Official: Manchester United loan out 19yo defender Ogunneye to League Two club
Published: July 15, 2025
Welsh club Newport County have officially announced the signing of London-born Nigerian defender Habeeb Ogunneye.The 19-year-old has joined the League Two club on a season-long loan, subject to EFL and international clearance.Ogunneye has been on the books of Manchester United for fourteen years, having joined the club...
Daniel Oyetunde: Arsenal confirm striker who looks up to Thierry Henry and Saka has signed pro deal
Published: July 15, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Arsenal have confirmed that Nigerian striker Daniel Oyetunde has signed his first professional contract. Although the new deal was announced on Tuesday, Oyetunde has already reported for pre-season training and participated in Saturday's 2-2 draw with National League club Bore...
Official: Older brother of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eze joins new club in England
Published: July 15, 2025
Through official channels, Isthmian League Premier Division club Dartford have confirmed the signing of Nigerian attacking midfielder Ikechi Eze.You may not recognise the name at first, but Ikechi is the older sibling of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, who trained with the Super Eagles in 2017 before ...
'Arsenal looking to bring in Madueke' – Blackburn icon weighs in on Nwaneri's contract situation
Published: July 15, 2025
Blackburn Rovers icon Paul Robinson has weighed in on the contract situation of Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri, amid reports linking the Gunners with an imminent move for Chelsea forward Noni Madueke.In a chat with Football Insider, Robinson suggested that Arsenal's interest in Madueke—who plays in a similar positio...
After signing new West Ham deal, brother of Man Utd striker Obi gets Denmark U17 call-up
Published: July 15, 2025
Denmark U17 national team coach Morten Corlin has announced his squad for the Scandinavian friendlies, with two talented teenagers of Nigerian descent among the twenty players called up, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Fresh from signing a new deal with Premier League club West Ham United, Chukwuemeka Obi has been named i...
Done deal: Promising Nigerian fullback signs new contract with Arsenal
Published: July 14, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Arsenal have confirmed that promising defender of Nigerian descent Cam'ron Ismail has signed a new contract with the club ahead of the forthcoming season.Ismail, 18, has inked his first professional contract with the Gunners, four years after joining the club.Born and raised in...
Blackburn Rovers summer signing who looks up to Iwobi hints at picking Nigeria over England
Published: July 14, 2025
Championship side Blackburn Rovers recently confirmed the capture of Arsenal academy graduate Ryan Alebiosu, with the 23-year-old fullback putting pen to paper on a three-year deal, including an option for an additional twelve months.The move sees Alebiosu return to English football after a two-year stint with Belgian ...
Nwaneri stays: Arsenal on the verge of tying down Chelsea-linked attacker after weekend talks
Published: July 14, 2025
Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement with highly-rated teenager of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri over a new deal, following a significant breakthrough in negotiations over the weekend.Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday morning that a deal could be 'sealed in principle this week,' with ...
The three Nigerian teenagers training with Arsenal first team in La Manga, Spain
Published: July 14, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has included at least three teenagers of Nigerian descent in the squad currently training in La Manga, Spain, as part of the Gunners’ pre-season preparations for the 2025-2026 campaign.As previously reported by All Nigeria Soccer, fullback Josh Nichols and forward Andre Harriman-Annous ar...
'He was really good' – Mikel lauds Chelsea captain after midfield masterclass against PSG
Published: July 14, 2025
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has heaped praise on Reece James following the Chelsea skipper’s commanding display in midfield during the Blues’ 3-0 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final.Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca deployed James in a central midfield role, a move that paid dividends as ...
'Man Utd not part of the conversation' – Fabrizio Romano reveals Osimhen's most likely destination
Published: July 14, 2025
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shut down speculation linking Manchester United with a sensational move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, revealing that Turkish giants Galatasaray are now firmly in pole position to secure his signature.Osimhen, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, en...
'Played a good game' – Mikel names Chelsea player who surprised him in CWC final
Published: July 14, 2025
John Obi Mikel has admitted he was pleasantly surprised by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez's performance in the Fifa Club World Cup final on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium, despite previously criticizing the Spaniard.Ahead of the showpiece clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the former Nigeria captain had urged Chelse...
Super Eagles-eligible duo left on bench as Chelsea beat PSG to win Fifa Club World Cup
Published: July 13, 2025
Chelsea secured the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup title with a dominant 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, with Super Eagles-eligible stars Tosin Adarabioyo and Tyrique George part of the victorious squad.Enzo Maresca’s Blues outclassed the UEFA Champions League winners in a one-sided final...
16yo forward of Nigerian descent shines for Liverpool in 3-1 win over Preston North End
Published: July 13, 2025
England U17 international Rio Ngumoha delivered a lively performance as Liverpool secured a 3–1 victory over EFL Championship side Preston North End in a pre-season friendly at Deepdale on Sunday afternoon.The 16-year-old forward of Nigerian descent, who joined Liverpool from Chelsea last summer, was handed a start b...
'That was a no' – Romano confirms Arsenal rejected Chelsea approach for Nwaneri
Published: July 13, 2025
Renowned Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal have turned down an approach from Chelsea, who enquired about the possibility of signing Ethan Nwaneri amid ongoing contract renewal talks at the Emirates Stadium.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that during discussions over Noni...