No green light from Panathinaikos medics for Super Eagles striker Dessers to return to action
Published: October 04, 2025
The medical team of Panathinaikos has not yet cleared Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers to return to action after the injury he sustained in the second half of the Europa League clash with Young Boys nine days ago, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Rangers man has been named in Nigeria's final squad for a pai...
Akintola scores winner for Hull City as Super Eagles CB Ajayi gives away penalty in comeback game
Published: October 04, 2025
Hull City returned to winning ways in the Championship with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Sheffield United at the MKM Stadium on Saturday evening.The encounter marked the return of Super Eagles centre-back Semi Ajayi, who featured for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for sev...
Is cap-tying appearance in doubt? Werder Bremen fullback Agu subbed due to injury
Published: October 04, 2025
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle faces an anxious wait over the fitness of Werder Bremen fullback Felix Agu, just days before the Super Eagles begin preparations for their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches.The former Germany U21 international has been named in Chelle's 23-man squad for the upcoming fixtures against ...
'It's pointless' - Gernot Rohr reveals what he told Cheetahs players before WCQ against Nigeria
Published: October 04, 2025
Benin's Cheetahs manager Gernot Rohr has urged his players to remain focused despite sitting atop Group C ahead of their final two 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Nigeria.Benin will face Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on October 10 before travelling to Uyo for a decisive encounter wit...
2025 Flying Eagles invitee nets brace but Chelsea youth lose 5-goal thriller to Man City
Published: October 04, 2025
2025 Flying Eagles invitee Chizaram Ezenwata continued his brilliant start to the season by scoring a brace as Chelsea were beaten 3-2 by Manchester City in an U18 Premier League Cup encounter on Saturday afternoon.The dual national centre-forward was invited to a Flying Eagles training camp before the 2025 Fifa U20 Wo...
'Amazing club' - What future Arsenal player Ozhianvuna said after agreeing deal
Published: October 04, 2025
Shamrock Rovers forward Victor Ozhianvuna has taken to social media to celebrate his agreement with Premier League giants Arsenal.The Gunners and Shamrock Rovers have reached a club-to-club agreement for the transfer of the Republic of Ireland U18 international of Nigerian descent, with the move to be completed on Janu...
PL2: Stoke's Fawunmi brace; Southampton's Oyekunle, Wolves' Olagunju, Derby's Osayande strike
Published: October 04, 2025
It was a memorable evening for players of Nigerian descent in the Premier League 2 on Friday, October 3, as four youngsters found the net for their respective clubs.Former West Ham attacker Favour Fawunmi continued his impressive form for Stoke City, taking his goal involvement to five for the season after netting a br...
Former Arsenal striker lauds Chukwueze for brilliant assist in Fulham's loss to Bournemouth
Published: October 04, 2025
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith commended Samuel Chukwueze for his decisive impact in Fulham's 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night.Chukwueze, who joined Fulham in the summer, made an immediate impression after being introduced in the 67th minute for Josh King.Within three minutes of his ...
Super Eagles watch: Chukwueze and Simon provide assists, Onuachu Super Lig leading scorer
Published: October 03, 2025
Ahead of the international break, Super Eagles players continued to make headlines across Europe on Friday night, with Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon all providing decisive contributions for their clubs.In Turkey, Onuachu underlined his fine form by scoring once and setting up another as Trabzonspor cru...
'We can play with both' - Wolves boss Pereira on potential Arokodare-Larsen partnership
Published: October 03, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vítor Pereira has expressed confidence that Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare and Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen can play together once both are fully fit and in top form.Arokodare joined Wolves on transfer deadline day after an impressive spell with Belgian side Racing Genk, whi...
Sons of former Super Eagles stars among six Nigerians named in latest England U18 squad
Published: October 03, 2025
England U18s coach Neil Ryan has named a 27-player roster for the internationals in October, with six players of Nigerian descent part of the group.Goalkeepers Owen Asemota and Lanre Awesu, defender Wesley Okoduwa, midfielders Ifeoluwa Ibrahim and Landon Emenalo, and striker Chizaram Ezenwata have been selected for the...
Not only Osimhen and Dessers: Birmingham City fullback joins Super Eagles' walking wounded
Published: October 03, 2025
Birmingham City fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has joined Victor Osimhen and Cyriel Dessers among players nursing knocks ahead of Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Osayi-Samuel, who signed for Birmingham City this summer, picked up an injury in his side's las...
England squads announcement: Rangers defender among nine Nigerians called up (full list)
Published: October 03, 2025
The English Football Association has announced the Young Lions rosters ahead of international matches later this month, with nine Nigeria-eligible players called up.Arsenal's history-making midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea forward Tyrique George have been chosen to represent European champions at U21 level, England...
Nigeria great Odegbami sends rallying call to Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman ahead of WCQ
Published: October 03, 2025
Nigeria great Segun Odegbami has issued a powerful message to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, urging the team's stars to take responsibility in securing Nigeria's place on the global stage.Speaking at an event themed 'The Role of Sports in Global Geo-Politics', ...
Official: Talented Nigeria-eligible forward agrees to join Arsenal in January 2027
Published: October 03, 2025
Arsenal have confirmed an agreement to sign 16-year-old Nigeria-eligible forward Victor Ozhianvuna from Shamrock Rovers, with the transfer set to be completed in January 2027, when he turns 18, the official website revealed on Friday.The young attacker has already made a notable impact at senior level, appearing in 16 ...