Confirmed: Okwumo will sign a new Norwich City contract, decisions made on three other Nigerians
Published: May 13, 2025
Following the completion of the 2024-2025 season, Norwich City have published the retained and released list, including decisions made on four Nigeria-eligible players. The Canaries have informed that Harmony Okwumo will sign a contract extension with the club.Predominantly a right-back, Okwumo joined Norwich City las...
Rangers end 7-game winless home run, clean sheet, Raskin's brace of assists: What Balogun said
Published: May 11, 2025
Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has expressed his delight following Rangers’ emphatic 4-0 victory over Aberdeen at Ibrox, a result that ended the club’s seven-match winless streak at home in the Scottish Premiership.Balogun, 36, started at the heart of the defence and helped the Gers keep a long-awaited clean sheet....
Silencing the doubters: Dessers scores 26th goal of the season as Rangers thrash Aberdeen
Published: May 11, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers continued his fine form on Sunday afternoon, scoring his 26th goal of the season to help Rangers secure a commanding 4-0 win over Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.After a goalless first half, the deadlock was broken by Václav Černý in the 55th minute.Just six minutes later, De...
'It does help' - Rangers starlet namechecks Leon Balogun for key mentorship role at Ibrox
Published: May 10, 2025
Rangers teenage prospect Bailey Rice has praised veteran defender Leon Balogun for his instrumental role in guiding the next generation at Ibrox, highlighting the Nigerian's leadership on and off the pitch.Balogun has been a consistent performer for Rangers this season, making 27 appearances across all competitions.Bey...
Crystal Palace loanee on NFF's radar wins EFL League Two Golden Glove award
Published: May 10, 2025
Crystal Palace loanee Owen Goodman has won the League Two Golden Glove Award for the 2024-2025 season.Born in London, the goalkeeper qualifies to play internationally for Nigeria, England and Canada.Goodman has already caught the attention of the Nigeria Football Federation, having received a call-up to the Flying Eagl...
Rotherham United offer new contract to centre-back who wants to play for Super Eagles
Published: May 09, 2025
Following the completion of the 2024-2025 season, Rotherham United has announced its retained and released list after discussions with all its players.The Millers have offered a new contract to two Nigerian players in the shape of Hakeem Odoffin and Joshua Kayode. Born in Barnet,  Hakeem Odoffin has made himself avai...
Swindon Town release midfielder who spent 15 years at Chelsea, offer deal to ex-Flying Eagles star
Published: May 09, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, Swindon Town has confirmed its retained and released list, with key decisions made regarding two London-born Nigerian midfielders.Eight players are departing Swindon Town, including Chelsea academy graduate Tariq Uwakwe, whose contract expires on June 30, 2025.Uwakwe wa...
Teenage Nigerian forward signs new deal with Charlton Athletic ahead of next season
Published: May 09, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that teenage Nigerian forward Kayode Peterkin has committed his future to League One club Charlton Athletic by agreeing to a new deal ahead of the 2025-2026 season.Peterkin has already signed the new contract and will be part of the Addicks' new intake of academy scholars for the 2025�...
Kion Etete: Striker open to playing for Nigeria returns to Cardiff City after Bolton loan
Published: May 07, 2025
With a statement on the club's official website, Bolton wanderers have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season.Derby-born Nigerian striker Kion Etete will not be signed on a full deal, with Bolton Wanderers confirming that he has returned to parent club Cardiff City f...
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....