'Has been performing well' - Sonderjyske coach wary of Russian-born striker eyeing Super Eagles call-up
Published: April 14, 2025
Speaking ahead of his side's Superliga clash with Vejle, Sonderjyske coach Thomas Norgaard admitted that he has great respect for German Onugkha, but noted that Vejle will field ten other players in the starting lineup.  Russian-born Onugkha is eligible to represent his native Russia and Nigeria but he's eyeing a call...
Confirmed: Danish-Nigerian forward signs new five-year deal with FC Midtjylland
Published: April 12, 2025
Through official channels, Danish Superliga champions FC Midtjylland have announced that Denmark U18 international of Nigerian descent, Julius Emefile has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal.A forward by trade, Emefile is now contracted to the Wolves until the summer of 2030, having put pen...
German Onugkha: FC Copenhagen loanee who chose Nigeria over Russia named Superliga POTM
Published: April 07, 2025
Russian-born Nigerian striker German Onugkha has been recognized for his outstanding performances in March 2025, with the Divisionsforeningen naming him as the Danish Superliga Player of the Month, informs the official website of Vejle Boldklub. Onugkha is eligible to represent his native Russia and Nigeria but has co...
Russian-born footballer who wants to play for Super Eagles names Danish Superliga's best striker
Published: March 30, 2025
FC Copenhagen loanee German Onugkha believes that AGF's Patrick Mortensen is currently the best striker in the Danish Superliga.Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, the forward confirmed in September 2024 that he was open to representing the Super Eagles after rejecting a call-up to the Russian natio...
'Extremely inexperienced' - Denmark coach admits Chido Obi's U21 call-up is premature
Published: March 12, 2025
Denmark U21 national team coach Steffen Højer has admitted that it is too early to include Chido Obi in his squad list for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Italy this month.After making three first-team appearances for Manchester United—including debuts in the Premier League and FA Cup—the ...
After winning recruitment battle for Billing and Obaze, Denmark cap-tie another Nigerian player
Published: November 16, 2024
Highly-rated Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu is no longer eligible to represent Nigeria at international level, provided his Danish citizenship is not revoked, allnigeriasoccer.com can report. The Copenhagen native earned his fourth cap for Denmark on Friday night as the Red and Whites were beaten 2-1 by European champio...
2023 Super Eagles invitee makes Superliga debut for Danish club Sonderjyske
Published: September 22, 2024
2023 Super Eagles invitee Ebube Duru made his Danish Superliga debut for Sønderjyske Fodbold on Sunday afternoon as the Haderslev-based team defeated Vejle BK 2-1 at Sydbank Park. Duru signed a three-year contract with Sønderjyske on September 3, 2024 following a successful trial.A day after his signing was confirme...
'He's a top-top team player' - Randers coach vows to give more game time to Odey after failed summer move
Published: September 17, 2024
Speaking to reporters after Randers' 1-1 draw with FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga on Monday, manager Rasmus Bertelsen has vowed to give more playing time to Nigerian attacker Stephen Odey. Randers sporting director Søren Pedersen revealed before the close of the summer transfer window in Europe that...
'Scores a goal after a few seconds' - Nigerian parents react to son's competitive debut for Denmark 
Published: September 08, 2024
Paul and Clara Dorgu were delighted to see their son, Patrick Dorgu score on his competitive debut for Denmark in a UEFA Nations League tie versus Switzerland on Thursday, September 9. While Paul and Clara Dorgu are originally from Nigeria, Patrick was born and raised in Denmark.  Patrick Dorgu had a dream debu...
'I will try to get a Nigerian passport' - FC Copenhagen striker eyes Super Eagles after rejecting Russia call-up
Published: September 05, 2024
FC Copenhagen deadline day signing German Onugkha is now open to representing the Super Eagles after rejecting a call-up to the Russian national team for their internationals in September 2024. Onugkha was initially named in the squad list for Russia's friendly matches with Thailand and Vietnam, but withdrew...
Odense Boldklub take 2024 U17 Afconq star on trial with a view to potential transfer
Published: September 05, 2024
Danish 1st Division table-toppers Odense Boldklub have handed a trial to Nigeria U17 international Abdulwaris Yunus with a view to a transfer after he attains the age of majority.  According to Sport Fyn via bold.dk, the Golden Eaglets player is training with Odense Boldklub.  Yunus was a key member of the ...
'Lots of power and speed' - Fulham defender Andersen hails Dorgu ahead of potential debut for Denmark
Published: September 05, 2024
Lecce defender of Nigerian descent Patrick Dorgu is in line to make his debut for Denmark on Thursday evening when they do battle with Switzerland in a UEFA Nations League tie at Parken in Copenhagen. For the first time in his career, Dorgu has received a call-up to Denmark's senior national team for the inter...
FC Copenhagen's deadline day signing withdraws from Russia squad; eligible for Nigeria through his dad
Published: September 03, 2024
German Onugkha, who completed a deadline day move to FC Copenhagen on Monday, September 2, has withdrawn from the Russian national team squad for their upcoming friendly matches against Thailand and Vietnam. Born in the Russian capital Moscow, Onugkha is uncapped at international level but eligible to represent his ...
Denmark in the driving seat for Dorgu as Lecce's Super Eagles-eligible LB gets first senior call-up 
Published: August 27, 2024
The Danish Football Association are in the driving seat for the services of Patrick Dorgu, after inviting the teenage defender of Nigerian descent to the senior national team, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Lecce left-back has been called up to Denmark's senior national team for the first time in his caree...
'Good to see you' - Midtjylland coach gatecrashes Ferencvarosi forward Kehinde interview after UCL clash
Published: August 07, 2024
Manager Thomas Thomasberg chose to interrupt an interview when he saw his former player Tosin Kehinde talking to the press after FC Midtjylland's match against Ferencvaros. The Danish Superliga side hold a two-goal advantage before their trip to Budapest for the return leg of the third qualifying round of the UE...