'Came back with injury' – Rangers coach provides update on Dessers as Panathinaikos clash looms
Published: July 20, 2025
Rangers head coach Russell Martin has shed light on the current fitness status of Cyriel Dessers and Hamza Igmane ahead of Tuesday's Champions League qualifying clash against Greek giants Panathinaikos. Martin confirmed that both players are slightly behind the rest of the squad in terms of fitness due to different ci...
Rangers include two Nigerians in squad for UEFA Champions League second round qualifier
Published: July 18, 2025
Rangers have confirmed their squad for the the upcoming UEFA Champions League second round qualifier against Panathinaikos, with two Nigerian players making the cut.Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has been included in the squad despite ongoing speculation surrounding his future at Ibrox Stadium.He is joined on the ...
'We get along very well' – Porto left-back Francisco Moura plays down rivalry with Zaidu
Published: July 17, 2025
FC Porto defender Francisco Moura has dismissed any talk of tension in his ongoing battle with Zaidu Sanusi for the club's starting left-back position, insisting the competition is healthy and beneficial to the squad.Zaidu endured a difficult 2024–2025 season, managing just six appearances for Porto's first team afte...
'Spoke to me' - Rangers starlet reveals what experienced striker Dessers told him
Published: July 17, 2025
Rangers starlet Josh Gentles has opened up on the valuable mentorship he's received from experienced striker Cyriel Dessers during his time training with the first team at St. George's Park.Gentles featured in the Light Blues' preseason friendly against Club Brugge, disclosed that both Dessers and fellow forward Danilo...
Confirmed: Two young Nigerian defenders sign new contracts with Watford
Published: July 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Championship club Watford have announced  the group of youngsters who have received their scholarships ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.Two young defenders of Nigerian descent, Tomiwa Akinyimika and Chaniel Ogieva-Okunbor, have signed scholarship deals with the Hornets.Akinyimika...
Official: Versatile Nigerian striker signs new contract with Birmingham City
Published: July 15, 2025
Through the club's official website, Championship new boys Birmingham City have announced their new intake of first year scholars ahead of the upcoming season, with a Nigerian teenager part of the group. Fifteen players have signed two-year scholarship deals with The Blues, including Nigerian forward Denzil Uchenna.Uc...
'Being considered' – Pafos official confirms Super Eagles CB Awaziem is a transfer target
Published: July 14, 2025
Pafos FC, the reigning Cypriot First Division champions, have confirmed their interest in signing Nigerian international centre-back Chidozie Awaziem to bolster their squad for the 2025-2026 season.Pafos’ press representative, Christoforos Mattheou, addressed the transfer speculation."He is also a player being consid...
Report: Three-time African champions Raja interested in acquiring Super Eagles GK Nwabali
Published: July 14, 2025
Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca have set their sights on acquiring Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from South African club Chippa United, as the 29-year-old continues to attract attention following his stellar performances.According to Africa Foot, the Botola Pro League side are in talks with Chippa United over...
'Biggest reinforcement' – Slavia chairman hails Super Eagles CB decision to extend contract
Published: July 12, 2025
Slavia Prague have secured the futures of two of their key players, Igoh Ogbu and Christos Zafeiris, by tying them down to new contracts at Fortuna Arena, fending off potential interest from abroad.Both players had attracted attention from foreign clubs following impressive performances last season, but the Czech giant...
Confirmed: Two defenders of Nigerian descent sign new contracts with Norwich City
Published: July 10, 2025
Through the official website, Championship outfit Norwich City have announced that two talented defenders of Nigerian descent have signed new contracts with the Canaries.Theo Adelusi has signed a new three-year deal, keeping him at Carrow Road until 2028, while Oser Okpiabhele has signed his first professional contract...
Oguntolu and Osayande sign first professional contracts with Derby County
Published: July 08, 2025
Two Nigerian players are among eight youngsters who have signed their first professional contracts with Derby County, the club confirmed via their official website. Two years after signing scholarship deals with Derby County, Justin Oguntolu and Adisa Osayande have signed on the dotted line to continue their journeys ...
Walsall defender Okagbue wanted by League One clubs Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United
Published: July 08, 2025
Two League One clubs are battling for the signature of promising defender David Okagbue following his standout campaign with Walsall in League Two.According to Football League World, both Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United have expressed strong interest in signing the 21-year-old permanently this summer.Okagbue imp...
'Cyriel was here' – Rangers boss explains Dessers' omission from squad against Club Brugge
Published: July 07, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has explained why Cyriel Dessers was omitted from the squad for Sunday afternoon's friendly against Club Brugge at Ibrox Stadium.Ahead of kickoff, the Nigeria international was seen engaging with supporters at Ibrox, posing for photos and signing autographs for Rangers fans.Dessers has be...
Dessers absent from Rangers squad v Club Brugge as new Nigerian signing makes debut
Published: July 06, 2025
Cyriel Dessers was seen at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Rangers battled back from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly against Belgian side Club Brugge.The Nigeria international has been heavily linked with a summer move to Greek Super League side AEK Athens, but Rangers are playing ha...
Glasgow-born Nigerian striker who spent a decade at Celtic extends West Brom stay
Published: July 03, 2025
Championship club West Brom have officially announced that Glasgow-born Nigerian striker Eseosa Sule has extended his stay at the Baggies.  Eseosa and six other young professionals have signed contract extensions with West Brom.Sule brought an end to his decade-long spell in Celtic's youth ranks when he joined West Br...