Chelsea, Brentford and OH Leuven showing interest in three Kwara Football Academy players
Published: October 22, 2025
Premier League duo Chelsea and Brentford, alongside Belgian club OH Leuven, are showing strong interest in three promising players from the Kwara Football Academy — Abduljelil Kamaldeen, Uthman Tajudeen and Ifeanyi Ikechukwu, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The revelation was made by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara ...
Another Nigerian kid at Hale End: Arsenal sign midfielder from Coventry City
Published: October 22, 2025
Another promising Nigerian youngster has joined Arsenal's prestigious Hale End Academy. According to The Talent Hunter, via Instagram, Arsenal have just completed the signing of 14-year-old midfielder Emmanuel Ahaneku from Coventry City.Ahaneku was highly regarded at Coventry, where he trained with the club’s U18 sq...
Match fitness mission: Super Eagles midfielder Uche plays 45 minutes for Crystal Palace U21s
Published: October 21, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche featured for Crystal Palace U21 side in their 5-2 loss to Stevenage in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.Uche, who was left out of the senior squad in Palace's thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw with Bournemouth over the weekend, played the entirety of the first half as the young E...
'I wouldn't call myself old' - Tosin insists he's not worried about being Chelsea's oldest outfield player
Published: October 21, 2025
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has dismissed concerns about his age, insisting that being the oldest outfield player in Enzo Maresca's youthful squad does not worry him.The 28-year-old centre-back became the first player aged 28 or over to feature under Maresca when he came off the bench in the 3-0 Premier League wi...
Following the footsteps of Victor Moses: Chelsea's Nigerian duo named in England squad for U17 WC
Published: October 21, 2025
The English Football Association has unveiled England's 21-man roster for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, with three Nigeria-eligible players included in the Young Lions' squad, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Landon Emenalo, son of 1994 World Cup star Michael Emenalo, joins Chelsea teammate Chizaram Ezenwata and We...
Joao Pedro suspension: Chelsea coach mentions George as possible number nine for UCL clash v Ajax
Published: October 21, 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Tyrique George could be deployed as a central striker for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League fixture against Ajax Amsterdam, following the suspension of Joao Pedro.Pedro will miss the encounter with the Dutch side after receiving a red card during Chelsea's matchday two ti...
Winger eligible for Nigeria, Germany, Austria, England added to Tottenham Hotspur's UCL squad
Published: October 21, 2025
Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have updated their UEFA Champions League roster before the matchday three encounter against Monaco on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Among the academy players added to Spurs' List B before the trip to Monaco is quad-national winger Miracle Adewole.A player may be...
Confirmed: Nottingham Forest appoint English coach with links to Fulham midfielder Iwobi
Published: October 21, 2025
With a statement on the official website, two-time European champions Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of English tactician Sean Dyche as the club's new head coach.Dyche's appointment follows a comprehensive recruitment process led by Global Head of Football, Edu Gaspar, and Global Technical Director, G...
Teenage fullback of Nigerian descent trains with Arsenal first team pre-Atletico Madrid
Published: October 20, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted teenage fullback of Nigerian descent Josh Nichols to first-team training ahead of the club's UEFA Champions League encounter with Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.Nichols took part in Monday's session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney as the Gunners compl...
Ezenwata matches historic Chelsea feat set by retired England international of Nigerian descent
Published: October 20, 2025
It was a proud moment for 2025 Flying Eagles invitee Chizaram Ezenwata at the weekend after he matched a long-standing Chelsea milestone held by retired England international of Nigerian heritage, Carlton Cole.According to Chelsea Youth, a trusted source for the club's academy updates, Ezenwata found the net for the si...
Porto sweating over the fitness of Super Eagles LB Zaidu ahead of trip to Nottingham Forest
Published: October 19, 2025
Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi is a doubt for Porto's Europa League clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Thursday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Following their 4-0 victory over CD Celoricense in the third round of the Portuguese Cup, Porto resumed training at CTFD Jorge Costa on Sunday morning to ...
Teen prodigy Ngumoha among Liverpool substitutes in 2-1 defeat to Manchester United
Published: October 19, 2025
Teen sensation Rio Ngumoha was an unused substitute as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 2-1 in a tense Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday evening.Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for United in the second minute before Cody Gakpo drew Liverpool in the 78th minute. However, defender Harry Maguire sealed victor...
Fulham CB Bassey's physical battle with Arsenal striker catches attention of Liverpool legend
Published: October 19, 2025
Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp was impressed by the physical battle between Calvin Bassey and Viktor Gyokeres during Fulham's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in a Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening.Having just returned from international duty with Nigeria, Bassey was rested for much of the match, sta...
'Welcomed' - Fulham owner finally reacts to Chukwueze's loan move from AC Milan
Published: October 18, 2025
Fulham owner Shahid Khan has spoken for the first time about Samuel Chukwueze's summer move from AC Milan, expressing his delight at the Nigerian winger's arrival in West London.Chukwueze completed a deadline-day loan switch to the Cottagers during the summer transfer window, with the deal including an option to buy at...
Why Bassey's family will be delighted with Arsenal's hard-fought win over Fulham
Published: October 18, 2025
Arsenal claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham in a cagey Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The major talking point before kickoff was the absence of Samuel Chukwueze from the matchday squad, a strong indication that the winger failed a late fitness test...