Chelsea caretaker boss Lampard reveals exactly why Madueke didn't play v Brighton  
Published: April 16, 2023
Chelsea caretaker manager Frank Lampard has revealed why Noni Madueke was not involved for Chelsea in their 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.   The former PSV Eindhoven wonderkid was not selected in the squad for the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid becau...
On-loan Man Utd midfielder of Nigerian descent scores in back-to-back away games
Published: April 16, 2023
Manchester United-owned midfielder Maxi Oyedele has surpassed expectations at National League club Altrincham FC, whom he joined on loan in the January transfer window.    Altrincham went down to a 3-2 defeat to Dorking Wanderers despite their great start to the game as they were leading by two goals but conce...
Osimhen hits the crossbar, almost talks himself into trouble with referee after final whistle v Verona
Published: April 15, 2023
Victor Osimhen returned to action after recovering from a muscle injury that kept him sidelined for approximately two weeks as Napoli were held to a goalless draw by Hellas Verona in a Serie A clash at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Saturday evening.   It was the first time the runaway Serie A leaders had played ...
Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star Carney labels Ndidi's performance against Man City 'nightmare' 
Published: April 15, 2023
Former Chelsea and Arsenal Women's striker Karen Carney described Wilfred Ndidi's performance in Leicester City's 3-1 as 'nightmare' after his handball led to City second goal - a penalty scored by Erling Haaland who now has 32 Premier League goals in a single season to his name.    The refe...
Leicester City striker Iheanacho scores against Manchester City again 
Published: April 15, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho scored what turned out to be a consolation goal as Leicester City stumbled at the Etihad Stadium, losing 3-1 to reigning champions Manchester City to remain in the relegation zone.    While Wifred Ndidi started for the visitors, Manchester City old boy Iheanacho came off the bench at halftime...
Eze strikes twice for Crystal Palace to compound Southampton's woes; Aribo, Onuachu feature 
Published: April 15, 2023
Eberechi Eze was on target for the second consecutive game for Crystal Palace as the Eagles defeated Southampton 2-0 at St. Mary's on match day 31 of the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon. ​ Eze scored his first goal in the 54th minute when he pounced on a rebound before burying the ball into the m...
2019 Golden Eagles invitee unused sub; Chukwuemeka, Madueke missing as Chelsea beaten by Brighton
Published: April 15, 2023
Chelsea are still searching for their first win under new caretaker manager Frank Lampard after they were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove in a Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.    Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka was left out of Chelsea's matchday squad for the fourth ...
Flying Eagles eligible-striker grabs brace for Chelsea youth team against Leicester City
Published: April 15, 2023
Chelsea U18s got their first away win under Nigerian coach, Hassan Sulaiman as the young Blues beat Leicester City U18s 3-0 in the U18 Premier League at Leicester City Training Ground on Saturday afternoon.   Sulaiman named three players of Nigerian descent eligible for the Flying Eagles in the starting XI wit...
Championship : Arsenal product Akpom equals Bowen's record of scoring in 8 consecutive home games 
Published: April 15, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom equaled the Championship record for most goals scored by a player in consecutive home games when he netted in Middlesbrough's 5-1 win over Norwich City on Friday evening. ​ ​ ​Akpom scored Boro's fifth goal in the 49th minute when converted the ball in...
Lille also in the running to sign Arsenal-owned center forward Balogun
Published: April 15, 2023
Monaco and Marseille are not the only French Ligue 1 clubs targeting a summer move for Anglo-American-Nigerian center forward Folarin Balogun.    According to French sports daily L'Equipe, via Le 10 Sport, Balogun is also drawing interest from Lille. who could be in the market for a striker at the end of th...
Confirmed : Argentine football tactician won't be coaching Awonyi, Dennis at Nottingham Forest  
Published: April 15, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Brazilian Serie A club Flamengo have confirmed the appointment of Argentine football tactician Jorge Sampaoli as the new coach of the team.   The 63-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at Flamengo until December 2024.   Sampaoli was i...
Brentford send scout to watch Super Eagles player who shone in AFCONQ v Guinea-Bissau 
Published: April 15, 2023
English Premier League side Brentford are set to send a representative to watch Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel, in action this weekend when Fenerbahce host Ankaragücü in the Turkish Super Lig, according to Turkish outlet Fotomac.    Despite struggling to nail down a place in Fenerbahce's sta...
Golden Eaglets-eligible striker on target for Liverpool youth team in win over Leeds United 
Published: April 15, 2023
Golden Eaglets eligible forward, Elijah Gift scored for Liverpool U18s as the young Reds battered Leeds United 4-0 at Liverpool's Academy Ground on Friday evening.  ​ Jayden Danns gave Liverpool the lead from the penalty spot after Ranel Young was brought down. ​ Gift scored Liverpool's second goal...
'We didn't lose to Chelsea, Man City at home' - Awoniyi issues warning to Man Utd
Published: April 14, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi has issued a warning to Manchester United ahead of their trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.    Heading into the fixture against the Red Devils this weekend, the two-time European champions are in the relegation zone with 27 points from thirty matches played, ...
Chelsea confirm Super Eagles-eligible player picked up a knock in training 
Published: April 14, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have revealed that it is uncertain whether Super Eagles-eligible player Carney Chukwuemeka will be named in the matchday squad against Brighton & Hove on Saturday afternoon.   The England U20 international has not been involved in the last three matches played by Chelsea...