Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star, Arsenal GK make full debuts for England U16 
Published: August 25, 2023
England U16s were held to a 1-1 draw in the second of their two friendlies against hosts Italy on Thursday afternoon at the Federal Technical Center in Coverciano, with two Golden Eaglets-eligible players making their full debuts for the Young Lions.    Arsenal goalkeeper Owen Asemota was named in England U16s...
'Udogie is very good' - Bournemouth coach picks out the key Tottenham Hotspur players 
Published: August 25, 2023
Bournemouth's Spanish coach Andoni Iraola has highlighted the Tottenham Hotspur players to watch out for ahead of his side's Premier League clash against the Lilywhites  at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon.    Iraola namechecked Destiny Udogie as he spoke about the key players in the To...
U21 photocall: Arsenal hint four Nigerian players are available for transfer ahead of next Friday's deadline
Published: August 25, 2023
Arsenal have dropped the biggest hint yet that four players of Nigerian descent are available for transfer ahead of next Friday's transfer deadline, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Of the nineteen players pictured in the photocall, two in the shape of goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri and attacking midfielder Ethan Nw...
Joel Asoro: Onetime youngest player of Nigerian descent to feature in EPL joins Metz 
Published: August 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 club Metz have announced the signing of Super Eagles-eligible winger Joel Asoro.   Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Asoro was the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League, aged 17 years and 117 days, when he came on in the 81s...
Confirmed team news: 2015 Golden Eaglets invitee ruled out of Chelsea v Luton Town 
Published: August 25, 2023
2015 Golden Eaglets invitee Gabriel Osho is unlikely to make his Premier League debut when newly-promoted Luton Town battle Chelsea at Stamford Bridge under the lights on Friday, August 25.   The central defender was unavailable for selection in Luton Town's first-ever game in the Premier League against Brig...
Arsenal's Flying Eagles-eligible winger undergoes successful ACL surgery
Published: August 25, 2023
Flying Eagles-eligible winger Henry Timi Davies has sustained an injury that will keep him away from the pitch for several months.    The Arsenal U21 star has had an unfortunate start to the season, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.   Davies' surgery on the ACL injury went ...
Nottingham Forest defender Aina returns to partial training pre-Manchester United 
Published: August 24, 2023
Ola Aina is racing against the clock to be fit enough for Nottingham Forest's upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 26.   The Nigeria international right-back started Nottingham Forest's season opener against Arsenal but was not named in the matchday ...
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...