Nigeria squad announcement: Chelsea and Arsenal products named in provisional WCQ list, Boniface in
Published: August 22, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 31-man provisional squad for next month's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa.Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has named Arsenal Hale End Academy graduates Alex Iwobi and Nathan Tella in his latest squad, with Chelsea academy product Ola A...
'Probably not' – Rangers manager provides update on Dessers' fitness pre-St Mirren
Published: August 22, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has revealed that Nigerian international Cyriel Dessers is unlikely to be fit for Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash against St. Mirren.Dessers sustained an ankle injury during the Light Blues' UEFA Champions League third qualifying round second leg clash against Viktoria Plzen.Speaking ...
Rising stars of the Harambee Stars in 2025: Kenya's emerging football talents
Published: August 22, 2025
It is going to be an exciting year for African football. Kenya has quality and thrilling potential. The new set of players heading for the squad, more youth this time, with Kenya’s players grabbing the headlines both internationally and at club level.These young guns possess the ability to play with both speed and in...
Future football icons of Nigeria: Rising stars to watch
Published: August 22, 2025
Nigeria’s long being powerhouse in African football and the legends of its have spread across the entire world. From the iconic Nwankwo Kanu to the dynamic John Obi Mikel, the Super Eagles continued producing world-class talent. But now, a new generation of Nigerian footballers are taking a step into the spotlight- p...
History-making European club confirm Ajibona and Buhari have received Flying Eagles call ups
Published: August 22, 2025
Armenian Premier League side FC Alashkert have announced that Nigerian youngsters Usman Ajibona and Yahaya Buhari have been called up to the U20 national team, the Flying Eagles.The Yerevan-based club confirmed the news via their official website, though Buhari will be unavailable for the ongoing training camp in Abuja...
Official: Ipswich Town sign Nigerian players from Arsenal and Everton on scholarship deals
Published: August 22, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Championship outfit Ipswich Town have announced their new intake of academy scholars for the 2025-2026 season.  The Tractor Boys confirmed that a total of eleven new players were welcomed to the club, including Nigeria-eligible duo Jayden Adetiba and Kellyan Olawole.Adetiba an...
'Great things await us' – Leao recreates Boniface's goal celebration, backs him to shine at Milan
Published: August 22, 2025
Rafael Leao has welcomed the imminent arrival of Victor Boniface at AC Milan, offering praise for the Nigerian striker while also providing reassurance about his own recovery from injury.Speaking during a live Twitch broadcast, the Portuguese forward was asked about his new strike partner and responded positively. "He...
Ola Aina, Awoniyi and Dennis' coach Nuno on the chopping block at Nottingham Forest
Published: August 22, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo is facing an uncertain future at the City Ground despite having his contract extended only two months ago.According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, tensions between Nuno and Nottingham Forest's ownership group, led by Evangelos Marinakis, could see the Portuguese coa...
Injury scare: Felix Agu expected to feature against Eintracht Frankfurt despite suffering knock
Published: August 22, 2025
Super Eagles fullback Felix Agu is expected to be fit for Werder Bremen's Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt despite suffering an injury scare in training on Thursday.The 25-year-old limped out of the session after picking up a knock, raising fears over his availability for Saturday's clash at Deutsche Bank ...
Borussia Dortmund set to open direct talks with Chelsea for Chukwuemeka permanent deal
Published: August 22, 2025
Borussia Dortmund are preparing to step up their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, with direct talks scheduled between the two clubs on Friday as negotiations intensify over a permanent deal.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Dortmund are pushing to secure both Chukwuemeka and Argentine defen...
Alvarez imminent move to Fenerbahce: Super Eagles star Onyedika on West Ham radar again
Published: August 22, 2025
West Ham United have reignited their interest in Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika, with Edson Álvarez poised to join Turkish giants Fenerbahçe.At Thursday's pre-match press conference ahead of West Ham’s Premier League clash with Chelsea, manager Graham Potter said nothing has been finalised regarding Álvare...
Talented HNK Gorica striker to choose between Croatia's Vatreni and Nigeria's Super Eagles
Published: August 21, 2025
Talented HNK Gorica forward Francis Chinedu Echue could spark a tug-of-war between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Croatia's Vatreni for his services, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Born in Zagreb to a Nigerian father, Chinedu is eligible to represent both Croatia, his country of birth, and Nigeria at international level. Wi...
'No better feeling' – Nathan Tella aiming to prove to Eric Chelle he deserves Afcon call-up
Published: August 21, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella is eager to demonstrate to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle that he merits a spot in Nigeria's squad for the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco.Tella, who enjoyed a standout season with the German club last campaign, missed out on the 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast, where N...
Confirmed: Burnley loan out forward eligible for Nigeria, Italy, Canada, United States
Published: August 21, 2025
Burnley have confirmed that promising winger Luca Koleosho has joined Spanish La Liga side Espanyol on a season-long loan deal. The announcement was made on Burnley’s official website on Thursday afternoon.Koleosho, born in Norwalk, Connecticut, boasts a unique international profile. He is eligible to represent fou...
Meet Youssouf Adamou: The Cameroonian midfielder hailed as 'Victor Osimhen's twin' in Turkiye
Published: August 21, 2025
Youssouf Adamou, a 24-year-old Cameroonian footballer in Türkiye’s amateur leagues, has drawn widespread attention for his uncanny resemblance to Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, with fans hailing him as the Nigerian's twin.Adamou, who has lived in Türkiye for eight years and recently graduated from Anadolu Univ...