2022 Nigeria U23 invitee promoted to Arsenal first team training after rejecting transfer
Published: August 24, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted 2022 Nigeria's Olympic national team invitee Tim Akinola to first team training on Thursday, the squad's penultimate training session before they step out onto the Emirates Stadium turf for their Premier League clash against Fullham, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   ...
Tottenham Hotspur handed a boost in the race for Nigerian central defender 
Published: August 24, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur have received a boost in their pursuit of English-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo who is also highly wanted by Monaco.   According to Express UK, Spurs now stand a good chance to sign the Fulham star whose proposed transfer to Monaco is on the verge of collapse. A report...
Official: Chelsea legend Obi Mikel returns to Stamford Bridge in September 
Published: August 24, 2023
Retired Nigeria international John Obi Mikel is set to wear a Chelsea jersey again more than six years after he departed the club.   Through their official website, Chelsea have confirmed that Mikel has been added to the Legends roster and will take part in the Chelsea Legends vs Bayern Munich Legends match at ...
Chelsea boss Pochettino reveals when Chukwuemeka is likely to be back 
Published: August 24, 2023
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has provided an update on England U20 international of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuemeka.   Chelsea are facing an injury crisis ahead of the visit of Premier League new boys Luton Town, with Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chu...
Official: Former Flying Eagles midfielder Ofoborh mutually parts company with Rangers 
Published: August 24, 2023
Through their official website, Glasgow Rangers have announced the departure of Former Flying Eagles star Nnamdi Ofoborh.   The statement revealed that the Scottish giants reached a mutual agreement with the Nigerian midfielder to end his contract despite two years left on the deal.   Ofoborh joined Rang...
Man Utd midfielder eligible for Nigeria, England gets double promotion in Poland youth team set-up
Published: August 24, 2023
Manchester United defensive midfielder Maxi Oyedele has earned a double promotion in the Poland youth team set-up, jumping two levels from the U19s to U21s.    Born in Salford to a Nigerian father and Polish mother, Oyedele is spoilt for choice over the country to represent internationally at senior level as ...
'Can beat a man with his trickery' - Pundit urges Sheffield Wednesday to sign Man Utd winger Shoretire
Published: August 24, 2023
Football journalist Ben Wignall has urged Sheffield Wednesday to make a loan move for Flying Eagles-eligible winger Shola Shoretire before the close of the summer transfer window.    The Owls have struggled in their first three games of the new Championship season with losses to Southampton, Hull City and Pres...
Southampton reject Verona's offer for Super Eagles midfielder, Ligue 1 duo also interested 
Published: August 23, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Southampton have rejected an offer from Italian Serie A club Hellas Verona for Joe Aribo.   Aribo is among the players The Saints are looking to cash in on following their relegation to the Championship but the offer from Verona did not meet their valuation of the...
Arsenal working behind the scenes to try and get Super Eagles-eligible player a move
Published: August 23, 2023
Arsenal are working on securing a move for Super Eagles-eligible player Arthur Okonkwo before the end of the transfer window. ​ ​ ​According to TEAMtalk, the 13-time English champions are working behind the scenes to ensure the goalkeeper leaves on a permanent or loan deal but the club will want him to move pe...
'He's one to watch' - Pundit reveals Tottenham Hotspur LB Udogie is tailor-made for the PL 
Published: August 23, 2023
Football pundit Scott Brown has described Italian-born left-back of Nigeria descent Destiny Udogie as an ideal fit for the Premier League having impressed in his first two games of the season for Tottenham Hotspur.   The 20-year-old had to wait for a year to make his Premier League debut for Tottenham as he spe...
'I was not happy that he left' - Van Bronckhorst admits he was sad to see Bassey leave Rangers 
Published: August 23, 2023
Dutch football tactician Giovanni van Bronckhorst has admitted that he was sad to see Calvin Bassey leave Glasgow Rangers last summer.    Bassey became the most expensive Nigerian defender in history, overtaking Super Eagles legend Taribo West, when he moved to Ajax for a guaranteed fee of 23 million euros. ...
Fulham targeting move for Tottenham's England defender as potential replacement for Tosin 
Published: August 23, 2023
Fulham have started preparing for life without their Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.   The Cottagers are resigned to losing the Manchester City academy product who is drawing interest from Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur this summer.    According to Sky Sports UK, Tottenham are considering off...
Two sons of former Super Eagles stars named in England U16 matchday squad v Italy 
Published: August 23, 2023
Two sons of former Super Eagles players were named in the England U16 matchday squad as the Young Lions began the 2023-2024 season with a 3-1 loss to hosts Italy in an international friendly staged at Coverciano on Tuesday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    While Wolverhampton Wanderers starlet Wes O...
'That's his best performance so far' - Rangers coach blown away by Dessers' display against PSV
Published: August 23, 2023
Rangers manager Michael Beale was left dazzled by the performance of Cyriel Dessers in his side's 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven in a UEFA Champions League playoff match staged at the Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday night.   Against familiar foes, former Feyenoord Rotterdam, Heracles Almelo, FC Utrecht and NAC Bre...
EFL Trophy: Olaofe on target, Shoretire scores in shootout to help Man Utd earn bonus point 
Published: August 22, 2023
Manchester United U21 began their EFL Trophy campaign with a 5-3 win on penalties against League Two side Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Tuesday.   The Red Devils earned the bonus point after winning the shootout, with Anglo-Nigerian forward Shola Shoretire among the scorers for the visitors.   Joini...