Son of former Gombe United player makes PL2 debut for Chelsea in loss to Manchester City
Published: March 01, 2025
Chizaram Ezenwata, son of ex-Gombe United player Ndubuisi Ezenwata, has played his first game in the Premier League 2 in his final season as a schoolboy.The England U17 international of Nigerian descent was in action for the last seven minutes as Chelsea were beaten 5-0 by Manchester City at the Joie Stadium on Friday ...
Newcastle United interested in summer move for Nigerian forward with 82 career goals
Published: February 28, 2025
Newcastle United are eyeing a summer move for Nigerian international Ademola Lookman as they seek to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season, according to Football Insider. The 27-year-old Atalanta forward has been in fine form in Italy and could be set for a return to the Premier League.Lookman has built...
Crystal Palace loanee, who wants to play for Nigeria, ruled out for rest of the season
Published: February 28, 2025
Crystal Palace-owned player David Ozoh will miss the rest of the 2024-2025 season, Derby County manager John Eustace confirmed at Thursday's pre-match press conference before his side's Championship clash against Middlesbrough. Born in Valencia, Spain, and also eligible to represent England, Ozoh is open to playing fo...
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi endures tough night as Leicester City fall to West Ham
Published: February 27, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi had a frustrating outing as Leicester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United in their Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Thursday night.Ndidi, who started in midfield for the Foxes, was involved in key moments of the game but was unable to influence the outcome as...
FA Youth Cup: Six Nigerian players train with Arsenal ahead of mouth-watering clash v Man Utd
Published: February 27, 2025
Fans of both teams can stay updated with soccer live scores as Arsenal and Manchester United U18s clash for a place in the semifinals of the FA Youth Cup on Friday, February 28.According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, six Nigeria-eligible teenagers trained with Arsenal U18s team before the mouth-watering FA...
'Most sought-after player' - Troost-Ekong reacts to reports linking Liverpool star Salah to Al-Hilal
Published: February 26, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has weighed in on the ongoing speculation linking Liverpool star Mohamed Salah with a move to the Saudi Pro League.Troost-Ekong, who currently plays for Al-Kholood, revealed that Salah has been heavily linked with a switch to Al Hilal due to uncertainties surrounding his contra...
Fulham boss explains why Super Eagles duo Iwobi, Bassey started on the bench in win v Wolves
Published: February 26, 2025
Fulham manager Marco Silva has explained the rationale behind his decision to start Super Eagles duo, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey on the bench in his side's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League encounter at the Molineux Stadium on Tuesday night.The Hale End Academy product had been ever-present in ...
Australia's record appearance maker hails Tosin's impact in Chelsea's win over Southampton
Published: February 26, 2025
Australia's record appearance maker with 109 caps, Mark Schwarzer has lauded Tosin Adarabioyo’s contribution to Chelsea’s dominant 4-0 victory over Southampton, particularly his role in the opening goal.  Despite the return of Wesley Fofana from injury, Tosin was trusted to start alongside Levi Colwill in the hear...
England make move to beat Nigeria and Spain to talented Manchester United goalkeeper
Published: February 25, 2025
The English Football Association has made a move to beat the Nigeria Football Federation and Royal Spanish Football Federation to the services of talented Manchester United goalkeeper Darlington Osuchukwu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Osuchukwu has received a call-up to an England U16 training camp ahead of the upcomin...
'He's fine' - Arteta provides fitness update on Nwaneri ahead of trip to Nottingham Forest
Published: February 25, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reassured fans regarding the fitness of young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri as the Gunners prepare for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. During the disappointing 1-0 defeat to West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium, Nwaneri was substituted in the 81st minute due to cram...
Most used Nigerian in PL history considered move to Celtic, Crystal Palace while at Arsenal
Published: February 25, 2025
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he considered a move to Scottish powerhouse Celtic and Premier League side Crystal Palace in his final season as a schoolboy at Arsenal.After being told by Arsenal that he would not be offered a professional contract in addition to his scholarship, the Hale End Academy product had to to wei...
'I should have started' - Iwobi reveals goal against Chelsea in UEL final one of his career highlights
Published: February 25, 2025
 Alex Iwobi has opened up about his memorable goal in the 2019 UEFA Europa League final against Chelsea, describing it as one of the most significant moments of his career. The Nigerian midfielder, who was playing for Arsenal at the time, admitted he was disappointed not to start the match but was determined to make ...
'We have problems' - Southampton coach hints at Aribo playing centre-back against Chelsea
Published: February 25, 2025
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Southampton manager Ivan Juric has hinted at the possibility of Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo featuring as a left-sided centre-back in their upcoming Premier League clash against Chelsea.Aribo previously played in the same role during Southampton’s 4-0 defeat to Brighton & ...
Confirmed team news: Nephew of former Super Eagles defender to miss Southampton v Chelsea
Published: February 24, 2025
Lesley Ugochukwu's run of ten successive appearances in the Premier League is set to end on Tuesday night when Southampton face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Through the club's official website, the Saints have confirmed that Ugochukwu, nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam, will be ineligible for selectio...
Five European clubs monitoring PL-linked Onyedika after Club Brugge's historic CL run
Published: February 24, 2025
Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika has put himself in the shop window after Club Brugge's historic run in this season's UEFA Champions League.The Belgian champions caused a sensation last week by eliminating2024  Europa League winners Atalanta from the Champions League, earning impressive victories home and away t...