Official: Rangers drop major hint about Super Eagles defender signing a new contract
Published: June 01, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Scottish Premiership giants Rangers have confirmed that five first team players will be departing the Ibrox Stadium following the expiry of their contracts. Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, Jon McLaughlin and Kemar Roofe, who were all part of the Rangers squad tha...
2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos reveals Bafana Bafana's target for blockbuster clash against Nigeria in Uyo 
Published: June 01, 2024
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed that the 1996 African champions are targeting at least a draw when they face off with African powerhouse Nigeria in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7.  Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers was thrown wide open af...
Ex- contender for Super Eagles job, Michael Nsien hands USA U19 call-up to D.C. United's Nigerian CB
Published: June 01, 2024
Former contender for the Super Eagles coaching job, Michael Nsien has announced the United States U19 roster for a training camp in South America, with a player of Nigerian descent part of the group.  The United States U19s will play matches against Argentina on June 7 in Buenos Aires and Uruguay on June 11 in M...
England hopeful of beating Nigeria, Algeria, France to Crystal Palace's quad-national winger 
Published: May 31, 2024
According to HITC, England are hopeful of convincing Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise to switch international allegiance. The 22-year-old was born in England to a Nigerian father and an Algerian-French mother and as a result is eligible to play for four national teams namely England, France, Algeria and Nigeria....
Official: EFL new boys Bromley trigger option to extend contract of 2023 Flying Eagles invitee 
Published: May 31, 2024
Following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season, Bromley have announced their retained and released list.  Bromley secured promotion to the Football League after  beating Solihull Moors 4-3 on penalties in the National League playoff final on May 5. Ahead of their first-ever season in the EFL, the Lillywhites ...
Percy Tau, Mokoena named in Bafana Bafana's final 23-man squad for WCQs against Nigeria, Zimbabwe
Published: May 30, 2024
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his final squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Bafana Bafana will face the Super Eagles in Uyo on Friday, June 7, 2024 and then return to host Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. ...
Benin Federation confirm 16-goal French-born forward is uncertain to play against Super Eagles 
Published: May 29, 2024
Benin coach Gernot Rohr is sweating on the fitness of Caen-owned forward Andréas Hountondji ahead of the Cheetahs' 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Super Eagles.  Born in France to a Beninese father and French mother,  Hountondji was forced off injured during the second half of Ligue 1/Ligue 2 pl...
Versatile Celtic defender eligible for Super Eagles invited to train with Ireland senor national team 
Published: May 29, 2024
Former Manchester United star John O'Shea has extended an invitation to versatile Celtic defender of Nigerian descent Bosun Lawal to train with the Republic of Ireland senior national team, the Football Association of Ireland has informed vis social media. The 20-year-old Lawal, who recently concluded a successf...
Arsenal handed boost in their attempts to sign Dutch-Nigerian striker
Published: May 29, 2024
After failing to secure the Premier League title for the second straight season, Arsenal are expected to be proactive in the summer to provide Mikel Arteta with a strong challenge for the title next campaign. With the aim of providing additional firepower to their front line, Arsenal are keen on acquiring a striker ...
Super Eagles defender suggests no decision has been taken over his future with Rangers 
Published: May 26, 2024
Nigeria international Leon Balogun has suggested that no decision has been taken over his future with Rangers with his current contract with the club set to expire at the end of this month.  The former Queens Park Rangers defender joined the Gers last summer for the second time in his career because of an injury cr...
Why Celtic match-winner in Scottish Cup final against Rangers rejected chance to play for Nigeria 
Published: May 26, 2024
Celtic completed a league and cup double after beating local rivals Rangers 1-0 in the final of the Scottish Cup at  Hampden Park on Saturday. Nigeria internationals Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers started for the Light Blues, with the former making his first appearance since suffering a back injury in the first ...
Confirmed: Chelsea youth product Akande offered new contract by Reading 
Published: May 25, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Reading have confirmed the contractual decisions that have been made for players across their Under 21 and Under 18 teams. The Royals have confirmed that Chelsea's Cobham product Adrian Akande is considering a contract offer from the club. Akande has been offered...
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...
'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 ...
Official: Son of former Super Eagles right-back released by West Brom
Published: May 22, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Championship club West Brom have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season.  The Baggies failed in their bid to secure promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs, losing 3-1 to Southampton on aggregate in the semifin...