'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...
Tosin reveals four things that have impressed him about defender who recently signed new Chelsea deal
Published: December 19, 2024
Tosin Adarabioyo has shared four key attributes of England U20 international of Ghanaian descent, Josh Acheampong.The uncertainty surrounding Acheampong's future has been resolved, with Chelsea confirming on Wednesday that the young, versatile right-back has signed a new deal until the end of the 2028-2029 season.A pro...
Obi-Martin shines with two goals as Manchester United progress in FA Youth Cup
Published: December 19, 2024
Danish-born Nigerian center forward Chido Obi-Martin played a pivotal role as Manchester United defeated Coventry City 5-0 to advance to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday.Obi-Martin has quickly settled into life at the Red Devils after his departure from Arsenal. After two brilliant finishes from Gabri...
Five months after leaving Chelsea, 16yo Nigerian named in Liverpool matchday squad v Southampton
Published: December 18, 2024
Five months after leaving Chelsea for Liverpool, talented Nigerian forward Rio Ngumoha could be on the verge of making his first-ever professional appearance, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The 16-year-old has been named in the matchday squad for the Reds’ Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Southampton at the St.Mary...
16yo striker eligible for Nigeria, Ghana, England trains with Arsenal first team pre-Crystal Palace
Published: December 18, 2024
Tri-national striker Andre Harriman-Annous was promoted to first team training by manager Mikel Arteta on the eve of his side's Carabao Cup quarterfinal clash against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The 16-year-old is eligible to represent Nigeria and Ghana through his mot...
West Ham keeping tabs on Freiburg goalkeeper who was on the wishlist of ex-Nigeria coach Peseiro
Published: December 17, 2024
Germany U21 international of Nigerian descent Noah Atubolu is attracting interest from the Premier League.Transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Hammers have been scouting SC Freiburg shot-stopper Atubolu with a view to signing him in the future.Aged 22 years, the dual-national player is the second ...
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho beats Onuachu to Fifa Puskas Award for 2024
Published: December 17, 2024
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho's stunning overhead kick scored against Everton has been awarded the Pultas award, successfully surpassing Paul Onuachu's impressive strike against Konyaspor in the voting.Onuachu and Garnacho were in the running alongside a total of nine other nominees, which featured notabl...
PL2: Butler-Oyedeji scores as Arsenal lose to Sunderland in final game of 2024
Published: December 17, 2024
Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji scored for Arsenal on Monday night, but his goal proved in vain as they were defeated 2-1 by Sunderland in a Premier League 2 fixture at Meadow Park.In what was the Gunners U21s' final game of 2024, manager Mehmet Ali handed a start to Butler-Oyedeji, with Josh Nichols and Andre H...
Iwobi is most valuable Super Eagles player in PL, ahead of Awoniyi, Ndidi, Bassey, Ola Aina
Published: December 17, 2024
The latest transfer market values of Premier League players have just been released by transfermarkt.com.Alex Iwobi remains the Super Eagles' most valuable player in England, with the Fulham midfielder valued at €25 million (approximately N41b in Nigerian currency), which is seven million less than his highest-ever v...
Aribo goes 90 as Southampton's club record scoring streak against Tottenham Hotspur ends at 15 games
Published: December 15, 2024
Southampton were booed off at full-time following a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday night.Joe Aribo played the full game for the Saints, international teammate Paul Onuachu returned to the matchday squad but was a non-playing substitute, while Chelsea loanee Lesl...
Chelsea prepared to allow Chukwuemeka leave on loan in January amid Crystal Palace, Ipswich links
Published: December 15, 2024
Chelsea are willing to let Carney Chukwuemeka leave the club in the January transfer window.Chelsea's London rivals,According to The Mirror, the Blues are open to letting the talented midfielder and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall leave the club on loan next month.However, a possible loan deal for Chukwuemeka will hinge on the S...
'Positive' - Aribo shares the mood in Southampton camp ahead of PL clash against Tottenham
Published: December 15, 2024
Joe Aribo has shared the mood in the Southampton camp ahead of their Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday evening.It has not been easy for the Saints following their return to the Premier League as they sit bottom of the table before the visit of Tottenham Hotspur, eight points f...
'Back to the wall' - Warri-born former Man City CB predicts the outcome of Man City v Man Utd
Published: December 15, 2024
Warri-born former Manchester City central defender Nedum Onuoha has shared his insights on the upcoming Manchester Derby, where City will face off against their rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday evening.Both teams have experienced a rough patch recently, with City winning just one of their last...
Super Eagles watch: Nwakali scores on full League One debut; Osho opens Auxerre account; Tella assists
Published: December 14, 2024
2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner, Kelechi Nwakali scored his first goal in English football as Barnsley came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Exeter City in a League One clash held at St James Park on Saturday.After making four appearances off the bench, the summer signing from GD Chaves was handed his fu...