'A different red and white' - Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible striker reacts after sealing loan transfer
Published: August 04, 2022
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun has taken to social media to react to his transfer to French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims.   The six-time French champions announced on Wednesday the arrival on loan of the Anglo-American-Nigerian centre-forward, without an option to buy included in th...
Nigerian XI of players who moved to new clubs this summer including two Arsenal youngsters
Published: August 03, 2022
All Nigeria Soccer's Izuchukwu Michael in this piece runs the rule on the eleven players who have signed for new clubs in the current transfer window.   The lineup consists of players who have either played for Nigeria and those still eligible to lay for the Super Eagles.   Goalkeeper Arthur O...
Tottenham pushing to sign Italy prospect of Nigerian descent; Brighton, Man City also interested
Published: August 03, 2022
According to reports from the Italian press, Tottenham Hotspur have not given up in their pursuit of Italy hopeful of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie.   Sky Sport Italia reported on Wednesday evening that Tottenham are still interested in the Udinese wonderkid and are hoping to reach an agreement with the Little...
Ajax confirm squad number for Super Eagles defender for 2022-2023 season
Published: August 03, 2022
Through their official website, Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam have confirmed their full list of squad numbers for the first team players ahead of their opening Eredivisie match.   Nigeria international Calvin Bassey will wear the number 33 at the back of his jersey in 2022-2023.   Signed from Glasgow Ran...
Official : Reims loan in Arsenal's Super Eagles-eligible striker
Published: August 03, 2022
A statement from Stade de Reims official website has confirmed the signing of Arsenal-owned Anglo-Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun on a season-long loan deal.     The 21-year-old previously played at Middlesbrough on loan for five months where he performed admirably and scored three goals whilst assisting a fu...
10 goals in 11 games : Norwegian club Stabaek sign Nigerian striker to contract extension
Published: August 03, 2022
Norwegian First Division club Stabæk have signed Nigerian striker Gift Emmanuel Orban to a contract extension.   The new agreement between club and player will keep Orban at the second tier club until 2026.   Orban has been offered fresh terms after making an immediate impact following his loan move earl...
Chukwuemeka's Chelsea contract length : Good or bad career choice?
Published: August 03, 2022
The transfer window is gradually coming to an end with the new Premier League season set to kick off on Friday 5th of August 2022.   As expected, clubs are scrambling to get their deals over the line with Chelsea being one such club.   The Blues made a sensational and well-covered transfer on Tuesday by s...
Football Association of Ireland confirm West Ham's Nigeria-eligible CB has joined Celtic
Published: August 03, 2022
The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that West Ham youth teamer of Nigerian descent Justin Osagie has completed his move to Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Celtic.   In preparation for the UEFA European Championship Qualifiers which take place in September, Republic of Ireland U19 manager Tom M...
Reims chief admits Arsenal striker Balogun was monitored for two years before transfer
Published: August 03, 2022
Mathieu Lacour, general director of Reims, has revealed that Super Eagles-eligible striker Folarin Balogun was extensively monitored before his imminent transfer to the French Ligue 1 club.   Balogun had attracted interest from clubs in the EFL Championship but has decided to continue his development at the six-...
Fulham's Anglo-Bulgarian-Nigerian winger reveals why he'd love to face Liverpool
Published: August 03, 2022
Fulham's Anglo-Bulgarian-Nigerian winger Sylvester Jasper has revealed the English Premier League side he'd love to face in the new season.   The Cottagers begin the 2022-2023 campaign with a mouth-watering clash against Jurgen Klopp's team at Craven Cottage on Saturday, August 6, lunchtime kickoff. ...
Cardiff City win race to sign Tottenham striker of Nigerian descent for transfer fee of N254m
Published: August 03, 2022
Cardiff City have reportedly beaten a plethora of English Football League clubs to the signature of Tottenham Hotspur striker of Nigerian descent Kion Etete.   TalkSPORT football correspondent Alex Crook says Etete will have a medical on Wednesday ahead of completing his move to the Bluebirds.   Cardiff C...
Opinion: Three reasons Manchester United may regret overlooking Super Eagles star
Published: August 02, 2022
The transfer window is gradually coming to an end with the new Premier League season set to kick off on Friday 5th of August 2022.   As expected, clubs are scrambling to get their deals over the line and Manchester United is one of the clubs linked with making some late decisive moves.   It is no news tha...
Dennis makes Championship TOTW, takes second place in Watford MOTM poll
Published: August 02, 2022
Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis has made the cut for the Championship Team of the Week after his outstanding performance in Watford's 1-0 win against Sheffield United Monday night.   The Team of the Week was published on the Championship’s Twitter handle on Tuesday evening with Dennis the only player ...
Details of Chukwuemeka's transfer to Chelsea : Transfer fee, length of contract, date of medical
Published: August 02, 2022
English Premier League giants Chelsea sealed a rather surprising transfer for ex-Aston Villa's Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on Tuesday evening.   The contract details of the transfer have now emerged via authoritative BBC football writer Phil McNulty and Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio ...
Confirmed : Super Eagles-eligible midfielder joins Chelsea subject to medical
Published: August 02, 2022
Through their official website, London giants Chelsea have confirmed the transfer of Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.   Chukwuemeka has been given permission by the Villains to travel to London where he will discuss personal terms and undergo medical exa...