Super Eagles-eligible forward strikes as Newcastle outplay Arsenal to reach Carabao Cup final
Published: February 05, 2025
In an intense Carabao Cup semifinal second leg, Newcastle triumphed 2-0 over Arsenal, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory, with former England U21 international of Nigerian descent Jacob Murphy playing a pivotal role.Murphy opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a composed finish, his low drive finding the back of the...
PL International Cup: Emmanuel Dennis makes his competitive debut for Blackburn Rovers tonight
Published: February 05, 2025
Nottingham Forest loanee Emmanuel Dennis will make his first appearance for Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday night when they take on Athletic Bilbao in a rearranged Premier League International Cup match at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium.  Blackburn Rovers concluded their transfer deadline day business on Monday nig...
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Battle for top four heats up
Published: February 05, 2025
Outgoing Premier League champions Manchester City face a stern test when they travel to the City Ground on Saturday 8 March to take on top four hopefuls Nottingham Forest.At the start of the 2024/25 season, many would have labelled this fixture as a City banker, but with just three months to go, it is Forest who find t...
Scotland make move to beat Nigeria to the services of two talented Celtic players
Published: February 05, 2025
The Scottish Football Association have made a move to beat the Nigerian Federation to the services of two talented players on the books of Celtic by handing them call-ups for international friendlies in February 2025, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.While Emmanuel Obidiwe has been named in the Scotland U16 squad for three...
Central defender on the radar of Nigerian Federation nominated for Chelsea's Goal of the Month
Published: February 05, 2025
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has been nominated for the club’s January Goal of the Month award following his spectacular strike against Morecambe in the FA Cup. The 27-year-old center-back, who is reportedly on the radar of the Nigerian Football Federation, delivered a remarkable performance in the third-round ...
Two academy players of Nigerian descent train with Arsenal first team ahead of Newcastle trip
Published: February 04, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two academy players of Nigerian descent to first team training on the eve of their Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against Newcastle United at St. James' Park.According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, U18s forward Andre Harriman-Annous and development squad attacker Nat...
'Can play in that position' – Arsenal boss Arteta not ruling out deploying Nwaneri as a centre-forward
Published: February 04, 2025
Mikel Arteta has left the door open to deploying Ethan Nwaneri as a centre forward, stressing the need for flexibility in Arsenal's attacking setup. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle United, Arteta discussed Nwaneri's potential role in the frontli...
Not just Chukwueze: Fulham fail to agree deadline day deal with another Super Eagles flank player
Published: February 04, 2025
Fulham's deadline-day attempt to sign Nigerian flank player Bright Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahce fell through after their pursuit of Samuel Chukwueze also collapsed, Football Insider has reported. Osayi-Samuel, who is in the final five months of his contract with the Turkish giants, is free to negotiate a pre-contract ...
Fulham decide to sign Arsenal and Chelsea old boy instead of Super Eagles star Chukwueze
Published: February 04, 2025
Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze missed out on a dream move to the English Premier League on transfer deadline day.Fulham were in talks with AC Milan over the signing of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner in the hours leading up to the close of the January transfer window but a deal will not be happening as the C...
Southampton's deadline day deals: Udoh joins from Antwerp; Arsenal product recalled from EFL club
Published: February 04, 2025
English Premier League club Southampton confirmed two deadline day deals involving two Nigerian players before the close of the January transfer window on Monday night.The Saints completed the transfer of Victor Udoh, with the promising forward putting pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract, subject to intern...
Deadline day: Fulham make last-minute move to sign AC Milan forward Chukwueze
Published: February 03, 2025
Fulham have reportedly approached AC Milan with interest in acquiring Samuel Chukwueze, as revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations are ongoing between all parties, with both clubs working swiftly to finalize the potential deal before the January transfer window closes.Chukwueze’s future at Milan ha...
Done deal: Homegrown player Iheanacho returns to England, joins Middlesbrough on loan
Published: February 03, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho from Spanish La Liga side Sevilla on loan until the end of the season.  Iheanacho will occupy a homegrown player slot on Boro's Championship roster for the second half of the 2024-2025 campai...
Confirmed: After nine years at Chelsea, young Nigerian LB joins Ipswich on permanent deal
Published: February 03, 2025
London-born Nigerian left-back Somto Boniface has left Chelsea for good following a permanent transfer to Premier League side Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys officially announced on deadline day the acquisition of the talented defender who has represented England at U16, U17 and U18 levels.The 18-year-old is leaving Ch...
Deadline day: Awoniyi to stay put at Nottingham Forest despite links with West Ham, Everton
Published: February 03, 2025
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi is reportedly set to remain at Nottingham Forest despite interest from Everton and West Ham, according to BBC.  Awoniyi, who has struggled for game time this season, has lost his starting position to Chris Wood and has found it difficult to secure regular minutes under manager Nuno E...
Nottingham Forest striker Dennis holds talks with Toulouse, Werder Bremen also interested
Published: February 03, 2025
Nottingham Forest striker Emmanuel Dennis is eager to leave the City Ground, and his desire for a departure has attracted interest from some new suitors. According to BBC Sports Journalist Nizaar Kinsella, Dennis has already held talks with French Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse , coupled with an interest from the German Bund...