Per Mertesacker runs the rule over nine Nigeria-eligible players as Arsenal U21s begin pre-season
Published: June 22, 2022
Arsenal U21s have started pre-season preparations ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   As many as nine youngsters of Nigerian descent were present at the Gunners training base at London Colney in St Albans on Wednesday June 22, 2022.   Nigerian-born central midfielder Tim Akino...
EFL Championship interest in Aston Villa's Nigeria-eligible central midfielder
Published: June 22, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Tim Iroegbunam may be on his way out of Aston Villa on a temporary basis before the close of the summer transfer window, if reports from the English press are anything to go by.   According to The Athletic UK, unnamed EFL Championship clubs are lining up to to take t...
Nottingham Forest-bound Nigeria striker says goodbye to his teammates
Published: June 22, 2022
The transfer of Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi to English Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest is imminent.   According to Berlin-based German newspaper B.Z., Awoniyi said goodbye to his Union Berlin teammates in the dressing room on Wednesday morning.   The report added that the former Liverpo...
Manchester United urged to sign Super Eagles striker to play second fiddle to Ronaldo
Published: June 21, 2022
In an opinion piece by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Maram AlBaharna (subscription required) on June 21, 2022, English Premier League giants Manchester United have been urged to make a move for Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.   The Athletic has recommended that manager Erik Ten Hag has to delve ...
Two reasons Arsenal manager needs to make swift decision on two Nigeria-eligible players
Published: June 21, 2022
The transfer window is in full flow and the wheels are starting to turn as players return from international duties to sort out their futures with their clubs.   Nigeria has a lot of talented young footballers abroad and many of them are on the brink of breaking into their club's first team which makes this ...
Tottenham sign Brighton's Yves Bissouma
Published: June 21, 2022
Tottenham have convinced Yves Bissouma to join the Antonio Conte rebuild. Spurs will pay 25 GBP with 10 GBP in add-ons to Brighton. The defensive midfielder joins Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster as Conte’s summer additions as he builds a squad to compete on all fronts next season. In this sense, wagering fans working...
Sheffield Wednesday interested in Liverpool-reared central defender of Nigerian descent
Published: June 21, 2022
Sheffield Wednesday are the latest club linked with a move for Liverpool academy product Michael Ihiekwe.   Yorkshire Live is reporting that Ihiekwe is on the shortlist of central defenders Sheffield Wednesday are targeting during the summer transfer window.   There is uncertainty over the future of the S...
Two ways Tuchel can utilize Nigeria-eligible midfielder next season if he remains at Chelsea
Published: June 21, 2022
Chelsea's Cobham academy is one of the best in the world when it comes to producing exceptional young players.   Cobham has produced some of the top players in world football, including Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Trevor Chalobah, Andreas Christensen, and a host of others.   Tino Anjorin, an Anglo-Nig...
Alex Iwobi reveals his best period since joining Everton from Arsenal
Published: June 21, 2022
Alex Iwobi has admitted that the final weeks of the 2021-2022 season were his best period as an Everton player since his big-money move from Arsenal in the summer of 2019.   The Nigeria international was the only Toffees player to start Everton's final twelve games of the season and he highlighted his fitnes...
Leading African player in each of the 5 major Leagues
Published: June 21, 2022
Over the years, many African talents have left the continent and made a name playing in European leagues. These footballers have made a lasting impact in Europe, treating their fans with memorable moments. If you usually wager on the European leagues, then you know what these African footballers are capable of. On the ...
Transfer guru provides key update on Manchester United's interest in Nigerian winger
Published: June 21, 2022
Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has reiterated that Manchester United are interested in Nigerian starlet  Malcolm Ebiowei but he is certain that the exciting winger will not be moving to Old Trafford this summer.   Although the 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee has been offered a new deal to extend his s...
Raphinha's links with Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs : 4 reasons why Leeds should target Nigerian as replacement
Published: June 20, 2022
The transfer window is in full flow and the wheels are starting to turn as players return from international duties to sort out their futures with their clubs.   The takeover of Chelsea by a consortium led by American billionaire Todd Boehly has been completed and the focus has shifted to the rebuild of the squa...
Transfer guru provides major update on proposed move of Super Eagle to Nottingham Forest
Published: June 20, 2022
Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has provided a major update on Taiwo Awoniyi's proposed transfer to English Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest.   Romano has confirmed that Nottingham Forest are on the brink of snapping up the Nigeria international from Union Berlin.   Nottingh...
Official : 2014 Nigeria U23 invitee departs Queens Park Rangers
Published: June 20, 2022
Through their official website, Championship club Queens Park Rangers have announced that 2014 Nigeria U23 invitee Moses Odubajo will be moving on to pastures new following the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2022.   Queens Park Rangers confirmed last month when their retained and released list was published ...
How can Lookman be utilised in star-studded Leicester attack if permanent move is agreed?
Published: June 20, 2022
Ademola Lookman netted his first international goal as Nigeria secured their best ever international win in history over Sao Tome and Principe during the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.   The winger, who spent last season on loan at Leicester City, scored the seventh goal as Nigeria put 10 unreplied goal...