Official: Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom joins Lille on loan with an option to buy
Published: February 02, 2025
Lille Olympique Sporting Club (LOSC) have confirmed the signing of versatile striker Chuba Akpom from Ajax Amsterdam on a loan deal with an option to buy until the end of the 2024-2025 season. The 29-year-old forwar Akpom will provide a significant boost to the Dogues' offensive options for the remainder of the season...
Announcement imminent: West Ham to sign young striker with 17 career goals amid Awoniyi links
Published: February 02, 2025
West Ham United's search for a striker in the January transfer window is about to come to an end, with an announcement of a new forward signing imminent.According to Sky Sports UK, the Hammers have agreed a deal with Brighton & Hove to sign Evan Ferguson on a straight loan until the end of the season.Although hugely ta...
Dortmund thrashing out Chukwuemeka terms with Chelsea but face PL and Ligue 1 competition
Published: February 02, 2025
Borussia Dortmund have reportedly opened talks with Chelsea over a possible deal for England youth international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka.Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea will not accept loaning out the midfielder with an option to buy clause included in the deal.A straight loan r...
Butler-Oyedeji: Tri-national striker trains with Arsenal first team at Emirates Stadium pre-Man City
Published: February 02, 2025
Tri-national striker Butler-Oyedeji was invited to train with Arsenal's first team on the eve of the blockbuster Premier League clash against Manchester City, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Manager Mikel Arteta monitored Butler-Oyedeji during the final workout at the Emirates Stadium, considering his possible inclusion i...
16 aerial duels won: Onuachu showcases his aerial prowess in Southampton's win v Ipswich
Published: February 02, 2025
Paul Onuachu proved why he can be counted to win aerial battles during Southampton's 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town in a Premier League encounter at Portman Road on Saturday, February 1, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigeria national teamer showcased his aerial dominance, winning an astonishing game-high sixteen aeri...
'Two poor goals' - Ipswich manager reacts to Onuachu and Aribo's goal in Southampton's victory
Published: February 02, 2025
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has expressed his disappointment over the goals conceded in his side's 2-1 defeat to Southampton at Portman Road on Saturday evening.The two goals conceded by the Tractor Boys were scored by Nigerian players Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu. Joe Aribo opened the scoring in the 21st minute...
Middlesbrough ahead of Celtic in the race to sign Sevilla forward Iheanacho
Published: February 01, 2025
Championship club Middlesbrough are reportedly currently the frontrunners to sign Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who is also drawing interest from Scottish champions Celtic.According to Sky Sports UK, Middlesbrough are believed to be leading the race to sign Sevilla striker Iheanacho.Talks between Celtic and the L...
'He played at left CB' - Southampton coach reveals how Aribo's new role helped Saints beat Ipswich
Published: February 01, 2025
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has praised Joe Aribo for his outstanding performance in an unfamiliar role during their 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The midfielder, who opened the scoring for the Saints, was later deployed at left centre-back due to injuries in the squad, a move Juric believes was cr...
Ex-Liverpool LB calls out Ipswich GK for mistake that led to Aribo's goal, praises Onuachu's heroics
Published: February 01, 2025
Former Liverpool left back Stephen Warnock has criticized Ipswich Town goalkeeper Arijanet Muric for his mistake that led to Joe Aribo's goal in Southampton 2-1 win over Ipswich on Saturday evening.   Aribo put Southampton ahead in the 21st minute, firing a shot directly at Muric, who failed to make a routine save. T...
U18 PL Cup: Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha scores against former club Chelsea in 5-goal thriller
Published: February 01, 2025
London-born forward of Nigerian descent, Rio Ngumoha came back to haunt his former employers, Chelsea, scoring as Liverpool came from two goals down to beat the Blues 3-2 in an U18 Premier League Cup fixture staged at Cobham Training Center on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.There were starts for Chels...
Confirmed: After Obi-Martin, Manchester United pinch another teenager from Arsenal
Published: February 01, 2025
English Premier League giants Manchester United have poached another talented teenager from rivals Arsenal, signing central defender Ayden Heaven. Last summer, one of the most promising youngsters on the books of a Premier League club in the shape of Chido Obi-Martin swapped the Gunners for the Red Devils after turnin...
UCL playoff draw: Lookman and Onyedika face off; Chukwueze, Ilenikhena discover opponents
Published: January 31, 2025
The UEFA Champions League playoff draw took place on Friday afternoon in Nyon, Switzerland, with 16 teams discovering their opponents in the knockout round.Four Nigerian-eligible players also learned their fate as they prepare for crucial clashes in their bid to reach the Round of 16.  In one of the fixtures, Ademola ...
'Changed the game' – Tottenham great Hoddle praises Ajayi for debut goal in Europa League win
Published: January 31, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle praised Damola Ajayi’s impact after the 19-year-old scored his first senior goal in Spurs’ 3-0 Europa League win over Elfsborg on Thursday night.Ajayi, who came on as a second-half substitute, doubled Tottenham’s lead in the 84th minute with a composed finish after combining ...
'My dad is from Nigeria' - Crystal Palace winger confirms he is eligible to represent Super Eagles
Published: January 31, 2025
Crystal Palace winger Asher Agbinone has revealed that, in addition to his native England, he is also eligible to play for two other national teams.The 19-year-old qualifies to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father and Republic of the Congo's Red Devils through his mother.However, the exciting forward ...
UEL: Teenage Nigerian forward scores three minutes into his senior debut for Tottenham in win v Elfsborg
Published: January 30, 2025
Teenage Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi scored three minutes into his professional debut as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed IF Elfsborg 3-0 in a Europa League encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday night. Manager Ange Postecoglou has selected Ajayi in his squad for four consecutive games played by Tottenham Hotsp...