Arsenal alum of Nigerian descent agrees three-year deal with Southampton 
Published: July 29, 2023
National World Publishing reporter Chris Wheatley has provided an update on Zach Awe's imminent move to Championship club Southampton.    Wheatley, who worked at Nottingham Forest last season, is reporting that the Arsenal alum has agreed a three-year deal with Southampton, adding that the Gunners will rece...
2023 Flying Eagles invitee scores in third consecutive pre-season game for Rangers B 
Published: July 29, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Thompson Ishaka is on fire for the B team of Rangers, with the striker netting for the third consecutive pre-season game as the Light Blues thrashed Burnley 5-3 in a friendly on Saturday afternoon.   Ishaka registered his name on the scoresheet against Belgian Pro League side OH Leuve...
Chelsea interested in nephew of Nigeria's Dream Team IV centre-back 
Published: July 29, 2023
Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly opened a line of communication with Rennes over the signing of talented French-born Nigerian youngster Lesley Ugochukwu.    A holding midfielder by trade, Ugochukwu is the nephew of Nigeria's Dream Team IV central defender Oyekachi Apam, who also won silver with...
Montpellier submit N3b bid for Watford target Akor Adams 
Published: July 29, 2023
Lillestrøm have received a bid from French side Montpellier for high-flying Nigerian forward Akor Adams.   The 23-year-old's superb form has attracted the interest of clubs across Europe including England with reported interest from Watford.    Adam's agent has close links with Watford, having b...
Report: Crystal Palace confident of fending off Chelsea and Man City interest in Olise 
Published: July 29, 2023
Crystal Palace are reportedly set to turn down the advances of Manchester City and Chelsea for Michael Olise.   According to Football Insider, the Eagles are confident of fending off the interest of the two English giants for their young forward.    Manchester City and Chelsea are interested in the servi...
Transfer guru confirms Chelsea really like 2021 Super Eagles invitee but no bid yet
Published: July 28, 2023
France U21 international of Nigerian descent Michael Olise is attracting interest from top Premier League clubs this summer.    Olise has not participated in group training sessions with Crystal Palace since the start of pre-season preparations as he is still recovering from an injury he sustained during the 2...
Official: Premier League new boys Luton Town loan out Lagos-born winger 
Published: July 28, 2023
Through their official website, Rotherham have announced the signing of Lagos-born winger Fred Onyedinma from Premier League newcomers Luton Town.   He joins the Championship side on a season-long loan and will wear the number 14 shirt.  ​ ​ Onyedinma joined Luton Town in 2021 and made 29 league appearan...
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...