Official: Nigeria-eligible central midfielder signs new contract with Aston Villa 
Published: October 12, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Aston Villa have announced that Nigeria-eligible central midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh has signed a new contract.    Aston Villa pulled off a massive transfer coup to land the services of Jimoh on a scholarship deal in August 2023, having seen off co...
'Mo is a personal favorite of mine'- Emenalo reveals Liverpool winger is a target for Saudi PL
Published: October 12, 2023
Director of Football of the Saudi Pro League, Michael Emenalo has spoken about the possibility of Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah moving to Saudi Arabia.   The Saudi Pro League attracted several top African players in the summer transfer window including Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Franck Kessie, Kalidou Kouli...
Has Tottenham defender Udogie made the right decision to represent Italy over Nigeria?
Published: October 11, 2023
It is no longer news that Italy's national team coach Luciano Spalletti has handed Tottenham rising star Destiny Udogie a maiden call-up to the Italy squad ahead of their 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifiers against Malta and England.   Udogie has also accepted to play for the four-time world champion...
Dual-national Arsenal striker eligible for Nigeria becomes provisionally cap-tied to Denmark
Published: October 11, 2023
Highly-rated Arsenal striker Chido Obi became provisionally cap-tied to his country of birth, Denmark on Wednesday, October 11, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The 2007-born player is eligible to represent Nigeria through his father and Denmark, where he was born and raised.   Obi was named in the startin...
Official: Man Utd icon Rooney to coach Emanuel Aiwu at Birmingham City
Published: October 11, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Birmingham City have announced the appointment of Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney as the new manager.    Rooney has put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues.   The England legend has returned to coaching few day...
'He can't wait' - Agent reveals Tottenham's Nigeria-eligible defender is eager to make debut for Italy
Published: October 10, 2023
Stefano Antonelli, who looks after Destiny Udogie, has revealed that the Tottenham Hotspur defender is eager to make his debut for Italy's senior national team.   Udogie received his first ever call-up to the Italy national team for their upcoming 2024 European Championship qualifying matches against Malta...
Fulham looking to sign Tottenham Hotspur-linked striker Gift Orban as replacement for Mitrovic  
Published: October 10, 2023
Fulham are reportedly eyeing a move for Tottenham-linked striker Gift Orban as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrović. According to TeamTalk, the Cottagers are seeking to pursue a deal for the Nigerian striker in the January transfer window as they look to bolster their attacking options.   Fulham had broug...
N24.6b-rated Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi becomes most valuable Nigerian-born player in the PL
Published: October 10, 2023
Football statistics and transfer website, Transfermarkt has updated the market values of players in England, with two Nigeria internationals receiving upgrades.    Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina  have seen their valuations increase.    Awoniyi is the most valuable Nigerian-born play...
'My father is Nigerian' - Talented Arsenal left-back confirms he's eligible to represent African giants 
Published: October 10, 2023
Promising Arsenal defender Cam'ron Ismail has confirmed that he's eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his father and qualifies to represent another African powerhouse in Egypt by virtue of being born to an Egyptian mother.    The left-back also qualifies to play international foot...
'Baller' - Super Eagles striker Moffi pays tribute to Hazard after Chelsea legend announces retirement
Published: October 10, 2023
Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has reacted to the retirement of Chelsea legend Eden Hazard.   Hazard announced his retirement on Tuesday on his social media account which marked an end to his 16-year career as a footballer. The former Belgium skipper began his senior career with French Ligue 1 outfit Lill...
Reading defender of Nigerian descent Abbey replaces Arsenal starlet in England Men's Elite League squad
Published: October 10, 2023
Reading's Nigeria-eligible central defender Nelson Abbey has received a late call-up to the England Men's Elite League squad ahead of upcoming matches against Romania and Portugal this month, the English Football Association have announced through a statement on their official website.    Manager Joe ...
'Never a battle for me and Jamie' - Iheanacho on competition for starting spot with Leicester legend Vardy 
Published: October 10, 2023
Kelechi Iheanacho has played down the existence of competition for places between him and Leicester City legend, Jamie Vardy.   Iheanacho's game time since his arrival at the King Power Stadium has been affected by the presence of Vardy who has been Leicester City's first-choice striker over the years. ...
'You don't change a club captain' - Mikel hits out at Ten Hag for stripping Maguire of Man Utd captaincy 
Published: October 10, 2023
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has slammed manager Erik ten Hag for stripping Harry Maguire of the Manchester United captaincy.   Few weeks before the start of the 2023-2024 season, Manchester United confirmed that Portugal international Bruno Fernandes, who already worn the armband a number of times,...
Deep-lying central midfielder skilled in taking free-kicks signs new contract with Chelsea 
Published: October 09, 2023
Reiss Russell-Denny has taken to social media to announce he has signed a new contract with English Premier League side Chelsea.   The 17-year-old has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with Chelsea.    Russell-Denny started the 2023-2024 season as a second year scholar having signed a s...
'Played as a midfielder' - Italy coach hails the versatility of Tottenham defender Udogie
Published: October 09, 2023
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has revealed that the versatility of Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie means he is capable of playing as a midfielder.    The Verona native of Nigerian descent has received his first-ever call-up to Italy's senior national team ahead of upcoming 2024 European Champio...