Confirmed: History-making defender eligible for Nigeria, United States joins Bournemouth
Published: January 03, 2025
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of American-born Nigerian central defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United.The Cherries have not disclosed the length of the contract but stated that the United States U20 international has signed a multi-year deal.Aki...
'Why doesn't anyone talk?' - Pundit claims Osimhen is stealing the limelight from Sara
Published: January 03, 2025
A Turkish pundit Cem Dizdar has has sparked controversy by suggesting that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is eclipsing Gabriel Sara with his remarkable displays on the field.Osimhen, on loan at Galatasaray since September 2024, has been sensational, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists in 15 matches across all com...
Done deal: FC Vaduz loan in talented attacker Adriano Onyegbule from FC Basel
Published: January 03, 2025
Swiss Super League powerhouse FC Basel have announced that Germany youth international of Nigerian descent, Adriano Onyegbule has been loaned out to FC Vaduz.The 18-year-old has joined FC Vaduz, who sit fourth in the Swiss Challenge League, for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season with no option to buy included in the...
Official: 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee returns to Crystal Palace from loan spell at EFL club
Published: January 03, 2025
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Crystal Palace have announced that 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei has returned to Selhurst Park from his loan spell at EFL Championship outfit Oxford United. Ebiowei was initially set to spend the entire season at Oxford United but has return...
Princess Ademiluyi: West Ham recall 18yo striker from loan spell at Charlton Athletic
Published: January 03, 2025
Through a statement on their official website, England Women's Super League side West Ham United have recalled their talented young striker, Princess Ademiluyi, from her loan spell at Charlton Athletic.The 18-year-old, who is eligible to play for Nigeria's Super Falcons, had been impressing with her performances for Ch...
'It's awful to watch' - Obi Mikel urges Man Utd coach to stop pairing Casemiro, Eriksen in midfield
Published: January 03, 2025
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called on Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim to reconsider pairing Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in the midfield.Mikel made the comments following Manchester United's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday night.The ...
No going back: Super Eagles striker Sadiq agrees transfer to 6-time La Liga champions, subject to medical
Published: January 03, 2025
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is on the verge of joining Valencia from Real Sociedad on loan.According to reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the lanky forward will have his medical today to complete the loan deal.A buy option clause has been inserted into the loan deal, meaning that Valencia can sign the N...
Official: Versatile Nigeria-eligible forward signs new contract with Tottenham Hotspur
Published: January 03, 2025
Through a statement on the club's official website, Tottenham Hotspur have announced that versatile Nigeria-eligible forward Damola Ajayi has signed a new contract.He signed his first professional contract last season and has now decided to extend his deal until 2028.The 19-year-old is seen as one of Tottenham's promis...
Atalanta coach defends decision not to start Lookman as African POTY reaches milestone in loss to Inter
Published: January 03, 2025
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has defended his decision not to include African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman in the starting lineup for the Supercup 2024-2025 semifinal against Inter Milan at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday night.In a surprising move, Gasperini chose Lazar Sa...
'I see him going to Real Madrid' - Ex-Chelsea star Mikel tips Alexander-Arnold for Liverpool exit
Published: January 03, 2025
Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has predicted that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave his boyhood club Liverpool rather than signing a new contract.The winter transfer market officially opened on Wednesday and one of the main talking points is the future of the England international fullback, with  speculation linki...
Confirmed: Hoffenheim sign 2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban from Lyon
Published: January 02, 2025
With a statement on their official website, German Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim have announced the signing of 2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban, who joins from French outfit Olympique Lyon.Orban has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract, until the end of the 2028-2029 season.Orban joined Hoffenheim f...
Victor Osimhen's move to Galatasaray among most searched football events of 2024
Published: January 02, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray has become one of the most talked-about football events of 2024. After failed moves to Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Al-Ahli last summer, Osimhen made a sensational switch to the Turkish giants on loan from Napoli in September 2024, capturing the attent...
'Chelsea are not stupid' - Southampton coach reveals he wants Ugochukwu to stay
Published: January 02, 2025
Speaking to reporters at Thursday's press conference before his side's meeting with Brentford at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton coach Ivan Juric commented on the future of France U21 international Lesley Ugochukwu.Despite impressing during pre-season preparations, Chelsea decided it was best for his development to loan...
Turkish journalist exposes source of false reports linking Osayi-Samuel to Galatasaray
Published: January 02, 2025
Turkish reporter Nevzat Dindar has shed light on the speculations linking Bright Osayi-Samuel to Galatasaray, stating that his representatives are behind the fake reports suggesting a move away from Fenerbahçe.Osayi-Samuel, whose contract with Fenerbahçe expires at the end of the season, has been linked with several ...
Derby della Capitale: Ex-Lazio midfielder gives three reasons Dele-Bashiru should start against Roma
Published: January 02, 2025
Former Lazio midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has  has highlighted three convincing reasons to include Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in Lazio's starting XI for the Derby della Capitale clash against Roma this Sunday.Dele-Bashiru, who made the move to Lazio after a standout spell with Turkish club Hatayspor, i...