Five players of Nigerian descent named in Tottenham's Premier League squad for 2024-2025 season 
Published: September 15, 2024
After the summer transfer window closed for business, Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their squad list to the Premier League.  Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou will be able to call upon the services of five players of Nigerian descent for the first part of the 2024-2025 season. Dominic Solanke, Tott...
Ex-Besiktas forward reveals what impressed him about Osimhen during Galatasaray debut v Rizespor 
Published: September 15, 2024
Former Beşiktaş forward Nihat Kahveci has revealed what impressed him the most about Victor Osimhen when he made his debut for Galatasaray in their 5-0 thrashing of Çaykur Rizespor in the Süper Lig at the RAMS Park on Saturday. With Mauro Icardi injured, head coach Okan Buruk had a choice to make on whether to...
'Scored two good goals' - Atalanta coach praises Lookman for Afconq display as he provides fitness update
Published: September 15, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's Serie A meeting with Fiorentina, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has not ruled out including Ademola Lookman in the starting lineup  on the back of his impressive display for the Nigeria national team during the international break in September. ...
'His age doesn't matter' - Ndidi highlights the impact of Vardy in Leicester's draw with Crystal Palace
Published: September 15, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has praised Jamie Vardy for his performance during Leicester City's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in a Premier League encounter at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening, noting that the striker's age is irrelevant.  Despite his age, Vardy, 37, is showing no signs of slowing down, having netted two...
'Was good' - Chelsea boss hails Tosin after impressive display in win against Bournemouth
Published: September 15, 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has praised Tosin Adarabioyo for his performance during his side's Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday night. The Anglo-Nigerian defender came on for Axel Disasi, two minutes after the hour mark as Maresca sought to strengthen his backline. A...
Two Nigerian teenagers train with Arsenal team pre-Tottenham Hotspur
Published: September 14, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of his team's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  History-making attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri (17) and right-bac...
Tosin makes first Premier League appearance for Chelsea in history-making game against Bournemouth
Published: September 14, 2024
London-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has made his first appearance for Chelsea in the Premier League. The Manchester City academy product played the full ninety minutes in both legs of the UEFA Conference League encounter against Servette FC in August. After being an unused substitute in the op...
Osimhen bags assist on Galatasaray debut, Rizespor CB rushed to hospital after collision with Napoli loanee
Published: September 14, 2024
Victor Osimhen made his debut for Galatasaray on Saturday evening, as they walloped Rizespor 5-0 in a Süper Lig match played at the RAMS Park, recording an assist in the encounter. Three minutes into the game, former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sánchez opened the scoring, producing a great header to beat ...
'It's a TikTok trend' - Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface explains strange pants down celebration
Published: September 14, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has explained why he pulled down his pants each time he found the back of the net during Bayer Leverksuen's 4-1 rout of Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga clash on Saturday afternoon. Boniface doubled Bayer Leverkusen's advantage in the 30th minute and dropped his pants to expose...
Son of former Super Eagles defender, six other Nigerians registered by Chelsea to play in Premier League
Published: September 14, 2024
Chelsea have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the close of the summer transfer window, with seven players eligible to represent Nigeria's national teams registered by the Londoners.  Summer signing from Fulham, Tosin Adarabioyo is among eight homegrown players named in Chelsea's 22...
Southampton boss admits it was a difficult decision leaving Aribo out of starting XI in loss to Man Utd 
Published: September 14, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin has admitted that it was a difficult decision leaving Joe Aribo and two other players out of the starting lineup in his side's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United in a Premier League encounter at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon. For the first time this season, the ...
For the first time in the Premier League, Leicester City midfielder Ndidi records brace of assists 
Published: September 14, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi bagged a brace of assists for the first time in the English Premier League during Leicester City's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. Ndidi's first goal involvement was in the 21st minute, when he released Jamie Vardy, who was in an acre of space, and the Engli...
Super Eagles striker Boniface involved in three goals as Bayer Leverkusen win big at Hoffenheim 
Published: September 14, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has finally opened his goal account for the 2024/2025 Bundesliga campaign, scoring a brace and providing an assist as Bayern Leverkusen secured a 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena on Saturday. Boniface, who joined Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise last summer, h...
Super Eagles striker Onuachu among ten Nigerian players named in Southampton's Premier League squad
Published: September 14, 2024
Southampton have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. For the first part of the 2024-2025 Premier League season, Saints manager Russell Martin can call upon the services of ten players eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams.  The big...
Motherwell coach gets 6-game ban for comments on Dessers goal in Rangers win v St Johnstone
Published: September 14, 2024
According to The Scottish Sun, Motherwell coach Richard Foster has been given a six-game ban for the comments he made on Cyriel Dessers’ goal during Rangers’ 2-0 win over St.Johnstone in the Scottish League Cup last month. Dessers opened the scoring for the Light Blues in the 61st minute, having been assisted by...