Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi undergoes emergency surgery after colliding with post
Published: May 13, 2025
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone emergency surgery following a collision with the post during Nottingham Forest's Premier League clash against Leicester City at the City Ground on Sunday.According to The Guardian UK, the operation was carried out on Monday night after medical scans revealed he sustained...
PL2 playoff: Ex-Flying Eagles invitee scores for Crystal Palace but Abu has final say in Southampton win
Published: May 12, 2025
Nigerian wingback Derrick Abu scored the game-winning goal as Southampton defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 to qualify for the Premier League 2 playoff final. Abu wasn't the only player of Nigerian descent on parade at Selhurst Park, as 2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ademola Ola-Adebomi, Mofe Jemide and Franco Umeh-Chibueze all...
EFL club owned by Man Utd legends offer new deals to Olopade, Adelakun; Okoronkwo returns to Everton
Published: May 12, 2025
Following the completion of the 2024-2025 season, EFL League Two club Salford City have announced their retained and released list, including decisions on three Nigerian players.Earlier this month, Salford City announced that the club has been acquired by a new ownership group led by Manchester United legends David Bec...
Crystal Palace join race for Dutch-Nigerian-Togolese attacker linked with Chelsea
Published: May 12, 2025
Crystal Palace are the latest Premier League club linked with a summer move for Strasbourg's Dutch-Nigerian-Togolese attacker Emanuel Emegha.According to The Sun UK, Crystal Palace are chasing Emanuel Emegha — in case Jean-Philippe Mateta is sold.There is speculation over the future of the 2024 Olympic Games silver m...
'We need to sort it out' - Iwobi gives honest assessment of Fulham's recent form
Published: May 12, 2025
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has urged his teammates to address their recent dip in form as the season draws to a close.On a personal level, the Nigeria international is having a breakout campaign, registering fifteen goal involvements (9 goals, 6 assists) in 36 Premier League matches. Fulham's push for a European spo...
Chelsea midfielder whose dad played for Nigeria and Liverpool kid named in England's U17 Euro squad
Published: May 12, 2025
England U17s head coach Neil Ryan has announced his roster for the 2025 European U17 Championship, with three Nigeria-eligible players making the cut.Chelsea midfielder Landon Emenalo, West Ham United goalkeeper Lanre Awesu and Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha have been named in the 21-man group.Landon is the son of forme...
'Frustrated by Awoniyi's injury' - Nottingham Forest owner explains why he was on the pitch after final whistle
Published: May 11, 2025
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis took to social media on Sunday evening to express his satisfaction with the club's qualification for European competition, even though the 2-2 draw with Leicester City all but dashed their Champions League dreams.The result still secured a place in the Europa or Conference Le...
'Confusion over Awoniyi' - Forest manager explains why owner voiced his frustration after draw v Leicester
Published: May 11, 2025
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has explained why Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was visibly frustrated after his side's 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon. Nottingham Forest’s draw with the Foxes felt like a defeat as their hopes of securing UEFA Champions League footbal...
'I don't know what the score is' - Forest star Ola Aina claims he didn't watch Newcastle v Chelsea
Published: May 11, 2025
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has revealed that he didn't watch Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon at St. James' Park.The result boosted Forest's hopes of returning to the Champions League qualification spot.Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Forest's clash with Leicester C...
Jacob the provider: Murphy makes history with 12th assist as Newcastle United beat Chelsea
Published: May 11, 2025
Newcastle United took a huge step towards sealing a top-five spot in the Premier League after beating Chelsea 2-0 at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon.English-born Nigerian forward Jacob Murphy, a player of interest to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, created a bit of history by becoming the first Newcastle United pla...
Red-hot Musa hits 19: Man Utd youth team striker ends season in style against Sunderland
Published: May 11, 2025
Manchester United youth team striker Victor Musa was on target as the Red Devils defeated Sunderland 3-1 in their final game of the 2024-2025 season.With United U21s beaten by Manchester City in the Premier League 2 playoff semifinal, it means Musa will not be in action until next season, unless he is handed a first-te...
17yo eligible for Nigeria, Ghana, two other countries trains with Arsenal first team pre-Liverpool
Published: May 10, 2025
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta assessed quad-national forward Andre Harriman-Annous in training ahead of their Premier League showdown with newly crowned champions Liverpool, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Harriman-Annous was among the academy players that trained with the first team stars at Sobha Realty Training Centre.Anot...
Aribo, Ugochukwu help Southampton avoid worst team tag in PL history as Man City held
Published: May 10, 2025
In one of their last games in the Premier League, bottom club Southampton held Manchester City to a goalless draw at St Mary's Stadium. Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, started for the Saints but made way for Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo at halftime. The Chelsea loanee wa...
End of the road: Luton Town part ways with Chelsea alum and 2013 Afcon winner Victor Moses
Published: May 10, 2025
With a statement on their official website, Luton Town confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season, which saw them relegated to the third tier of English football.Chelsea old boy Victor Moses is in search of a new club ahead of the summer transfer window, with Luton Town ...
Arsenal coach Arteta offers an explanation for Nwaneri's limited appearances in recent weeks
Published: May 09, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has offered insight into the recent reduction in playing time for teenage midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, stating that the decision was based on match context and rotation.Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Liverpool, Arteta addressed questio...