Rangers to demand record transfer fee for a Nigerian defender from clubs interested in Bassey
Published: May 27, 2022
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers will demand a record transfer fee for a Nigerian defender from clubs interested in the signature of Calvin Bassey this summer. The Daily Mail UK is reporting that the Light Blues have placed a price tag of £25 million (approximately N13.1 billion in Nigerian currency) on Basse...
Official : Wigan make decision on two Republic of Ireland youth teamers of Nigerian descent
Published: May 27, 2022
Championship newcomers Wigan Athletic have published their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   The Latics have made a decision on the future of two Republic of Ireland youth teamers of Nigerian descent.   Republic of Ireland U20 international Timi Sobowale is amo...
Peseiro reveals what impressed him about Super Eagles players after first workout in USA
Published: May 27, 2022
Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro oversaw his first training session as Super Eagles coach on Thursday evening in Texas, United States.   The former Venezuela and Saudi Arabia manager has made it clear that his immediate target is to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   However, there is some wa...
Jose Peseiro should follow Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur blueprint for Super Eagles
Published: May 27, 2022
New Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is currently preparing to lead his team out for the first time in friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador.   Peseiro who has a degree in physical education from the Lisbon University started coaching in the lower leagues before taking charge of Nacional, steering them into...
Uzoho ends rumours of taking a break from Eagles as he joins team in USA; Awaziem in camp
Published: May 27, 2022
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has ended rumours of taking a break from the Super Eagles after he reported for international duty in the United States of America ahead of Nigeria's upcoming internationals in May and June.   There had been speculation in a section of the local media that the Omonoia Nicosia glovesm...
Super Eagles camp update : 17 players at the disposal of Peseiro as Lorient stars report for duty
Published: May 27, 2022
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro now has seventeen players at his disposal as at the time of writing this report, two days before the national team trade tackles with Concacaf powerhouse Mexico in an international friendly in Texas.   Lorient pair Innocent Bonke and Terem Moffi linked up with their internati...
Pictured : Rangers duo join Super Eagles camp in United States pre-Mexico
Published: May 26, 2022
Glasgow Rangers duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey have reported for international duty in the United States of America ahead of Nigeria's friendly against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.   The holding midfielder and versatile fullback landed in Texas before the national team's first training session u...
Confirmed : Super Eagles star will not play for Watford again as option to buy not triggered
Published: May 26, 2022
Through their official website, English Premier League club Watford have announced that five first team players have departed the club.   One of the players leaving the Hornets is Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo who has returned to his parent club Stoke City.   Watford have opted against triggering...
Manchester United, Newcastle join Spurs, Crystal Palace in race to sign ex-Nigeria U17 invitee
Published: May 26, 2022
Two Premier League clubs have reportedly joined the race to sign 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee Malcolm Ebiowei this summer.   According to the Daily Mail UK, Manchester United and Newcastle United are the latest teams linked with a move for the Derby County wonderkid.   Previously, it was reported that his for...
Porto want N11.1b for Super Eagles LB represented by Ronaldo's agent amid EPL interest
Published: May 26, 2022
Portuguese Primeira Liga champions Porto have set a price tag for Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi.   According to Portuguese sports newspaper Record (subscription required), Porto would be demanding 25 million euros (approximately N11.1 billion in Nigerian currency) should a team come for the left-back this s...
Arsenal and Barcelona interested in signing talented midfielder of Nigerian descent
Published: May 26, 2022
Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on signing Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka but face competition for the talented midfielder's signature.   According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER via Sport, the north Londoners who finished fifth in the Premier League standings are interested in signing Chukw...
Arsenal hero strongly recommends Leeds United should make a move for Super Eagles striker
Published: May 26, 2022
Arsenal icon Kevin Campbell has strongly recommended that Leeds United should make a move for Emmanuel Dennis in the summer transfer window.   Less that a year after his arrival at Vicarage Road, Watford are aiming to get the Super Eagles striker off their wage bill following their demotion from the Premier Leag...
What does the future hold for Anjorin at Chelsea?
Published: May 26, 2022
Chelsea's Cobham academy is one of the most consistent producers of highly talented young players in the world.   With the likes of Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Trevor Chalobah, Andreas Christensen and many others coming through the ranks at Cobham, it is safe to say that it is one of the best academies in wo...
Official : Versatile Nigerian fullback becomes The Blues second summer signing
Published: May 26, 2022
Through a statement on their official website, non-leaguers Bishop's Stortford Football Club have announced the capture of versatile Nigerian defender Tosin Olufemi.   The 28-year-old becomes the second player signed by The Blues this summer, after Darren Foxley.   Tosin was Haringey Borough's top...
Four top Nigerians out Of contract this summer - and where they may end up
Published: May 26, 2022
Everyone is acutely aware of the sheer quality of footballers being produced both in Nigeria and of Nigerian heritage. The likes of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, and Leicester City’s duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho all represent the Super Eagles. Admittedly, those three and their teammates haven’t qualified fo...