Chelsea Confirm Squad Numbers For Two Nigerian Wonderkids
Published: August 15, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have published on their official webpage the revised squad numbers for their Development squad ahead of tonight's Checkatrade Trophy clash with Plymouth Argyle.England U20 World Cup-winning central defender Fikayo Tomori has retained the jersey number he wore in last weekend's clash aga...
England Legend Aims Dig At Manchester United For Not Signing Neymar
Published: August 15, 2017
Former Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand is disappointed that the Red Devils missed out on the signature of ex-Barcelona winger Neymar despite having the financial muscle to compete with PSG.The Brazil international had been linked with a shift to Manchester United before PSG broke the world transfer r...
Charlton Athletic Make Move For Most Prolific Nigerian Striker In The Football League
Published: August 15, 2017
Charlton Athletic are interested in signing Barnet frontman John Akinde in the summer transfer window.According to News Shopper, Addicks boss Karl Robinson is in the market for a striker following the departure of Tony Watt, who joined Belgium club Oud-Heverlee Leuven.The 28-year-old Akinde is widely regarded as Nigeri...
Manchester City To Offer N28.3 Billion For Chelsea, Real Madrid, PSG Linked Striker
Published: August 15, 2017
Manchester City are preparing a big-money offer for Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez, according to the Telegraph.The English newspaper claims the Citizens will try to tempt Arsenal with a bid of around £60 million (N28.3B) before the end of this month as they have not given up on signing him.The Chile international ha...
Manchester United Readying N17 Billion Bid For Chelsea Target
Published: August 14, 2017
Manchester United are readying a bid for Barcelona star Sergi Roberto, according to reports.Spanish outlet Don Balon claims the central midfielder is not guaranteed a starting shirt at the Azulgranas in the new season, especially as the club recently signed former Tottenham Hotspur player Paulinho, and have been linked...
Roma Loan Out Nigeria U23 Striker Umar Sadiq To Torino, Subject To Medical
Published: August 14, 2017
Italian Serie A club Torino are on the brink of announcing the capture of Nigeria U23 international Umar Sadiq.The very reliable transfer market exponent Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that the 20-year-old Roma frontman will join Torino on a season-long loan, subject to a medical on Tuesday.At the end of the 2017-2018...
Breaking-(Photo Confirmation) : Versatile Winger Pens New Contract With Chelsea
Published: August 14, 2017
England youth international Charlie Wakefield has penned a new contract with Chelsea, the player has announced on Instagram.The defender and midfielder has signed a new two-year contract with the Premier League champions that will keep him at the club until at least June 30, 2019.Charlie Wakefield joined Chelsea as an ...
Update : Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs Linked Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent Suffers Hamstring Injury
Published: August 14, 2017
England international of Nigerian parentage Ross Barkley has resumed training with Premier League club Everton, ahead of a crucial Europa League qualifier against Hajduk Split at Goodison Park.Barkley's future at the Toffees remains in the air and the midfielder has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea,...
Top Arsenal Scout Watches Super Eagles Defender Make Home Debut For Nantes
Published: August 14, 2017
Top Arsenal talent hunter Brian McDermott did some work for the London club this past weekend, according to reports.The Daily Mail says the former Reading manager was among the 33,654 spectators at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau (Nantes), where Nantes faced off with Marseille on game week two in Ligue 1 on...
Leicester 0 Man Utd 1 PL2: Three Nigerian Whizkids Feature, West Ham Product Testing
Published: August 14, 2017
Manchester United U23s began their campaign to win the Premier League 2 with a 1-0 road win over Leicester City at the The Leicester City Training Ground on Monday afternoon.Three players of Nigerian descent were handed game time by their respective coaches, Lagosian Tosin Kehinde and USA youth-teamer Matthew Olosunde ...
Good News For Nigeria, Bad News Cameroon As Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel Returns To Action
Published: August 14, 2017
It is possible that former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will be named in the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Cameroon in Uyo next month.The midfielder and defender has finally recovered from injury and lasted the distance in Tianjin Teda's 2-0 loss to Hebei CFFC in the Chinese Super Lea...
Solanke In, New Paul Pogba & Ojo Out As Liverpool Name Champions League Squad (Full List)
Published: August 14, 2017
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has announced a 22-man roster for Tuesday night's Champions League play-off game against Hoffenheim at Rhein-Neckar Arena, Sinsheim.England U20 World Cup-winning duo Ovie Ejaria and Sheyi Ojo were omitted from the squad list, while the Golden Ball winner Dominic Solanke has been included.The...
Lukaku Fails In Bid To Break Manchester United Record Held By Rashford & Ruud van Nistelrooy
Published: August 14, 2017
Romelu Lukaku impressed on his Premier League debut for Manchester United, scoring a brace in their 4-0 hammering of West Ham on Sunday, August 13.However, the Belgium striker could not break a Manchester United record jointly held by Ruud van Nistelrooy, Marcus Rashford and James Wilson, and could only match their ach...
Chelsea's Spanish Striker Fires Back: I Don't Care If Chelsea Fine Me N3.7 Billion
Published: August 14, 2017
Spain international Diego Costa, who has a frosty relationship with manager Antonio Conte, has confirmed that he has been fined by Chelsea after his refusal to return to Cobham for training ahead of a transfer this summer.Giving his version of events, the Blues number nineteen said that he has been treated like a crimi...
Liverpool Celebrate 'New Rashidi Yekini' After Debut Goal In Belgium
Published: August 14, 2017
Liverpool were presumably delighted with Nigeria U23 international Taiwo Awonyi after he made an immediate impact on his competitive debut for Belgian First Division A club Royal Excel Mouscron.Dubbed in some quarters as the New Rashidi Yekini in his homeland, Awoniyi celebrated his 20th birthday in a beautiful way by ...