Summer signing from Chelsea, Benin City-born CB among 5 Nigerians eligible to represent Liverpool in PL
Published: September 15, 2024
Liverpool have submitted their squad list for the first half of the 2024-2025 season following the conclusion of the summer transfer window, with five youngsters of Nigerian descent eligible to represent the Reds. Clubs can include as many U21 players as they like and these players do not count towards the 25-man sq...
'Got to do better' - Man Utd icon Neville calls out Solanke for missed chance in Tottenham's loss to Arsenal
Published: September 15, 2024
Manchester United icon Gary Neville picked on Dominic Solanke when he missed a glorious opportunity to put Tottenham Hotspur ahead during their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Spurs’ record signing had not been in action since the league opening game agai...
Five players of Nigerian descent named in Tottenham's Premier League squad for 2024-2025 season 
Published: September 15, 2024
After the summer transfer window closed for business, Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their squad list to the Premier League.  Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou will be able to call upon the services of five players of Nigerian descent for the first part of the 2024-2025 season. Dominic Solanke, Tott...
'His age doesn't matter' - Ndidi highlights the impact of Vardy in Leicester's draw with Crystal Palace
Published: September 15, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has praised Jamie Vardy for his performance during Leicester City's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in a Premier League encounter at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening, noting that the striker's age is irrelevant.  Despite his age, Vardy, 37, is showing no signs of slowing down, having netted two...
'Was good' - Chelsea boss hails Tosin after impressive display in win against Bournemouth
Published: September 15, 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has praised Tosin Adarabioyo for his performance during his side's Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday night. The Anglo-Nigerian defender came on for Axel Disasi, two minutes after the hour mark as Maresca sought to strengthen his backline. A...
Two Nigerian teenagers train with Arsenal team pre-Tottenham Hotspur
Published: September 14, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training on Saturday, on the eve of his team's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  History-making attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri (17) and right-bac...
Tosin makes first Premier League appearance for Chelsea in history-making game against Bournemouth
Published: September 14, 2024
London-born Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has made his first appearance for Chelsea in the Premier League. The Manchester City academy product played the full ninety minutes in both legs of the UEFA Conference League encounter against Servette FC in August. After being an unused substitute in the op...
Son of former Super Eagles defender, six other Nigerians registered by Chelsea to play in Premier League
Published: September 14, 2024
Chelsea have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the close of the summer transfer window, with seven players eligible to represent Nigeria's national teams registered by the Londoners.  Summer signing from Fulham, Tosin Adarabioyo is among eight homegrown players named in Chelsea's 22...
Southampton boss admits it was a difficult decision leaving Aribo out of starting XI in loss to Man Utd 
Published: September 14, 2024
Southampton manager Russell Martin has admitted that it was a difficult decision leaving Joe Aribo and two other players out of the starting lineup in his side's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United in a Premier League encounter at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon. For the first time this season, the ...
For the first time in the Premier League, Leicester City midfielder Ndidi records brace of assists 
Published: September 14, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi bagged a brace of assists for the first time in the English Premier League during Leicester City's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. Ndidi's first goal involvement was in the 21st minute, when he released Jamie Vardy, who was in an acre of space, and the Engli...
Super Eagles striker Onuachu among ten Nigerian players named in Southampton's Premier League squad
Published: September 14, 2024
Southampton have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. For the first part of the 2024-2025 Premier League season, Saints manager Russell Martin can call upon the services of ten players eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams.  The big...
Musa, Ogunneye named in Manchester United's Premier League squad for 2024-2025 season
Published: September 14, 2024
As published on the club's official website, Manchester United have announced their Premier League squad for the 2024/2025 season. The long list includes Nigerian right-back Habeeb Ogunneye and talented centre-forward Victor Musa, with both being included among the U21-eligible players. Ogunneye took part in ...
Confirmed team news: Ex-Crystal Palace dazzler Victor Moses in line to make Luton Town debut at Millwall 
Published: September 14, 2024
Crystal Palace academy product Victor Moses is in line to make his debut for Luton Town on Saturday afternoon when they take on Millwall at The Den. The former Super Eagles winger completed a transfer to the Hatters four days ago, joining them as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at Spartak Mosco...
Super Eagles forward left out of Nottingham Forest Premier League squad for 2024-2025
Published: September 13, 2024
Emmanuel Dennis' future at Nottingham Forest has been thrown into doubt following his omission from the club's Premier League roster. Nottingham Forest have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window and Dennis has not been selected in the 24-man s...
Twelve Nigerian youngsters named in Arsenal's Premier League squad for 2024-2025 season 
Published: September 13, 2024
Arsenal have submitted their squad list to the Premier League following the closure of the summer transfer window on August 30, 2024. There are two separate lists, the main one containing a total of 22 players, and another reserved for only U21 players and scholars irrespective of nationality.  Arsenal manager ...