Arsenal progressed to the next round of the Carabao Cup picking up a 5-1 win over Bolton Wanderers to set up a tie against Preston North End in the next round of the tournament, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Coach of Arsenal Mikel Arteta handed debut to two young players from the club’s academy in Jack Porter who started in goal, Josh Nichols who played at right back while the duo of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly started their first game for the club.

They gave a good account of themselves with Nichols who recently turned 18 catching the eyes with his composition on the ball, and also his link up play with Bukayo Saka on the right. Despite his small frame he was hardly bullied by bigger players for the entire duration of the game.

Per what we gathered about him, Nichols is born to a Nigerian mother and a Jamaican father and grew up in England making him eligible for all three countries at senior level.

Speaking to the Arsenal matchday programme in April, Nichols said: “I was born in Newham, and I grew up around Dagenham. When I was around nine or ten, I moved out to Essex and started playing football at the Sunday League level for my local team called Euro Dagenham, and I just loved it.

“My dad was big into football too – he used to play and now coaches, so he has encouraged me a lot.

“My family background is that my mum is Nigerian, and my dad is Jamaican and Guyanese. In school I did a lot of athletics, and sprinting, but I was good at long jump; that was one of my specialties.”

Turkish champions Galatasaray got of to a winning start in the Europa League with a 3-1 win over Greek side PAOK at the Rams Park, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Victor Osimhen was once again on from the start as he continue to work his way to full match fitness after missing the entire pre season due to the situation that led to his loan move to the Turkish side from Italian Serie A side Napoli.

He is yet to open his scoring account, but once again showed another side of his game by picking up his third consecutive assist when he teed up Yunus Akgün for the second goal which restored their lead. The Nigerian lasted 77 minutes before he was subbed off.

His replacement Mauro Icardi put the game to bed with the third goal in the fifth minute of time added on killing off a spirited fight by the Greek side to snatch a late point.

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Nigeria midfield maestro and now Gençlerbirliği star Oghenekaro Etebo shares with the reason behind his move to the Second Division Club in Turkey.

This was despite several offers received from top clubs after his recovery. The midfielder general spoke to us about what motivated him to join Gençlerbirliği despite it being a second division club.

The conversations he had with the coaching staff that influenced his decision, how he think the move will have an impact on his career trajectory and how important the support from his family, agent and friends was in making this decision.

Navigating Doubt and Opportunity

Oghenekaro Etebo faced scepticism when he decided to join Gençlerbirliği, a second division club in Turkey.

“A lot of people were calling me, asking, ‘Why would you go to a second division club in Turkey?'” he told SportsBoom.com.

During his time training with the club, he had full access to their facilities and felt no issues. Hence, he felt there was a need for payback.

“From January till the end of the season, I didn’t pay for anything, and I trained with the group—100%.”

He said the coach had shared valuable insights with him before he left for Germany.

 The Importance of Respect

Etebo spoke about remembering the conversation he had with the previous coach, Sinan Kaloglu, who influenced his decision as well.

“He emphasized the importance of respecting the club.”

“He said that when a club opens its doors to you, a lot of people don’t know what happens behind the scenes. You have to respect them.”

“So, the coach told me that: ‘Etebo, I’d tell you something, even before you sign for any team, or before you go anywhere. Just remember that these guys are the ones that looked after you. So, it’s very important.”

He also touched on the influence of the words the club doctor spoke in his decision-making.

“Because I remember, every time the doctor would say to me; even if it is 6 months or 1 year, you have to wear this jersey, cos’ we looked after you, and all that.”

 A Legacy of Support

Before joining, Etebo received offers from various teams, including first division sides.

“I had options before I came here, I received offers from Israel and first division sides in Turkey.”

But he was also impressed by the support shown by the side and the deal offered to him.

“They knew I hadn’t played for a year. The money wasn’t that big, but it was just for me to be on the pitch and show that I’m back.”

Ultimately, it resulted in him signing a one-plus-one contract with Gençlerbirliği, noting, “It was so easy because they didn’t even put a buy-out clause.

“They really wanted to support me,” he said.

Etebo recognizes the club’s rich history and the values shown even from times past.

“They have a legacy of big players coming in, and they want to be known as the club that brought you back when you were down.”

He remembers the late Isaac Promise, a fellow Nigerian, as a point of reference, who remains highly respected within the club.

“They love him here so much, and they really respect him,” he concluded.

Impact on Career, Family and Friends in Support

The dynamic midfielder spoke about the impact the move will have on his career as well.

“The most important thing for me now is to play, and that I would do with the team.”

He also touched on the support from his agent in making the decision after he informed him.

“They informed me they wanted me to stay with them, I spoke to my agent about it, and we agreed as I have a very good relationship with them.”

“My family’s support was also crucial in getting the deal done.”

Italian Serie A side have completed the signing of Nigeria international midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru after the player met certain conditions in his loan deal that will trigger a permanent deal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Fisayo joined the Serie A side on a loan deal from Turkish side Hatayspor in the summer, with a clause that if certain conditions are met it will trigger an automatic stay for the 24 year old.

Capped three times by Nigeria at senior level, he has met the conditions of a permanent transfer which will see his transfer fee rise to €5.68m with Lazio paying €2m already for his loan.

A four year deal will be made official in the summer upon the expiration of his present loan deal, with the fee for his transfer expected to be paid in three different installments by Lazio.

This season he has played in three Serie A games totalling 169 minutes, and he is expected to add more game minutes later today when they begin their Europa League campaign against Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv.

The international future of Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo is settled following his decision to commit to Nigeria ahead of England where he was a junior international at several levels, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Nigeria have been keen on getting the 27 year old to commit to the Super Eagles for the past three years after stamping his authority as a top defender in the English Premier League, he was however hoping for a call up to the semi team of England.

Adarabioyo who joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Fulham in the summer has played in their last two games in the league , where the helped them to back to back wins against Bournemouth and West Ham respectively.

UK based Nigeria football administrator David Doherty in an interview on Nigerian television station TVC monitored by our editorial team confirmed the decision of Tosin, and called it a welcome development to the team.

Doherty said Tosin’s inclusion will no doubt create more competition in the central defense of the team, which presently has the likes of William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey. Three of whom are in their 30’s.

He also criticized the statement made by the former captain of the Nigerian team John Obi Mikel, who was critical of players committing to Nigeria in their late 20’s, saying there is no rule by FIFA that says players should switch nationality at a certain age.

In his words Tosin who turned 27 yesterday is approaching his prime age for any defender and the fact that he plays for a top team will increase the profile of the senior national team of Nigeria.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent out provisional letters of invitation to 35 players who will be part of the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON qualifiers games against Libya in October, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

In line with FIFA’s directive of notifying clubs of the possible inclusion of their players in national team squads, the NFF sent out the letters to the players from which 24 of them will be picked in the final list for the games.

We gathered the players who were included are mostly from the pool that prosecuted the games against Benin Republic and Rwanda respectively this month, helping the team to pick up four points and also top spot in the group.

As many as five new players were either called up for the first time or handed a return to the team, and it includes the likes of the returning Bright Osayi-Samuel, Kenneth Omeruo, Chidera Ejuke and Jamilu Collins.

Meanwhile the new players per what we exclusively gathered is headed by Getafe midfielder Chrisantus Uche. His inclusion is a reward for his performances this season at the Spanish club he joined in the summer from their third side AD Cueta.

A final list of 24 players is expected to be made public one week to the game in Uyo on the 11th of October, with the second leg of the tie away in Libya four days later.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent out provisional letters of invitation to 35 players who will be part of the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON qualifiers games against Libya in October, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

In line with FIFA’s directive of notifying clubs of the possible inclusion of their players in national team squads, the NFF sent out the letters to the players from which 24 of them will be picked in the final list for the games.

We gathered the players who were included are mostly from the pool that prosecuted the games against Benin Republic and Rwanda respectively this month, helping the team to pick up four points and also top spot in the group.

As many as five new players were either called up for the first time or handed a return to the team, and it includes the likes of the returning Bright Osayi-Samuel, Kenneth Omeruo, Chidera Ejuke and Jamilu Collins.

Meanwhile the new players per what we exclusively gathered is headed by Getafe midfielder Chrisantus Uche. His inclusion is a reward for his performances this season at the Spanish club he joined in the summer from their third side AD Cueta.

A final list of 24 players is expected to be made public one week to the game in Uyo on the 11th of October, with the second leg of the tie away in Libya four days later.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman

Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has explained the reason behind conceding three goals in Udinese’s 0-3 defeat in the hands of Roma last weekend in the Italian Serie A, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

Okoye has been in splendid form this season for Udinese who have been unbeaten in all tournaments heading into last weekend game, where they were hammered 3-0.

The Nigerian was still one of the best players for his team in the defeat making two big saves in the first half, and wasn’t at fault for any of the goal his team conceded in what can be said to be a reality check on their fine start to the season.

“We started the season well, but today was a difficult match”, he told the official website of the club after the game.

“We played against a great team like Roma. We didn’t do enough, we were slow in moving and communicating,” he added.

“We are disappointed, but we need to look ahead immediately, Salernitana and Inter are two great opportunities. We have to stay focused.”