Nigeria target Nwaneri provides assist as Arsenal beat Iwobi's Fulham 2-1; Bassey unused sub
Published: April 01, 2025
Arsenal secured a crucial 2-1 win over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, in a Premier League clash that featured several key moments, including a standout assist from Nigeria Football Federation target Ethan Nwaneri.Nwaneri, who has been gaining attention with his recent performances, provided a vital assist f...
'Kayode is back' - Brentford boss confirms award-winning fullback in contention for trip to Newcastle
Published: April 01, 2025
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that Nigeria-eligible fullback Michael Kayode is fit to return for their Premier League clash against Newcastle United on Wednesday.  Kayode joined Brentford from Fiorentina in the January transfer window after he was named as the winner of the 2024 'Best Italian Golden Boy...
'They lied' - Porto's Super Eagles LB Zaidu confirms he's not in contact with Leeds United
Published: April 01, 2025
Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi has moved quickly to dismiss reports linking him with a summer transfer to Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds United. From the word go, the news of Leeds United's interest in the Super Eagles left-back did not add up, considering that a €50 million release clause was inserted in...
'Wish him well' - Oliseh agrees with Ferdinand on departure of Real Madrid-bound Alexander-Arnold
Published: April 01, 2025
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has backed Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand’s call for Liverpool fans to appreciate Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contributions instead of criticizing his decision to leave the club. The 26-year-old right-back, a product of Liverpool’s academy, has reportedly agreed to jo...
'It will be hard' - Chelle admits difficulty in convincing Arsenal midfielder to choose Nigeria over England
Published: April 01, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has admitted that it won't be easy to persuade Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria.  Born in north London, the Hale End Academy graduate qualifies to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father, Obi Nwaneri.Allnigeriaso...
FA Youth Cup: Sir Alex Ferguson in attendance as Jimoh-Aloba helps Aston Villa beat Obi's Man Utd
Published: March 31, 2025
Aston Villa booked their place in the final of the prestigious FA Youth Cup after a 3-1 win on penalties over Manchester United on Monday night.Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson and more than 1000 travelling Manchester United fans were among the spectators at Villa Park. Newly capped Denmark U21 international of Nig...
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...