Arsenal U21 captain of Nigerian descent wanted by FC Zurich as contract talks stall
Published: December 24, 2024
Swiss Super League side FC Zurich have expressed interest in signing Arsenal U21 captain of Nigerian descent, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji ahead of the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. The 21-year-old has been in scintillating form for Arsenal in the Premier League 2, despite the team's struggles in th...
Osimhen's friend sets the record straight on rumours linking Napoli-owned striker to Man Utd
Published: December 24, 2024
Buchi Laba, a close friend of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, has publicly debunked the growing rumours linking the forward to a January move to Manchester United.Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in red-hot form since joining the Turkish giants in the summer.With 12 goals and five assist...
Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina named in BBC's Premier League TOTW dominated by Liverpool
Published: December 23, 2024
Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina has earned a spot in the BBC's Premier League Team of the Week after a standout performance in Nottingham Forest's 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday.Aina, who scored the opening goal for Forest, played a pivotal role in the team's win at the Gtech Community Stadium, making them the f...
'Ethan has played there' - Arteta names Nwaneri among four contenders to replace injured Saka
Published: December 23, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri among the potential options to replace Bukayo Saka on the right wing, following the injury suffered by England international Bukayo Saka. Saka, a pivotal player in Arsenal's title challenge, suffered a setback during the Gunners' emphatic 5-1 victor...
Tayo Subuloye: Nigerian CB signs new Chelsea deal with club legend John Terry in attendance
Published: December 22, 2024
Talented Eastbourne-born Nigerian central defender Tayo Subuloye has signed his first professional contract with Premier League giants Chelsea, shortly after celebrating his seventeenth birthday.The Stamford Bridge club has not disclosed the financial terms or duration of the new deal.Fifa's regulations on the status a...
'We are one of the best at scoring' - Tosin admits Chelsea faced a defensively solid Everton side
Published: December 22, 2024
Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League table after a goalless draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.With 37 goals in 17 games, the Blues are statistically the most potent attacking team in the English top division, while the Toffees rank as the second-strongest defensive side among t...
Ola Aina talks through his goal against Brentford as Nuno's decision to play him at wingback pays off
Published: December 22, 2024
Ola Aina has reflected on his fantastic goal for Nottingham Forest in the 2-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League fixture played at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo's decision to deploy Ola Aina and Neco Williams in the wingback positions paid off as the two combined to sc...
Osayi-Samuel fuels transfer talk as Fenerbahce RB watches Crystal Palace v Arsenal from the stands
Published: December 22, 2024
Fenerbahce right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has added fuel to speculation about a potential return to England in the upcoming transfer windows, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise was not the only player of Nigerian descent present at the Crystal Palace versus Arsenal clash at Selhurst Pa...
A foot in both camps: 2021 Super Eagles invitee Olise watches Palace lose to Arsenal; Nwaneri subbed in
Published: December 21, 2024
2021 Super Eagles invitee, Michael Olise was among the spectators at Selhurst Park as Arsenal thrashed Crystal Palace 5-1 to reclaim third position in the Premier League standings.The cap-tied France international of Nigerian descent was in action for Bayern Munich on Friday, providing two assists in their 5-1 victory ...
New era at Southampton: Croatian tactician Ivan Juric to coach Onuachu, Aribo and Ugochukwu
Published: December 21, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Southampton have announced the appointment of Croatian football tactician Ivan Jurić as the new coach of the club.The Split native takes over from Russell Martin, who was dismissed after a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday, a result that left them nine points adrif...
'That is a great finish' - Former Liverpool goalkeeper lauds Ola Aina for fantastic goal v Brentford
Published: December 21, 2024
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis has commended Nigerian defender Ola Aina for the remarkable accuracy of his goal against Brentford.Aina found the back of the net in the 38th minute, putting his team ahead in a decisive 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday evening at the Gtech Community Stadium.The Supe...
Chelsea make transfer decision on George after promotion to first team on a permanent basis
Published: December 21, 2024
Premier League giants Chelsea have made a transfer decision on talented Nigerian forward Tyrique George following his promotion to the first team on a permanent basis. The Blues confirmed on Wednesday that the London-born Nigerian winger has made the transition from the Academy to the first team, following in the foot...
Chelsea coach confirms Nigerian midfielder is thinking of leaving Stamford Bridge in January
Published: December 20, 2024
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Austrian-born Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka and defender Ben Chilwell are considering leaving the club in January to secure more regular playing time. The announcement came ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash with Everton. Chukwuemeka, who joined...
'Not available' - Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy confirms Ndidi will miss Wolves clash
Published: December 20, 2024
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy addressed the media on Friday, and shared a squad update before his side's Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the King Power Stadium.The Manchester United legend confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is not in contention to return to the gameday squad for the visit ...
Talented forward George shares what Chelsea boss told him before win against Shamrock Rovers
Published: December 20, 2024
Speaking after featuring in Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers in the UEFA Europa Conference League yesterday, Tyrique George has spoken about Enzo Maresca's confidence in him and his experience of training with the first team.The talented Nigerian forward was officially welcomed into the first team on Wednesda...