Liam Delap injury: Chelsea coach Maresca considers George for striker role
Published: September 12, 2025
Chelsea’s academy graduate Tyrique George is set to play a bigger role in the first team after manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the 19-year-old is being considered as a striking option following Liam Delap’s injury setback.Delap, who had impressed with his early-season form, is expected to be out for three months aft...
2008-born Nigerian midfielder trains with Arsenal first team pre-Nottingham Forest
Published: September 11, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted 2008-born Nigerian midfielder Ife Ibrahim to first-team training, just two days before the Gunners resume their Premier League campaign against Ola Aina’s Nottingham Forest, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The North London side have intensified preparations at the Sobha Realty Train...
Ngumoha's historic strike ranks second in Liverpool's Goal of the Month for August
Published: September 11, 2025
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has captured the spotlight after his dramatic stoppage-time winner against Newcastle United earned second place in the club’s Goal of the Month award for August 2025. The fan-voted accolade was announced alongside Dominik Szoboszlai’s long-range free-kick against Arsenal, which claim...
'Two players in every position' - Mikel reveals strongest PL squad between Arsenal and Liverpool
Published: September 11, 2025
Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has given his verdict on the Premier League title race, backing his former club Chelsea, alongside Liverpool and Arsenal, as the strongest contenders for the 2025-26 crown.Mikel tipped Chelsea and Liverpool as the teams most likely to go head-to-head for the title, while also...
'Problem with national team' – Forest boss delivers verdict on Aina fitness before Arsenal trip
Published: September 11, 2025
Nottingham Forest new manager Ange Postecoglou has shed light on Ola Aina’s condition ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London, confirming the defender had an issue while away on international duty.The 28-year-old was forced off just ten minutes into Nigeria’s en...
Romano reveals Chelsea and Dortmund tried to sign Arsenal midfielder Nwaneri in the summer
Published: September 11, 2025
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund both attempted to lure Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri away from the Emirates during the summer transfer window.The 18-year-old midfielder was reportedly close to an exit earlier in the summer after contract talks with Arsenal stall...
Confirmed: Versatile Nigerian central defender signs new deal with Liverpool
Published: September 10, 2025
Ahead of the confirmation of the Premier League squad list, English champions Liverpool have announced that versatile Nigerian defender Emmanuel Airoboma has signed a new deal with the club.The Reds confirmed at the end of last season that Airoboma and another player of Nigerian descent Wellity Lucky had been offered n...
'I loved Drogba as well' – Tosin names Chelsea legends among childhood idols
Published: September 10, 2025
Super Eagles-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo has named Chelsea greats John Terry and Didier Drogba among the football icons he admired growing up.Born in London, the 27-year-old began his professional career at Manchester City before making the switch to Fulham, and eventually returning to the capital to join Chelse...
Nuno sacked: Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Awoniyi await new Nottingham Forest coach
Published: September 09, 2025
Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi are awaiting a new manager at Nottingham Forest, after the club confirmed on Tuesday morning that Nuno Espírito Santo had been relieved of his duties as head coach, despite signing a new contract in June.It has been widely reported that Nuno was fired following a disagreemen...
'The quality's there' – Former Man City goalkeeper backs Iheanacho to succeed at Celtic
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has expressed confidence that Kelechi Iheanacho can rediscover his best form at Celtic after a difficult spell in Spain.Iheanacho endured a frustrating year following his move to Sevilla during the 2024 summer transfer window.The Nigerian international failed to live up to exp...
Nigeria-eligible forward Ngumoha battles Salah, 9 others for Liverpool's Goal of the Month
Published: September 05, 2025
Liverpool’s teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha has been shortlisted for the club’s Goal of the Month award for August 2025, putting him alongside senior stars including Mohamed Salah in a 11-man field of contenders.The 17-year-old forward, who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his heritage, rose to prominence with ...
'This is England' – Watford icon tips Liverpool kid Ngumoha to make 2026 World Cup squad
Published: September 05, 2025
Watford legend Troy Deeney has tipped Liverpool's teenage forward Rio Ngumoha to earn a place in England's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ngumoha, who moved to Anfield from Chelsea in the summer of 2024, rose to prominence during Liverpool's preseason after netting three goals against Stoke City, Yokohama F. Marinos...
Eight Nigerians including Uche named in Crystal Palace's Conference League squad
Published: September 04, 2025
Crystal Palace have confirmed their UEFA Conference League squad for the league phase of the competition following the close of the summer transfer window, with eight Nigeria-eligible players making the cut. Among them is Nigeria international Christantus Uche, who sealed a deadline-day move to Selhurst Park. The ver...
Ngumoha's historic strike nominated for PL GOTM, how you can help Liverpool kid win the award
Published: September 04, 2025
England youth international of Nigerian descent Rio Ngumoha has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for August following his sensational strike against Newcastle United at St. James' Park on August 25, 2025.The 17-year-old etched his name into Liverpool’s history books by becoming the club...
Chelsea star Cucurella hails Uche as one of La Liga's best after Crystal Palace move
Published: September 03, 2025
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has praised Crystal Palace's deadline day signing Christantus Uche, describing the versatile midfielder as one of the standout players in La Liga before his move to England.The Nigeria international has joined Crystal Palace on loan from Getafe with an obligation to buy in the deal.Uche ...