Former Nigeria National Teamer Mikel To Link Up With Trabzonspor Ahead Of Europa League Match
Published: July 24, 2019
Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel is in line to make his competitive debut for Trabzonspor when they face Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on August 8. According to reports in Turkey, the Chelsea legend will arrive in Istanbul on July 28 and will undergo medical tests in the ci...
RB Leipzig Set To Announce Signing Of Everton Winger Of Nigerian Descent
Published: July 24, 2019
Bundelsiga side RB Leipzig are on the verge of confirming the signing of Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, according to matching press reports in Germany and England. Sportbuzzer.de says Lookman arrived in Germany on Tuesday to undergo a medical with the German club . If he passes his medical, he will sign at lea...
Official : South Korean Club Incheon United Snap Up Kehinde
Published: July 24, 2019
South Korean  K League 1 club Incheon United have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of free agent Lanre Kehinde. The physical Nigerian striker will remain at Incheon United until 2020, informs the club on their official website. Kehinde has spent the last two years of his professional career pl...
Done Deal : Chelsea Loan Out United States International To Reading
Published: July 24, 2019
EFL Championship outfit Reading have announced the capture of United States international Matt Miazga on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The defender is returning to the Madejski Stadium after a successful loan spell at the club last season. A product of New York Red Bulls, Miazga was part of the United States s...
Official : Chelsea Defender Signs New Contract Until 2022
Published: July 24, 2019
England U21 skipper Jake Clarke-Salter has penned a new contract with Europa League winners Chelsea. The young central defender is now committed to Chelsea until at least the end of the 2021-2022 season, informs the Blues on their  official website. A member of England's U20 World Cup winning squad in 2017, Cla...
30 Games Without A Goal : Iheanacho Ends 1061-Minute Goal Drought In Leicester City Win Vs Cambridge United
Published: July 24, 2019
Kelechi Iheanacho ended his goal drought for Leicester City in their comprehensive 3-0 win against Cambridge United in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, July 23. The Nigeria international had not scored a goal for the Foxes since September 22, 2018 before his introduction on the hour mark in yesterday's clash at th...
Liverpool Prepared To Flog Brentford & Reading Target Ejaria
Published: July 24, 2019
Ovie Ejaria's future at Liverpool has taken a significant turn with reports claiming that the European champions are prepared to offload the midfielder before the close of the transfer window. According to Liverpool Echo, The Reds will not allow Ejaria leave the club on loan again this season but are willing to sel...
Saka Scores In Shootout As Arsenal End USA Tour With Defeat To Real Madrid
Published: July 24, 2019
Arsenal were beaten on penalties by European giants Real Madrid in their final game of the USA tour at FedEx Field (Landover, Maryland) on Wednesday. Gunners manager Unai Emery continues to give opportunities to Bukayo Saka to stake a claim for a first-team spot ahead of the new season, with the Spaniard introducin...
Ex-Dream Team Striker Omofoman Freedom Departs Enyimba In Search Of Greener Pastures
Published: July 23, 2019
Former Nigeria U23 international Omofoman Freedom has left reigning Nigeria Professional Football League champions Enyimba in search of new challenges.The former AC Kajaani of Finland and Warri Wolves forward spent the last two years with the People's Elephants and was part of the team that won the NPFL last season.The...
Done Deal : Manchester City Announce Signing Of Talented Nigerian Winger
Published: July 23, 2019
Manchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian youngster Samuel Edozie who played for the youth team of Millwall last season. Coach Gareth Taylor revealed on Tuesday that the highly-rated winger is among the new players in Manchester City U18 side for the upcoming season. ''The new lads have ...
Pre-season Watch: Alese Enjoying Life At West Ham
Published: July 23, 2019
Though he might not be getting much attention from the media like Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka or Chelsea starlet Faustino Anjorin, West Ham youngster Ajibola Alese is having a great time with West Ham U23s.Steve Potts' men ended their one-week pre-season camp in Slovakia with an impressive 3-1 victory over FC Humenne...
17-Year-Old Nigerian Defender Shines For Southampton First Team Vs Guangzhou R&F
Published: July 23, 2019
Nigerian defender Oludare Olufunwa was impressive as Southampton thrashed Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F 4-0 in a pre-season friendly that took place at the Estádio Campo Desportivo in Macau on Tuesday. Olufunwa produced a performance that showcased his quality, with the Saints keeping a clean sheet after ...
Chelsea Preparing To Loan Out Tomori With Premier League, Bundesliga Clubs Interested
Published: July 23, 2019
Chelsea are preparing to loan out Nigeria-eligible defender Fikayo Tomori before the close of the summer transfer window, according to reports.  The Evening Standard says The Blues plan to send Fikayo Tomori out on loan again this season after Kurt Zouma confirmed he is happy to stay at Stamford Bridge. The Engl...
Confirmed : Ikenne-King Returns For Second Spell At Budapest Honved
Published: July 23, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Hungarian NB I side Budapest Honvéd have announced the signing of versatile Nigerian defender George Ikenne-King Patrick. Budapest Honved were forced to go into the transfer market for a right sided defender after Mohamed Mezghrani and Nikolasz Kovács suffered ligamen...
Lampard Reveals The Two Chelsea Players Who Impressed Him In Win Vs Barcelona
Published: July 23, 2019
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard singled out Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham and Croatia World Cup star Mateo Kovacic for special praise following his side's 2-1 win against Barcelona on Tuesday. Abraham gave Chelsea the lead in the 34th minute, after profiting from an error from Spain World Cup winning-midfielder Sergio B...