Announcement imminent : Arsenal loan out 21yo of Nigerian descent for second time in 6 months
Published: January 15, 2023
English Premier League table toppers Arsenal are on the verge of announcing that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been loaned out for the second time in six months.    The loan transfer of the Hale End Academy graduate of Nigerian descent to three-time Austrian champions Sturm Graz is imminent.    Accordin...
Chelsea 1 Crystal Palace 0 : Chukwuemeka makes full debut, ex-Super Eagles invitee stars
Published: January 15, 2023
Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to arrest their current poor run of form in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.   Kai Havertz grabbed the only but vital goal for the Blues albeit they remained in 10th place in the table.    England U20 international of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuem...
Chelsea give brand new signing Mudryk jersey number previously worn by Nigerian star
Published: January 15, 2023
Chelsea have pulled off a transfer coup by signing Ukraine international Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, beating London rivals Arsenal to his signature.   The Blues announced on Sunday that Mudryk, who can operate as a winger and striker, has finalized his move to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms wi...
Ex-Man City star Onuoha tips Crystal Palace dazzler to leave in the summer 
Published: January 15, 2023
Former Manchester Cty star Nedum Onuoha reckons that Crystal Palace dazzler Wilfried Zaha will be moving on to pastures new in the summer.    The Eagles academy graduate has entered the last six months of his contract at Selhurst Park and reportedly been offered a new deal but nothing has been signed yet.  ...
Ex-Super Eagles fullback blasts Thiago Silva's wife, defends Potter on Chelsea woes
Published: January 15, 2023
Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze has spared thoughts on Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, and his players amid calls by most of the club’s fans for his sacking and the recent Twitter comments of the wife of an influential Chelsea star.   Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League table with 25 p...
Official : Arsenal trigger break clause in Nigeria-eligible player loan deal 
Published: January 15, 2023
In an interview with Crewe Alexandra official media, assistant manager Alex Morris has confirmed that London-born Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has returned to his parent club Arsenal.   The original agreement between the Gunners and Railwaymen would have kept the former England youth international at the L...
Lampard reveals why Super Eagles midfielder started Everton's defeat to Southampton 
Published: January 14, 2023
Manager Frank Lampard has provided an explanation for Alex Iwobi making the starting lineup in his side's 2-1 loss to Southampton in a Premier League game on Saturday evening.    The defeat means Everton have now lost their last four Premier League games at home and have the same number of points (15) as W...
No buyout clause : Chelsea have to pay what PSV want for Super Eagles-eligible winger
Published: January 14, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea cannot trigger any buyout clause in their attempt to sign Tottenham Hotspur academy product Nonso Madueke from PSV Eindhoven in the January transfer window.    Madueke's contract with PSV runs until June 2025 and there had been speculation that a release clause was inserted i...
Flower scores spectacular bicycle kick as Chelsea U18s run riot in 7-1 thrashing of Norwich
Published: January 14, 2023
Chelsea ran riot in a 7-1 away thrashing of Norwich City in an U18 Premier League match held at the Lotus Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.    Louis Flower and Chinonso Chibueze were handed minutes with the former going the full ninety and the latter entering the game as a substitute in the 64th minute, wh...
Super Eagles striker on the radar of Newcastle, Everton, Aston Villa, 3 other EPL clubs
Published: January 14, 2023
Super Eagles star Terem Moffi is reportedly being tracked by several Premier League clubs with a view to a future transfer.    According to Football Insider, Newcastle United scouts ran the rule over the Lorient striker during his side's 2-2 draw with Monaco in a French Ligue 1 match held at the Stade du M...
Confirmed team news : Brentford manager reveals Onyeka will miss Bournemouth game
Published: January 14, 2023
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's Premier League match against Bournemouth, manager Thomas Frank confirmed that Frank Onyeka is not available for selection.    The Nigeria international has not figured for the Bees since the Premier League restart due to a hamstring issue.  �...
Chelsea get the ball rolling to sign Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid
Published: January 14, 2023
Premier League side Chelsea have opened official talks with PSV Eindhoven to sign Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Nonso Madueke in the January transfer window.   According to PSV insider and Eindhovens Dagblad / AD Sportwereld journalist, Rik Elfrink, Chelsea have made an initial offer of 30 million euros to sign the ...
Official : Swansea City loan out Manchester City academy product Ogbeta
Published: January 14, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Swansea City have announced that Manchester City academy product Nathanael Ogbeta has joined Peterborough United on loan for the remainder of the season.     Ogbeta has struggled with injuries since his switch to Swansea City in January 2022, maki...
PL2 : Two Flying Eagles-eligible players score for Arsenal in come-from-behind win v Leicester
Published: January 13, 2023
Arsenal came from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 in a Premier League 2 match staged at Meadow Park on Friday night.   Three Flying Eagles-eligible players in central defender Zach Awe, attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji started for the Gunners, while Nigeria U20 invitees Joel...
PSV Eindhoven willing to let Madueke leave for Chelsea for Cody Gakpo-like fee 
Published: January 13, 2023
Dutch Eredivisie side, PSV Eindhoven are adamant that they will not let go of forward Noni Madueke for less than the amount that secured the signature of former teammate, Cody Gakpo, according to Dutch newspaper Eindhovens Dagblad.   Chelsea, currently mid-table in the Premier League table and struggling with ...