Red-hot Nigerian forward nets game-winning goal for Arsenal on UYL debut against PSG
Published: October 01, 2024
Promising Nigerian forward Andre Annous was the standout performer as Arsenal triumphed over PSG in the UEFA Youth League.On his debut in the UEFA Youth League, Annous netted the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Meadow Park and it meant he has now found the net in three consecutive matches for Arsenal yout...
First squad involvement in 419 days for Onuachu as Southampton face Bournemouth
Published: September 30, 2024
Southampton boss Russell Martin has announced his starting lineup for Monday evening's Premier League clash against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.The big news from a Nigerian perspective is that Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu is a shock inclusion in the gameday twenty.He is joined on the bench by fellow Nigeri...
Why Chelsea rejected AC Milan's approach for Chukwuemeka in the summer - Fabrizio Romano
Published: September 30, 2024
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shed light on why Chelsea turned down AC Milan's approach for Carney Chukwuemeka in the summer.The young midfielder, seeking more game time to aid his development,  garnered interest from several top European clubs, including AC Milan.Despite this interest, Chukwuemeka remained at C...
Nigeria set to miss out on Lecce's Danish-born left-back who is on the radar of Tottenham, Liverpool
Published: September 30, 2024
It is looking likely that the Nigeria Football Federation will miss out on the services of talented Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 19-year-old has been named in the Denmark squad for Nations League matches against European champions Spain and Switzerland in October. If he makes appea...
'I can honestly say' - Fabrizio Romano reacts to reports linking Osimhen with Chelsea move in January
Published: September 30, 2024
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed the true situation behind Chelsea's purported plan to make a £40m move for  Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window.The Blues were keenly interested in getting the Super Eagles striker in the last transfer window but failed in their pursuit and he eventually joined G...
'The ultimate team player' - Arsenal icon Wilshere speaks glowingly about Annous after hat-trick for U18s
Published: September 30, 2024
Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere was full of praise for versatile Nigerian forward Andre Annous after his hat-trick helped the Gunners secure a point in a 3-3 draw with Brighton & Hove in an U18 Premier League fixture at American Express Elite Football Performance Centre on Saturday.The Seagulls were 2-0 up before the 34th...
WSL: Super Falcons star Payne makes home debut for Everton in loss to Man Utd
Published: September 29, 2024
Super Falcons star Toni Payne is still without a win as an Everton player, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.On her home debut, the Toffees were beaten 1-0 by Manchester United in a Women's Super League clash on Sunday afternoon.Payne made her first appearance in the WSL on the opening day of the season, in a 4-0 defeat to ...
Atalanta, AC Milan, Brentford made enquiries to sign Spanish-Nigerian attacker after failed move to Chelsea
Published: September 29, 2024
2024 Olympics gold medalist of Nigerian descent, Samu Omorodion has made a blistering start to his career at Porto with four goals in his first four matches.The Portuguese giants signed the dual-national attacker on a five-year contract after a failed move to Chelsea in the summer transfer window.The proposed deal woul...
After scoring in two games in a row against Man Utd, Solanke insists Tottenham are not scared
Published: September 29, 2024
Dominic Solanke has declared that Tottenham Hotspur are not scared to face Manchester United in the Premier League fixture coming up today at Old Trafford.After failing to find the back of the net in his first three games, the Super Eagles-eligible striker has now netted in back-to-back games and beaming with confidenc...
Michael Owen sends message to PL: Credit Arsenal's third goal to Trossard not as an Ndidi own goal
Published: September 29, 2024
Liverpool icon Michael Owen has suggested that the Premier League Goal Accreditation Panel should award Arsenal's third goal against Leicester City to Leandro Trossard instead of it being ruled as a Wilfred Ndidi own goal.The Goal Accreditation Panel determines the goalscorers in the Premier League where the identity o...
Ndidi assists, scores OG; Nwaneri shows flashes of brilliance as Arsenal leave it late to beat Leicester
Published: September 28, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi provided an assist in Leicester's 4-2 defeat against Arsenal on Saturday evening.Ndidi began the match in a midfield three alongside Harry Winks and Oliver Skipp, while teammate Caleb Okoli played in defense for Leicester.Arsenal started strongly, creating several chances and threa...
U18PL: Arsenal's Annous nets hat-trick; Chelsea's Ezenweta and West Ham's Ajala on target
Published: September 28, 2024
Chizzy Ezenweta got a goal for Chelsea in the 3-2 win over West Ham United in the U18 Premier League fixture played at the Rush Green Stadium on Saturday.Josh Ajala gave West Ham the lead in the 10th minute of the game before Sol Gordon restored parity for the away side with a lob over the goalkeeper.Ezenweta then gave...
Team news: Nwaneri and Nichols with Arsenal first team ahead of PL clash against Leicester City
Published: September 28, 2024
Teenage players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri and Josh Nichols have seemingly been named in Arsenal's provisional squad to face Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird, citing a video posted by Football Insider's social media director Connor Humm, has confirm...
Crystal Palace academy graduate Victor Moses scores first goal in Championship since January 2010
Published: September 28, 2024
Crystal Palace academy graduate Victor Moses scored his first goal in the English Championship since January 2010, but his goal counted for nothing as Luton Town suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Plymouth Argyle on Friday night at Home Park.Rami Al Hajj grabbed the opening goal for Plymouth in the first half, strik...
Nottingham Forest set their sights on signing winger eligible for Nigeria, three other countries
Published: September 27, 2024
Premier League club Nottingham Forest are being linked with a move for Burnley's quad-national player Luca Koleosho.Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he qualifies to play for the senior national teams of the United States, and Nigeria via his father, and for Canada and Italy through his mother.Football Insider has reported...