On-loan Gunner Okonkwo keeps thirteenth clean sheet of the season
Published: March 19, 2023
Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo continues to prove he has come of age, with another clean sheet for Sturm Graz as they secured a 2-0 road win over WSG Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga on Sunday.    The Hale End Academy graduate started the season with Crewe Alexandra and was recalled from his loan spel...
Red-letter day for Super Falcons-eligible midfielder as she makes senior debut for Chelsea
Published: March 19, 2023
It was a red-letter day for Super Falcons-eligible player Ashanti Akpan on Sunday, March 19 as she made her senior debut for current WSL champions Chelsea.    The 2005-born midfielder received her second call-up to Chelsea's first team for their Women’s FA Cup quarterfinal tie against Reading at the M...
Chukwueze's strike against Osasuna takes his goal involvements to 22 for the season 
Published: March 19, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Villarreal thrashed Osasuna 3-0 at Estadio El Sadar on Sunday evening. Following his strike against Los Rojillos, the Nigeria international has now registered 22 goal involvements (11 goals, 11 assists) from 38 appearances across all competitions so far this season. Chukwueze...
Osimhen matches Cavani, Higuaín and Mertens feat after brace against Torino 
Published: March 19, 2023
Victor Osimhen bagged a brace in Napoli's 4-0 win over Torino. Osimhen has now equalled Samuel Eto'o's record for the most goals scored by an African in a season in the Serie A Osimhen didn't waste time hitting the ground running when he gave Napoli the lead in the 9th minute.    The Nigeri...
Arsenal 4 Crystal Palace 1 : Two former Super Eagles invitees on parade at the Emirates 
Published: March 19, 2023
Two former Super Eagles invitees Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze were on parade at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal faced Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.    Arsenal, smarting from their Europa League ouster in the round of 16 to Sporting Lisbon, were never troubled by the Eagles who had to defend ...
Marseille interested in signing Arsenal-owned striker Balogun but move is complicated
Published: March 19, 2023
French Ligue 1 club Marseille are interested in signing England U21 international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun in the summer transfer window, but a move for the Arsenal-owned striker is unlikely to be straightforward.    The Hale End Academy product joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan last Augus...
'Reminds me a bit of Papin' - Belgium legend Franky Van der Elst on what makes Orban so good
Published: March 19, 2023
Belgium legend Franky Van der Elst has likened KAA Gent marksman Gift Orban to France and Marseille icon Jean-Pierre Papin, who won the Ballon d'Or in 1991.   Orban's start at KAA Gent has been sensational and he's making history at the Belgian Pro League club, having mustered an incredible 12 goal...
2023 AFCONQ : Chukwueze, Lookman are contenders for starting places v Guinea-Bissau 
Published: March 19, 2023
In continuation of our countdown to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header, we present the two wingers we believe will start against Guinea-Bissau.   Villarreal winger Samuel, Chukwueze has been in sensational form for his Spanish side this season.    The former youth international has w...
'There's no reason for such a reaction' - Slavia coach blasts Super Eagles star over red card
Published: March 19, 2023
Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka will miss Slavia Prague's upcoming games after he was red carded in the closing minutes of his side's 2-2 draw with FC Slovan Liberec in the Fortuna Liga on Saturday evening.    Two minutes before time, Olayinka overreacted after he was felled in the box, headbutting a...
Chelsea preparing first offer to sign 23-cap Nigeria international
Published: March 19, 2023
Premier League side Chelsea are readying their first offer to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports.   Italian transfer market website Calciomercato claims that The Blues appear ready to present their initial offer to land the services of the 23-cap Nigeria international.   Per the repo...
Udinese's Nigeria-eligible trio spoil party for record-breaking AC Milan striker Ibrahimovic
Published: March 19, 2023
Nigeria-eligible trio Isaac Success, Destiny Udogie and Kingsley Ehizibue played key roles as Udinese claimed an impressive 3-1 win over AC Milan in a Serie A clash at the Dacia Arena on Saturday night.   The trio dazzled by either providing an assist or getting on the scoresheet as the Bianconeri registered ba...
'Physicality and pace helped the team' - Pat Nevin hails Iwobi for first half display v Chelsea 
Published: March 18, 2023
Retired Scotland international Pat Nevin, who has a foot in both camps, heaped praise on Alex Iwobi for his performance in the first half of Everton's Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.    Toffees boss Sean Dyche named the same starting lineup that earned a 1-0 win ...
Iwobi helps Everton earn precious point against Chelsea, Chukwuemeka comes off bench 
Published: March 18, 2023
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi started his 28th league game for Everton as they played a 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.    Nigeria-eligible duo Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke were included in Chelsea's matchday squad, but started on the bench.    Joao Felix ga...
Ex-Super Eagles striker reacts to huge call to award Southampton a penalty in 3-3 draw v Spurs
Published: March 18, 2023
Former Super Eagles striker Efan Ekoku has had his say on the decision of the referee to award a penalty to Southampton during the closing minutes of their crazy 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday evening.    Nigeria international Paul Onuachu was a non-playing substitute...
Akpom scores again as Middlesbrough cruise to home win against Preston North End
Published: March 18, 2023
Middlesbrough continued their push for automatic promotion to the Premier League with a big home win against Preston North End at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    In the provisional standings, Boro are third, three-points behind second-placed Sheffield United, but have played a game more than th...