'At first I was scared' – Nottingham forest defender Ola Aina reflects on his time at Torino
Published: June 20, 2025
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has opened up about his time in Italy with Serie A side Torino, describing the experience as both intimidating and transformative. In a candid interview with Versus, the 28-year-old Nigeria international detailed how the move abroad in 2018 impacted his development, both on and off ...
Southampton and Trabzonspor reach agreement over transfer of Super Eagles striker for N14b fee
Published: June 19, 2025
Turkish giants Trabzonspor have reportedly reached an agreement with English side Southampton for the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu during the summer transfer window.Onuachu, who joined Southampton from Belgian club Genk in January 2023, endured a tough start to life in England but rediscovered his...
Nwaneri battles Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Chelsea starlets for PFA Young POTY
Published: June 19, 2025
Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri has been named among the top six nominees for the 2024/25 PFA Young Player of the Year award, capping off a stunning breakthrough campaign for the 18-year-old midfielder.The other nominees include Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, former Cherries defender Dean Huijsen, Chelsea striker Liam Delap...
Liverpool interested in signing Nigeria striker with 177 career goals for clubs and country
Published: June 19, 2025
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Nigerian international Victor Osimhen as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 season, according to reports from Flashscore.com.Osimhen is coming off a sensational loan spell at Galatasaray, where he netted 37 goals across all competitions, reaffirming ...
Club and country interest: Midfielder on Eric Chelle's radar set to sign new Arsenal deal
Published: June 18, 2025
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is set to sign a new long-term contract with the north London club, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old is expected to follow in the footsteps of Myles Lewis-Skelly in committing his future to the Gunners after a standout season.Nwaneri, who made headlines wit...
Chelsea PL opening day appearances: Obi Mikel is most trusted African on matchday one
Published: June 18, 2025
As Chelsea prepare to face Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge for their 2025/26 Premier League opener, the club’s storied history on matchday one highlights the enduring legacy of John Obi Mikel, the African player with the most opening day appearances for the Blues, an honour he shares with Didier Drogba. With eight...
Flying Eagles shot-stopper to be assessed by English clubs ahead of potential transfer
Published: June 18, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Flying Eagles goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar is attracting interest from English clubs this summer. The Mavlon FC shot-stopper played a peripheral role for the Flying Eagles at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, making a brief one-minute appearance in the third-...
Slavia coach admits Super Eagles CB will leave if Nottingham Forest or Newcastle come calling
Published: June 18, 2025
Slavia Prague manager Jindřich Trpisovsky has refused to rule out a summer exit for newly-capped Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu despite the centre-back signing a contract extension just days before his Super Eagles debut in London.The Red and Whites rewarded Ogbu with a new deal until December 31, 2027, following his...
PL opening day fixtures: Abdullahi, Aina, Iwobi, Murphy, Nwaneri, Onyeka, Tosin discover opponents
Published: June 18, 2025
The Premier League has released the full fixture list for the 2025-2026 season, confirming the dates and matchups for all 380 games via its official website.Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey's Fulham will start the season on August 16 when they visit the Amex to face Brighton & Hove. The two Nigerians started for the Cottag...
West Brom urged to sign Newcastle's Super Eagles-eligible forward turning heads at U21 Euro
Published: June 17, 2025
Writing for the72, Callum Burgess has urged Championship outfit West Brom to consider signing Newcastle United's Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, William Osula should they fail to land Lawrence Shankland.The Baggies will be in the market for a centre-forward this summer as Adam Armstrong and Will Lankshea...
Confirmed: Nigerian forward signs new deal with Newcastle United ahead of next season
Published: June 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Newcastle United have announced that three academy players have signed new deals ahead of next season, including English-born Nigeria forward Trevan Sanusi.Sanusi has committed his future to Newcastle United alongside Sean Neave and Leo Shahar, while Sam Ala...
'My game is attracting attention' - Left-footed CB Ede breaks silence on Chelsea and Arsenal interest
Published: June 17, 2025
Left-footed Polish-born Nigerian centre-back Bright Ede has reacted to reports linking him with Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal in the summer transfer window.  The promising defender expressed appreciation for the interest but insisted he remains fully focused on his current club Motor Lublin.Chelsea are act...
Tosin unbothered: Chelsea centre-back dismisses low attendance talk after win against LAFC
Published: June 17, 2025
Chelsea central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has emphasized that the team remained undeterred by the sparse crowd during their Fifa Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Despite nearly 50,000 empty seats in the 71,000-capacity venue, Adarabioyo insisted that the players’ ...
Bright start: Tosin impresses, George gets minutes as as Chelsea beat LAFC in CWC opener
Published: June 16, 2025
In a commanding display at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday night, Chelsea opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC, with Tosin Adarabioyo delivering a standout performance at the heart of the Blues’ defense. The match showcased Chelsea’s dominance, with Adarabioyo’s composure and defensive ...
CWC: Maresca backs Chelsea's youngest Nigerian Premier League scorer to replace Sancho
Published: June 16, 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has identified history-making forward Tyrique George as a potential replacement for Jadon Sancho during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) in the United States.At 19 years and 75 days old, George became the youngest player of Nigerian descent to score for Chelsea in the Premier League, ...