U21 photocall: Arsenal hint four Nigerian players are available for transfer ahead of next Friday's deadline
Published: August 25, 2023
Arsenal have dropped the biggest hint yet that four players of Nigerian descent are available for transfer ahead of next Friday's transfer deadline, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Of the nineteen players pictured in the photocall, two in the shape of goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri and attacking midfielder Ethan Nw...
Joel Asoro: Onetime youngest player of Nigerian descent to feature in EPL joins Metz 
Published: August 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 club Metz have announced the signing of Super Eagles-eligible winger Joel Asoro.   Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Asoro was the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League, aged 17 years and 117 days, when he came on in the 81s...
Onuachu rejects transfer to former club despite Genk reaching an agreement with Southampton 
Published: August 25, 2023
Paul Onuachu has rejected the chance of a return to his former club Racing Genk.   According to The Athletic (subscription required), the Super Eagles forward doesn't want to return to Genk despite the club reaching an agreement with Southampton for his return.   The Belgian outfit had initially reac...
Confirmed team news: 2015 Golden Eaglets invitee ruled out of Chelsea v Luton Town 
Published: August 25, 2023
2015 Golden Eaglets invitee Gabriel Osho is unlikely to make his Premier League debut when newly-promoted Luton Town battle Chelsea at Stamford Bridge under the lights on Friday, August 25.   The central defender was unavailable for selection in Luton Town's first-ever game in the Premier League against Brig...
Arsenal's Flying Eagles-eligible winger undergoes successful ACL surgery
Published: August 25, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible winger Henry Timi Davies has sustained an injury that will keep him away from the pitch for several months.    The Arsenal U21 star has had an unfortunate start to the season, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.   Davies' surgery on the ACL injury went ...
Nottingham Forest defender Aina returns to partial training pre-Manchester United 
Published: August 24, 2023
Ola Aina is racing against the clock to be fit enough for Nottingham Forest's upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 26.   The Nigeria international right-back started Nottingham Forest's season opener against Arsenal but was not named in the matchday ...
2022 Nigeria U23 invitee promoted to Arsenal first team training after rejecting transfer
Published: August 24, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted 2022 Nigeria's Olympic national team invitee Tim Akinola to first team training on Thursday, the squad's penultimate training session before they step out onto the Emirates Stadium turf for their Premier League clash against Fullham, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   ...
Confirmed: Son of former Super Eagles defender joins West Brom after Aston Villa exit 
Published: August 24, 2023
With a statement on their official website, West Brom have announced the signing of Ruben Shakpoke, the son of former Super Eagles defender Jero Shakpoke.   The 19-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Championship side with an option of a further year which can only be triggered by the club.   Sh...
Everton coach provides worrying injury update on Iwobi ahead of Nigeria squad announcement 
Published: August 24, 2023
Manager Sean Dyche has provided a worrying update on the injury suffered by Alex Iwobi during Everton's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa last weekend.    Four minutes into the second half, Iwobi went to the ground clutching his leg and was unable to continue with Everton trailing 2-0.   Dyc...
Tottenham Hotspur handed a boost in the race for Nigerian central defender 
Published: August 24, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur have received a boost in their pursuit of English-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo who is also highly wanted by Monaco.   According to Express UK, Spurs now stand a good chance to sign the Fulham star whose proposed transfer to Monaco is on the verge of collapse. A report...
Official: Chelsea legend Obi Mikel returns to Stamford Bridge in September 
Published: August 24, 2023
Retired Nigeria international John Obi Mikel is set to wear a Chelsea jersey again more than six years after he departed the club.   Through their official website, Chelsea have confirmed that Mikel has been added to the Legends roster and will take part in the Chelsea Legends vs Bayern Munich Legends match at ...
Chelsea boss Pochettino reveals when Chukwuemeka is likely to be back 
Published: August 24, 2023
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has provided an update on England U20 international of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuemeka.   Chelsea are facing an injury crisis ahead of the visit of Premier League new boys Luton Town, with Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chu...
Official: Super Eagles goalkeeper joins Udinese on permanent transfer 
Published: August 24, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Italian Serie A club Udinese have announced the signing of Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from Watford.   Okoye has put pen to paper on a four-year deal that will keep him at the Bianconeri until June 30, 2027.   The 23-year-old has left Watford permanen...
Official: Former Flying Eagles midfielder Ofoborh mutually parts company with Rangers 
Published: August 24, 2023
Through their official website, Glasgow Rangers have announced the departure of Former Flying Eagles star Nnamdi Ofoborh.   The statement revealed that the Scottish giants reached a mutual agreement with the Nigerian midfielder to end his contract despite two years left on the deal.   Ofoborh joined Rang...
Man Utd midfielder eligible for Nigeria, England gets double promotion in Poland youth team set-up
Published: August 24, 2023
Manchester United defensive midfielder Maxi Oyedele has earned a double promotion in the Poland youth team set-up, jumping two levels from the U19s to U21s.    Born in Salford to a Nigerian father and Polish mother, Oyedele is spoilt for choice over the country to represent internationally at senior level as ...