Official: Loan deals for Brentford's Onyeka, Brighton's Offiah and Burnley's Adewumi 
Published: August 31, 2024
Three Nigerians on the books of English clubs secured loan moves away from the respective teams on transfer deadline day. German Bundesliga club FC Augbsurg have strengthened their squad with the addition of Brentford central midfielder Frank Onyeka. The Nigeria international reunites with head coach Jess Thorup...
Done deal: Versatile tri-national defender joins Leeds United in record-breaking transfer 
Published: August 31, 2024
Versatile tri-national defender Isaac Schmidt is leaving Swiss Super League side FC St. Gallen for good and has moved to Championship club Leeds United. Born in Lausanne to a Swiss-German father and Nigerian mother, he is eligible to represent the national teams of Switzerland, Germany and Nigeria.  Leeds United...
End of discussion: Chelsea delegation leave Naples after falling to shake hands with Osimhen
Published: August 30, 2024
Chelsea have failed in their pursuit to sign 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner Victor Osimhen. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Chelsea delegation have now left Naples after failing to reach an agreement with the reigning African Footballer of the Year. Manager Enzo Maresca is now set to use Nicolas Jac...
NFF confirm deal with Bruno Labbadia is off; Eguavoen returns for fourth spell as Nigeria coach
Published: August 30, 2024
Through a press release on Friday night, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced that the agreement with Bruno Labbadia to take over as Super Eagles coach has fallen through.  The NFF had earlier announced that Labbadia would be the new boss of the three-time African champions and will resume his duty ahead ...
No going back: Ipswich Town on the brink of signing Nigerian forward after Ladapo's departure 
Published: August 30, 2024
After the departure of 2011 Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo whose deal was mutually terminated on Friday, August 30, Ipswich Town are on the brink of confirming the signing of another Nigerian forward.  According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ipswich Town have agreed a deal with R.S.C. Anderlecht for the...
Confirmed: Ipswich Town and 2011 Flying Eagles invitee mutually agree to go their separate ways  
Published: August 30, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Premier League new boys Ipswich Town have announced that the club have come to a mutual agreement to terminate the contract of 2011 Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo. The signs were there that the striker was surplus to requirements after his number 9 jersey was taken f...
Confirmed: Okoronkwo completes transfer deadline day loan move from Everton 
Published: August 30, 2024
Through a statement on the club's official website, Premier League club Everton have announced that Francis Okoronkwo has completed a transfer deadline day loan move to EFL League Two club Salford City. Okoronkwo has joined Salford City on loan for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season in search of first team fo...
Confirmed: Norwegian club Odds BK sign Abduljeleel Abdulateef after successful trial 
Published: August 30, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Norwegian Eliteserien club Odds BK have announced the signing of Nigerian attacker Abduljeleel Abdulateef. Abdulateef has been offered a contract by the top flight club following a successful trial.  The Nigerian has joined Odd BK on loan for the remainder of the ...
Manchester United exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka
Published: August 30, 2024
Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka who has been deemed dispensable by Chelsea. According to Sky Sport reporter Dharmesh Sheth, Erik ten Hag's side are exploring the possibility of signing the England youth international ahead of tonight's deadline...
The digital frontier: How UK online casinos are leading the way
Published: August 30, 2024
Online casinos are popular in many parts of the world, but they have an especially large following in the UK. The casino and sportsbook industry has seen many ‘firsts’ take place here, and the British public has generally welcomed operators and their developments. Other countries looking to grow in this space co...
Championship table-toppers Sunderland interested in signing former Nigeria U20 international 
Published: August 30, 2024
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, EFL Championship table-toppers Sunderland are interested in signing former Flying Eagles forward Ahmed Abdullahi from KAA Gent. The English outfit are said to be discussing with their Belgian counterparts over signing the talented striker and have sent a bid to further their interest,...
England squads: Arsenal, West Ham, Newcastle starlets among nine Nigeria-eligible players called up
Published: August 30, 2024
The English Football Association announced the Young Lions' rosters on Friday, August 30 ahead of international matches in September, with nine Nigeria-eligible players getting call-ups. Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Chelsea winger Tyrique George have received their first call-ups to England U19...
'He wants to be greater than Ronaldo' - Bajowa reveals his 10yo son wants to play for Italy instead of Nigeria
Published: August 30, 2024
A 10-year-old kid with Nigerian parents, Victor Olamide Bajowa has been officially signed by Venezia Calcio of Italy, but he will not be available to play for Nigeria. This is because Bajowa has already opted to play for Italy at youth and senior national team levels. Although he is yet to become a teenager, alln...
Wolverhampton Wanderers agree deal to sign 17-year-old Nigerian centre-back from Chelsea
Published: August 30, 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to sign young Nigerian centre-back Saheed Olagunju from Chelsea. As revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Wolves have agreed a deal to sign the 17-year-old defender with the deal set to be signed today. The centre-back was part of Chelsea's academy scholars last season b...
'There is a lot of pressure on Bruno' - Rohr explains why NFF hired English speaking German coach Labbadia
Published: August 30, 2024
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained why the Nigeria Football Federation appointed Bruno Labbadia as the new coach of the senior national team.  The former Bayern Munich striker is set to become the sixth German to handle the Super Eagles, following in the footsteps of  Karl-Heinz Marotzke, Gottli...