Liverpool's Nigerian youngster eyes move to Wolves youth team after training with Arsenal, Spurs
Published: March 31, 2025
Liverpool's Nigerian teenager Cornelius Akaunu is eyeing a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of the summer transfer window. Arsenal insider Jeorge Bird has reported that Cornelius Akaunu, who was previously on trial at Arsenal, played for Wolves U16s on Saturday March 29.Akaunu was listed as a substitute for Wolve...
Nigerian agent to hold talks with Arsenal over new long-term deal for Bukayo Saka
Published: March 31, 2025
Arsenal are set to hold talks with Bukayo Saka's representative over a new long-term deal, according to transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano.The cap-tied England international, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, is looked after by Nigerian agent Emeka Obasi's Elite Project Group.Emeka also handles the affairs ...
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina joins Chelsea and Man Utd loanees in FA Cup Team of the Round
Published: March 31, 2025
Ola Aina has been recognized for his outstanding display during Nottingham Forest's win against Brighton & Hove in the quarterfinals of the Emirates FA Cup, with football statistics website Whoscored naming the fullback in its Team of the Round. It was his first game for the two-time European champions following his r...
Chelsea's Team of 120: No room for Mikel, Newton as Kante, Lampard, Makelele secure midfield spots
Published: March 30, 2025
Nigerian duo John Obi Mikel and Eddie Newton have been left out of Chelsea's Team of 120, as revealed by the official website of the Premier League giants. N'Golo Kante, Frank Lampard, Claude Makelele were the three former midfielders included in Chelsea's Team of 120.In celebration of a 120-year anniversary, Chelsea ...
Former Arsenal star criticises Awoniyi for missed chance in Nottingham Forest’s win over Brighton
Published: March 29, 2025
Former Arsenal star Matthew Upson has criticized Taiwo Awoniyi for missing a crucial opportunity during Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Brighton on Saturday evening.  Awoniyi, who has struggled for playing time this season, was handed a rare start due to the absence of Chris Wood through injury....
Nigeria CB Bassey under scrutiny after costly error in Fulham’s 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace
Published: March 29, 2025
Gail Davis, a sports reporter, has criticized Fulham defender Calvin Bassey for his role in Crystal Palace’s second goal during their 3-0 victory over the Cottagers in the FA Cup.Bassey, who has been one of Fulham’s standout performers this season, was caught out at the near post as Ismaïla Sarr glanced home a cro...
Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and West Ham United in race to sign Africa's best player
Published: March 29, 2025
Nottingham Forest are reportedly among three Premier League clubs interest in signing reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window. Football Insider claims that a Premier League return could be on the cards for the former Everton, Leicester City and Fulham man, with Nottingham...
Butler-Oyedeji trains with Arsenal first team ahead of London derby against Fulham
Published: March 29, 2025
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is sticking around with Arsenal's first team following the season-ending injuries suffered by forwards Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Jesus and Havertz will miss the rest of the season after sustaining ACL and hamstring injuries respectively.Their injuries have created...
Former Nigeria U17 forward trains with Southampton first team ahead of Crystal Palace clash
Published: March 28, 2025
Nigeria youth international Victor Udoh has been training with Southampton's first team ahead of the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday, April 2, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. A winter signing from Royal Antwerp in Belgium, Udoh rubbed shoulders with Nigerian duo Lesley Ugoch...
'I am confident' - Expert reveals Arsenal, Man Utd, Barcelona, PSG are interested in Super Eagles star
Published: March 28, 2025
Victor Osimhen's future at Galatasaray remains uncertain as several European giants continue to monitor the situation of the Super Eagles star.The 26-year-old striker, who has been a key player for the Turkish club, is attracting interest from multiple top clubs, making it increasingly difficult for Galatasaray to reta...
Wood's injury: Awoniyi in contention to make rare start for Nottingham Forest against Brighton
Published: March 27, 2025
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi could be handed a rare start for Nottingham Forest against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday following an injury to first-choice striker Chris Wood.  Awoniyi has endured a challenging season at Forest, struggling for regular game time due to Wood's impressive form.The Nigerian strik...
Arsenal shot-stopper eligible for Super Eagles and Black Stars makes debut for England U18s
Published: March 24, 2025
Promising Arsenal goalkeeper Khari Ranson has made his debut for England at U18 level, allngeriasoccer.com reports.Born in London, Ranson qualifies to play international football for the Super Eagles and Black Stars by virtue of being born to a Nigerian father and Ghanaian mother. However, the English Football Associa...
U20 midfielders' accurate passes: Crystal Palace loanee eyeing Super Eagles ranks 5th worldwide
Published: March 23, 2025
History-making Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh, the youngest player to feature for the Eagles in the Premier League, has been ranked fifth among U20 midfielders for highest percent of accurate passes across 65 leagues worldwide.  According to the International Centre for Sports Studies, only FC Nordsjælland's Ca...
'His numbers are great' - Ex-Liverpool winger urges Chelsea to sign prolific striker Osimhen
Published: March 23, 2025
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has called on Chelsea to make a move for Victor Osimhen, stating that the Nigerian striker's clinical finishing could be the solution to the Blues' scoring problems. Pennant, speaking to talkSPORT, highlighted Osimhen's ability to find the back of the net consistently, which he...
Mikel oozes class in midfield, Babayaro starts as Chelsea Legends beaten by Liverpool
Published: March 23, 2025
A Chelsea Legends team managed by Roberto Di Matteo were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the annual LFC Foundation charity match held at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Former Nigeria internationals John Obi Mikel and Celestine Babayaro were named in Chelsea's starting lineup, with the midfielder going the distance and the ...