Manchester United 2 Aston Villa 2 : Iroegbunam enters game as sub in four-goal thriller
Published: July 23, 2022
In Erik ten Hag's fourth pre-season game in charge of Manchester United, the Red Devils surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Premier League rivals Aston Villa at the Optus Stadium (Perth) on Saturday afternoon.   2022 European U19 Championship winner with England this summer, Tim Iroegbunam, entered ...
'I was miles off it' - Chelsea loanee of Nigerian descent explains why he struggled last season
Published: July 23, 2022
Chelsea loanee of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin has admitted that he wasn't at his best in the second half of last season during a loan spell at Huddersfield Town.   The England U20 international is back at the Terriers, for whom he made eight appearances off the bench and was on target once against Cove...
Man City and Bayer Leverkusen continue to thrash out terms for transfer of Anglo-Nigerian winger
Published: July 23, 2022
Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen continue to thrash out terms over the transfer of England youth international of Nigerian descent Samuel Edozie to the German Bundesliga club.   Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester City are still in talks for the sig...
Aston Villa midfielder of Nigerian descent sparks transfer battle between Barca & AC Milan
Published: July 22, 2022
AC Milan are the latest European powerhouse linked with a move for Aston Villa's Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.   According to The Athletic UK (subscription required), the England U19 international is drawing interest from Barcelona and AC Milan.   The 18-year-old has less than one ye...
Confirmed : Tottenham academy product Okedina inks new Cambridge United deal
Published: July 22, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur academy product Jubril Okedina has committed his future to League One club Cambridge United by signing a new contract, the U's announced via their official website on Friday, July 22.   Okedina initially joined Cambridge United on loan from Tottenham in January 2021 and the deal was made pe...
Official : Chelsea loan out Super Eagles-eligible midfielder to Championship club
Published: July 22, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, Huddersfield Town have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles-eligible attacking midfielder Faustino Anjorin.   The England U20 international of Nigerian descent is returning to The Terriers for a second spell, having spent the second half of last season on loan at t...
Rangers icon surprised Super Eagles defender was sold for a similar fee as Arsenal star
Published: July 22, 2022
Rangers icon Barry Ferguson has admitted his surprise that Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey commanded a similar transfer fee to the deal which took ex-Celtic star Kieran Tierney to Arsenal in the summer of 2019.   Bassey completed a transfer to Dutch side Ajax for a fixed fee of 19 million pounds, a further £3.5 ...
Forest Green Rovers mulling over signing released Celtic Irish-Nigerian striker
Published: July 22, 2022
EFL League One newcomers Forest Green Rovers are mulling over signing former Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Jonathan Afolabi.   Gloucestershire Live says Afolabi is on the radar of Forest Green Rovers having recently trained with the club.   The 22-year-old is currently unemploy...
Three-time English first-tier champions emerge as frontrunners to sign Chelsea starlet Anjorin
Published: July 22, 2022
Three-time English first tier champions Huddersfield Town have emerged as frontrunners to sign Chelsea midfielder Faustino Anjorin in the summer transfer window, according to various reports in the English press.   The Guardian Football reporter Jacob Steinberg has informed that Huddersfield Town are set to sign...
Bundesliga or Championship: Which would be a good move for Arsenal's Super Eagles-eligible striker?
Published: July 22, 2022
The transfer window is an avenue of opportunities for players around the world. For youngsters who are close to their club's first team, it is an important time to make decisions on their career progression.   One of such youngsters is Arsenal's Super Eagles-eligible striker Folarin Balogun. The 21-year-...
Two things Kilmarnock can expect from new signing Ryan Alebiosu
Published: July 21, 2022
With renowned Nigerian footballers enjoying a good summer transfer window, the same is applicable to the young ones who are looking to carve a name for themselves in the footballing world.   Today, it was confirmed that Scottish club Kilmarnock FC had completed the signing of Arsenal-owned Nigerian right-back Ry...
Porto's Super Eagles star reacts to Crystal Palace, Brighton, Fulham links; release clause revealed
Published: July 21, 2022
Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi has played down speculation in the media linking him with a transfer to the English Premier League.   The Nigeria international is reportedly a subject of interest to Brighton & Hove, Fulham and Crystal Palace this summer.   The Seagulls are expected to delve into the transfer ...
Queens Park Rangers make transfer decision on Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible midfielder
Published: July 21, 2022
Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers will not be pursuing a deal for England U20 international of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin amid speculation linking him with a potential move to Loftus Road in the summer transfer window.   It was previously claimed that Queens Park Rangers as well as Coventry City, H...
Spurs target reveals intention of playing in EPL, reiterates desire to represent Italy over Nigeria
Published: July 21, 2022
Destiny Udogie, who is attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, has revealed his intention of playing in the English Premier League in the future.   The Italian-Nigerian put himself in the shop window after an outstanding season at Udinese that saw his register five goals and set up three others i...
Orlando City 1 Arsenal 3 : Anglo-Nigerian duo not given minutes amid transfer speculation
Published: July 21, 2022
There are strong indications that 2001-born Anglo-Nigerian players Arthur Okonkwo and Folarin Balogun are not in the plans of manager Mikel Arteta at least for the first half of the forthcoming season.   For the second consecutive pre-season friendly, the goalkeeper and striker were not give minutes by the Spani...