Lookman joins one-time PL Golden Boot winner, ex-Arsenal star in Europa League Team of the Season
Published: May 25, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named in the official UEFA Europa League Team of the Season following his heroics for Atalanta in the competition. The in-form forward was named alongside former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, 2018/2019 Premier League joint Golden Boot winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ...
West Ham United considering a move for history-making Nigerian forward 
Published: May 24, 2024
West Ham United are reportedly considering a move to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, following his phenomenal performance in the Europa League final. The 26-year-old Nigerian international made history by becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in the Europa League final, leading Atalanta to a 3-0 vict...
Chelsea closing in on deal for Nigerian striker who shares the same agent with Romeo Lavia
Published: May 24, 2024
Chelsea are on the verge of signing talented Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar, who shares the same agent with Belgium international Roméo Lavia. As reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are said to be close to agreeing a deal with Nigerian outfit Ojodu City Academy for the services of Umar. H...
Nigeria squad announcement: Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Ndidi named in 23-man squad 
Published: May 24, 2024
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Finidi George, has picked rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen and safe hands Stanley Nwabali among a crop of 23 players who will do battle with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying m...
London-born Brighton & Hove defender open to representing Super Eagles
Published: May 24, 2024
Brighton & Hove defender Odel Offiah has expressed his willingness to commit his international future to Nigeria, despite being eligible to represent England, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The 21-year-old right-back, born in London to Nigerian parents, is open to following in the footsteps of other English-born pl...
Finidi cites Arsenal, Saka as he highlights potential disadvantage of playing with an inverted winger
Published: May 24, 2024
Super Eagles boss Finidi George, has sparked a debate about the use of inverted wingers in modern football. Inverted wingers are typically left-footed players playing on the right wing, and vice-versa, who tend to cut inside onto their stronger foot rather than deliver crosses from the byline. Finidi, a right-win...
Luton Town in talks with 2024 Super Eagles invitee over new contract 
Published: May 24, 2024
Through their official website, Luton Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. The Hatters are back in the Championship after suffering relegation on the final day of the Premier League season. Luton Town are keen on retaining the services of 2024 Sup...
'It could have been six, seven' - Manu Garba admits Golden Eaglets were not efficient in front of goal 
Published: May 24, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 3-0 win against Togo in their final group game of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba urged his strikers to be more efficient in front of goal.  Five-time world champions Nigeria are through to the semifinals of the...
Bologna striker Zirkzee named Best U23 Player in Serie A for 2023-2024
Published: May 24, 2024
Nigerian striker Joshua Zirkzee has been named the Best U23 player otherwise known as the Best Young Player award,  in the Serie A for the 2023-2024 season having been in spectacular form for Bologna. The Netherlands U21 international has been one of the breakout stars in the Serie A this season and has helped Bolo...
Official: Arsenal youth product Omole released by League One new boys Crawley Town
Published: May 24, 2024
With a statement on their official website, EFL League One new boys Crawley Town have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Crawley Town defeated Crewe Alexandra 2-0 at Wembley Stadium to earn a promotion to the third tier of English football. Arsenal youth t...
'There is a lot of interest' - Akpom speaks on his future with Ajax Amsterdam 
Published: May 24, 2024
Chuba Akpom has confirmed that he has been contacted by several clubs on the possibility of leaving Ajax Amsterdam in the summer. The Nigerian forward joined Ajax with a huge pedigree, having played a vital role in helping Middlesborough to the Championship playoffs in the 2022/2023 season. He scored 28 goals in ...
Olise, Ugochukwu, Kayode, Omorodion: Finidi not ruling out targeting more dual nationals for Super Eagles
Published: May 24, 2024
Nigeria's head coach Finidi George is not ruling out inviting more dual national players to the Super Eagles.  Looking at Nigeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad, several players could have represented other nations but opted to wear the colours of the three-time African champions.  The Nigeria Footb...
'What I have on my phone is amazing' - Finidi reckons he knows strengths and weaknesses of Bafana Bafana
Published: May 23, 2024
Nigeria head coach Finidi George reckons that he knows the strengths and weaknesses of South Africa's national team ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on June 7. At a media briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, th...
Finidi reacts to Lookman's spectacular display, confirms Atalanta hat-trick hero is in squad for 2026 WCQs
Published: May 23, 2024
Nigeria manager Finidi George was on media duties on Wednesday and one of the topics he touched on was Ademola Lookman's spectacular display during Atalanta's win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final at the Dublin Arena.  The Europa League final had focused on Atalanta's Netherlands inter...
Euro 2004: Super Eagles-eligible midfielder named in Italy's provisional squad 
Published: May 23, 2024
Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Michael Folorunsho has been included in Italy's provisional 30-man squad for Euro 2024. This call-up comes after an impressive season for Folorunsho in Serie A, where he scored four goals and provided one assist in 26 appearances for Verona. Folorunsho, who spent his youth ca...