Chelsea hand UYL debut to promising striker Mendel-Idowu against Eletu's AC Milan
Published: October 05, 2022
Promising striker Tudor Mendel-Idowu made his UEFA Youth League debut for Chelsea on Wednesday afternoon as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Italian side AC Milan at Cobham Training Center.    Mendel-Idowu wasn't the only player of Nigerian descent on parade at Cobham Training Center as Lagos-born holding m...
Everton boss explains why he believes Super Eagles star is thriving in central midfield
Published: October 05, 2022
Everton coach Frank Lampard has explained why he believes Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is thriving in a central midfield role this season.    The legendary Chelsea midfielder  repurposed Iwobi as a deep-lying playmaker partnered with a natural defensive midfielder in almost all the matches played by the Toff...
2004-born defender of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team pre-Bodo/Glimt
Published: October 05, 2022
Manager Mikel Arteta invited 2004-born central defender of Nigerian descent Zach Awe to train with the first team on Wednesday, their final workout before Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash against Norwegian opponents Bodo/Glimt at the Emirates Stadium in London.    Awe trained with Arsenal's first tea...
'It will be a difficult game' - Celtic defender Jenz anticipates tough clash v RB Leipzig
Published: October 05, 2022
Glasgow Celtic star Moritz Jenz has admitted that he is anticipating a tough clash when the Hoops face off with German Bundesliga opponents RB Leipzig on matchday three of the UEFA Champions League.    The Super Eagles-eligible central defender is relishing the prospect of facing Chelsea old boy Timo Werner and...
Nigeria coach explains reason behind playing Grade A friendlies ahead of 2023 Women's World Cup
Published: October 05, 2022
Head Coach of the Super Falcons Randy Waldrum has disclosed the reason behind playing Grade A friendlies ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.  Waldrum believes that the class of teams they've been facing during the friendlies are going to help them adapt to whatever team they will have to play agains...
Ten Hag runs the rule over talented Nigerian defensive midfielder final workout before trip to Cyprus 
Published: October 05, 2022
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag promoted Nigeria-eligible defensive midfielder Maximilian Oyedele to first team training on Wednesday, informs the official website of the Red Devils.    The Dutch football tactician ran the rule over the talented defensive-minded youngster at Carrington this morning...
'We all work to be able to score' - Pacy Super Eagles star reacts after UCL goal for Porto
Published: October 05, 2022
The UEFA Champions League reached the halfway point on Tuesday night in Group B, with Porto registering a hard-fought 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen at Estádio do Dragão.     Porto were without a point to their name before hosting the visitors from Germany but have now climbed to second position in the grou...
Flying Eagles-eligible defender helps Chelsea register win on EFL Trophy debut 
Published: October 05, 2022
Flying Eagles-eligible defender Derrick Abu made his first ever appearance for Chelsea in the Papa John's Trophy on Tuesday night as they came from behind to register a 2-1 victory over League One opponents Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.   Manager Mark Robinson named an unchanged side for the trip to ...
UCL wrap : Sanusi strikes, Onyedika rises to the occasion, Bassey's Ajax suffer record loss, Nusa subbed in
Published: October 04, 2022
Nigerian football stars were in action for their respective clubs in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League.   It was a night of mixed fortunes for Nigeria-eligible footballers, while some had victorious outings another endured a loss.   Starting off in Group B. Zaidu Sanusi was on target for FC Port...
Six-time French champions could be priced out of a move for Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent 
Published: October 04, 2022
French club Stade de Reims could be priced out of a move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports.   It has been claimed that Reims want to turn Balogun's loan deal into a permanent one following his fine start to life in the Ligue 1.   The England U21 international of Nigerian descen...
Plzen's Bassey plays final 32 minutes as Bayern set record of 31 CL group games without defeat 
Published: October 04, 2022
Bayern Munich set a Champions League record by extending its unbeaten run in the group stage to thirty one games after thrashing Viktoria Plzen 5-0 on Tuesday evening.    Fortune Bassey, a Nigerian striker signed from Ferencváros in the summer transfer window, played the final 32 minutes for the Czech champ...
Former Super Eagles defender backs Flamingos to have a memorable World Cup 
Published: October 04, 2022
Former Super Eagles left back Ifeanyi Udeze has backed Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, Flamingos to have a memorable FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India which starts on October 11.    The Flamingos will face Germany in their first World Cup game and Udeze who himself did not feature for Nigeria...
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad v Milan
Published: October 04, 2022
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is in contention for a place in Chelsea's matchday squad in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Fikayo Tomori's AC Milan at Stamford Bridge.     Chelsea confirmed through their official website on Tuesday that the full compleme...
Etebo lands in Thessaloniki, insists he's ready to make debut on Sunday 
Published: October 04, 2022
Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo has finally landed in  Thessaloniki to begin his career at Greek Super League club Aris.   The former Stoke City midfielder joined Aris in the hours leading up to the close of the summer transfer window in Greece but could not link up with the Greek club until Tuesday due...
Tottenham loanee, Super Eagles star help Udinese equal Barcelona's winning streak 22-23
Published: October 04, 2022
Two Nigerian-origin players in Tottenham Hotspur loanee Destiny Udogie and Super Eagles striker Isaac Success helped Udinese join La Liga giants Barcelona as the teams with the longest winning streak in Europe's top five leagues.    The Bianconeri registered an impressive 2-1 road win against Hellas Verona ...