Musa, Ogunneye named in Manchester United's Premier League squad for 2024-2025 season
Published: September 14, 2024
As published on the club's official website, Manchester United have announced their Premier League squad for the 2024/2025 season. The long list includes Nigerian right-back Habeeb Ogunneye and talented centre-forward Victor Musa, with both being included among the U21-eligible players. Ogunneye took part in ...
Confirmed team news: Ex-Crystal Palace dazzler Victor Moses in line to make Luton Town debut at Millwall 
Published: September 14, 2024
Crystal Palace academy product Victor Moses is in line to make his debut for Luton Town on Saturday afternoon when they take on Millwall at The Den. The former Super Eagles winger completed a transfer to the Hatters four days ago, joining them as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at Spartak Mosco...
'That's the important thing now' - Kelechi Nwakali itching to make league debut for Barnsley 
Published: September 13, 2024
Nigeria international Kelechi Nwakali is itching to make his league debut for  Barnsley following his summer move from Portuguese club GD Chaves. The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner was unable to begin training with his new teammates immediately after the transfer was confirmed as he was still waiting f...
Super Eagles forward left out of Nottingham Forest Premier League squad for 2024-2025
Published: September 13, 2024
Emmanuel Dennis' future at Nottingham Forest has been thrown into doubt following his omission from the club's Premier League roster. Nottingham Forest have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window and Dennis has not been selected in the 24-man s...
Little-known facts about the stars of Nigerian football
Published: September 13, 2024
Nigeria is home to an abundance of talent, yet many promising youngsters fail to fulfill their full potential. Phillip Osondu was an impressive performer at the 1987 Under-17 World Cup but later settled for janitorial work in Belgium. Nwankwo Kanu's compelling life story has mesmerised football fans everywhere. ...
Twelve Nigerian youngsters named in Arsenal's Premier League squad for 2024-2025 season 
Published: September 13, 2024
Arsenal have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the closure of the summer transfer window on August 30, 2024. There are two separate lists, the main one containing a total of 22 players, and another reserved for only U21 players and scholars irrespective of nationality.  Arsenal manager ...
Augsburg coach to make late decision on Super Eagles midfielder's potential Bundesliga debut
Published: September 13, 2024
Augsburg manager Jess Thorup says he will make a late decision on whether Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka is ready to make his German Bundesliga debut on Sunday afternoon when the Fuggerstädter face off with FC St. Pauli at the WWK ARENA. In search of regular playing opportunities, Onyeka completed a loan ...
'He's going to struggle to find space' - Maresca on Chukwuemeka's situation at Chelsea
Published: September 13, 2024
Speaking in his post-match conference ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, Enzo Maresca has revealed the situation with the future of Carney Chukwuemeka. The Anglo-Nigerian midfielder is yet to play a single minute for the Blues this season and has not been included in the matchday squad as ...
Tottenham handed boost as Solanke returns to training ahead of North London derby 
Published: September 13, 2024
Speaking at his pre-match press conference before the north London derby versus Arsenal on Sunday, September 15, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on a couple of key players, including Super Eagles-eligible center forward Dominic Solanke.  Solanke became Tottenham Hotspur's most...
Barcelona chief admits Spanish-Nigerian striker was a difficult player to sign after failed Chelsea move
Published: September 13, 2024
Barcelona sporting director Deco has admitted that 2024 Olympics gold medalist of Nigerian descent Samuel Omorodion was a difficult player to sign in the summer transfer window after a failed move to Chelsea. Less than a week before the close of the summer transfer window in the top five European leagues,  the Supe...
Butler-Oyedeji beats Man Utd and West Ham stars, 4 others to win PL2 Player of the Month
Published: September 13, 2024
Arsenal's Nigerian striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has been rewarded for his brilliant start to the season, having been named the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for August. The Hale End Academy graduate beat teammate Khayon Edwards, West Ham's Josh Ajala and Lewis Orford, Manchester United's starlet ...
Nottingham Forest boss reveals the bad part of international break as Aina, Awoniyi return 
Published: September 13, 2024
Nottingham Forest's Portuguese football tactician Nuno Espírito Santo has suggested that Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi have returned to England following the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for September.  Awoniyi and Aina were among fourteen Nottingham Forest first teamers cal...
'Like an Arsenal B team' - Ezra Collective's Femi reveals why he wants Fulham to beat West Ham 
Published: September 13, 2024
Bandleader of Ezra Collective, Femi Koleoso who is of Nigerian descent, has revealed why he wants Fulham to beat West Ham United in a Premier League London derby scheduled to hold at Craven Cottage on Saturday, September 14. As an Arsenal supporter, Femi Koleoso is rooting for the Cottagers to overcome the Hammers, ...
Talented centre-back of Nigerian descent cap-tied to Faroe Islands after featuring in UEFA Nations League
Published: September 13, 2024
Promising central defender of Nigerian descent Samuel Johansen Chukwudi is now cap-tied to his country of birth Faroe Islands after representing them in a competitive fixture in the first international break of the 2024-2025 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. By starting against North Macedonia in a UEFA Nations...
2024 Fifa U-20 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Falconets 2-1 loss to Japan
Published: September 13, 2024
The Falconets' journey in the 2024 FIFA Women's World Cup ended  after a 2-1 loss to Japan.on Friday morning. Miyu Matsunaga opened the scoring for Japan in the 33rd minute, assisted by Ujihara Rihoma. Meanwhile, Japan extended their lead in the second half when Maya Hijikata scored in the 66th minute fr...