Done deal: Nigeria's most expensive defender in history joins Fulham 
Published: July 28, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Fulham have confirmed the signing of Nigeria international Calvin Bassey from Ajax Amsterdam.    Ajax  Amsterdam officially confirmed that they agreed a transfer fee of € 22.5 million with the London-based English Premier League club.   Bassey became the m...
Southampton win race to sign Nigeria-eligible CB after release by Arsenal 
Published: July 28, 2023
EFL Championship club Southampton have beaten a plethora of clubs to sign Greenwich, United Kingdom-born Nigerian central defender Zach Awe.    The Hale End Academy product was released by Arsenal at the end of last month after he opted not to sign a contract extension with the north London club.   The ...
Southampton reject Burnley's N9b bid for Super Eagles-eligible winger 
Published: July 28, 2023
Burnley have had their bid for Super Eagles-eligible winger Nathan Tella turned down by Southampton. According to The Daily Mail UK, the newly promoted side's nine million pounds (approximately N9b in Nigerian currency) offer for the Arsenal youth product has been rejected by the Saints. Burnley have th...
'Till next time' - Talented winger Mendel-Idowu sends farewell message to Chelsea 
Published: July 28, 2023
Talented Flying Eagles-eligible winger Tudor Mendel-Idowu has sent a farewell message to Chelsea after joining Belgian powerhouse Anderlecht on a three-year deal with option for an extra season.   The England youth international of Nigerian descent is leaving Chelsea after officially joining them at U9 level.�...
'He would fit in' - Ex-Rangers star reckons Fulham is a good a destination for Bassey
Published: July 28, 2023
Former Glasgow Rangers defender Alan Hutton reckons that Fulham is a good destination for Super Eagles central defender Calvin Bassey.    Subject to the Nigerian passing a routine medical, the Cottagers will confirm the capture of the Leicester City academy product in the coming days.    Brighton & Hove...
Monaco make N4.3b bid for Tottenham Hotspur target Tosin 
Published: July 27, 2023
French Ligue 1 club Monaco have firmed up their interest in Manchester-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo who is a player of interest to Tottenham Hotspur.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on July 5, 2023 that Tosin had applied for a Nigerian passport because he would qualify as an E...
'Not a big thing' - Chelsea coach Pochettino insists no major concern over Madueke
Published: July 27, 2023
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed the reason behind the absence of Super Eagles-eligible winger Noni Madueke in his side's pre-season 1-1 draw with Newcastle.   Madueke did not feature once again for the Blues against the Magpies as they continue their pre-season activities having previously m...
Confirmed: Burnley sign Super Eagles-eligible winger
Published: July 27, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League newcomers Burnley announced the signing of Luca Koleosho from Espanyol for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday.   The Clarets confirmed that their latest signing is eligible to play international football for four countries, namely United States, where he was born, Niger...
Super Eagles defender agrees multi-year contract with Fulham, subject to medical in USA 
Published: July 26, 2023
Premier League club Fulham are closing in on the signing of Super Eagles central defender Calvin Bassey.    According to Algemeen Dagblad , Bassey is definitely leaving Ajax Amsterdam after agreeing a multi-year contract with the Cottagers and he's now on his way to Orlando in the United States for his medi...
Italian-Nigerian LB notches up more pre-season minutes for Tottenham in win v Lion City Sailors
Published: July 26, 2023
Italian-Nigerian left-back Destiny Udogie got more pre-season game time as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to secure a comfortable 5-1 win over Lion City Sailors in a friendly at the Singapore National Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.   Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou made one change to the team t...
Nottingham Forest's search for a defensive midfielder: Super Eagles star on list of targets 
Published: July 26, 2023
Nottingham Forest are weighing up a move for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. According to The Telegraph, the Leicester City enforcer is one of the potential midfield targets of the two-time European champions.  However, the club would not pursue any deal for the former Genk midfielder till the latter ...
Shoretire, Oyedele feature for Manchester United in loss to Wrexham
Published: July 26, 2023
Two Flying Eagles eligible players,  Shola Shoretire and Maxi Oyedele were in action when Manchester United lost 3-1 to League Two side Wrexham in a pre-season game in the early hours of Wednesday. Elliot Lee gave Wrexham the lead in the 29th minute and Aaron Hayden doubled the advantage nine minutes before the e...
Tottenham coach impressed with Udogie but refuses to promise him game time for now
Published: July 26, 2023
Speaking at the press conference ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's friendly against Lion City Sailors at the Singapore Festival of Football, manager Ange Postecoglou admitted that he was impressed with Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent, Destiny Udogie.     After Udogie joined Tottenham Hotspur las...
'He said to me I'm very good' - Akinola reveals advice he got from Arsenal boss Arteta
Published: July 25, 2023
Nigerian-born holding midfielder Tim Akinola has revealed the advice that he received from Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta.   He joined the Gunners on a two-year deal from Huddersfield Town in September 2020 and had his contract extended for two more years before the start of the 2022-2023 campaign.  ...
Fiabema in advanced negotiations to join Real Sociedad after release by Chelsea 
Published: July 25, 2023
Norway U21 international of Nigerian descent Bryan Fiabema is set to end his search for a new club less than a month after he was released by Chelsea following the expiry of his contract with the Premier League side.    As first reported by Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano and confirmed by allnig...