Omole continues to make progress since Arsenal departure, makes first start for Tottenham Hotspur
Published: July 22, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian youngster Tobi Omole continues to make progress since transferring to Tottenham Hotspur from north London rivals Arsenal last October. The 21-year-old joined Spurs on a deal until the end of the 2020-2021 season but the contract was extended after a string of brilliant performances for the U2...
Onyeka's transfer record broken after one day as Brentford bring in Celtic's Norway international
Published: July 21, 2021
Frank Onyeka's tag of being the most expensive acquisition in the history of Brentford lasted just one day following the signing of Norway international Kristoffer Ajer from Glasgow Celtic, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Onyeka joined the Premier League newcomers on a five-year deal on Tuesday, July 20. According ...
Official : Manchester City academy product of Nigerian descent joins Wolfsburg
Published: July 21, 2021
Wolfsburg have completed the signing of German-born attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent Felix Nmecha, informs the official website of the German Bundesliga side. Nmecha has joined Wolfsburg on a free transfer following his release by Premier League champions Manchester City, where he spent almost eleven years....
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee makes league debut for Glasgow Rangers B
Published: July 21, 2021
Former Arsenal wonderkid Malcolm Ebiowei made his league debut for Glasgow Rangers B on Tuesday night. Ebiowei remained rooted to the bench for the entirety of Rangers B opening match of the Lowland League season against Bo'ness United on July 17. He got his first taste of action in the Lowland League in Rangers...
Official : Teenage Italian-born Nigerian midfielder inks new deal at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Published: July 21, 2021
Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially announced their new intake of academy scholars ahead of the upcoming 2021-2022 season. Italian-born Nigerian defensive midfielder Temple Ojinnaka has inked a two-year scholarship with Wolves and will be aiming to sign a professional deal on or before the expiration of his app...
Derby County announce Arsenal & Chelsea midfielders of Nigerian descent signed to bolster U18s
Published: July 21, 2021
Through their official website, EFL Championship club Derby County have announced that they have welcomed in eleven new first year scholars ahead of the 2021-2022 season. Adebayo Fapetu and Dubem Eze are among the new intake of academy scholars who will compete in the U18 Premier League North in the new season, as ...
Chelsea coach takes Super Eagles hopeful to training camp in Ireland despite transfer interest
Published: July 21, 2021
Chelsea started their summer training camp in the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday, July 20 after their flight from England to Dublin. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Thomas Tuchel has taken Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo to the Republic of Ireland despite speculation linking the academy product with a departure ...
Mikel and first African to play for Chelsea listed among Blues' Olympic medalists
Published: July 21, 2021
Ahead of the start of the men's football tournament of the Tokyo Olympics, the official website of Chelsea has listed players of the club - past and present - who have won medals with their countries. Two former Nigeria internationals in the shape of John Obi Mikel and Celestine Babayaro made the cut. Chelsea's ...
Okonkwo, Balogun's trip to USA cancelled after positive COVID-19 tests at Arsenal
Published: July 21, 2021
Arsenal's pre-season tour to the United States has been cancelled after positive coronavirus cases at the club, informs the official website of the Gunners. Anglo-Nigerian youngsters Folarin Balogun and Arthur Okonkwo were expected to be on the plane to the United States on Wednesday before the trip was called off ...
Premier League new boys Brentford make Onyeka the club's most expensive signing ever
Published: July 21, 2021
As expected, Premier League new boys Brentford have broken their transfer record to sign Nigeria international Frank Onyeka. Brentford and Midtjylland have close ties as they are both owned by Englishman Matthew Benham but this is the first transfer between the two clubs involving a fee, with Henrik Dalsgaard and E...
Awoniyi's first words as a Union Berlin player after ending six-year association with Liverpool
Published: July 20, 2021
Through their official website, Liverpool have confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi has completed a permanent transfer to Union Berlin, ending a six-year association with The Reds in the process. The 2013 U17 World Cup-winning striker with the Golden Eaglets is returning to Union Berlin for a second spell after spending ti...
'They've always wanted him' - Anderlecht's interest in Chelsea striker confirmed by his inner circle
Published: July 20, 2021
A member of Ike Ugbo's inner circle has confirmed that Belgian powerhouse R.S.C. Anderlecht are showing interest in signing the Chelsea striker this summer. Despite training with the first team since the start of pre-season, the academy product is set to end his long-term affiliation with the Blues before the windo...
Artetea tells Okonkwo, Balogun what to do to become a regular in Arsenal first team
Published: July 20, 2021
Two Nigeria-eligible youngsters in the shape of Folarin Balogun and Arthur Okonkwo have been promoted to Arsenal's first team on a permanent basis ahead of the forthcoming season. The Anglo-Nigerian duo have risen through the academy ranks before earning first team promotion - a reward for extending their contracts ...
Liverpool's ex-Flying Eagles star set to become Union Berlin's most expensive signing in history
Published: July 20, 2021
German Bundesliga club Union Berlin are on the verge of confirming the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Taiwo Awoniyi. According to multiple press reports in the German and English press, including Goal.com, Liverpool striker Awoniyi is set to join Union Berlin in a £6.5million (€7.5m/$9m) deal. I...
UCLQ: Onyedika named in FCM squad; ex-Nigeria U23 invitee in line to make debut for Celtic
Published: July 20, 2021
Highly-rated Nigerian defensive midfielder Raphael Onyedika is in contention to make his debut in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League when his team FC Midtjylland battle Glasgow Celtic on Tuesday night. FC Midtjylland boss Bo Henriksen has taken 24 players to Scotland for the clash in Paradise, with ...