Nwaneri shines as Arsenal reach FA Youth Cup final after beating Manchester City 
Published: April 04, 2023
Arsenal progressed to the final of the FA Youth Cup after beating Manchester City 2-1 in a dramatic game at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.   Manager Jack Wilshere named Ethan Nwaneri in the starting lineup , with the versatile 16-year-old playing in a more advanced position, while Henry Timi Davies was...
Madueke unused sub, Chukwuemeka not listed as Liverpool hold Chelsea
Published: April 04, 2023
Super Eagles prospect Noni Madueke was an unused substitute on Tuesday night as Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.   Madueke has played just five games in the Premier League with 215 minutes of league action to boot but was not deemed needed in the high oc...
'The deal was clear' - Reims chief hopes Balogun returns to Arsenal or joins another big club
Published: April 04, 2023
Reims general manager, Mathieu Lacour has spoken about the future of  Folarin Balogun, whose loan spell at the club will come to an end after the conclusion of the current season.  The England U21 international of Nigerian descent has been in exceptional form for Reims this season, registering eighteen goals and...
Legendary Dutch coach makes scathing remark on Bassey's transfer from Rangers to Ajax 
Published: April 04, 2023
Legendary Dutch coach Aad de Mos made reference to Calvin Bassey as he delivered a harsh verdict on Ajax Amsterdam's transfer business last summer.    The reigning Dutch Eredivisie champions had plenty of money in their transfer kitty following the sales of Antony and Lisandro Martínez to Manchester Uni...
Ola-Adebomi volley against Arsenal U21s nominated for Crystal Palace Goal of the Month 
Published: April 04, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi has been enjoying a rich vein of form for Crystal Palace's development squad in recent weeks, scoring four goals in his last four matches in the Premier League 2.   One of those four goals made the shortlist for Crystal Palace's Goal of the Month for March ...
How online dating app algorithms work, and the secret to success in the endless dating game
Published: April 04, 2023
When someone registers on a dating app, they expect to meet their true love in the shortest possible time, delete the app, and build a romantic relationship offline. However, this doesn't work for everyone. Indeed, a quick and successful search for a soulmate is more an exception to the rule than a guarantee.  ...
Why Chelsea winger Madueke deserves to play against Liverpool
Published: April 04, 2023
Nigeria-eligible winger Noni Madueke has had little playing time since joining Chelsea in the January transfer window from PSV Eindhoven. ​ The 21-year-old has made just five league appearances in the Premier League and he will be hoping that changes after the departure of Graham Potter, who was sacked as Chelse...
'They hurt everyone' - Former Gent striker lauds goal machine Orban and strike partner 
Published: April 04, 2023
Former Gent striker, Nordin Jbari has extolled the brilliance of Nigerian striker Gift Orban and his strike partner, Hugo Cuypers for their performances this season for KAA Gent in the Jupiler  Pro League. Orban and Cuypers bagged a brace for Gent last weekend in their 5-0 spanking of RFC Seraing with the former ...
Celtic loanee Urhoghide faces two-game suspension, N1.3m fine in Belgium 
Published: April 04, 2023
Glasgow Celtic loanee Osaze Urhoghide is facing a possible disciplinary action including a two-game ban following his dismissal in the the second half of KV Oostende's 3-1 defeat to Standard Liege in a Belgian Pro League game on Saturday, April 1.   On the hour mark, the 2019 Nigeria U23 invitee was shown...
Davies, Nwaneri hoping to follow in Wilshere's footsteps as Arsenal battle Man City in FA Youth Cup 
Published: April 04, 2023
Arsenal U18s, coached by the club's legendary midfielder Jack Wilshere, play their biggest game of the season on Tuesday night when they host Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in the semifinals of the prestigious FA Youth Cup.    The big news from a Nigerian perspective is that former Manchester City...
Iwobi reacts to Everton's hard-fought 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur 
Published: April 04, 2023
Alex Iwobi has taken to social media to react to Everton's hard-fought 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park in a Premier League game on Monday night.    The Nigeria international, one of the standout players in what has been a dismal season for the Toffees, started his twenty-ninth consecut...
Ex-Super Eagles star faults Potter's sack by Chelsea, blames poor recruitment for poor form
Published: April 04, 2023
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has questioned the decision of the Chelsea hierarchy to sack manager Graham Potter in the aftermath of the 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Saturday.   The Blues are currently placed 11th in the Premier League standings after the recent setback.   Ikpeba was anal...
Lookman most prolific rookie in the Serie A, outscores Napol dazzler Kvaratskhelia
Published: April 04, 2023
Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman bagged his 13th league goal for Atalanta as the Bergamo outfit  beat Cremonese 3-1 on Saturday, thereby equaling a long-standing record in the history of Atalanta. ​ Lookman, who had not scored in his previous seven games, started the game on the bench and came on at th...
PL2 : 2023 Flying Eagles invitee on target for Crystal Palace in win over Chelsea
Published: April 03, 2023
Crystal Palace's development squad registered their fourth successive win in all competitions after beating Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League 2 fixture at Kingsmeadow on Monday evening, with six Nigeria-eligible players in action for the Eagles.    2023 Flying Eagles invitees Owen Goodman and Ademola Ola-Ad...
Pundit credits ex-Barcelona coach for Chukwueze's impressive form this season
Published: April 03, 2023
Spanish football pundit Miguel Quintana has credited former Barcelona manager Quique Setién for Samuel Chukwueze's impressive form this season.    Setién returned to La Liga to coach the Yellow Submarine in October 2022 following the departure of Unai Emery to Aston Villa.    Quintana underli...