Stoke City boss explains why Mikel was allowed to leave for free despite a year left on contract
Published: July 02, 2021
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill has explained why experienced midfielder John Obi Mikel was allowed to leave the club as a free agent despite having a year left on his contract. The Chelsea icon sealed a permanent transfer to Kuwaiti Premier League club Kuwait SC on Thursday, July 1, signing a deal that will keep...
Done deal : Isaac Ogundere goes pro at AFC Wimbledon
Published: July 01, 2021
EFL League One club AFC Wimbledon have announced that Nigeria-eligible right-back Isaac Ogundere has signed the first professional contract of his career. The 18-year-old has been rewarded with a new deal thanks to his fine performances for The Dons' academy teams. Ogundere was a member of the AFC Wimbledon side th...
Official : Arsenal's Anglo-Nigerian youngster described as a 'modern fullback' joins Brentford B
Published: July 01, 2021
Both Arsenal and their Premier League rivals Brentford have confirmed that young Nigeria-eligible fullback Daniel Oyegoke has completed his move to the Bees following the expiration of his contract with the north London club. Oyegoke surprisingly turned down a professional contract at Arsenal before he was acquired ...
Official : Former Liverpool winger Ibe released from Derby County contract by mutual consent
Published: July 01, 2021
Former Liverpool star Jordon Ibe has left Championship club Derby County by mutual consent, the Rams announced through their official website on Thursday. The original agreement between club and player was due to run out at the end of the 2021-2022 season, with the winger signing a two-year deal last summer following...
Nigerian playmaker reaches career-high market value amid Chelsea, Arsenal, Leeds United links
Published: July 01, 2021
Nigerian playmaker Michael Olise has reached his highest market value since turning professional following the latest update by Transfermarkt on Wednesday, June 30, amid speculation linking him with a departure from the Madejski Stadium in the summer transfer window. Big Premier League teams such as Chelsea, Arsenal...
Newcastle United face competition from Coventry City for ex-Burnley Nigerian defender
Published: July 01, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that EFL Championship club Coventry City have entered the mix to sign Nigerian center-back Udoka Chima in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old has been unemployed since he was released by Premier League side Burnley at the end of the 2019-2020 campaign. Newcastle...
FC Midtjylland sign replacement for Brentford-bound Nigerian midfielder
Published: June 30, 2021
Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland have announced via their official website that they have reached an agreement with CearĂ¡ SC on the transfer of Brazilian central midfielder Charles Matos. Charles has inked a five-year contract with The Wolves that runs until June 30, 2026. According to Danish newspaper Herning...
Three Red Bull Salzburg Nigeria-eligible strikers send messages to Daka after Leicester transfer
Published: June 30, 2021
English Premier League side Leicester City on Wednesday finally confirmed the capture of prolific Zambia international Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg. The 22-year-old will join the Foxes on a five-year deal from July 1, 2021, subject to Premier League and international clearance. Daka has been acquired by the ...
Confirmed : Another young star signs new deal with WSL champions Chelsea
Published: June 30, 2021
Charlotte Wardlaw is the second academy graduate to sign a new contract with Women's Super League champions Chelsea this week, after goalkeeper Emily Orman. A midfielder by trade, Wardlaw has extended her stay at Chelsea Women until the summer of 2023 with a further one-year option available. Chelsea have rewarde...
Done deals : Young Chelsea and Liverpool central defenders join Newcastle United
Published: June 30, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Newcastle United have announced the signings of promising youngsters Charlie Wiggett and Remi Savage from Chelsea and Liverpool respectively. The two central defenders will initially link up with the Magpies U23s team , as recommended by Interim Academy Manager Steve Harper...
Dennis reveals he received advice from ex-Man Utd star before and after Watford move
Published: June 30, 2021
Brand new Watford signing Emmanuel Dennis has revealed that he received advice from former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo before and after completing his transfer to the Hornets. Less than a year after a proposed move to West Brom fell through, the ex-Club Brugge winger now has the opportunity to play in on...
Photo : Nigerian winger who models his game after Neymar starts training with Arsenal U18s
Published: June 29, 2021
Arsenal U18s have started preparations for the new season ahead of their first pre-season friendly against Chelmsford City at the EMG Inspire Stadium on Saturday, July 3rd. According to the training images published by Arsenal Academy via Instagram, two Nigeria-eligible teenagers were spotted during the workout. ...
Photo confirmation : Ex-Nigeria U20 star returns for second spell at Middlesbrough
Published: June 29, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing for former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi. The 29-year-old has been unveiled as a new player of Boro (see photo) following a successful physical examination at Rockliffe. Predominantly a winger by t...
Nigerian-born defender, previously linked with Chelsea & Man City, wanted by Galatasaray
Published: June 29, 2021
Atlanta United fullback George Bello is the subject of transfer interest from several European clubs, according to multiple reports in the Turkish and American press. Born in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, the 19-year-old Bello is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his parents and citizenship but ...
Done deal : Bolton Wanderers loan in Arsenal-reared winger of Nigerian descent
Published: June 28, 2021
Through their official website, newly-promoted League One club Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the loan signing of Anglo-Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi. The England U20 international has put pen to paper on an initial six-month loan deal from German 2 Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. Amaechi played youth football f...