2019 Nigeria U17 invitee in contention to face former club Chelsea on Saturday
Published: September 30, 2022
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Malcolm Ebiowei has seemingly been named in Crystal Palace's provisional squad for their Premier League meeting with Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   One of the training images published by Crystal Palace's official website on the eve of the game ...
Reims keen to extend loan deal for Arsenal striker Balogun
Published: September 30, 2022
French Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims are keen to extend the loan deal for Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun.    Foot Sur 7 making reference to Reims-based regional newspaper L'Union says the England U21 international of Nigerian descent could stay in Reims a little longer than expected because the club&#...
Tottenham Hotspur beat Napoli to the signature of Italian-Nigerian defender 
Published: September 30, 2022
Italian intermediary Stefano Antonelli, who handles the affairs of Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie, has revealed that Napoli were interested in signing the talented left-back prior to his move to Tottenham Hotspur.    The Golden Boy nominee put himself in the shop window after a bann...
How bad is injury suffered by Troost-Ekong on Nigeria duty? Watford provide update
Published: September 30, 2022
The injury suffered by William Troost-Ekong while on international duty against Algeria's B team exactly a week ago is not as bad as first feared, if the injury update issued by Watford is anything to go by.    The central defender had to be decamped due to the ailment and flew back to his base in England ...
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder doubtful to make Chelsea debut v Palace after Potter's update
Published: September 30, 2022
Super Eagles-eligible central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has been rated as doubtful to make his long-awaited debut for Chelsea's first team when they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.    The newly-capped England U20 international enhanced his reputation this week by winning the Play...
Leicester City boss provides update on Ndidi's injury ahead of visit of Nottingham Forest 
Published: September 30, 2022
Speaking to reporters at Friday's pre-match press conference, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers provided an update on the fitness of Wilfred Ndidi ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium on Monday evening.    The holding midfielder was forced to ...
Manchester United star beats Iwobi, 4 midfielders to win top Premier League award
Published: September 30, 2022
Everton and Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has missed out on the Premier League Player of the Month award for September 2022.   The official website of the Premier League confirmed on the eve of Nigeria's Independence anniversary that Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been voted Player of the...
Sale of Nigeria stars : Ex-Leeds striker insists it could be difficult for Rangers to persuade targets 
Published: September 30, 2022
Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has admitted that it could be difficult for Glasgow Rangers to persuade transfer targets to  join the club in the January transfer window as replacements for departed players if they miss out on qualification to the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League.  Ahead of thei...
Ozoh's stunner against Chelsea U21s up for for Crystal Palace Goal of the Month 
Published: September 30, 2022
David Ozoh's stunning strike against Chelsea in a Premier League 2 clash staged at Selhurst Park on September 17 has been nominated for Crystal Palace's Goal of the Month for September 2022. Eight minutes from time and with Crystal Palace trailing 3-1, Ozoh's goal helped the Eagles come from behind to earn a respecta...
'Real Madrid were interested in signing me' - Ajax hero Finidi reveals how dream move collapsed
Published: September 29, 2022
Former Super Eagles, Ajax Amsterdam and Ipswich Town elegant winger Finidi George has revealed why he did not wear the famous white jerseys of Real Madrid despite the interest shown by the European champions during his playing days. The current head coach of two-time African club champions Enyimba Football Club of Aba...
Shoretire reacts after being invited by Ten Hag to train with Manchester United first team
Published: September 29, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire has taken to social media to share his thoughts after he was invited to train with Manchester United first team. Shoretire was among the promising academy players promoted to first team team training by manager Erik ten Hag this week ahead of the Manchester...
Ange Postecoglou promotes talented CB of Nigerian descent to Celtic first team training
Published: September 29, 2022
Glasgow Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou promoted Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal to first team training on Thursday. According to The Scottish Sun, Lawal trained with the first team today at Lennoxtown following the conclusion of the international break. The Hoops have an injury ...
Chelsea wonderkid Chukwuemeka awarded best player of the Costa Càlida Supercup
Published: September 29, 2022
Chelsea wonderkid of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka added another award to his collection this week after starring for the England U20 squad in the last international break before the 2022 World Cup. The 18-year-old was named Player of the Tournament at the Costa Càlida Supercup which took place in Spain from 19...
Arsenal to continue monitoring Super Eagles-eligible striker this season
Published: September 29, 2022
Arsenal are reportedly very happy with the performances of Super Eagles-eligible striker Folarin Balogun in the 2022-2023 campaign.  Writing in his column for Caughtoffside (subscription required), Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal will continue monitoring Balogun this season as he's highly ra...
Younger brother of Southampton's Nigeria-eligible winger joins Wolves on scholarship deal
Published: September 29, 2022
Thomas Edozie, the younger brother of Southampton's Nigeria-eligible winger Samuel Edozie, has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a scholarship deal.  The attacking midfielder has signed a two-year contract with Wolves valid until the end of the 2023-2024 season.  The older Edozie ended his association with Manchest...