Middlesbrough looking to secure the future of Nigeria-eligible striker
Published: February 28, 2023
Championship side Middlesbrough are reportedly looking to secure the future of Nigeria-eligible striker Chuba Akpom.   The Teesiders are one of the contenders for Premier League promotion at the end of the current season and Akpom has been one of the star players for the club.    Akpom whose father is fr...
Umeh marks his full debut for Crystal Palace U18s with a brace against Arsenal 
Published: February 28, 2023
Twenty six days after Crystal Palace announced the signing of Franco Umeh from Cork City, the promising winger made his full debut for the Eagles youth teams in an U18 Premier League fixture against Arsenal at Arsenal Training Centre on Tuesday afternoon.   The Irish-Nigerian player, who joined Palace on a two-...
Opinion : Why Arsenal, Newcastle United best suit Super Eagles stars Chukwueze, Moffi
Published: February 28, 2023
Super Eagles duo of Samuel Chukwueze and Terem Moffi had been linked with some English Premier League clubs in previous transfer windows but transfers never materialized.    The Nigerian internationals continued to justify why their crafts deserve to be on higher levels after scoring and registering assists for...
Super Eagles-eligible player labels Chelsea 'the biggest club in London' 
Published: February 28, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible player Chukwunonso Madueke has labeled Chelsea 'the biggest club in London', adding that he did not have to think twice about joining the Premier League giants when the opportunity arose in the winter transfer market.    The England U21 international believes Chelsea are on a highe...
Total successful dribbles PL : 2017 Super Eagles invitee second on leaderboard behind Saka
Published: February 28, 2023
When it comes to total successful dribbles in the Premier League for the 2022-2023 season,  Eberechi Eze ranks second in the division, accordingly to Crystal Palace's official website.    The 2017 Super Eagles invitee is second on the leaderboard behind another player of Nigerian descent in  Arsenal'...
'He should be sacked' - Ex-Super Eagles star urges Chelsea to fire embattled Graham Potter
Published: February 27, 2023
Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Ikpeba on Monday evening advocated for the sacking of  embattled Chelsea manager, Graham Potter following the poor run of form by the west London side.    Potter's team were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening with the calls for the sack of the former Brigh...
Extra work for Chukwuemeka after missing Chelsea's trip to Tottenham Hotspur 
Published: February 27, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is seemingly in good physical condition ahead of Chelsea's next official match against Leeds United in the Premier League.    The former Aston Villa wonderkid was omitted from Chelsea's matchday squad on Sunday as they suffered a 2-0 defe...
2021 Super Eagles invitee voted Crystal Palace MOTM after starring v Liverpool 
Published: February 27, 2023
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has been voted Crystal Palace Man of the Match from their goalless draw against Liverpool on Saturday, informs the official website of the Eagles.   Manager Patrick Vieira singled out the France U21 international of Nigerian descent for praise after the game, noting that...
'Van Nistelrooy helped me a lot' -  Madueke reveals what he took from Man Utd legend
Published: February 27, 2023
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Chelsea winger Chukwunonso Madueke had nice things to say about his former coach at PSV Eindhoven, Ruud van Nistelrooy, saying he learned some valuable lessons from the Manchester United and Premier League legend.    Van Nistelrooy arrived at Manchester United for a then...
Transfer scramble for Osimhen : Why Manchester United have the edge over Chelsea 
Published: February 26, 2023
Manchester United on Sunday beat Newcastle United 2-0 to win the 2023 Carabao Cup and claim the Red Devils' first trophy since 2017.   The Red Devils scored their goals through Casemiro and Marcus Rashford which guarantees Erik ten Hag’s team some form of European club football for the 2023/2024 campaign.�...
Burnley yet to make transfer decision on Southampton loanee Tella ahead of potential PL return
Published: February 26, 2023
Burnley have yet to make a transfer decision on Nathan Tella ahead of their potential return to the English Premier League.    Twelve matches to the end of the regular Championship season, the Clarets coached by legendary Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany sit twelve points clear of Sheffield United at t...
Sturm Graz chief reveals when he'll hold further talks with Arsenal over extending Okonkwo's stay
Published: February 26, 2023
Andreas Schicker, Managing Director Sport of Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz, has revealed that he will hold further talks with Arsenal over extending the loan of Arthur Okonkwo during the international break next month.    The Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper spent the first half of the 2022-2023 season at Crewe ...
Madueke unused substitute, Chukwuemeka not in squad as Chelsea are beaten by Tottenham
Published: February 26, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur are four points clear of fifth-place Newcastle United in the battle for the Champions League spots following their 2-0 win over Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon.    Having started the last two games played by the Blues, January signing from PSV Eindhoven Noni Maduek...
Manchester United posted scouts to check on Super Eagles star last week 
Published: February 26, 2023
English Premier League giants Manchester United are keeping tabs on Nigeria star Victor Osimhen with a view to a swoop in the summer transfer window.    According to Italian transfer market guru, Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils posted their scouts to run the rule over Osimhen during Napoli's 2-0 win over E...
Manchester City U21 star Mebude hits double figures for goals and assists
Published: February 26, 2023
Dire Mebude is having another terrific season at Manchester City youth team, with the Scotland U19 international of Nigerian descent hitting double figures for goals and assists on Saturday as the Citizens thrashed Everton 5-0 in a Premier League 2 game.    The former Glasgow Rangers starlet has twenty three g...