Nottingham Forest sweating on the fitness of Aina ahead of trip to Manchester United 
Published: August 19, 2023
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is sweating on the fitness of summer signing Ola Aina ahead of his side's Premier League game against Manchester United next Saturday.    Cooper has revealed the reason behind the versatile defender's absence against Sheffield United on Friday night. ​ ​ ​Th...
Chelsea coach Pochettino provides update on Madueke's fitness pre-West Ham United 
Published: August 19, 2023
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has provided a positive update on the fitness of 2023 European U21 champion with England, Noni Madueke ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with West Ham United at the London Stadium.   Madueke picked up an injury during The Blues' tour of the United States an...
A star in the making: Precocious talent Nwaneri scores first competitive hat-trick for Arsenal U21s
Published: August 19, 2023
Highly-rated England underage international of Nigerian descent, Ethan Nwaneri enhanced his burgeoning reputation with an eye-catching performance for Arsenal's development squad in their 4-1 win over Leicester City in a Premier League 2 fixture at Meadow Park on Friday night.   The Hale End Academy product...
'He's just so powerful' - Ex-Man Utd star Hargreaves warns PL defenders about Awoniyi 
Published: August 19, 2023
Nottingham Forest continued their impressive home form with a hard-earned 2-1 win against Sheffield United at the City Ground on Friday night thanks to goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood.   The Nigeria international is really enjoying a purple patch at the moment, causing Arsenal all sorts of problems in ...
Update on Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Nigerian goal machine Gift Orban
Published: August 18, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur continue to thrash out a deal for Nigerian attacker Gift Orban.    Tottenham Hotspur are seeking a replacement for Harry Kane and Orban has been identified as a player who can step into the shoes of the prolific England striker...
Awoniyi on fire: Nottingham Forest striker sets Nigerian record in 2-1 win against Sheffield United 
Published: August 18, 2023
Taiwo Awoniyi was on the scoresheet for Nottingham Forest in their 2-1 win over Sheffield United on matchday two of the Premier League played at the City ground on Friday night.   According to OPTA, the  26-year-old has now become the Nigerian with the longest-scoring streak in the Premier League after scoring ...
Chelsea interested in signing Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent 
Published: August 18, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea have joined Monaco in the race for cap-tied United States international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun.   Sky Sports reported this evening that Chelsea are keen on the Arsenal striker but no formal bid has been made yet by the Stamford Bridge outfit.    Balogun has app...
Official: Real Madrid confirm history-making Nigerian winger has been loaned out to Las Palmas
Published: August 18, 2023
With a brief statement on their official website, Real Madrid have confirmed that Spanish-born Nigerian winger Marvin Akinlabi Park has been loaned out to La Liga new boys UD Las Palmas.    Akinlabi entered into the history books as the first Nigeria-eligible footballer to play competitively for Real Madrid’s...
Bayer Leverkusen make N15b bid for Arsenal academy product Tella
Published: August 18, 2023
According to The Telegraph, Bayern Leverkusen have tabled an 18 million euros (approximately N15 billion) bid for  Arsenal youth product, Nathan Tella.   Xabi Alonso's side want the Super Eagles eligible forward to replace Moussa Diaby who left for Aston Villa this summer. ​ ​ Tella was on loan with ...
Ajax new boy Chuba Akpom unlikely to make his Eredivisie debut on Saturday 
Published: August 18, 2023
Chuba Akpom is unlikely to make his competitive debut for Ajax Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon when they take on Excelsior at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam.   According to Dutch daily newspaper, Algemeen Dagblad, Ajax manager Maurice Steijn will not be able to count on the services of the form...
Official: 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee signs new Brighton & Hove deal ahead of Hearts loan move 
Published: August 18, 2023
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Odel Offiah has extended his contract with Premier League club Brighton & Hove, the Seagulls announced via their official website on Friday.   The promising central defender inked a deal until June 30, 2025 before joining Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian on loan for the ...
'I won't lie' - Lawal says Celtic legend was a major factor in him joining Fleetwood Town on loan 
Published: August 18, 2023
Versatile central defender of Nigerian descent, Bosun Lawal has admitted that Fleetwood Town boss Scott Brown was a major factor in him moving to the Fishermen on loan for the remainder of the season.    Lawal signed a contract extension with the Hoops until the summer of 2026 before heading to Fleetwood Town, ...
Crystal Palace boss confirms Chelsea showed interest in 2021 Super Eagles invitee
Published: August 18, 2023
2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise ended speculation surrounding his future for the time being by signing a new four-year contract with Crystal Palace on Thursday, August 17.   Olise was persuaded to stay by the powers that be at Crystal Palace so he can continue his development.    According to re...
Nottingham Forest make verbal offer to Monaco for French midfielder despite links with Ndidi
Published: August 17, 2023
Nottingham Forest have made a verbal offer to sign French midfielder Youssouf Fofana despite links with Wilfred Ndidi. According to The Athletic (subscription required), Forest have proposed to pay 29.8 million pounds which is equal to 35 million euros to Monaco for the services of the midfielder. They are a...
'He's young, raw, explosive' - European football expert waxes lyrical about Tottenham target Orban 
Published: August 17, 2023
One of the players being considered by Tottenham Hotspur to replace Harry Kane is Nigerian striker Gift Orban.   The England and Tottenham Hotspur legend completed his transfer to Bayern Munich last week for a guaranteed fee of 100 million euros, and departed the Lilywhites as their all-time top scorer with 280...