Chelsea PL opening day appearances: Obi Mikel is most trusted African on matchday one
Published: June 18, 2025
As Chelsea prepare to face Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge for their 2025/26 Premier League opener, the club’s storied history on matchday one highlights the enduring legacy of John Obi Mikel, the African player with the most opening day appearances for the Blues, an honour he shares with Didier Drogba. With eight...
One week, one trouble: Sadiq stirs controversy again, spotted in Valencia kit amid Getafe interest
Published: June 18, 2025
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has sparked fresh controversy online after being spotted wearing a Valencia jersey during his holiday, amid growing interest from Getafe.The Nigerian forward, who spent the latter part of last season on loan at Valencia, reignited his form at the Mestalla following a disappointing start ...
Flying Eagles shot-stopper to be assessed by English clubs ahead of potential transfer
Published: June 18, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Flying Eagles goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar is attracting interest from English clubs this summer. The Mavlon FC shot-stopper played a peripheral role for the Flying Eagles at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, making a brief one-minute appearance in the third-...
Slavia coach admits Super Eagles CB will leave if Nottingham Forest or Newcastle come calling
Published: June 18, 2025
Slavia Prague manager Jindřich Trpisovsky has refused to rule out a summer exit for newly-capped Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu despite the centre-back signing a contract extension just days before his Super Eagles debut in London.The Red and Whites rewarded Ogbu with a new deal until December 31, 2027, following his...
PL opening day fixtures: Abdullahi, Aina, Iwobi, Murphy, Nwaneri, Onyeka, Tosin discover opponents
Published: June 18, 2025
The Premier League has released the full fixture list for the 2025-2026 season, confirming the dates and matchups for all 380 games via its official website.Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey's Fulham will start the season on August 16 when they visit the Amex to face Brighton & Hove. The two Nigerians started for the Cottag...
Expert cautions Galatasaray: Teams are reluctant to sign Afcon-bound players like Osimhen
Published: June 18, 2025
Turkish football expert Devrim Zengi has warned that Victor Osimhen could miss several key fixtures next season if he joins Galatasaray, due to his potential participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Speaking on the Super Lig champions' transfer plans, Zengi noted that the striker is likely to be called up by the...
West Brom urged to sign Newcastle's Super Eagles-eligible forward turning heads at U21 Euro
Published: June 17, 2025
Writing for the72, Callum Burgess has urged Championship outfit West Brom to consider signing Newcastle United's Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, William Osula should they fail to land Lawrence Shankland.The Baggies will be in the market for a centre-forward this summer as Adam Armstrong and Will Lankshea...
Confirmed: Nigerian forward signs new deal with Newcastle United ahead of next season
Published: June 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Newcastle United have announced that three academy players have signed new deals ahead of next season, including English-born Nigeria forward Trevan Sanusi.Sanusi has committed his future to Newcastle United alongside Sean Neave and Leo Shahar, while Sam Ala...
Three Nigerians included in Genk's pre-season training squad, Arokodare absent for now
Published: June 17, 2025
Racing Genk will begin their pre-season preparations on Thursday, June 19, with three Nigerian players expected to report for duty with the first-team squad.The Belgian Pro League side will use the opening phase of training to assess returning players ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.According to Genk's official website...
'My game is attracting attention' - Left-footed CB Ede breaks silence on Chelsea and Arsenal interest
Published: June 17, 2025
Left-footed Polish-born Nigerian centre-back Bright Ede has reacted to reports linking him with Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal in the summer transfer window.  The promising defender expressed appreciation for the interest but insisted he remains fully focused on his current club Motor Lublin.Chelsea are act...
Greek report reveals AEK Athens still keen on Rangers striker Dessers but not at any cost
Published: June 17, 2025
AEK Athens remain interested in signing Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, but the Greek club will not stretch beyond its financial limits to secure the Nigerian striker, according to respected journalist Kostas Ketsetzoglou.Speaking on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, as reported by Sportdog, Ketsetzoglou said negotiations are still o...
Will Victor Osimhen consider a move to Fenerbahce? Napoli-owned striker responds
Published: June 17, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has dismissed growing speculation linking him with a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, stating clearly that he has no interest in joining the Yellow Canaries.Osimhen, who spent a successful season on loan at Galatasaray from Italian side Napoli, was one of the standout players in t...
Roma interested in Chelsea academy graduate who is open to playing for Nigeria
Published: June 17, 2025
AS Roma are closely monitoring the situation of Chelsea academy graduate Faustino Anjorin, who could be on the move this summer following Empoli’s relegation to Serie B.According to Forza Roma, the Giallorossi are weighing up a bid for the 23-year-old, who is currently valued at around €10 million.To help facilitat...
Tosin unbothered: Chelsea centre-back dismisses low attendance talk after win against LAFC
Published: June 17, 2025
Chelsea central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has emphasized that the team remained undeterred by the sparse crowd during their Fifa Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Despite nearly 50,000 empty seats in the 71,000-capacity venue, Adarabioyo insisted that the players’ ...
Bright start: Tosin impresses, George gets minutes as as Chelsea beat LAFC in CWC opener
Published: June 16, 2025
In a commanding display at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday night, Chelsea opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC, with Tosin Adarabioyo delivering a standout performance at the heart of the Blues’ defense. The match showcased Chelsea’s dominance, with Adarabioyo’s composure and defensive ...