'I would prefer he chooses England' - Arsenal star has his say on Balogun's international future
Published: March 27, 2023
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has had his say on the international future of Folarin Balogun.  The midfielder has said that he wants Balogun to pledge his allegiance to England. ​ Both players are graduates of the Arsenal academy and are playing together at the moment for England U21s. ​ The Ars...
'The boys know what the mission is' - Omeruo assures Super Eagles want to redeem image 
Published: March 27, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo has assured that the Super Eagles will redeem their image when they take on Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Monday.   Jose Peseiro's project seems not to be working, with the national team suffering five defeats in under a year since he took over the manageria...
'He's exciting, fast, direct' - Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible player praised by Young Lions boss
Published: March 27, 2023
England U21 manager Lee Carsley singled out Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for praise after his eye-catching performance in a 4-0 rout of France in a friendly at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.   The Super Eagles-eligible player was key in the win, coming off the bench to score the Young Lions' second goa...
Arsenal loanee Ogungbo registers his first assist as a professional for EFL's Red Devils
Published: March 26, 2023
Arsenal loanee Mazeed Ogungbo registered his first assist as a professional as Crawley Town defeated Rochdale 2-0 in a League Two clash at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday evening.   The Republic of Ireland underage international of Nigerian descent is spending the entirety of the season on loan at The Red De...
Balogun inspired by Saka's achievements with Arsenal first team
Published: March 26, 2023
On-loan Gunner Folarin Balogun, has admitted that he has been inspired by the impressive performances of Bukayo Saka at Arsenal this season.   ​Saka, who was teammates with Balogun at the Arsenal Academy, has been one of the best players for the Premier League table toppers, scoring 12 goals and registering 10...
'He does it better than Messi, Ronaldo' - Liverpool great Barnes labels Okocha 'most skillful player' 
Published: March 26, 2023
Liverpool great John Barnes reckons that Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is the most skillful player the world has witnessed and also underlined that the retired Nigeria international is in the same bracket as ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona super star Ronaldinho.    Barnes was a guest at SuperSport along with Th...
Dual nationals watch : Nwaneri bags brace, Madueke puts on show, Goodman debuts for Young Lions
Published: March 26, 2023
Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been England's standout performer in the elite round of the 2023 European U17 Championship qualifiers.    The Flying Eagles-eligible player bagged a brace to help the Young Lions beat Denmark in their first game of the U17 EURO elite round qualifying on March ...
Super Eagles midfielder Aribo reveals why he's not getting game time at Southampton 
Published: March 25, 2023
Joe Aribo has struggled lately at club level, with several Super Eagles and Southampton fans wondering why he's not getting game time.    The former Rangers man has admitted that he's out of favour at the St. Mary's Stadium due to a coaching decision and nothing to do with injury.    Since t...
'Maybe in the future it will happen' - Chukwueze responds to Arsenal and Aston Villa links 
Published: March 25, 2023
Nigeria national teamer Samuel Chukwueze has reacted to speculation linking him with possible moves to Premier League duo Arsenal and Aston Villa in the summer transfer window.    Statistically, the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup winner is having his best season as a professional, with eleven goals and eleven assists ...
Charlton U21 boss reacts to performance of Nigerian midfielder against Chelsea's Kante
Published: March 25, 2023
Charlton Athletic U21s manager Danny Senda has reacted to the performance of Nigeria-eligible midfielder Jason Adigun in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday afternoon at Cobham Training Centre.   The Blues development squad thrashed the Addicks 3-0, with Dion Rankine, Silko Thomas and Malik Mothersille ...
'His own way of talking to his players' - Onuachu reacts to Conte's rant after draw v Southampton
Published: March 24, 2023
Southampton striker Paul Onuachu was careful to choose his words when he was asked to respond to the rant by Tottenham Hotpsur manager Antonio Conte after his side let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 with the Saints in the Premier League before the international break.   The Italian football tactician is walkin...
'We've had dialogue' - USA coach holds talks with Arsenal's Super Eagles-eligible striker Balogun
Published: March 24, 2023
Interim United States Men's National Team head coach, Anthony Hudson, has confirmed that he has spoken with Arsenal-owned forward, Folarin Balogun, on the switch of international allegiance to the United States.   Although Balogun is provisionally cap-tied to England where he grew up, he is considering his i...
Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible striker named in Denmark U16 squad despite Young Lions debut 
Published: March 23, 2023
European nations England and Denmark continue their battle for the services of Arsenal youth team striker Chidozie Obi.   Born in the Danish town Glostrup, Obi also qualifies to represent the Golden Eaglets through his Nigerian father, Prince Obi.    Obi has been named in the latest Denmark U16 squad fo...
Recruitment battle between three countries : Arsenal loanee Balogun sets the record straight
Published: March 23, 2023
Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun is one of the most in-form strikers of Nigerian descent plying their trade in the European Leagues this season.      Balogun, who was loaned out to Stade de Reims last August, has plundered seventeen goals in the French Ligue 1, two less than the joint-top scorers Jonath...
England provisionally cap-tie exciting teenage Chelsea defender of Nigerian descent
Published: March 23, 2023
By making his competitive debut for the Young Lions on Wednesday, March 22,  exciting Chelsea fullback of Nigerian descent Somto Boniface is now provisionally cap-tied to his country of birth, England, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Young Lions head coach Ryan Garry selected Boniface, West Brom midfielder Ja...