Official : 2004-born Anglo-Nigerian striker named in Man Utd's 27-man squad for training camp
Published: July 19, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has selected Anglo-Nigerian youngster Shola Shoretire in a 27-player squad for a training camp in Surrey this week, informs the club's official website. The Red Devils will train in Surrey before their next pre-season encounter against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road...
Man City join Man Utd, Liverpool in transfer battle for 14-year-old ex-Arsenal midfielder of Nigerian descent
Published: July 19, 2021
Premier League champions Manchester City have joined the race to sign highly-rated Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Femi Fapetu. Allnigeriasoccer.com reported last month that Liverpool and Manchester United were battling to sign the talented 14-year-old but the two teams now face competition in the form of the Citizens, ac...
'A good pass' - Solskjaer hails Shoretire for the part he played in Man Utd's second goal vs Derby
Published: July 18, 2021
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Anglo-Nigerian teenager Shola Shoretire for the part he played in the second goal scored by Manchester United in a 2-1 win versus Derby County on Sunday afternoon. The Norwegian football tactician made several changes at the break, including the introduction of Shoretire who wa...
Nigeria-eligible teenager scores on league debut for Glasgow Celtic B
Published: July 18, 2021
Newly-signed midfielder Bosun Lawal netted on his league debut for Glasgow Celtic B in their season opener against Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic on Saturday, July 17. Former Watford schoolboy Lawal was confirmed as a player of Celtic B on Friday and all the required paperwork was completed on time for him to make his bow ...
Former Rangers starlet Mebude opens account for Watford first team
Published: July 18, 2021
Glasgow Rangers academy product Dapo Mebude opened his goalscoring account for Premier League new boys Watford as they defeated Colchester United in two training ground matches on Saturday, July 17. The Golden Boys announced the capture of the Scotland youth international on a 2+2 year deal nine days ago. Watfor...
Sheffield Wednesday pass up the opportunity to sign Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible defender
Published: July 18, 2021
Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly passed up the opportunity to sign Arsenal defender of Nigerian descent Tolaji Bola. The versatile left-back was handed a trial by the Owls and featured in pre-season friendlies against Glasgow Celtic, Chester City and Alfreton Town. According to YorkshireLive, manager Darren M...
Derby 1 Man Utd 2: Shoretire assists rocking new kit & jersey no; Three Nigerians feature for Rams
Published: July 18, 2021
English Premier League giants Manchester United registered a 2-1 win against Derby County in their opening pre-season friendly at Pride Park Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Manchester United played with their new home strip for the first time in today's friendly versus The Rams.Four Nigeria-eligible players were named in t...
Derby County confirm Super Eagles star will feature as a trialist against Manchester United
Published: July 18, 2021
Derby County have confirmed through their official website that Nigeria international Sone Aluko is training with the Championship club with a view to a potential move. Aluko has been pictured training with the Rams several times in pre-season but his exact role at the club was unclear until now. The Super Eagle...
'Market is a bit strange' - Genk chief issues update on West Ham, Brighton-linked striker Onuachu
Published: July 18, 2021
Racing Genk sporting director Dimitri De Condé has issued an update on the future of Nigeria international Paul Onuachu. Having made a splash in the Belgian First Division A last season with 33 goals in 38 league matches, the former Midtjylland man has been linked with a possible departure from Genk this summer. ...
'We keep learning' - Arsenal rising star Okonkwo breaks his silence after mistake on unofficial debut
Published: July 18, 2021
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has broken his silence after a mistake on his non-competitive debut for Arsenal in a 2-1 defeat to Hibernian on Tuesday, July 13. The England youth international was singled out for criticism following his performance against Hibernian - The Gunners' opening pre-season ...
Sheffield Wednesday running the rule over Fulham's Anglo-Bulgarian-Nigerian winger
Published: July 17, 2021
EFL League One club Sheffield Wednesday have taken Fulham winger Sylvester Jasper on trial, Owls boss Darren Moore has confirmed. Born in London to a Nigerian father and Bulgarian mother nineteen years ago, he is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria, England and Bulgaria. It is believed that Fulh...
Official : Ex-Tottenham Hotspur midfielder of Nigerian descent joins Charlton Athletic Women
Published: July 17, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Charlton Athletic Women have announced the signing of Nigeria-eligible midfielder Elisha Sulola, who was on the books of Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the 2020-2021 season. The 20-year-old has joined the Addicks on a permanent deal, signing a professional co...
'We did a lot of background check on them' - Rangers' Nigerian starlet after draw vs Arsenal
Published: July 17, 2021
Calvin Bassey was undoubtedly one of Glasgow Rangers standout players as they were forced to a 2-2 draw by Arsenal at the Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Named in the starting lineup by manager Steven Gerrard, the former Leicester City fullback did a fine job of staking a claim for a place in the starting lineup...
Super Eagles hopeful features for Chelsea in 6-1 rout of Peterborough United
Published: July 17, 2021
Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo played his first game under manager Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea thrashed EFL Championship newcomers Peterborough United 6-1 in their first pre-season friendly staged at Cobham training complex on Saturday, July 17. The former England youth international was on loan at Cercle Brugge when Tu...
21-year-old ex-Arsenal defender makes non-competitive debut for Tottenham vs Leyton Orient
Published: July 17, 2021
Former Arsenal defender Tobi Omole made his non-competitive debut for Tottenham Hotspur in their first pre-season game against Leyton Orient at the Breyer Group Stadium in London on Saturday afternoon, Nuno Espirito Santo's first match as coach of the north London team. Omole, 21, was snapped up by Tottenham last O...