Confirmed: Nigerian goalkeeper signs professional contract with Aston Villa after leaving Arsenal
Published: April 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Aston Villa have announced that Nigerian goalkeeper Owen Asemota has signed his first professional contract.Asemota joined Aston Villa's Academy last September after leaving Arsenal, where he spent eight years.The Gunners were keen to tie him down to a new d...
Boost for Flying Eagles: Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible left-back unlikely to represent Egypt at U20 Afcon
Published: April 17, 2025
Arsenal's tri-national defender Cam'ron Ismail is unlikely to make his competitive debut for Egypt at the upcoming 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. London-born Ismail is eligible to represent Nigeria through his father, as well as England, his country of birth.The 18-year-old left-back...
Nigeria squad announcement: Lillestrom, Hoffenheim forwards named on Flying Eagles' Afcon roster
Published: April 17, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has unveiled a 24-man squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, as Nigeria targets a record-extending eighth continental title. The tournament will be staged in Egypt from April 27 to May 18.The squad features a blend of home-based and foreign-based talents, in...
Nottingham Forest boss provides injury update on Ola Aina, Awoniyi ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash
Published: April 17, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo is sweating on the fitness of Nigeria internationals Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of Monday evening's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Aina and Awoniyi did not take part in team training at Nottingham Forest on Thursday,...
'Constantly running' - Rangers star Dessers called 'a dangerous player' by Athletic Bilbao manager
Published: April 17, 2025
Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has identified Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers as a key threat ahead of Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final second-leg clash against Rangers at San Mamés.The experienced Spanish tactician, speaking during his pre-match press conference, singled out Dessers’ po...
Eintracht Frankfurt's German-Nigerian CB reveals which country he plans to represent at 2026 World Cup
Published: April 17, 2025
Versatile Eintracht Frankfurt center-back Nnamdi Collins has revealed the nation he intends to represent at the 2026 World Cup.Born in Düsseldorf, Collins is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his family, but he is aiming to represent four-time world champions Germany at next year's tournament, which will b...
Fulham's Iwobi, Nottingham Forest's Aina nominated for EA SPORTS FC's PL Team of the Season
Published: April 17, 2025
Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina are among the nominees for EA SPORTS FC's Premier League Team of the Season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.As the 2024-2025 season draws to a close, EA SPORTS FC has revealed 40 players shortlisted for its Premier League Team of the Season, with the Fulham midfielder and No...
'Nobody talks about his salary' - Ex-Besiktas midfielder insists Osimhen deserves his N18b-N27b earnings
Published: April 17, 2025
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has praised Victor Osimhen’s value in the transfer market, insisting the Nigerian striker is worth every kobo of his reported €10–15 million (approximately N18 billion to N27 billion) annual earnings.Speaking on Ekol TV, Engin addressed ongoing speculation surrounding Osimhe...
Snapped: Saka's Nigerian girlfriend watches Arsenal forward miss penalty, score at the Bernabeu
Published: April 17, 2025
Bukayo Saka's Nigerian girlfriend Tolami Benson was among the spectators at the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night as Arsenal defeated defending champions Real Madrid to advance to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. Benson shared snaps on Instagram from the Santiago Bernabéu, where she was...
PL: Goal and assist from Newcastle United forward tracked by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Published: April 16, 2025
Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy delivered another standout performance on Wednesday night, scoring and assisting in the Magpies' dominant 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash at St James' Park.Murphy who is reportedly on the radar of Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, opened the scoring in the 14t...
'I have no reason to leave' - Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella insists he's happy at Leverkusen
Published: April 16, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has dismissed rumours linking him with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen, insisting he is content with life at the Bundesliga champions and eager to continue his journey with the club.Tella, who joined Leverkusen from Southampton in the summer of 2023, has quickly become a key figure f...
'Didn't look right'- Dortmund coach explains why Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka was missing v Barcelona
Published: April 16, 2025
Borussia Dortmund manager Nico Kovac has shed light on Carney Chukwuemeka's unexpected absence during his side's 3-1 Champions League quarterfinal victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night. Chukwuemeka, who joined Dortmund on loan from Chelsea during the winter transfer window, was a surprise omission from the matchday ...
'He isn't that mobile - Pundit not convinced Southampton striker Onuachu can cut it in Championship
Published: April 16, 2025
English football pundit Martin Sanders has cast doubt over Paul Onuachu's ability to lead Southampton's frontline as they prepare for life in the Championship next season, despite the Nigerian striker's recent resurgence in form.Onuachu, who joined the Saints from Genk in January 2023, endured a difficult start to his ...
'We need them' - Lazio coach puts his trust in Dele-Bashiru, 2 young talents ahead of UEL clash
Published: April 16, 2025
Speaking at Wednesday's press conference before his side's Europa League quarterfinal clash against Bodo/Glimt, Lazio manager Marco Baroni revealed that he is banking on young Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the high-stakes game.Lazio will host Bodo/Glimt tomorrow at 2000 hours Nigerian time at the Stadio Ol...
UEL: Super Eagles defender Balogun trains with Rangers ahead of trip to Bilbao
Published: April 16, 2025
Leon Balogun is seemingly in contention to be included in Rangers travelling squad for the Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés Barria on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.There had been speculation about the fitness of the experienced central defender following his omission from Rangers' ...