'It was a mess' - Nottingham Forest boss reacts to Ola Aina, Awoniyi hostage situation in Libya
Published: October 18, 2024
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo was on media duties on Friday ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the City Ground.One of the topics the Portuguese football tactician touched on was the hostage situation involving the Super Eagles players in Libya before a 2025 Africa Cup of Nation...
'Myself included' - Steve Cooper reveals Leicester were in close contact with Ndidi throughout Libya ordeal
Published: October 17, 2024
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference before his side's trip to Southampton in the Premier League, manager Steve Cooper revealed that Leicester City remained in constant communication with Wilfred Ndidi throughout the Super Eagles' ordeal in Libya.  Ndidi is now back in England and has already resume...
Most distance walked in Premier League: Super Eagles RB Ola Aina is Nottingham Forest's top player
Published: October 17, 2024
Ola Aina has been ranked as Nottingham Forest's top player for distance walked in the English Premier League.According to The BBC, using data from Opta, no outfield Nottingham Forest player has walked further than the Chelsea academy product so far this season.The versatile Super Eagles right-back has walked a total of...
'Who wouldn't want Osimhen?' - SPL chief Emenalo admits he thought Chelsea would sign Nigeria star
Published: October 17, 2024
Retired Nigeria international and director of football of the Saudi Pro League (SPL), Michael Emenalo has admitted that he was surprised Chelsea could not get a deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen over the line in the summer transfer window.In arguably the top transfer soap opera of the summer, Osimhen's proposed mo...
'My background is Nigerian' - Arsenal CB confirms he's eligible to represent Super Eagles, England, Italy
Published: October 15, 2024
Arsenal U18s central defender Samuel Onyekachukwu has confirmed that he is eligible to represent three national teams, namely Nigeria's Super Eagles, England and Italy.Samuel Onyekachukwu, previously known as Samuel Chinedu, began the 2024-2025 season as a first year scholar at the Gunners, alongside Andre Annous, Ifeo...
Barcelona pull the plug on signing Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka in January
Published: October 15, 2024
According to Sport, Hansi Flick has pulled the plug on Barcelona's intended move for Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in the winter transfer market.Barcelona director Deco had intended on signing another midfielder in the winter transfer window and wanted to bring Chukwuemeka to the club.The Spanish giants ...
Brentford forward no longer eligible to represent Nigeria after cap-tying appearance for Germany
Published: October 14, 2024
Bentford forward Kevin Schade is now ineligible to represent Nigeria on the international stage after featuring in a cap-tying game for Germany on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Last week, Schade was handed a late call-up by manager Julian Nagelsmann as a replacement for Eintracht Frankfurt central defender...
Butler-Oyedeji: Borussia Monchengladbach interested in Arsenal's tri-national attacker
Published: October 13, 2024
Arsenal's tri-national attacker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is attracting interest from German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, according to Football Insider.Butler-Oyedeji qualifies to represent Nigeria through his father, England where he was born and raised, as well as Island nation Saint Vincent through his mot...
'Can operate in two positions'- Palmer reckons Osayi-Samuel would be a good signing for Norwich
Published: October 13, 2024
Former Southampton midfielder Carlton Palmer has explained why Bright Osayi-Samuel will be a good fit for Norwich City.The English Championship side are reportedly eyeing a move for the Super Eagles right back ahead of the January transfer window in a bid to take advantage of his contractual situation with Fenerbahçe....
Tottenham, West Ham, Newcastle keeping tabs on Nigerian CB who is in line to be cap-tied to Italy
Published: October 13, 2024
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly still interested in signing dual-national central defender Caleb Okoli after missing out on his signature in the summer transfer window.TBR has reported that Tottenham are keeping close tabs on the progress of the Italian-born Nigerian player.The Lilywhites considered swooping for Okoli...
'God didn't want it' - Porto striker Omorodion discusses his failed move to Chelsea
Published: October 12, 2024
Porto striker Samu Omorodion has opened up about his near-transfer to Chelsea this summer.The 20-year-old was on the verge of joining Chelsea, having completed a medical while still competing for Spain at the Olympics.However, the transfer fell through due to Chelsea's inability to finalize personal terms with the play...
Osimhen makes big statement on his future amid reports linking him with Chelsea in January
Published: October 12, 2024
Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen has made a big statement on his future amid fresh reports linking him with a transfer to Premier League giants Chelsea in the January transfer window. The reigning African Footballer of the Year has made it clear he's not considering jumping ship when the transfer window reopen...
'My family speaks Yoruba' - Versatile Arsenal midfielder confirms he is eligible to represent Nigeria
Published: October 12, 2024
Arsenal youth teamer Ife Ibrahim has confirmed that he is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his parents.Predominantly a midfielder, Ibrahim has played nonstop at the Gunners since 2016 after he was poached from grassroots club AFC All Stars and signed a scholarship deal with the north London clu...
After Noni Madueke and Dele Alli, England cap-tie another Nigerian player with a Tottenham connection
Published: October 10, 2024
The English Football Association has won the recruitment battle for Dominic Solanke,  with the Tottenham Hotspur striker making his competitive debut for the Three Lions in a UEFA Nations League match against Greece on Thursday night, alllnigeriasoccer.com reports.Seven years after his first appearance for his country...
Awoniyi gives honest verdict on why Nuno Espirito Santo benched him in Forest's 1-1 draw v Chelsea
Published: October 10, 2024
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has clarified why he did not feature in Nottingham Forest's recent 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Chris Wood put the visitors ahead just four minutes into the second half by toeing in a flicked header from Nikola Milenković, but Noni Madueke equalized for Chelsea in the ...