Greek report reveals AEK Athens still keen on Rangers striker Dessers but not at any cost
Published: June 17, 2025
AEK Athens remain interested in signing Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, but the Greek club will not stretch beyond its financial limits to secure the Nigerian striker, according to respected journalist Kostas Ketsetzoglou.Speaking on bwinSPORT FM 94.6, as reported by Sportdog, Ketsetzoglou said negotiations are still o...
Why Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu and Tijani were missing from Slavia's training camp squad
Published: June 16, 2025
Nigerian duo Igoh Ogbu and Muhamed Tijani will not take part in Slavia Prague's first training camp ahead of the start of the 2025-2026 season.The central defender and forward were not part of Slavia Prague's travelling squad to Aigen, where the Czech champions have traditionally attended summer training camps in recen...
Confirmed: Scottish club Motherwell release four players, including Nigerian forward
Published: June 16, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Scottish Premiership club Motherwell have announced the departure of four players, including Nigerian forward Moses Ebiye.Ebiye will not be returning to Motherwell following the expiry of his contract on June 30, alongside Harry Paton, Steve Seddon and Davor Zdravkovski.He join...
Five reasons selling AEK Athens target Cyriel Dessers would be a huge mistake by Rangers
Published: June 16, 2025
As speculation mounts over a potential move to AEK Athens, Rangers face a crucial decision regarding the future of Cyriel Dessers. The Nigerian striker has scored 51 goals over two seasons at Ibrox and remains a divisive figure among fans and pundits. However, there are compelling reasons why the club should resist t...
AEK Athens in advanced talks to sign Rangers' Nigeria international striker Dessers
Published: June 15, 2025
AEK Athens are making significant headway in their pursuit of Nigerian international Cyril Dessers, with a deal now reportedly within reach. According to Sport FM Greece, talks with Rangers are progressing well, and there is growing optimism that an agreement could be finalised as early as next week.The 30-year-old fo...
Chelsea lead Manchester City in battle for teenage African attacking midfielder
Published: June 15, 2025
Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester City in the race to sign highly rated South African attacking midfielder Camden Schaper, who currently plays in Blackburn Rovers’ academy.The 13-year-old, who previously played for SuperSport United in South Africa before moving to England last year, has quickly drawn attenti...
Cypriot club Aris Limassol pushing to sign Super Eagles defender after release by Rangers
Published: June 14, 2025
Cypriot First Division side Aris Limassol are eyeing a summer move for experienced Super Eagles centre-back Leon Balogun, according to reports from Thema Sports.Balogun, who will turn 37 in two weeks, is currently a free agent following his release by Scottish giants Rangers at the end of the 2024–25 campaign.The Nig...
Done deal: Chelsea sign defender of African descent whose father faced Nigeria at Afcon
Published: June 09, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed the signing of promising defender of African descent Mamadou Sarr from sister club RC Strasbourg.A France U20 international, Mamadou Sarr is the son of retired Senegal international Pape Sarr, who represented the Lions of Teranga ...
Barnsley join Huddersfield, Bolton and AFC Wimbledon in race to sign 2023 Flying Eagles invitee
Published: June 08, 2025
League One side Barnsley have reportedly entered the race to sign highly-rated Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman, joining Huddersfield Town, Bolton Wanderers and AFC Wimbledon in pursuit of the talented shot-stopper ahead of the 2025/26 season.Goodman recently completed an outstanding loan spell at AFC Wimbledon, ...
Brand new Chelsea signing takes shirt number previously worn by three strikers of African descent
Published: June 05, 2025
Through a statement on the club's official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed that a squad number has been given to brand new signing Liam Delap following his transfer from Ipswich Town. Delap completed his move to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, signing a contract until 2031.The Blues took ad...
Confirmed: Midfielder eligible for Germany, Nigeria signs new Bayer Leverkusen ahead of loan move
Published: June 03, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that dual-national midfielder Francis Onyeka has signed a new contract.Born in Gummersbach, Onyeka has caps for his country of birth, Germany at U15, U16, U17 and U18 level, but remains eligible to wear Nigeria's colours...
Done deal: Chelsea sign record-breaking midfielder born in Lisbon with African roots
Published: June 02, 2025
Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese youth international Dario Essugo from Sporting CP, with the deal officially revealed on the club’s website on Monday evening.The Lisbon-born holding midfielder, who is of Angola descent, joins the Blues on a long-term contract that runs until 2033. The 20-year-old arr...
Done deal: Super Eagles forward extends contract with ND Primorje amid interest from European clubs
Published: June 02, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ishaq Rafiu has signed a two-year contract extension with Slovenian club ND Primorje Ajdovščina ahead of the new season, the club confirmed via its official Facebook page.Rafiu has become a key figure at Primorje since joining from NK Maribor, where he endured a difficult spell after a breakout c...
'I predicted 2–1, but who cares?' - Ex-PSG star Okocha hails Parisians after historic UCL win v Inter
Published: June 01, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain legend Jay-Jay Okocha has lavished praise on his former club following their emphatic 5–0 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night. The Nigerian icon, who played for PSG from 1998 to 2002, spoke to TNT Sports in the moments following the historic victory."It’s am...
Chuks Aneke: Hale End product who spent 13 years at Arsenal released by Charlton Athletic
Published: May 30, 2025
Championship newcomers Charlton Athletic have confirmed the departure of Nigerian-eligible forward Chuks Aneke, who will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2025.In a statement published on the club’s official website, the Addicks announced their retained and released list following the conclus...