Super Eagles stars Ighalo, Osayi-Samuel, Omeruo send messages to Iwobi after first Premier League brace 
Published: December 07, 2023
Odion Ighalo, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Kenneth Omeruo are among the Super Eagles players who have reacted to Alex Iwobi scoring his first-ever Premier League brace.   The 27-year-old helped Fulham to return to winning ways yesterday night, scoring 2 goals in their 5-0 mauling of Nottingham Forest at the Craven Co...
Galatasaray target move for Ndidi as potential replacement for Tottenham-owned midfielder
Published: December 07, 2023
   Galatasaray have named Wilfred Ndidi as the priority target to replace Tottenham loanee Tanguy Ndombele whose loan contract they plan to terminate in January. According to Turkish daily newspaper Milliyet, the Süper Lig defending champions are unhappy with the performances of the Tottenham-owned midfielder ...
'Facing some of the best strikers in the world' - Tottenham manager defends Udogie's disciplinary record
Published: December 07, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has defended Destiny Udogie over his poor disciplinary record, with the left back walking a tightrope on Thursday night when the Lilywhites battle West Ham United in a London derby.   The Italy international of Nigerian descent missed Tottenham's defeat at Wolverh...
Reading winger Mukairu beats Blackpool, Wycombe, Derby County stars to win EFL Trophy award 
Published: December 06, 2023
Reading winger Paul Mukairu has beaten Blackpool forward Kylian Kouassi, Wycombe Wanderers star Franco Ravizzoli and Derby County's Kane Wilson to the Bristol Street Motors Trophy Player of the Round which is an award given to the best player in the EFL Trophy at the end of the group stage games.   Mukairu r...
Muscle tear injury: Chelsea midfielder Ugochukwu will not show off to dad at Old Trafford 
Published: December 06, 2023
Manager Mauricio Pochettino will not be able to call upon the services of Lesley Ugochukwu for Chelsea's blockbuster Premier League clash against Manchester United on Wednesday night.   The Argentine football tactician revealed during Tuesday's pre-match press conference that the France U21 international...
Tottenham vs West Ham prediction: Can West Ham upset Tottenham's top-four ambitions?
Published: December 06, 2023
On December 7th, the stage is set at ‘New White Hart Lane’ as Spurs host West Ham in the Premier League. The upcoming spectacle is not only set to captivate English football but also aims to contribute to the rich tapestry of thrilling London derbies that have graced the sport throughout the years. London Derb...
Fabrizio Romano not convinced Chelsea target Osimhen is close to signing a new deal with Napoli
Published: December 06, 2023
Fabrizio Romano has rebutted Napoli's claim that they are on the verge of reaching an agreement with Chelsea target Victor Osimhen over a new deal. As earlier reported, Napoli President  Aurelio de Laurentiis had asserted that the negotiation is at the signing stage but that claim has now been controverted by...
Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo temporarily returns to parent club Arsenal
Published: December 06, 2023
Through a statement on their official website,  Wrexham have announced that Arthur Okonkwo has temporarily returned to his parent club Arsenal for surgery on his jaw injury. The Super Eagles-Eligible goalkeeper picked up the injury during the Red Dragons' 2-2 draw with Harrogate Town in a League Two Fixture l...
FA Youth Cup: Two players of Nigerian descent on target for Tottenham Hotspur in win against Brentford 
Published: December 06, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur progressed to the fourth round of the prestigious FA Youth Cup on Tuesday night after a 5-1 win over Brentford, with two teenagers of Nigerian descent on target for the north London club at Wheatsheaf Park.   Tottenham U18s coach Stuart Lewis handed starts to second year scholar Damola Ajayi ...
Confirmed team news: Three Super Eagles-eligible players ruled out of Manchester United v Chelsea
Published: December 06, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have revealed that Noni Madueke and Lesley Ugochukwu will miss the club's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow night.   The report stated that the Super Eagles-eligible duo have started their rehabilitation program in a bid to recover fr...
2015 Golden Eaglets invitee among three Gabriels on target as Arsenal edge seven-goal thriller at Luton
Published: December 06, 2023
Arsenal and Premier League new boys Luton Town played out a breathtaking seven-goal thriller on gameweek fifteen at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night, with three players with a Nigerian background on target for the Hatters.     Luton Town manager Rob Edwards handed starts to 2015 Golden Eaglets invitee Gabrie...
10 players including 3 invited to Nigeria national teams in the past in the running for Crystal Palace GOTM
Published: December 05, 2023
Crystal Palace supporters have been asked to pick between ten efforts that are in the running to be named the Goal of the Month for November 2023, with four Nigeria-eligible players in the running for the accolade.    Joining 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise on the ten-goal shortlist are 2019 Golden Eagl...
The top-rated Nigerian players in the Premier Leagues of Europe
Published: December 05, 2023
European football is no joke. It is home to arguably some of the most competitive leagues in the world. Nevertheless, skilled players from Nigeria prove they have what it takes to be part of the competition and significantly impact various clubs. From the bustling stadiums of the English Premier League to the intense c...
Close to a ban: Tottenham Hotspur left-back Udogie at the risk of being suspended by Premier League 
Published: December 05, 2023
Tottenham left-back of Nigeria descent Destiny Udogie is at risk of being handed a Premier League one-match suspension for card accumulation. The 21-year-old has received 4 yellow cards so far, which means one more caution for him will attract a suspension under the rules. The Premier League rules state that ...
Alejandro Garnacho beats Shoretire, 7 others to win Manchester United Goal of the Month
Published: December 04, 2023
England youth international of Nigerian descent, Shola Shoretire has missed out on Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for November 2023.   The Red Devils confirmed via their official website on Monday that Alejandro Garnacho's timeless overhead kick in the opening minutes away at Everton has ta...