team news: Super Eagles striker Iheanacho ruled out of Leicester City v Millwall
Published: December 13, 2023
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca will not be able to call upon the services of Kelechi Iheanacho for his side's Championship clash against Millwall at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday night.   The Nigeria international was not in the squad for the 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle last weekend due to illn...
'We had no room' - Arsenal coach defends decision not to play Nwaneri, two other teenagers in draw v PSV
Published: December 13, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his decision not to play Ethan Nwaneri and two other teenagers Lino Sousa and Reuell Walters during his side's UEFA Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion on Tuesday evening.   The game between PSV and the Gunners was a dead rubber in t...
Premier League Cup: Nigeria-eligible winger scores wonder goal for Chelsea in 2-1 win against Luton Town
Published: December 12, 2023
Nigeria-eligible winger Tyrique George was on the scoresheet for Chelsea's development squad in their 2-1 win over Luton Town in a  Premier League Cup match played at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night. George created the first big chance of the game but Deivid Washington deprived him of an assist as his shot f...
UCL: Nwaneri denied the chance to break two records as Arsenal are held by PSV Eindhoven
Published: December 12, 2023
Ethan Nwaneri failed to break two records as he sat on the bench for the entire duration of Arsenal's 1-1 draw with PSV in their last UEFA Champions League group game played at Philips Stadion on Tuesday evening.   The away side took the lead in the 42nd minute of the game through  Eddie Nketiah whose effor...
'I would take him at Man Utd' - 2006 England POTY predicts Solanke will get another big move
Published: December 12, 2023
2006 England Player of the Year and former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has predicted that Dominic Solanke will get another big move in the near future on the back of his outstanding performances for Bournemouth.    The 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup Golden Ball winner is a product of the Chelsea aca...