Younger brother of Arsenal midfielder Nwaneri nets hat-trick against Chelsea youth
Published: September 13, 2025
Emerson Nwaneri produced a sparkling display on Saturday as Arsenal U16s defeated Chelsea 4-3 in a dramatic London derby.The younger brother of Arsenal midfielder and Nigeria Football Federation target Ethan Nwaneri, Emerson stole the spotlight with a superb hat-trick for the Gunners' youngsters, according to respected...
Wolves' Arokodare and Crystal Palace's Uche make PL debuts, Fulham's Chukwueze not called up
Published: September 13, 2025
Super Eagles duo Tolu Arokodare and Chrisantus Uche made their Premier League debuts on Saturday, days after representing Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Arokodare, who earned a summer switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers following a prolific campaign with KRC Genk in Belgium, started in Wolves’ 1-0 defeat...
'I talked to him' – Crystal Palace boss Glasner lifts the lid on Uche's preferred position
Published: September 13, 2025
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has lifted the lid on Christantus Uche's best role on the pitch, revealing the Super Eagles star has already shared where he feels most comfortable.The Nigeria international joined the Eagles on transfer deadline day, signing a season-long loan deal that includes an obligation to b...
Premier League squad: Tosin among six Nigerians eligible to represent Chelsea
Published: September 12, 2025
Chelsea have submitted their squad for the first half of the 2025-2026 season to the Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window, with six Nigeria-eligible players making the cut.The Blues have compiled two separate lists, with a main squad of 19 players and an additional list reserved exclusi...
Arteta supplements Arsenal's Premier League squad with nine Nigeria-eligible players
Published: September 12, 2025
Arsenal have confirmed their finalised squad for the first half of the 2025-2026 Premier League season following the closure of the summer transfer window on September 1, 2025.The Gunners' roster consists of two separate lists: a main squad of 21 players and an additional list reserved for U21 players and scholars, reg...
'First time I saw Chukwueze was yesterday' – Fulham coach Silva on deadline day signing
Published: September 12, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has expressed confidence in new signing Samuel Chukwueze, highlighting the Nigerian international's ability to strengthen the club’s wide options.Chukwueze arrived at Craven Cottage on deadline day, joining on loan with an option to making the move permanent at the end of the campaign.The f...
'Will be in the squad' – Crystal Palace boss confirms Uche in contention to make PL bow v Sunderland
Published: September 12, 2025
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that deadline day signing Christantus Uche is in contention to make his Premier League debut when the Eagles face Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday, September 13.Glasner revealed that Uche, along with the club's other ...
Awoniyi replaces Ola Aina in Nottingham Forest PL squad as defender faces three months out
Published: September 12, 2025
Nigeria and Nottingham Forest have been dealt a significant blow with reports confirming that Ola Aina faces at least three months on the sidelines following a hamstring injury.The Chelsea academy graduate pulled up just ten minutes into Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein and was re...
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...