'He was one of my role models' – Ngumoha reveals inspiration from Salah at Liverpool
Published: July 23, 2025
Liverpool’s youth academy continues to produce exciting prospects, and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha is quickly emerging as one to watch. Currently part of the Reds’ 29-man squad on their pre-season tour in Hong Kong, the promising forward is relishing the opportunity to learn from some of the club’s biggest stars —...
What Nwaneri said after Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Samuel Chukwueze's AC Milan
Published: July 23, 2025
Arsenal’s teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan in a pre-season friendly played on Wednesday afternoon.The 18-year-old midfielder, who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season, was handed a...
Are you going to answer? Chelsea star Tosin keeps fans guessing on Super Eagles decision
Published: July 23, 2025
Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo has refused to provide a definite answer on a long-standing question that has followed him throughout his career: will he answer a call-up to play for Nigeria?However, the the London-born centre-back, who is currently in Lagos, Nigeria following Chelsea's Fifa Club World Cup triumph, ackno...
Chelsea CB Tosin visits Nigeria, holds talks with Lagos State governor amid Super Eagles links
Published: July 23, 2025
Tosin Adarabioyo returned to Nigeria this week, fresh from his Fifa Club World Cup victory with Chelsea, where they defeated PSG in a thrilling final.The centre-back is one of several dual-nationality players being closely monitored by the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle ahead of the...
'We did well' – Ola Aina wants Nottingham Forest to raise the bar after last season's success
Published: July 21, 2025
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has called on Nottingham Forest to build on their success from last season as they gear up for the 2025/2026 campaign.Aina played a key role in helping Forest secure qualification for the UEFA Europa League, a feat many consider a significant achievement for the club.The Nigerian internat...
'I support Man Utd' – Son of former Super Eagles star Etuhu reveals after move to Blackpool
Published: July 21, 2025
Zaccai Etuhu, the son of former Super Eagles midfielder Dickson Etuhu, has revealed his admiration for Premier League giants Manchester United following his recent move to Blackpool.His father, Dickson Etuhu, was a key figure for the Super Eagles, representing Nigeria at both the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2010...
No more loans: Chelsea insist on permanent transfer of Chukwuemeka amid Dortmund interest
Published: July 21, 2025
Chelsea have turned down Borussia Dortmund’s renewed attempts to sign Carney Chukwuemeka on another loan deal, insisting on a permanent transfer for the 21-year-old midfielder, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.Dortmund had hoped to extend Chukwuemeka’s stay after bringing him in on loan during the secon...
Liverpool coach selects teenage forward of Nigerian descent for Asia pre-season tour
Published: July 21, 2025
Premier League-winning coach Arne Slot has named a 29-man squad for Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Asia, with England U17 international of Nigerian descent Rio Ngumoha among the travelling party.Ngumoha, who has trained with the first team since the start of pre-season, featured in the Reds' opening friendlies agains...
Bright Ede transfer: Polish club to decide between Chelsea, mystery PL club and Portuguese giants
Published: July 20, 2025
Polish Ekstraklasa club Motor Lublin are edging closer to making a final decision on the future of highly-rated defender Bright Ede.According to TVPSPORT.PL, Motor Lublin are aiming to conclude negotiations by next week, with three clubs still in the running for the Warsaw-born central defender of Nigerian descent.Ede,...
Behind-closed-doors friendly: 16yo Ngumoha scores for Liverpool in 5-0 win v Stoke City
Published: July 20, 2025
In a behind-closed-doors friendly at the AXA Training Centre on Sunday, Liverpool delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Stoke City, with 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha stealing headlines alongside a Darwin Nunez hat-trick and a Federico Chiesa goal. The match, a key part of Liverpool’s pre-season preparations, showcased ...
Ethan Nwaneri’s younger brother features for Arsenal U18s against Dover Athletic first team
Published: July 20, 2025
Emerson Nwaneri was among four teenagers of Nigerian descent who featured for Arsenal U18s in a pre-season friendly at the Megger Community Stadium, Crabble on Saturday.The young Gunners suffered a 2-0 defeat to the first team of Isthmian League Premier Division side Dover Athletic.Emerson, the younger brother of Arsen...
'If Man Utd or Arsenal get Osimhen' – Nigeria's youngest-ever World Cup player echoes Rio Ferdinand's wish
Published: July 20, 2025
Femi Opabunmi, Nigeria's youngest-ever World Cup player at 17 years and 101 days, has lent his voice to calls for Victor Osimhen to join a Premier League giant, echoing sentiments earlier expressed by Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.Opabunmi became the youngest player to represent the Super Eagles at the World C...
Zaragoza-born Nigerian defender agrees new contract with Liverpool
Published: July 20, 2025
Premier League champions Liverpool are on the verge of announcing that Spanish-born Nigerian defender Wellity Lucky has signed a new long-term contract with the club.According to This Is Anfield, the Reds have reached an agreement with the 19-year-old centre-back that will keep him at Anfield until at least June 30, 20...
What Chelsea striker on Nigeria's radar said after signing scholarship contract
Published: July 19, 2025
Chizaram Ezenwata has expressed his delight on social media after signing a new contract with Premier League giants Chelsea ahead of the 2025–2026 season.The reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions confirmed their new intake of scholars on Friday, July 18, with the talented striker among the group set to begin the new...
'I know' – Shamrock Rovers coach confirms Arsenal-linked Irish-Nigerian midfielder is close to a move
Published: July 19, 2025
Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley has confirmed that rising Irish-Nigerian midfielder Victor Ozhianvuna is edging closer to a move away from the club, amid strong interest from English giants Arsenal.The 16-year-old, who burst onto the senior scene in January 2025 during a 4-0 victory over Usher Celtic, has at...