Fulham's Iwobi, Nottingham Forest's Aina nominated for EA SPORTS FC's PL Team of the Season
Published: April 17, 2025
Nigeria internationals Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina are among the nominees for EA SPORTS FC's Premier League Team of the Season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.As the 2024-2025 season draws to a close, EA SPORTS FC has revealed 40 players shortlisted for its Premier League Team of the Season, with the Fulham midfielder and No...
'Nobody talks about his salary' - Ex-Besiktas midfielder insists Osimhen deserves his N18b-N27b earnings
Published: April 17, 2025
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has praised Victor Osimhen’s value in the transfer market, insisting the Nigerian striker is worth every kobo of his reported €10–15 million (approximately N18 billion to N27 billion) annual earnings.Speaking on Ekol TV, Engin addressed ongoing speculation surrounding Osimhe...
Snapped: Saka's Nigerian girlfriend watches Arsenal forward miss penalty, score at the Bernabeu
Published: April 17, 2025
Bukayo Saka's Nigerian girlfriend Tolami Benson was among the spectators at the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night as Arsenal defeated defending champions Real Madrid to advance to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. Benson shared snaps on Instagram from the Santiago Bernabéu, where she was...
PL: Goal and assist from Newcastle United forward tracked by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Published: April 16, 2025
Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy delivered another standout performance on Wednesday night, scoring and assisting in the Magpies' dominant 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash at St James' Park.Murphy who is reportedly on the radar of Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle, opened the scoring in the 14t...
'I have no reason to leave' - Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella insists he's happy at Leverkusen
Published: April 16, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has dismissed rumours linking him with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen, insisting he is content with life at the Bundesliga champions and eager to continue his journey with the club.Tella, who joined Leverkusen from Southampton in the summer of 2023, has quickly become a key figure f...
'Didn't look right'- Dortmund coach explains why Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka was missing v Barcelona
Published: April 16, 2025
Borussia Dortmund manager Nico Kovac has shed light on Carney Chukwuemeka's unexpected absence during his side's 3-1 Champions League quarterfinal victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night. Chukwuemeka, who joined Dortmund on loan from Chelsea during the winter transfer window, was a surprise omission from the matchday ...
'He isn't that mobile - Pundit not convinced Southampton striker Onuachu can cut it in Championship
Published: April 16, 2025
English football pundit Martin Sanders has cast doubt over Paul Onuachu's ability to lead Southampton's frontline as they prepare for life in the Championship next season, despite the Nigerian striker's recent resurgence in form.Onuachu, who joined the Saints from Genk in January 2023, endured a difficult start to his ...
'We need them' - Lazio coach puts his trust in Dele-Bashiru, 2 young talents ahead of UEL clash
Published: April 16, 2025
Speaking at Wednesday's press conference before his side's Europa League quarterfinal clash against Bodo/Glimt, Lazio manager Marco Baroni revealed that he is banking on young Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the high-stakes game.Lazio will host Bodo/Glimt tomorrow at 2000 hours Nigerian time at the Stadio Ol...
UEL: Super Eagles defender Balogun trains with Rangers ahead of trip to Bilbao
Published: April 16, 2025
Leon Balogun is seemingly in contention to be included in Rangers travelling squad for the Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés Barria on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.There had been speculation about the fitness of the experienced central defender following his omission from Rangers' ...
From Goodison struggles to Craven Cottage star: Iwobi's stunning Fulham transformation
Published: April 16, 2025
Fulham are enjoying a remarkable 2024-25 Premier League campaign that appears set to land them a place in Europe next season.The Cottagers have stormed up the table under manager Marco Silva, collecting upset victories over Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham along the way, as they sit ninth with six games to p...
'Not easy' - Brentford's Nigeria-eligible RB Kayode speaks passionately about representing Italy
Published: April 16, 2025
Brentford right back Michael Kayode has described scoring for Italy in the final of the 2023 UEFA U19 European Championship as the best moment of his life.Nineteen minutes into the contest against Portugal, the versatile fullback of Nigerian descent met Luis Hasa's delivery with a decisive header to score the match-win...
Former Real Madrid star Adepoju insists it's not over yet, names 4 players that can destroy Arsenal
Published: April 16, 2025
Former Real Madrid star and retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has issued a UEFA Champions League warning to Arsenal, saying his former club still have a chance of reaching the semifinals despite suffering a heavy 3-0 loss last week at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners did a demolition job in London, leaving Re...
EFL Awards 2025: Ibadan-born CB Olowu who has pledged future to Nigeria over England shortlisted
Published: April 16, 2025
Arsenal-reared central defender Joseph Olowu is the only player of Nigerian descent shortlisted for an award at the EFL Awards 2025.Born in Ibadan, the Doncaster Rovers star has committed his international future to Nigeria even though he's eligible to represent England.Olowu visited Poland during the 2019 Fifa U20 Wor...
Romano reveals Osimhen will leave Napoli for good this summer amid Man Utd, Chelsea interest
Published: April 16, 2025
Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will begin weighing up transfer options in May, ahead of a possible summer move.Osimhen, who has enjoyed a blistering season on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Ma...
Southampton striker Oyekunle on the brink of equalling U18 PL record held by Man Utd's Chido Obi
Published: April 15, 2025
Highly-rated Nigerian attacker Nicholas Oyekunle enhanced his burgeoning reputation by inspiring Southampton to a 4-2 win over West Ham United in an U18 Premier League South clash on Tuesday afternoon at Staplewood Training Ground.Oyekunle has been on fire this season, and he's the leading marksman in the U18 Premier L...