'I loved Drogba as well' – Tosin names Chelsea legends among childhood idols
Published: September 10, 2025
Super Eagles-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo has named Chelsea greats John Terry and Didier Drogba among the football icons he admired growing up.Born in London, the 27-year-old began his professional career at Manchester City before making the switch to Fulham, and eventually returning to the capital to join Chelse...
Nuno sacked: Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Awoniyi await new Nottingham Forest coach
Published: September 09, 2025
Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi are awaiting a new manager at Nottingham Forest, after the club confirmed on Tuesday morning that Nuno Espírito Santo had been relieved of his duties as head coach, despite signing a new contract in June.It has been widely reported that Nuno was fired following a disagreemen...
'The quality's there' – Former Man City goalkeeper backs Iheanacho to succeed at Celtic
Published: September 07, 2025
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has expressed confidence that Kelechi Iheanacho can rediscover his best form at Celtic after a difficult spell in Spain.Iheanacho endured a frustrating year following his move to Sevilla during the 2024 summer transfer window.The Nigerian international failed to live up to exp...
Nigeria-eligible forward Ngumoha battles Salah, 9 others for Liverpool's Goal of the Month
Published: September 05, 2025
Liverpool’s teenage prospect Rio Ngumoha has been shortlisted for the club’s Goal of the Month award for August 2025, putting him alongside senior stars including Mohamed Salah in a 11-man field of contenders.The 17-year-old forward, who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his heritage, rose to prominence with ...
'This is England' – Watford icon tips Liverpool kid Ngumoha to make 2026 World Cup squad
Published: September 05, 2025
Watford legend Troy Deeney has tipped Liverpool's teenage forward Rio Ngumoha to earn a place in England's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ngumoha, who moved to Anfield from Chelsea in the summer of 2024, rose to prominence during Liverpool's preseason after netting three goals against Stoke City, Yokohama F. Marinos...
Eight Nigerians including Uche named in Crystal Palace's Conference League squad
Published: September 04, 2025
Crystal Palace have confirmed their UEFA Conference League squad for the league phase of the competition following the close of the summer transfer window, with eight Nigeria-eligible players making the cut. Among them is Nigeria international Christantus Uche, who sealed a deadline-day move to Selhurst Park. The ver...
Ngumoha's historic strike nominated for PL GOTM, how you can help Liverpool kid win the award
Published: September 04, 2025
England youth international of Nigerian descent Rio Ngumoha has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for August following his sensational strike against Newcastle United at St. James' Park on August 25, 2025.The 17-year-old etched his name into Liverpool’s history books by becoming the club...
Chelsea star Cucurella hails Uche as one of La Liga's best after Crystal Palace move
Published: September 03, 2025
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has praised Crystal Palace's deadline day signing Christantus Uche, describing the versatile midfielder as one of the standout players in La Liga before his move to England.The Nigeria international has joined Crystal Palace on loan from Getafe with an obligation to buy in the deal.Uche ...
Official: Nwosu joins Nottingham Forest from West Ham on three-year deal
Published: September 03, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of England U17 international of Nigerian descent Chinaza Nwosu.The 17-year-old midfielder has signed a three-year contract with The Reds, bringing an end to his eight-year spell with West Ham United, the club he joined at the age of ...
2026 WC: Chelsea defender Tosin named in England starting XI based on league ratings
Published: September 03, 2025
If England manager Thomas Tuchel were to select his World Cup squad based on league ratings this season, Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo would make the starting XI for the 2026 tournament, according to football statistics website Whoscored.The centre-back has impressed early in the campaign, earning an average rating...
New Wolves signing Arokodare inherits shirt number worn by former Nigeria U23 striker
Published: September 02, 2025
Following his summer move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has taken over the shirt number previously worn by former Nigeria U23 international Bright Enobakhare.Arokodare sealed a deadline-day move to the Premier League outfit after an impressive campaign with Belgian side KRC Genk, where...
Chelsea forward George was considered by Man Utd before Roma and Fulham deals collapsed
Published: September 02, 2025
Chelsea forward of Nigerian and Ghanaian descent Tyrique George saw two potential transfers fall through on deadline day.According to Fabrizio Romano, via his YouTube channel, the England youth international had previously been discussed as part of conversations between Chelsea and Manchester United in June when the Bl...
He stays: George's move to Fulham off, to be named in Chelsea's UCL squad
Published: September 01, 2025
Nigeria-eligible forward Tyrique George will remain at Chelsea after his proposed move to Fulham collapsed on deadline day, according to transfer market reporter Fabrizio Romano.The 19-year-old, who enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Blues last campaign, was the subject of strong interest in the final days of the s...
Update on Newcastle forwards: Sanusi loaned out, Osula stays ahead of possible cap-tying game
Published: September 01, 2025
Premier League side Newcastle United have confirmed the temporary departure of Trevan Sanusi, while William Osula will remain with the club for the 2025/26 campaign.Osula had been strongly linked with a move to Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt, with both clubs holding talks on deadline day.However, according to th...
Nigeria-eligible forward to end 11-year association with Chelsea after agreeing move to Fulham
Published: September 01, 2025
Tyrique George's 11-year association with Chelsea is set to come to an end on Monday, with The Athletic reporting that Fulham are on the verge of completing the signing of the academy  in a deal worth £22 million plus a sell-on clause, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.The 19-year-old winger, who is eligib...