Arsenal loanee top-scoring player born in 21st century in Europe's top 5 leagues this season
Published: October 02, 2022
Folarin Balogun's fine start to life in the French topflight continued as he found the back of the net again for Reims. The Arsenal loanee ended his two-game goal drought in Stade de Reims' 2-2 draw with Troyes on Sunday afternoon. The Hale End Academy graduate started up front alongside Junya Ito in ...
Southampton boss namechecks Super Eagles star as he reveals two good moments v Everton 
Published: October 02, 2022
Ralph Hasenhüttl is under pressure as coach of Southampton after his side lost their third consecutive match in the Premier League, losing 2-1 to Everton on Saturday, despite taking the lead through their summer signing from Glasgow Rangers Joe Aribo.   The Nigeria international broke the deadlock four minutes...
PL 2 : Dutch-Nigerian winger on target as Arsenal share spoils with Liverpool 
Published: October 01, 2022
Dutch-Nigerian winger Joel Ideho made it three goals in two matches as Arsenal and Liverpool shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw in a Premier League 2 clash at Kirkby Academy on Saturday afternoon.   Ideho bagged a brace in the Gunners' last outing before their trip to Merseyside, a 3-1 win over Burnley in th...
Crystal Palace 1 Chelsea 2 : Two former Nigeria invitees in action but Chukwuemeka misses out
Published: October 01, 2022
Two former Super Eagles invitees in the shape of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise started for Crystal Palace in their 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.    Newly-capped England U20 international Malcolm Ebiwoei was an unused substitute against his former employers, while Chelsea's new...
Southampton 1 Everton 2 : Aribo scores, Iwobi provides another game-winning assist
Published: October 01, 2022
An in-form Everton side came from behind to earn a 2-1 win over Southampton in a Premier League game at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon.     Frank Lampard's team are now unbeaten in seven consecutive games in all competitions since losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in their first away game of the 2...
Oyedele and Shoretire on target as Manchester United youth teams suffer mixed fortunes
Published: October 01, 2022
Manchester United U18 and development squads returned to action on Saturday following the conclusion of the international break.   In the Premier League 2, Manchester United suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers at Lancashire FA County Ground (Leyland, Lancashire).   Three goals in the sp...
Nwaneri inspires Arsenal U18s to comeback win over Norwich with goal and assist
Published: October 01, 2022
Thirteen days after making his senior debut for Arsenal, England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri was back playing for the youth team as the U18s returned to action after the international break.    Nwaneri led the line for Arsenal as they came from behind to register a 2-1 win against Norwich...
No home debut for Golden Eaglets-eligible midfielder as Arsenal announce squad v Spurs 
Published: October 01, 2022
Talented England U17 international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri will not be making his home debut for Arsenal in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    Nwaneri made history in Arsenal's last game before the international break when he made hi...
Official : 'Quick and aggressive defender' signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: October 01, 2022
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed that versatile defender Kaiden Wilson has signed a new deal with the club.    Without disclosing the length of the deal, The Blues announced that Wilson has signed his first professional contract at the club having turned ...
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...
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...