Photo confirmation : Ex-Nigeria U20 star returns for second spell at Middlesbrough
Published: June 29, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing for former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi. The 29-year-old has been unveiled as a new player of Boro (see photo) following a successful physical examination at Rockliffe. Predominantly a winger by t...
Ex-Chelsea starlet Musiala reveals Nigerian dad will be at Wembley for England vs Germany
Published: June 29, 2021
Chelsea academy product Jamal Musiala has revealed that his Nigerian father will be among the spectators at Wembley Stadium this evening when England tackle Germany in one of the most eagerly anticipated matches so far at the ongoing European Championship. Musiala was born in Fulda, near north east of Frankfurt, and...
Rangers boss Gerrard starts running the rule over former Flying Eagles star
Published: June 29, 2021
Glasgow Rangers coaching staff led by Steven Gerrard has started running the rule over new signing Nnamdi Ofoborh, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Scottish champions secured the future registration of the former Nigeria U20 international by signing him on a pre-contract early February after the defensive midfielde...
Nigerian-born defender, previously linked with Chelsea & Man City, wanted by Galatasaray
Published: June 29, 2021
Atlanta United fullback George Bello is the subject of transfer interest from several European clubs, according to multiple reports in the Turkish and American press. Born in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, the 19-year-old Bello is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his parents and citizenship but ...
Glasgow Rangers' Super Eagles No 10 reaches his highest market value
Published: June 29, 2021
Super Eagles number 10 Joe Aribo has reached a career-high market value based on the latest update by Transfermarkt website on Monday, June 28. Aribo is estimated to be worth 6.5 million euros (approximately N3.84 billion in Nigerian currency), an increase of three million euros compared to his value on January 18, ...
'He's easily the MOTM'' - Super Eagles assistant coach hails Man Utd's Pogba despite France's loss
Published: June 28, 2021
Switzerland are into the quarterfinals of the 2020 European Championship after a penalty shootout win against pre-tournament  favorites France at Arena Natională (Bucureşti) on Monday night.   Switzerland had the lead through Haris Seferovic in the 15th minute before Ricardo Rodriguez missed a chance to double the...
Done deal : Bolton Wanderers loan in Arsenal-reared winger of Nigerian descent
Published: June 28, 2021
Through their official website, newly-promoted League One club Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the loan signing of Anglo-Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi. The England U20 international has put pen to paper on an initial six-month loan deal from German 2 Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. Amaechi played youth football f...
Tough tackling defender departs Chelsea after three years
Published: June 28, 2021
Exciting young defender Charlie Wiggett has taken to social media to announce his departure from European champions Chelsea. Wiggett was on the books of Chelsea for three years having joined the Premier League side from Swindon Town in his U15 year. The Reading-born Wiggett was among the U18s first-year intake ...
Real Madrid keen to insert buy-back clause in proposed deal taking Nigerian winger to Torino
Published: June 28, 2021
Italian Serie A club Torino are thrashing out a deal with Real Madrid for the signature of Spanish-Nigerian-Korean winger Marvin Akinlabi. According to transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio writing for Tuttomercatoweb, Torino Technical Director Davide Vagnati has started talks with Real Madrid for Akinlabi. W...
Rennes ready to battle West Ham, Brighton & Hove for 35-goal Nigerian striker
Published: June 28, 2021
Rennes are the latest team interested in signing Nigerian attacker Paul Onuachu, according to reports. Butfootball making reference to MSV Foot says Cédric Bakambu is not the only center-forward tracked by the Brittany club in the summer transfer window as they also have Onuachu on their radar. Rennes are in th...
Birmingham City join Middlesbrough in race to sign former Flying Eagles winger
Published: June 28, 2021
Birmingham City are the latest EFL Championship club linked with a summer move for former Flying Eagles winger Sammy Ameobi. Football Insider claims that The Blues have identified Ameobi as a top transfer target and are prepared to challenge Middlesbrough FC for his signature. The Newcastle United academy produc...
Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee, linked with Leeds United, Crystal Palace, turns down foreign offers
Published: June 28, 2021
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide has made a decision on his next destination when his contract with demoted Championship club Sheffield Wednesday expires on June 30. According to The Star, the likelihood of the central defender remaining in the United Kingdom has increased as he has turned down offers from...
Photo confirmation : Promising goalkeeper inks new deal with WSL champions Chelsea
Published: June 28, 2021
With a statement on their official website, FA WSL champions Chelsea have announced that Emily Orman, 18,  has committed her future to the club by putting pen to paper on a new deal. The talented goalkeeper has signed her first professional contract with The Blues, a deal that runs until 2023 with the option to ex...
Bolton Wanderers plotting potential move for 'homesick' former Arsenal winger Amaechi
Published: June 28, 2021
League One newcomers Bolton Wanderers are reportedly plotting a potential summer move for former Arsenal winger of Nigerian parentage Xavier Amaechi. Football Insider says the England youth international is undergoing a trial at Bolton Wanderers, who were promoted to the third-tier of English football via the playo...
'I always had speed and power' - Super Falcons new star out to emulate Man Utd striker & Balotelli
Published: June 28, 2021
Houston Dash center forward Michelle Alozie was arguably the overall standout player for the Super Falcons in their three games at the 2021 WNT Summer Series this month. The San Diego, California native, whose parents originally hail from Owerri, Imo State, was recommended to Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum by Housto...