Club and country interest: Midfielder on Eric Chelle's radar set to sign new Arsenal deal
Published: June 18, 2025
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is set to sign a new long-term contract with the north London club, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old is expected to follow in the footsteps of Myles Lewis-Skelly in committing his future to the Gunners after a standout season.Nwaneri, who made headlines wit...
Chelsea PL opening day appearances: Obi Mikel is most trusted African on matchday one
Published: June 18, 2025
As Chelsea prepare to face Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge for their 2025/26 Premier League opener, the club’s storied history on matchday one highlights the enduring legacy of John Obi Mikel, the African player with the most opening day appearances for the Blues, an honour he shares with Didier Drogba. With eight...
Flying Eagles shot-stopper to be assessed by English clubs ahead of potential transfer
Published: June 18, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Flying Eagles goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar is attracting interest from English clubs this summer. The Mavlon FC shot-stopper played a peripheral role for the Flying Eagles at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, making a brief one-minute appearance in the third-...
Slavia coach admits Super Eagles CB will leave if Nottingham Forest or Newcastle come calling
Published: June 18, 2025
Slavia Prague manager Jindřich Trpisovsky has refused to rule out a summer exit for newly-capped Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu despite the centre-back signing a contract extension just days before his Super Eagles debut in London.The Red and Whites rewarded Ogbu with a new deal until December 31, 2027, following his...
PL opening day fixtures: Abdullahi, Aina, Iwobi, Murphy, Nwaneri, Onyeka, Tosin discover opponents
Published: June 18, 2025
The Premier League has released the full fixture list for the 2025-2026 season, confirming the dates and matchups for all 380 games via its official website.Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey's Fulham will start the season on August 16 when they visit the Amex to face Brighton & Hove. The two Nigerians started for the Cottag...
West Brom urged to sign Newcastle's Super Eagles-eligible forward turning heads at U21 Euro
Published: June 17, 2025
Writing for the72, Callum Burgess has urged Championship outfit West Brom to consider signing Newcastle United's Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, William Osula should they fail to land Lawrence Shankland.The Baggies will be in the market for a centre-forward this summer as Adam Armstrong and Will Lankshea...
Confirmed: Nigerian forward signs new deal with Newcastle United ahead of next season
Published: June 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Newcastle United have announced that three academy players have signed new deals ahead of next season, including English-born Nigeria forward Trevan Sanusi.Sanusi has committed his future to Newcastle United alongside Sean Neave and Leo Shahar, while Sam Ala...
'My game is attracting attention' - Left-footed CB Ede breaks silence on Chelsea and Arsenal interest
Published: June 17, 2025
Left-footed Polish-born Nigerian centre-back Bright Ede has reacted to reports linking him with Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal in the summer transfer window.  The promising defender expressed appreciation for the interest but insisted he remains fully focused on his current club Motor Lublin.Chelsea are act...
Tosin unbothered: Chelsea centre-back dismisses low attendance talk after win against LAFC
Published: June 17, 2025
Chelsea central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has emphasized that the team remained undeterred by the sparse crowd during their Fifa Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Despite nearly 50,000 empty seats in the 71,000-capacity venue, Adarabioyo insisted that the players’ ...
Bright start: Tosin impresses, George gets minutes as as Chelsea beat LAFC in CWC opener
Published: June 16, 2025
In a commanding display at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday night, Chelsea opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC, with Tosin Adarabioyo delivering a standout performance at the heart of the Blues’ defense. The match showcased Chelsea’s dominance, with Adarabioyo’s composure and defensive ...
CWC: Maresca backs Chelsea's youngest Nigerian Premier League scorer to replace Sancho
Published: June 16, 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has identified history-making forward Tyrique George as a potential replacement for Jadon Sancho during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) in the United States.At 19 years and 75 days old, George became the youngest player of Nigerian descent to score for Chelsea in the Premier League, ...
'Deal on' – Romano issues update on contract situation of Arsenal gem monitored by Eric Chelle
Published: June 16, 2025
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided a fresh update on the contract situation of Nigeria target Ethan Nwaneri, amid ongoing negotiations to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium.Nwaneri is among the dual-national players being monitored by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle before the resumption of the 20...
Manchester United striker Chido Obi wins award at Maurice Revello Tournament
Published: June 15, 2025
Manchester United striker Chido Obi has received individual recognition at the Maurice Revello Tournament, one of the most prestigious competitions in international youth football.Formerly regarded as the unofficial world championship for youth teams prior to the introduction of the Fifa U20 World Cup, the tournament h...
Chelsea weigh up Ugochukwu and Chukwuemeka departures: Three reasons behind the decision
Published: June 14, 2025
Chelsea are open to offloading young midfielders Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka this summer as part of a wider squad restructuring under manager Enzo Maresca, according to BBC Sport football news reporter Nizaar Kinsella.As the Blues prepare for a season under fresh leadership, three main factors are driving t...
Ball-playing Nigerian CB who learned his trade at Liverpool signs new Dunfermline Athletic deal
Published: June 14, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Scottish Championship outfit Dunfermline Athletic have announced that Nigeria-eligible central defender Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen has signed a new deal.Chilokoa-Mullen has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at Dunfermline Athletic until the end of the 2025-2026...