Teenage Nigerian RB receives fourth senior call-up as Man Utd, Liverpool play out four-goal thriller
Published: April 07, 2024
Nigeria-eligible right-back Habeeb Ogunneye was one of the academy players named in Manchester United's matchday squad in their 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Old Trafford on Sunday evening. It was his fourth call-up for a first team game after he was an unused substitute against Nottingham Forest, Manchester Ci...
Victor Osimhen ends run of 443 minutes without a goal as Napoli thrash Monza 4-2
Published: April 07, 2024
Victor Osimhen returned to scoring ways as Napoli thrashed AC Monza 4-2 at the U-Power Stadium - Brianteo in a Serie A clash o Sunday, April 7. The Nigeria international fired blanks in 443 minutes of action spread across six games before ending his goal drought against the Biancorossi. Monza took the lead in th...
Asemota saves penalty on debut for Arsenal U18s ahead of linking up with England squad 
Published: April 07, 2024
Golden Eaglets-eligible goalkeeper Owen Asemota made his competitive debut for Arsenal U18s as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Brom in an U18 Premier League match on Saturday, April 6. Asemota played his first game for the Gunners U18s, a few days before he links up with the England U16 squad for the UEFA Deve...
Napoli reject Chelsea's Lukaku-plus-cash offer for Osimhen; Blues considering using Broja to sweeten deal
Published: April 07, 2024
Napoli have reportedly rejected a player plus cash deal from Chelsea for the purchase of Victor Osimhen. According to II Matino via Napoli Magazine, Chelsea have offered Romelu Lukaku who is currently on loan at Roma plus cash to persuade Napoli to part ways with their star striker. But the Italian oufift have re...
Premier League and Galatasaray target Onyedika will almost certainly be sold in the summer 
Published: April 07, 2024
According to Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, via voetbalnieuws, Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika will almost certainly be sold in the summer transfer window.  Club Brugge have already started preparing for life without Onyedika, with the capture of FC Luzern's Switzerland international defensive mi...
'It's a big lift' - Chukwuemeka hopes dramatic win against Man Utd can give Chelsea a boost 
Published: April 07, 2024
England youth international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is hoping Chelsea's win over Manchester United in a Premier League game on Thursday can give the Blues a big boost in the business end of the season. In a dramatic game at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a win thanks to the heroics of Cole Palme...
Two Nigeria-eligible forwards net braces as Chelsea youth team beat West Ham in 7-goal thriller
Published: April 06, 2024
Nigeria-eligible forwards Tyrique George and Josh Ajala netted a brace apiece as Chelsea U18s beat West Ham 4-3 in an U18 Premier League clash played at the Cobham Training Ground on Saturday afternoon. Daniel Rigge opened the scoring in the 16th from the penalty spot to give West Ham the lead before Donnell McNeily...
Transfer market guru confirms Chelsea have not changed their mind on signing Super Eagles star
Published: April 06, 2024
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Chelsea's pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. The Stamford Bridge outfit are one of the strong candidates likely to sign the Napoli star in the summer but faces stern competition from Arsenal, Manchester United and particularly PSG. La...
Nuno Espírito Santo's return to former club: Taiwo Awoniyi will not be involved against Tottenham
Published: April 05, 2024
On Sunday, April 7, Portuguese football tactician Nuno Espírito Santo returns to his former club Tottenham Hotspur, whom he coached for five months during the 2021-2022 season.  Providing an injury update on Taiwo Awoniyi, Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed that the Nigeria international is not in contention to be n...
'He loved the experience at Arsenal' - Luton boss reveals 16yo Nigerian defender was a Tottenham fan 
Published: April 05, 2024
Teenage defender of Nigerian descent Christian Chigozie still has a chance to become Luton Town's youngest-ever player in the Premier League.  The Hatters have officially confirmed that manager Rob Edwards will once again name the 16-year-old on the substitutes bench in the event that Reece Burke fails a fitne...
Paris Saint-Germain ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd in race for Napoli striker Osimhen
Published: April 05, 2024
French giants Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly surged ahead of Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the pursuit of Napoli and Super Eagles prolific striker, Victor Osimhen. Il Corriere dello Sport says PSG have "moved into front row" to secure the signature of the coveted Nigerian forwar...
Victor Osimhen's sale key to Napoli landing Tottenham Hotspur star in the summer 
Published: April 04, 2024
The sale of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen could pave the way for Napoli to sign Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski in the summer. According to Radio Kiss Kiss via TEAMtalk, the Serie A defending champions want to sign the Sweden international who will reportedly cost not less than £43m. Kulusevski is highly r...
Super Eagles-eligible LB eyes Chelsea move amid interest from Liverpool and Tottenham
Published: April 04, 2024
Danish-Nigerian left back Patrick Dorgu has expressed his intention to play for six-time English champions Chelsea. The talented defender has been one of the best young talents in the Serie A this season, starring as a fullback for Lecce. While he hasn't been a regular name in the starting lineup, he has demo...
Solanke battles Man Utd striker, Chelsea loanee, 5 others for Premier League Goal of the Month 
Published: April 04, 2024
Bournemouth's Nigeria-eligible striker Dominic Solanke has been nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for March 2024. Solanke scored the pick of the goals as Bournemouth bested Luton Town in a seven-goal thriller at the Vitality Stadium on March 13. Trailing by three goals after the openin...
Nottingham Forest set to trigger contract extension for Chelsea-reared defender Aina 
Published: April 04, 2024
According to The Telegraph UK, Nottingham Forest are ready to offer Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina a contract extension following his impressive performance in his debut season at the club. The Cobham product moved to the City Ground on a one-year deal last summer with Forest having a right to extend for a further y...