Injury keeps Taiwo Awoniyi out of Nottingham Forest matchday squad against Aston Villa
Published: April 05, 2025
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is absent from the matchday squad for their ongoing Premier League clash against Aston Villa due to an injury. The Nigerian international, who played a key role in Forest’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United, was substituted in the 86th minute during that match. Initially see...
Musa: Striker eligible for Nigeria, Spain scores double hat-trick for Man Utd U18s in 13-1 win v Leeds
Published: April 05, 2025
Victor Musa was the standout performer as Manchester United beat Leeds United 13-1 in an U18 Premier League fixture held at Aon Training Complex on Saturday afternoon.The former Spain U16 international, who is eligible to play for Nigeria through his father, registered six goals and provided an assist in the victory ov...
The two Nigerian players who signed new deals with West Ham United this week
Published: April 05, 2025
Two talented teenagers of Nigerian descent signed new contracts with Premier League side West Ham United this week.Through the club's official website, the Hammers confirmed that Rayan Oyebade and Lanre Awesu have signed their first professional contracts. A defender by trade, Oyebade has been on the books of the Hamm...
'Didn't train' - Southampton boss confirms Onuachu is doubtful to face Spurs but Ugochukwu is okay
Published: April 04, 2025
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton manager Ivan Jurić provided a fitness update on two Nigerian players — Lesley Ugochukwu and Paul Onuachu.Ugochukwu and Onuachu did not complete the last game against Crystal Palace, with the Chelse...
Nwaneri and Butler-Oyedeji: Two Super Eagles-eligible attackers nominated for Arsenal GOTM
Published: April 04, 2025
Arsenal attackers Ethan Nwaneri and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji have been shortlisted for the club’s Goal of the Month award for March 2025, following impressive strikes that underline their rising status at the North London club. Both players are eligible to represent Nigeria’s Super Eagles, making their recognition pa...
What Southampton coach said about subbing Onuachu, nephew of ex-Super Eagles CB v Crystal Palace
Published: April 04, 2025
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has shed light on his decision to replace Paul Onuachu and Lesley Ugochukwu, the nephew of former Super Eagles central defender Onyekachi Apam, during the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night at St. Mary’s Stadium.The Saints were on course to secure an important victory as...
2025 U17 Afcon: Promising midfielder chooses Uganda over former world champions Nigeria, England
Published: April 03, 2025
Promising Bradfield College midfielder Ethan Oyedele is in line to become provisionally cap-tied to Uganda at the 2025 Africa U17 Cup of Nations.Oyedele has been included in Uganda's Cubs final squad for the ongoing tournament in Morocco. The world's most successful team in Fifa U17 World Cup history with five titles ...
'He'll be out for a while' - Nottingham Forest boss confirms Ola Aina suffered a calf injury
Published: April 03, 2025
This season's Premier League surprise package Nottingham Forest will be without Ola Aina on Saturday, April 5 when they take on Aston Villa at Villa Park.The Nigeria international was forced off injured during the first half of Forest's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground on Tuesday night. Struggling...
Super Eagles target Nwaneri battles club-record signing, makeshift striker, fullback for Arsenal POTM
Published: April 03, 2025
Arsenal, through the official website, has revealed the Player of the Month nominees for March 2025, with Nigeria Football Federation target Ethan Nwaneri making the cut. The newly capped England U21 international played in three matches last month - against Manchester United and Chelsea in the Premier League, and PSV...
'He was really good' - Southampton coach raves about Onuachu's impact against Crystal Palace
Published: April 03, 2025
Southampton manager Ivan Jurić singled out Paul Onuachu for praise following his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in a Premier League match at the St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday night.The Saints came close to securing their third Premier League win of the season but were denied all three points in stoppage time wh...
Onuachu scores against Crystal Palace as Southampton battle to avoid 17-year unwanted PL record
Published: April 02, 2025
Southampton striker Paul Onuachu found the back of the net once again as the Saints were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace at St Mary's on Wednesday night.Onuachu delivered a powerful header in the 20th minute to give Southampton the lead.The goal came after a brilliant link-up between Flynn Downes and Mateus Fernan...
Quad-national winger eligible for Nigeria, England, Germany, Austria signs pro contract at Spurs
Published: April 02, 2025
Nine months after signing a scholarship deal, quad-national winger Miracle Adewole has signed a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur. Born in Stuttgart before moving to England at a young age, Adewole is eligible to represent Germany at international level as well as Nigeria and Austria by virtue of being born to a fathe...
Official: Talented Super Eagles-eligible midfielder signs new deal with Tottenham Hotspur
Published: April 02, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have announced that highly-rated midfielder Callum Olusesi has committed his future by putting pen to paper on a new long-term deal.Olusesi has been rewarded with a new deal a year after signing his first professional contract with The Lily...
'Nigeria's loss is England's gain' - Monaco legend says he's a big fan of Crystal Palace dazzler Eze
Published: April 02, 2025
Monaco great Victor Ikpeba has expressed regret over Nigeria losing Eberechi Eze, noting that England is now enjoying the talent of the former Super Eagles invitee.Nigeria initially made the move to cap Eze by inviting him to train with the Super Eagles in March 2017 ahead of a friendly with Burkina Faso but could not ...
Forest coach explains formation switch after Aina's injury, provides update on Super Eagles RB
Published: April 02, 2025
Nuno Espirito Santo became the first manager to do a league double over Manchester United since the legendary Brian Clough, following a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground on Tuesday night.Anthony Elanga scored what proved to be the winning goal against his former team with just five minutes on the cl...