Tottenham Nigerian GK relishing the prospect of facing former teammates in EFL Trophy
Published: September 21, 2021
2021 Super Eagles invitee Joshua Oluwayemi is relishing the prospect of facing two of his former teammates when Tottenham Hotspur trade tackles with Cambridge United in an EFL Trophy clash at the Abbey Stadium on Tuesday evening. Cambridge United have in their ranks two Tottenham Hotspur academy products in Nigerian...
Former Premier League referee gives verdict on Ndidi, Lookman disallowed goals vs Brighton
Published: September 21, 2021
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has insisted that referee Stuart Attwell was right to disallow the goals scored by Leicester City's Nigerian duo Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi during the second half of their 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove on Sunday afternoon. Lookman bundled home a corner to seemingl...
Official : Teenage Nigeria-eligible striker completes transfer to Everton
Published: September 20, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Premier League side Everton have announced the capture of teenage Nigeria-eligible striker Francis Okoronkwo from Sunderland. Okoronkwo took the decision to leave the Black Cats earlier in the summer and the Toffees have now confirmed his signing. The 17-year-old has s...
Ex-APOTY Ikpeba criticises two Tottenham stars who were invisible in second half vs Chelsea
Published: September 20, 2021
Former African Footballer of the Year and 1996 Olympics gold medalist Victor Ikpeba has criticised two Tottenham Hotspur players Harry Kane and Heung-min Son for their performance in the second half against Chelsea in a Premier League clash on Sunday. Thomas Tuchel's side continued their strong start to the season wi...
Man City's Nigeria-eligible winger labels Guardiola the 'best manager in the world'
Published: September 20, 2021
Nigeria-eligible winger Samuel Edozie has labelled manager Pep Guardiola the 'best manager in the world' ahead of Manchester City's Carabao Cup clash against Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday. The England youth international  was promoted to first-team training in pre-season and caught the eye of Guardiola after finding...
Brentford coach praises Super Eagles star for his defensive work against Wolves
Published: September 20, 2021
Frank Onyeka was among the players singled out for praise by Brentford manager Thomas Frank in the wake of his side's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match at Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Bees boss was pleased with the defensive work from his team to register a clean sheet which laid t...
'It's more than frustrating' - Lookman on Leicester City's disallowed goals vs Brighton
Published: September 20, 2021
Leicester City were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove on the South Coast on Sunday after three VAR decisions went against them including two goals disallowed for offside in the build-up. RB Leipzig loanee Ademola Lookman had a goal ruled out as Harvey Barnes was deemed to be interfering with play and in similar circumstan...
Reading star Ejaria among three Nigeria-eligible players named to Championship TOTW
Published: September 20, 2021
Three Nigeria-eligible players including Reading midfielder Ovie Ejaria have been named to the Championship Team of the Week by Whoscored.com on the back of their outstanding performances in the last round of matches. Joining the 2013 Nigeria U17 in the ceremonial best eleven are Bournemouth star Philip Billing and ...
Liverpool legend insists VAR was correct to disallow Lookman's goal against Brighton
Published: September 19, 2021
Legendary Liverpool striker Michael Owen has insisted that the video assistant referee was correct to disallow a goal netted by Ademola Lookman during the second half of Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove at American Express Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Foxes were denied a goal in the 66th mi...
'No way on this earth it can be offside' - Leicester boss reacts to VAR disallowing Ndidi's goal
Published: September 19, 2021
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has questioned the decision of the video assistant referee to disallow a goal scored by Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi during the second half of his side's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove at the Amex on Sunday afternoon. Two other big decisions went against the Foxes as VAR ga...
VAR chalks off goals from two Nigerian stars in Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove
Published: September 19, 2021
After blowing a two-goal lead against Napoli in the Europa League, Leicester City almost did the opposite in Sunday's clash against Brighton & Hove but were denied by two refereeing decisions and eventually lost 2-1 at the American Express Community Stadium. It was collective despair for The Foxes who will feel that e...
Balogun sends reminder of his qualities to Arteta with brace in Arsenal U23s 6-1 rout of Chelsea
Published: September 19, 2021
Folarin Balogun sent a reminder of his qualities to those in charge at Arsenal first team including Mikel Arteta after scoring a brace and making one goal as the Gunners U23s thrashed Chelsea 6-1 in a London derby at Kingsmeadow on Sunday afternoon. The England U21 international has been frozen out of the first ...
First Arsenal U18s squad involvement for younger brother of Arthur Okonkwo
Published: September 19, 2021
Brian Okonkwo is making good progress in his bid to force his way into Arsenal U18s squad whilst still a schoolboy. Okonkwo was a reserve option as the Gunners defeated West Ham United 2-1 in their opening match of the U18 Premier league Cup at Little Heath Sports Ground (Romford, Essex) on Saturday, September 18. ...
Nigeria-eligible defender opens goalscoring account for Tottenham Hotspur Youth
Published: September 18, 2021
Nigeria-eligible defender Tobi Omole opened his goalscoring account for Tottenham Hotspur youth teams as the north London club played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Blackburn Rovers U23s in the Premier League 2 on Friday night. The former Arsenal starlet is on the periphery of Tottenham Hotspur's first team having trai...
Everton manager namechecks Super Eagles star as he reflects on missed chances vs Villa
Published: September 18, 2021
Everton's unbeaten start to the new Premier League season ended on Saturday evening following a 3-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Aston Villa at Villa Park.   Toffees boss Rafa Benitez made three changes for the visit to Villa, one of which saw Nigeria national teamer Alex Iwobi make his second Premier League start...