Peterborough part ways with Ajiboye, Osagie; Adebisi, Aderoju, Odoh retained; Ihionvien transfer listed
Published: May 06, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, Peterborough United have announced their retained and released list, including decisions on six Nigerian players. The Posh confirmed that David Ajiboye has departed the club, while former West Ham United and Celtic youth teamer Justin Osagie has also been released.Ajib...
'Love him or loathe him, he score goals' - Ex-Rangers striker hails Dessers after brilliant strike v Celtic
Published: May 04, 2025
Cyriel Dessers found the back of the net at Ibrox as Rangers earned a spirited result against newly crowned Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, with the Nigerian forward netting a brilliant goal that drew praise from former Gers striker Steven Thompson.Celtic had secured the league title the previous weekend, but th...
'He's got to hit the target' - Former Scotland star slams Balogun for missed chance v Celtic
Published: May 04, 2025
Former Scotland international Steven Thompson has hit out at Nigerian defender Leon Balogun for failing to convert a golden opportunity in Rangers' 1-1 draw with Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Balogun, making his return to the starting lineup after recovering from a cheekbone injury, nearly gave Rangers th...
Future of Arsenal's Hale End product with eyes on Nigeria addressed by Doncaster Rovers coach
Published: April 29, 2025
Doncaster Rovers coach Grant McCann has provided an update on the future of Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Joseph Olowu.The Ibadan-born central defender has been playing for Doncaster Rovers since 2021 after he was let go by Arsenal, where he spent thirteen years.Olowu is also eligible for England but has committed...
188 days after suffering Achilles tendon injury, Red Star confirm Olayinka is back on the grass
Published: April 29, 2025
Peter Olayinka is making good progress in his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigeria international has not played competitively for club and country since suffering a serious injury during Red Star Belgrade's Champions League clash against Monaco at Stade Louis II on October 2...
Osaze Urhoghide: Ex-Celtic CB open to representing Nigeria scores first MLS Goal v Messi's Inter Miami
Published: April 28, 2025
Former Celtic central defender, Osaze Urhoghide, netted his first MLS goal as FC Dallas triumphed 4-3 over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Sunday night.Urhoghide, who had previously been trained with the Nigeria U23 team, played a pivotal role in his team's success, scoring the second goal of the game in the 64th minute....
Assist not enough: Ajax loanee Akpom rated below Jonathan David as Lille win at Angers
Published: April 27, 2025
Ajax loanee Chuba Akpom was rated below Jonathan David as Lille secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory away to Angers on Sunday afternoon, despite the forward providing an assist during the match.Akpom, currently on loan at Lille from Ajax, created one of his side's goals but still found himself rated slightly lower than hi...
NFF target Okonkwo keeps clean sheet as Wrexham seal historic back-to-back-to-back promotions
Published: April 27, 2025
Arthur Okonkwo's Wrexham have been promoted from the League One to the Championship following their 3-0 rout of Charlton Athletic at STōK Cae Ras on Saturday.Wrexham knew that victory against the Addicks would seal their promotion with a game to spare and they got the job done, courtesy of goals from Ollie Rathbone an...
Igoh Ogbu: Most valuable Nigerian right-footed CB and Slavia clinch league title with 4 games to spare
Published: April 27, 2025
2025 Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu has won the first league title of his professional career, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. With four games to spare, Slavia Prague have been crowned champions of the Chance League for the 2024-2025 season, securing their 22nd title with a commanding 5-0 win in Olomouc.Ogbu was in acti...
Bluebirds to play in third tier: Super Eagles defender will not follow relegated Cardiff into League One
Published: April 26, 2025
Jamilu Collins' spell as a Cardiff City player has ended in disappointment, with the Bluebirds suffering relegation to the third tier of English football on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Cardiff City’s survival hopes ended following a goalless draw with West Brom at the Cardiff City Stadium, leaving them f...
Dessers moves within one goal of 25-goal target after scoring in Rangers draw against St. Mirren
Published: April 26, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was on target as Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw against St. Mirren at the Paisley 2021 Stadium on Saturday evening.The result ended a difficult run for Rangers against St. Mirren, having lost their previous two encounters against the Saints.Dessers opened the scoring for the visitor...
Super Eagles striker Dessers on his Rangers future, reveals number of goals he's aiming for
Published: April 25, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed his strong desire to remain at Rangers beyond the current season, putting to rest lingering speculation about his future at the Scottish giants.The Nigerian international, who joined Rangers two summers ago, has endured a mixed campaign marked by both individual highs a...
Super Eagles forward in contention to make return from injury in Blackburn v Watford duel
Published: April 24, 2025
Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis is in line to make his long-awaited return from injury when Blackburn Rovers host Watford at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon.Dennis, who joined Blackburn during the winter transfer window, has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in a 2-1 loss to Cardiff City in March...
Agent confirms Chelle watched Ligue 1 game; forward who broke Martins & Mbappe's records possible target
Published: April 24, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle was in attendance at the iconic Stade Louis-II for the French Ligue I clash between AS Monaco and Olympique Marseille on April 12, fueling speculation about a potential call-up for history-making forward George Ilenikhena, who wears the colours of the Principality outfit.The Lagos-born at...
20 goals and counting: What Arokodare said after scoring in Racing Genk's 1-1 draw against Antwerp
Published: April 24, 2025
Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare remains optimistic about his team's title hopes in the Belgian Pro League despite a 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp on Wednesday night. The in-form Nigerian forward was once again pivotal for Genk, netting a crucial equalizer in the 71st minute to cancel out Michel Ange Balikwisha's o...