Tosin inherits Chelsea shirt number worn by former captains Gullit, Townsend, Venables, Ron Harris
Published: July 15, 2024
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League side Chelsea have released their updated squad numbers before heading to the United States to play pre-season games.  New signing, Tosin Adarabioyo will play with the number 4 on the back of his jersey, same number he wore on the back of his shirt in his...
'Saka might be doing more defending than Cucurella' - English-born ex-Super Eagles star Sodje on Euro final 
Published: July 14, 2024
London-born retired Nigeria international central defender Sam Sodje is understandably backing his country of birth England to beat Spain in the final of the 2024 European Championship scheduled to hold at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Sunday, kick off 2000 hours Nigerian time. The Three Lions, coached by Gareth Sou...
Two teenage Nigerian defenders named in Man Utd travelling squad to face Norwegian giants
Published: July 14, 2024
Erik ten Hag has named two teenage Nigeria-eligible players among his Manchester United's 25-man squad to face Norwegian giants Rosenborg in a pre-season fixture on Monday. The two players are defender Maximillian Oyedele (19) and fullback Habeeb Ogunneye (18) with the duo being named alongside Jonny Evans and s...
Trabzonspor shake hands with Onuachu but no agreement yet with Southampton 
Published: July 14, 2024
Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have agreed personal terms with Paul Onuachu, according to reports.  Turkish sports daily Fanatik says Trabzonspor shook hands with the Nigeria international but a deal is not in place yet because no agreement has been reached with Premier League new boys Southampton as of now.  ...
Bassey attests to how good Eden Hazard was, cried after Chelsea's loss to Man Utd in UCL final 
Published: July 14, 2024
Ferencváros star Fortune Bassey has revealed that he supported Chelsea while growing up as a young footballer in Benin City.  The pacey striker got a lot of media coverage back home in his native Nigeria, during the 2022-2023 season, where he featured in five matches in the group stage of UEFA Champions League, in...
Why Awoniyi missed Nottingham Forest pre-season game against Chesterfield; Aina, Dennis feature 
Published: July 13, 2024
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi missed Nottingham Forest's 3-0 victory over Chesterfield in a pre-season game played at the SMH Group Stadium on Saturday. A goal apiece from Chris Wood, Josh Bowler and Ibrahim Sangaré gave Nuno Espírito Santo's side triumph over the League Two outfit. As reported by ...
Ghana and Nigeria-eligible defender departs Chelsea to join EFL club on scholarship deal 
Published: July 13, 2024
EFL League One club Peterborough United have not yet revealed the academy scholars ahead of the U18 Professional Development League season. As first reported by Chelsea youth team guru TheChels.net, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that tri-national defender Davon Gbajumo has departed Chelsea's Cobham academy ...
Nwaneri scores, three other Nigerians subbed in as Arsenal U21s beat Boreham Wood 4-2
Published: July 13, 2024
Arsenal's development squad began preparations for the 2024-2025 season with a 4-2 victory over non-league club Boreham Wood in a friendly match on Saturday, July 13, at Mangata Pay UK Stadium.  Four players of Nigerian descent - goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo, forwards Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, and fu...
After missing out on Ndidi, Everton eye move for Chelsea's Nigerian midfielder
Published: July 13, 2024
According to Footmercato, Everton are interested in a loan deal for Chelsea's Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu after missing out on Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi. Ndidi attracted interest from the Toffees before he committed his future to the Foxes by signing a three-year contract that will keep him at t...
Released Man Utd schoolboy Balogun confirms transfer to West Ham is done and dusted 
Published: July 13, 2024
English Premier League side West Ham United have not yet confirmed the new intake of academy scholars for the 2024-2025 season. Promising Nigerian striker Majid Balogun has spilled the beans by taking to social media to reveal that his transfer to West Ham United is done and dusted.  Balogun has switched to the ...
Oluwayemi set to find himself slip down the pecking order with Celtic's interest in 105-cap international 
Published: July 13, 2024
London-born Nigerian goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi is set to find himself slip down the pecking order of goalkeepers at Celtic with the Scottish Premiership champions linked with an imminent move for 105-cap Denmark international Kasper Schmeichel. The Hoops are in the market for a new goalkeeper after ex-England star ...
Ogunneye, Oyedele train with Man Utd first team; handed provisional squad numbers 
Published: July 12, 2024
Nigeria-eligible duo Habeeb Ogunneye and Maxi Oyedele are aiming to impress Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in the early part of pre-season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The Dutch football tactician is running the rule over Ogunneye and Oyedele with a view to their possible inclusion in the traveling squad...
Newcastle United determined to sign Super Eagles-eligible winger from Chelsea
Published: July 12, 2024
Newcastle United are poised to intensify their pursuit of Super Eagles-eligible winger Noni Madueke According to GIVEMESPORT, the Magpies are keen on signing a winger as soon as possible with the Chelsea forward being one of their targets, alongside a defender in a bid to help their preparation for the new season. ...
ANS exclusive confirmed: Leicester City announce Ndidi has extended his contract 
Published: July 12, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Premier League new boys Leicester City have announced that Wilfred Ndidi has extended his stay at the King Power Stadium.  Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported with certainty fifteen days ago that the Nigeria international has decided to prolong his stay at the King...
Caleb Okoli trying to convince N60b-rated Juventus forward to join him at Leicester City 
Published: July 12, 2024
Leicester City new boy Caleb Okoli is reportedly trying to convince Juventus forward Matias Soulè to join him at the King Power Stadium ahead of the forthcoming season.  Okoli completed his move to the Foxes this week, signing a five-year contract which ended his nine-year association with Atalanta. According ...