Glasgow Celtic to make decision on three players of Nigerian descent
Published: May 22, 2022
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are set to make a decision on the future of three players of Nigerian descent before the start of the 2022-2023 season.   The Athletic (subscription required) says a decision will need to be made on  the future of 2019 Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide once he returns to ...
'They can’t rely on Antonio all season' - Ex-Watford striker urges West Ham to sign Dennis
Published: May 22, 2022
Former Watford and Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has urged West Ham United to sign Emmanuel Dennis this summer so as to give Michail Antonio a helping hand.   The Nigeria international has been put up for sale following the Hornets demotion to the Championship.   Dennis was one of the bright sparks in...
Bassey provides big update on Rangers future amid Wolves, Aston Villa, Fulham, Brentford links
Published: May 21, 2022
Super Eagles left-back Calvin Bassey has insisted that he expects to be at Rangers next season despite speculation linking him with multiple Premier League and Italian clubs this summer.   The Daily Record reported on Friday night that Aston sent a scout to Hampden Park to run the rule over the Nigerian during S...
Snapped : Eagles coach Vieira promotes 18yo Irish-Nigerian to first team training pre-Man Utd
Published: May 21, 2022
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira promoted 18-year-old Irish-Nigerian left-back Tayo Adaramola to first team training on Saturday ahead of their final game of the 2021-2022 season against Manchester United.   The official website of the Eagles has published the training images and the club's photographer...
'Playing with bags of confidence' - Chelsea legend hails Bassey's display in win vs Hearts
Published: May 21, 2022
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey earned plaudits from Chelsea legend Pat Nevin for his performance during Rangers' 2-0 win over Hearts in the final of the Scottish Cup on Saturday.   Bassey caught the eye in Wednesday's Europa League final vs Eintracht Frankfurt and followed that up with another fine ...
Super Eagles trio shine as Rangers beat Hearts to win Scottish Cup
Published: May 21, 2022
Glasgow Rangers have won the Scottish Cup, beating Heart of Midlothian 2-0 after extra-time in the final held at Hampden Park on Saturday.   Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst  made five changes to his side, one of which saw Leon Balogun join international teammates Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo in the starting lin...
Confirmed : Bournemouth extend contract of ex-Tottenham Hotspur youth teamer Okoh
Published: May 21, 2022
Through their official website, Premier League new boys Bournemouth have confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   The Cherries have announced that academy star Ferdinand Okoh's scholarship deal has been extended.   The Anglo-Nigerian joined Bournem...
Balogun involved in Arsenal final training session before visit of Everton
Published: May 21, 2022
Folarin Balogun was involved in Arsenal's final workout before their Premier League meeting with Alex Iwobi's Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Gunners manager Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff put the first team players through their paces at London C...
Flying Eagles goalkeeper dedicates WAFU B Championship triumph to Chelsea icon Petr Cech
Published: May 21, 2022
Flying Eagles goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu has dedicated Nigeria's win at the 2022 WAFU B U20 Championship to Chelsea icon Petr Čech.   The Nigeria U20s beat Benin 3-1 on Friday to win the trophy, courtesy of brilliant strikes from Tolulope Ojo (2) and Ibrahim Muhammad.   Nwosu revealed his admiration...
Official : Pacey right-back of Nigerian descent departs Norwich City
Published: May 21, 2022
Relegated Premier League side Norwich City announced their released list on Friday ahead of their final match of the season against Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road.   One of the players not retained by the Canaries is Anglo-Nigerian defender Olatunde Okeowo, meaning he will leave the club as a free agent when h...
Nigerian winger attracted Burnley, Wolves interest before joining Huddersfield on scholarship deal
Published: May 21, 2022
Championship promotion hopefuls Huddersfield Town announced their new intake of academy scholars for the 2022-2023 season late last month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Nigeria-eligible winger Hazeem Bakre has ended speculation about his future by signing a pre-scholarship deal with the Terriers and the agreem...
Confirmed : Nigerian-born former Chelsea schoolboy released by Barnsley
Published: May 21, 2022
Relegated Championship club Barnsley have published their retained list for the 2022-2023 season, with decisions made on the future of two Nigerian-born players.   For the players aged under 24 as of June 30, 2022, Nigerian-born former Chelsea schoolboy Daniel Jinadu is among those released.   The Nigeria...
Four takeaways from Flying Eagles' impressive campaign at WABU B U20 Championship
Published: May 20, 2022
Ladan Bosso led a talented team of youngsters to clinch the WAFU U-20 Sub regional tournament.   Below are the takeaways from their campaign.   1. Team needs to be kept together   Most successful young teams were products of long term planning. It will be wise to keep majority of these players. The...
Flying Eagles player ratings : Ojo outstanding, Njoku disciplined, Daga composed, Ibrahim diamond
Published: May 20, 2022
The Nigeria U-20 national team won the WAFU Zone B Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic on Friday night after an impressive 3-1 win over Benin courtesy of Tolulope Ojo's brace and Ibrahim Muhammad goal.   This was how the players performed during the game.   The Starters   Goalkeeper Natha...
Nigeria 3 Benin 1 : Ojo the hero as Flying Eagles win WAFU B U20 Championship
Published: May 20, 2022
Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Friday evening defeated Benin Republic 3-1 to win the WAFU U-20 sub regional tournament which serves as qualifiers to the CAF U-20 Nations Cup in Egypt in 2023.   The Nigerian side went close to scoring a couple of times  in the first half but were foiled by a resolute defence. ...