'I told him to try to score' - Udogie's very first coach reveals Tottenham LB used to be a playmaker
Published: September 21, 2023
Stefano Grespan, Destiny Udogie's very first coach during his time with the Circolo Noi football school in Nogara, a town in the province of Verona where the footballer grew up, has revealed that the defender initially started out his career as a playmaker.    Udogie has now become one of the most exciting ...
'He'll be an added value for our national team' - Peseiro speaks on Chukwueze's move to AC Milan
Published: September 21, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has underlined that Samuel Chukwueze's transfer to Italian powerhouse AC Milan will be beneficial to the Super Eagles.   Chukwueze ended a six-year association with Villarreal in July by putting pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Rossoneri.   With all due respe...
Chelsea handed boost ahead of visit of Aston Villa with Madueke's return to training 
Published: September 21, 2023
Chelsea have been handed a major boost ahead of their Premier League meeting with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge with England U21 international of Nigerian descent, Noni Madueke returning to full training.    Madueke was unavailable for selection against Bournemouth last weekend after returning from Young Lion...
Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd scouts to run the rule over Super Eagles-eligible winger on Thursday
Published: September 20, 2023
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are set to run the rule over Club Brugge teenage sensation Antonio Nusa on Thursday.   According to HLN, via Sport Witness,  the Premier League trio are set to send scouts to watch the Norwegian-Nigerian forward in action when Club Brugge face Beşiktaş in the UEFA Europa...
UYL: Man Utd team captained by Nigeria-eligible midfielder beaten by Bayern Munich 
Published: September 20, 2023
Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Bayern Munich in their opening game of the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon with three players of Nigerian descent on parade for the young Red Devils at FC Bayern Campus.   The Manchester United U19 squad was captained by Poland U21 international Maxi Oyedele and joi...
UEFA Youth League alum Jurrien Timber watches Nwaneri score Arsenal's first UYL goal in 7 years 
Published: September 20, 2023
Recuperating Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was in attendance at Meadow Park in Hertfordshire as Arsenal began their UEFA Youth League campaign with a 2-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday afternoon.   Timber is an alumnus of the UEFA Youth League as he played seven matches in the competition in the 2018-20...
FCK loanee Mukairu nets brace on his full debut as Reading record biggest victory in 122 years
Published: September 20, 2023
FC Copenhagen loanee Paul Mukairu bagged a brace on his full debut as Reading began their EFL Trophy campaign with an extraordinary 9-0 win over Exeter City on Tuesday evening at St James Park in Devon - the Royals' biggest win in 122 years.   Last month, Mukairu reunited with manager Rubén Sellés, who w...
Ian Wright cites Rooney's move to Man Utd, Arteta to Arsenal as he criticises Everton for selling Iwobi to Fulham
Published: September 20, 2023
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has criticized Everton for their decision to sell Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi.   The Toffees ended their 4-year association with the Hale End Academy product in the summer transfer window when they agreed to sell him to Fulham for a fee of 22 million pounds.   Iwobi played...
Barcelona whiz Yamal overtakes Babayaro as 2nd youngest CL player, could break Kanu's 28yo record
Published: September 19, 2023
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has overtaken retired Nigeria international Celestine Babayaro as the second youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League ,allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Spain international became the second youngest debutant in Champions League history when he came off the ben...
PL Cup: Chelsea winger George scores first competitive goal for development squad 
Published: September 19, 2023
Chelsea U21s made a winning start to their Premier League Cup campaign on Tuesday evening, thrashing Luton Town 4-1 at Kingsmeadow with a player of Nigerian descent Tyrique George on target for the young Blues.    Chelsea manager Mark Robinson handed a start to Academy Scholar of the Year for the 2022-2023 se...
Maja will not be cap-tied in 2023 as West Brom confirm Super Eagles striker is out until after WCQs
Published: September 19, 2023
Through their official website, Championship outfit West Brom have confirmed that Nigeria international Josh Maja will spend approximately eight weeks on the sidelines. due to an ankle injury.   Maja tore his ankle ligaments in the final moments of the Baggies' goalless draw at Bristol City this past weeke...
'With all due respect to Nigeria he feels Italian' - Agent claims Tottenham star has made decision on int'l future
Published: September 19, 2023
Italian intermediary Stefano Antonelli, who looks after Destiny Udogie, has claimed that the Tottenham Hotspur left-back has made a decision on his international future.    Udogie was born in Verona to Nigerian parents, making him eligible to play international football for two-time European champions Italy an...
Confirmed: Right-footed central defender signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: September 19, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced that talented central defender Alfie Gilchrist has committed his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract.   Gilchrist is now tied to the Blues until at least June 2025, with the club holding an option for a further year.    The defend...
Most possession won in attacking third: Tottenham LB Udogie ranks first in the Premier League
Published: September 19, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie has won the most possession in the attacking third in the Premier League since the start of this campaign According to revered football statistics website, Whoscored, Udogie has won possession 8 times in the attacking this season which is the most of any player in the Pr...
'Was striker instinct' - Leicester midfielder Ndidi talks through his brilliant goal against Southampton 
Published: September 19, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has talked through his brilliant goal for Leicester City in their 4-1 triumph over Southampton last Friday at the St. Mary's Stadium. Ndidi got his goal in the third additional minute of the first half when he received a pass from Stephy Mavididi and dribbled past his mark...