Done deal: Arsenal loan out Nigerian goalkeeper until the end of the 2023-2024 season
Published: March 18, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League side Arsenal have announced that promising Nigerian goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has been loaned out to Isthmian Premier League side Cheshunt on a work experience loan, subject to the completion of regulatory processes.  Brian, the younger brother of Arthur...
PL2: Nigerian attacker scores 88th minute winner for Tottenham Hotspur against Middlesbrough
Published: March 18, 2024
Nigerian striker Damola Ajayi continued his impressive form for Tottenham Hotspur youth teams with the match-winning goal for the development squad in a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough in a Premier League 2 encounter at the Riverside on Sunday afternoon. Ajayi started the season as a second year scholar before signi...
Watch: Super Eagles-eligible winger special goal for Chelsea in 4-2 win against Leicester City
Published: March 18, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible winger Noni Madueke produced a moment of magic to help Chelsea seal a 4-2 victory against Leicester City in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup played yesterday at the Stamford Bridge.  In the eighth minute of the stoppage time, the 22-year-old received a pass from Malo Gusto,initially lost his foo...
Arsenal U18 coach Wilshere reveals what impressed him about four-goal hero Obi-Martin against Eagles 
Published: March 18, 2024
Arsenal U18 boss Jack Wilshere was delighted with the performance of Danish-Nigerian center forward Chido Obi-Martin during his side's 8-3 win over Crystal Palace in an U18 Premier League fixture at London Colbey on Saturday, March 16. The Denmark U17 international went on a scoring spree against the Young Eagl...
What Pochettino told super-sub Chukwuemeka before introducing him as a second half sub v Leicester
Published: March 17, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has revealed what he was told by Mauricio Pochettino before coming on during Chelsea's dramatic win over Leicester City in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup played on Sunday afternoon. With the score level at 2-2, the 20-year-old was brought on by Pochettino to re...
Why is Victor Osimhen on the bench against Inter? Napoli coach offers explanation 
Published: March 17, 2024
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen's participation in their blockbuster Serie A clash against Inter Milan was cast into doubt after manager Francisco Calzona opted to start him on the bench.  Speaking to DAZN via Football ltalia before kickoff, Calzona revealed Osimhen is battling with a previous injury. While ...
Super-subs: Nigeria-eligible duo come off the bench to rescue Chelsea in win against Ndidi's Leicester 
Published: March 17, 2024
Chelsea are through to the semifinals of the Emirates FA Cup after a hard-fought 4-2 win against Leicester City at  Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi made his first start since his recovery from a muscle injury that ruled him out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while Kelech...
Scoring spree: Watch all four goals scored by Arsenal U18 striker Obi-Martin against Crystal Palace
Published: March 17, 2024
Arsenal teenage striker of Nigerian descent Chido Obi-Martin was in scintillating form when the U18s beat Crystal Palace 8-3 at Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday afternoon, scoring four goals in the 11-goal thriller. The talented forward bagged his first in the 18th minute, tapping in Michal Rosiak's pass...
Michael Kayode: Just how good is Super Eagles-eligible fullback linked with Arsenal?
Published: March 17, 2024
With the European season drawing to a close, clubs are already preparing for the next campaign by looking at potential targets in the next transfer. Premier League table toppers Arsenal are not left behind and they have been linked with Italian-Nigerian fullback Michael Kayode who plies his trade with Italian side F...
All eyes on Iheanacho: Can 'Mr FA Cup' fill the void created by injured Vardy against Chelsea?
Published: March 17, 2024
The FA Cup quarter-finals are upon us, and a rematch of the 2021 final ignites a fire under Leicester City.  This time, however, they face Chelsea with a gaping hole in their attack – Jamie Vardy, the Foxes' fearless striker, is sidelined by injury. But wait! Stepping into the spotlight is Kelechi Iheanach...
Nottingham Forest coach explains why Awoniyi was absent from squad against Luton Town
Published: March 16, 2024
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has explained that his decision to omit Taiwo Awoniyi from the matchday squad for the Premier League clash with Luton Town was due to a minor injury. It has come to light that the Super Eagles striker suffered a knock in the buildup to the trip to Kenilworth Road. A...
'We'll see for Sunday's game' - Leicester boss provides update on Ndidi ahead of Chelsea clash
Published: March 16, 2024
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca spoke to the media ahead of his side's mouthwatering Emirates FA Cup clash against Chelsea, where he provided a fitness update on Wlfred Ndidi. Ndidi is back playing again after spending approximately two months on the sidelines due to a muscle injury that required surgery. ...
Chelsea captain Reece James in attendance as Emenalo, Ngumoha feature for U18s in late win v Reading 
Published: March 16, 2024
Chelsea's first team captain Reece James was among the onlookers as the Blues left it late to beat Reading 2-0 in an U18 Premier League fixture at Cobham Training Center on Saturday afternoon. England national teamer James has had an injury plagued season and is currently inactive after undergoing surgery to fix...
The boy is a bit special: Obi-Martin scores four goals as Arsenal U18s beat Crystal Palace 8-3
Published: March 16, 2024
Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent Chidozie Obi-Martin enhanced his burgeoning reputation with another superb performance as Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 8-3 in an U18 Premier League clash staged at Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.  The Gunners were on a three-game winless run bef...
Are Arsenal ahead of Chelsea in the race for Osimhen? Fabrizio Romano sets the record straight
Published: March 16, 2024
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has debunked a report claiming that Arsenal have surged ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen. It is no news that the Gunners are interested in the Napoli star alongside fellow London-based club Chelsea and Ligue1 table toppers PSG. Earlier this w...