Official : 56-cap international signs new deal with WSL champions Chelsea 
Published: November 17, 2022
Through their official website, current Women's Super League champions Chelsea have announced that Erin Cuthbert has signed a new contract with the club.    The new agreement between club and player will keep the 24-year-old at Chelsea until the summer of 2025.    A product of the Rangers academy, ...
Sydney Super Cup :  Celtic boss hands minutes to Nigeria-eligible CB in loss to A-League side
Published: November 17, 2022
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou handed minutes to Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal as his side were beaten 2-1 by A-League side Sydney FC in their opening match of the Sydney Super Cup.   The Australian football tactician has taken the talented central defender to Australia,...
Nigerian wingbacks react to retirement of former Chelsea teammate Cahill
Published: November 17, 2022
Nigerian wingbacks Victor Moses and Ola Aina have sent messages to Garry Cahill after the defender called time on his playing career.  Cahill, who was a former Chelsea captain, took to his Instagram handle to announce his retirement from football after 20 years of active service. The former England internati...
Confirmed : Manchester United superstar Ronaldo ruled out of friendly against Nigeria 
Published: November 16, 2022
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will not make his 192nd international appearance against the Super Eagles.    The Portugal captain did not train on Wednesday afternoon in Cidade do Futebol with the rest of his international teammates, on the eve of the friendly against the three-time African cham...
Arsenal, Chelsea make enquiries over the signing of N16.1b-rated winger of Nigerian descent 
Published: November 16, 2022
Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing Noah Okafor from Red Bull Salzburg ahead of the reopening of the transfer window. Okafor has been instrumental to RB Salzburg's brilliant run this season, scoring 10 goals and three assists from 22 appearances across all competitions. His ...
Arsenal offer new deal to teenage midfielder of Nigerian descent 
Published: November 16, 2022
Arsenal have reportedly offered a new deal to teenage midfielder of Nigerian descent Zach Schuaib ahead of next season.    According to Arsenal youth team expert Jeorge Bird, Schuaib has been offered a scholarship deal and will be part of the Gunners' intake for the 2023-2024 season if he accepts the of...
Chelsea's World Cup-bound star names ex-Nigeria invitee as player he enjoyed playing with the most 
Published: November 16, 2022
Chelsea's World Cup-bound midfielder Conor Gallagher has picked Michael Olise as the player he enjoyed playing with the most in his senior career.    Olise and Gallagher were teammates at Crystal Palace last season, with the 2021 Super Eagles invitee joining on a permanent deal from Reading and Gallagher l...
Mourinho's Roma to consider selling Chelsea academy product of Nigerian descent in January
Published: November 15, 2022
Italian Serie A club AS Roma are reportedly at the risk of losing star striker Tammy Abraham in January 2023. Abraham may leave the Stadio Olimpico in January after he was booed off the pitch by AS Roma faithfuls in their 1-1 draw with Torino on Sunday. According to Calciomercato, the Chelsea academy product ...
Osimhen among three high profile strikers Man Utd are targeting to replace Ronaldo 
Published: November 15, 2022
Following Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Manchester United have started preparing for life without the Portugal icon.    According to Mirror UK, via Express, Manchester United are ready to sign a new number 9 to bolster their attacking options with Ronaldo exp...
World Cup-bound Ghana midfielder beats Butler-Oyedeji to Arsenal Goal of the Month 
Published: November 15, 2022
Arsenal supporters have voted the goal scored by World Cup-bound Ghana central midfielder Thomas Partey in the north London derby as the club's best in October 2022, informs the official website of the Gunners.    Twenty minutes into the contest at the Emirates Stadium in London, the Ghanaian, from outside...
Ex-African POTY hails Willock for brilliant strike v Chelsea, condemns Tuchel's sack
Published: November 15, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba has described the sacking of former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as a hasty decision in the aftermath of poor results under the reins of current head coach Graham Potter.   The 1997 African Footballer of The Year winner bared his mind on the final episode of the Nigeria...
Report : Chelsea identify two potential alternatives to 'expensive' Super Eagles striker 
Published: November 15, 2022
Chelsea are reportedly combing the market for a proven goalscorer to strengthen their attack with Napoli's Victor Osimhen their top priority.    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to deliver since arriving from Barcelona in the summer with only three goals in twelve appearances while young Albania intern...
Premier League Intl Cup : Four Nigeria-eligible youngsters help Arsenal beat Monaco 
Published: November 14, 2022
Arsenal U21s have registered their first win in the Premier League International Cup, beating Monaco 2-1 at Meadow Park on Monday night courtesy of goals from Catalin Cirjan and Jack Henry-Francis. The match had four Nigeria-eligible youngsters involved namely Zach Awe, Ethan Butler-Oyedeji, Ethan Nwaneri and Joel...
Arsenal loanee Okonkwo earns rave reviews after back-to-back clean sheets 
Published: November 14, 2022
Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo earned rave reviews for his performance during Crewe Alexandra's 1-0 win over Colchester United in a League Two match at the Mornflake Stadium on Saturday, November 12.   The Hale End Academy graduate made some outstanding saves to ensure victory for Crewe Alexandra, denying t...
'What a player' - Chukwuemeka hails Chelsea teammate after impressive EPL debut 
Published: November 14, 2022
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has praised Chelsea teammate Lewis Hall for his impressive performance on his Premier League debut in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United. Chukwuemeka wasn't in the squad as he's still recovering from a hamstring injury. The England U20 internatio...