'It's motivation' - Man Utd midfielder Oyedele wants to emulate academy graduates Mainoo, Garnacho 
Published: July 21, 2024
Versatile tri-national midfielder Maxi Oyedele was one of the standout performers for Manchester United as the Premier League giants registered their first pre-season win on Saturday, beating Cyriel Dessers' Rangers 2-0 at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. The Poland U21 international, who is eligible for Engla...
Oyedele bags assist as Man Utd beat Rangers; Dessers, Balogun, Ogunneye also on parade
Published: July 20, 2024
Maxi Oyedele registered an assist for Manchester United in their 2-0 victory over Rangers during their second pre-season match on Saturday. Also on parade at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh were Super Eagles duo Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun, and United fullback Habeeb Ogunneye. While Dessers started and was i...
'Needs to be done for the right price' - Southampton chief compares Onuachu to Ferrari 
Published: July 20, 2024
Rasmus Ankersen, the CEO of Sports Republic, owner of Southampton, has stated that Paul Onuachu will only be sold at the right price amid Trabzonspor and Al-Okhood's interests in the forward. The Saints bought the Super Eagles striker for £18m in the 2023 winter transfer window from Gent but deal hasn't wor...
Nwaneri, Nichols feature as goals from Gabriel Jesus and Smith Rowe give Arsenal win v Leyton
Published: July 20, 2024
Two players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri and Josh Nichols are in contention to be included in Arsenal's traveling squad to the United States on Sunday, July 21, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The Hale End Academy graduates took part in the Gunners' behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient at...
Two Nigerian defenders named in Man Utd squad for pre-season friendly against Rangers 
Published: July 20, 2024
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has taken two Nigeria-eligible defenders to Scotland for his side's pre-season friendly against Premiership giants Rangers. The Red Devils will take on Rangers in their second pre-season friendly at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Dutch footba...
Former Red Devils striker urges Man Utd to sign Osimhen after completing deal for Zirkzee
Published: July 20, 2024
Former Red Devils striker Louis Saha has urged Manchester United to sign Super Eagles marksman Victor Osimhen despite just completing a deal for Joshua Zirkzee. The Premier League giants were not clinical in front of goal last term and have decided to solve that problem by signing Zirkzee but it has not been deemed ...
Not only Man Utd: Newcastle, Bayern among clubs pushing to sign Obi-Martin; Man City not in race
Published: July 20, 2024
Apart from Manchester United, several top European clubs are battling for the signature of Danish-born Nigerian center forward Chido Obi-Martin. It is all but confirmed that Obi-Martin will end his stay at Arsenal after turning down a scholarship and professional contract, with a final decision to be made next week....
'It'll be interesting' - Chelsea's new no. 4 Tosin eager to face Manchester City, Real Madrid 
Published: July 20, 2024
Tosin Adarabioyo has admitted that he is eagerly looking forward to the pre-season matches against Premier League champions Manchester City and European powerhouse Real Madrid. A central defender by trade, he ended a four-year association with Fulham in the off-season, after turning down a deal that could have made ...
Romano confirms Obi-Martin yet to agree new deal with Arsenal, prolific striker visits Man Utd
Published: July 19, 2024
Manchester United have reportedly shown interest in acquiring the services of Chido Obi-Martin, following the expiration of his schoolboy registration at Arsenal. Born in Glostrup, Denmark, Obi-Martin has garnered attention from various European clubs due to his standout performances for Arsenal youth teams. The ...
Pep Guardiola includes Flying Eagles-eligible forward Oboavwoduo in Man City's USA Tour squad 
Published: July 19, 2024
Manager Pep Guardiola has taken Flying Eagles-eligible forward Justin Oboavwoduo to the United States, where Manchester City will continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the forthcoming season.  The Premier League champions named twenty-seven players in the United States Tour squad.  City will face Celt...
Confirmed: Chelsea withdraw nephew of former Super Eagles defender from France's Olympic squad
Published: July 19, 2024
The hopes of Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekechi Akpam, featuring for the French team in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics are over. According to a statement on the official website of the French Football Federation, Ugochukwu has left France's Olympic camp today following a request...
Arsenal boss Arteta continues observing Nwaneri closely ahead of upcoming USA Tour 
Published: July 19, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has continued to assess history-making attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri ahead of the first team's upcoming trip to the United States, where they will take part in high-profile pre-season games. The Gunners have lined up friendlies against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpoo...
Did Man Utd overpay for N124b CB Leny Yoro? Ex-Man City man Nedum Onuoha has his say
Published: July 18, 2024
Warri-born former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has had his say on whether Manchester United have overpaid for new signing Leny Yoro. The Old Trafford outfit confirmed the acquisition of the French youngster for a fee close to €70m (equating to N124b in Nigerian currency) on Thursday, stealing a march on a...
Done deal: Golden Eaglets-eligible player signs new contract with Crystal Palace 
Published: July 18, 2024
Through their official website, English Premier League club Crystal Palace have announced the new intake of academy scholars for the 2024-2025 season. Thirteen promising teenagers, including Golden Eaglets-eligible player Chuks Okoli, have put pen to paper on two-year scholarships. Dean Benamar, Benjamin Casey, E...
'Has informed his own club' - Trabzonspor chief provides transfer update on Southampton striker Onuachu 
Published: July 18, 2024
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has expressed his confidence about reaching an agreement with Southampton over the acquisition of Paul Onuachu. There has been a back and forth discussion between the two clubs regarding the Super Eagles striker but it is likely that both reach an agreement before the end of th...