Son of ex-Super Eagles striker among four players of Nigerian descent named in England U17 squad
Published: February 11, 2025
England U17s head coach Neil Ryan has announced his roster for a pair of friendlies against the Netherlands this month, with four teenagers of Nigerian descent making the cut.The squad is headlined by Rio Ngumoha, who made his starting debut for Premier League table toppers Liverpool last month, playing for 72 minutes ...
Chelsea skipper Reece James beats Tosin to win Goal of the Month award
Published: February 10, 2025
Tosin Adarabioyo’s stunning goal against Morecambe has been voted the third-best in Chelsea’s Goal of the Month award for January 2025, as captain Reece James claimed the top prize.Tosin, who joined Chelsea last summer, delivered a spectacular strike in the match against Morecambe, showcasing his ability to contrib...
FA Cup: Two Nigerians help Plymouth Argyle end Liverpool's quadruple dream
Published: February 09, 2025
Two Nigerians were on parade at Home Park on Sunday evening as Plymouth Argyle, the EFL Championship's bottom club, stunned quadruple-seeking Liverpool with a 1-0 victory to reach the Emirates FA Cup fifth round—one of the biggest shocks in the competition's modern era.While Fulham academy graduate Matthew Sorinola s...
'Has an eye for goal' - Ex-Spurs GK praises Dennis for first half display in Blackburn's defeat to Wolves
Published: February 09, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured their spot in the draw for the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Sunday afternoon.Emmanuel Dennis' inclusion in the starting lineup was the headline from the Blackburn Rovers' team to face Wolves. The Nigeria international seale...
Emmanuel Dennis squad number revealed ahead of Blackburn Rovers first team debut
Published: February 09, 2025
Championship club Blackburn Rovers have revealed Emmanuel Dennis' squad number ahead of a potential debut in the coming days, if not hours. The Nigeria international will sport the number 42 on the back of his jersey if he makes his competitive first team debut on Sunday afternoon when Blackburn Rovers battle Premier ...
Former West Ham winger urges George to challenge Sancho for starting spot at Chelsea
Published: February 09, 2025
Former West Ham winger Matt Jarvis has encouraged Chelsea youngster Tyrique George to compete with Jadon Sancho for a place in the first team following the latter's underwhelming performance in Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Brighton in the FA Cup.  George was introduced as a second-half substitute, replacing Sancho with 16 mi...
Musa brace not enough as Man Utd U18s squander lead in 2-2 draw with Liverpool
Published: February 08, 2025
Talented Spanish-born Nigerian striker Victor Musa scored two goals inside thirty minutes but it was not enough for Manchester United to secure all three points as they squandered the lead in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in an U18 Premier League fixture in Kirkby on Saturday afternoon.Liverpool U18s manager Marc Bridge-Wi...
'Not only the captain's armband' - Van Nistelrooy showers praise on Ndidi after display against Man Utd
Published: February 08, 2025
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy showered praise on Wilfred Ndidi after his commanding display during the 2-1 loss to Manchester United in an Emirates FA Cup clash at Old Trafford on Friday night.Given he had been inactive for approximately two months, the Nigeria international was a surprising inclusion in t...
Captain Ndidi marks his return from injury by helping Leicester take the lead in loss to Man Utd
Published: February 08, 2025
Leicester City crashed out of this season's Emirates FA Cup following a 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Friday night.In terms of team news, Wilfred Ndidi's inclusion in the starting lineup was the headline and he was joined by former Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent, Caleb Okoli.Wearing the ...
Chelsea loanee Ugochukwu remains loyal to France amid Super Eagles call-up claims
Published: February 07, 2025
Chelsea loanee Lesley Ugochukwu has made a decision on his international future amid reports in the local media that he has been included in Eric Chelle's first provisional squad as Super Eagles head coach.Ugochukwu is the nephew of former Super Eagles central defender and 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist Onyekachi A...
What Man Utd coach Amorim said about Obi-Martin ahead of FA Cup clash against Leicester
Published: February 07, 2025
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's FA Cup fourth round tie against Leicester City, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim praised Denmark youth international of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi-Martin.However, the Portuguese football tactician made it clear that Obi-Martin will not be rushed into the...
Mid-season training camp Dubai: Nichols, Butler-Oyedeji, Nwaneri named in Arsenal's travelling squad
Published: February 07, 2025
Manager Mikel Arteta has selected three young stars of Nigerian descent in Arsenal's travelling squad for a mid-season training camp in the United Arab Emirates, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, fullback Josh Nichols and attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri were among the players that boarded t...
EFL Cup: Two Nigeria eligible talents on the bench for Tottenham in 4-0 loss to Liverpool
Published: February 06, 2025
Two Nigeria-eligible youngsters, Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi were on the bench as Liverpool secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur to advance to the Carabao Cup final.The young talents from Tottenham sat on the bench, despite the team's struggles with injuries to key first-team players.Callum Oluse...
Confirmed: West Ham United part ways with left-footed Nigerian forward
Published: February 06, 2025
With a statement on the official website, West Ham United have announced that left-footed Nigerian forward Favour Fawunmi has departed the club.Fawunmi has departed the Hammers following the expiration of his contract on January 31, 2025.He signed a short-term deal after finishing his scholarship with West Ham United i...
Obi Mikel endorses Fulham's signing of Chelsea alum and history-making forward Willian
Published: February 06, 2025
John Obi Mikel, the former Chelsea midfielder, has taken to social media to endorse Fulham's re-signing of Willian.Mikel and 21,192 Instagram users liked Fulham's post on Thursday announcing the signing of the two-time Premier League winner. Willian, a well-known figure in the Premier League, rejoined Fulham during th...