England or Nigeria: Olisadebe admits history-making Arsenal midfielder faces difficult decision
Published: February 22, 2025
The Nigerian football scene is buzzing with speculation as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) attempts to secure the commitment of history-making Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, the youngest-ever footballer to play in the top-flight of English football.The talented Anglo-Nigerian midfielder has emerged a...
After training with first team this week, 16yo Ogunnaike makes debut for Arsenal U21s
Published: February 22, 2025
Talented fullback Josh Ogunnaike, 16, made his competitive debut for Arsenal's development squad in a Premier League 2 clash against Newcastle United at Meadow Park on Friday.Arsenal have high hopes for the first year scholar, with manager Mikel Arteta inviting the defender to train with the senior team on multiple occ...
Ibrahim Hafiz Umar: One-time Chelsea target sees red on Ligue 1 debut for Stade de Reims
Published: February 22, 2025
Ibrahim Hafiz Umar, a promising 19-year-old Nigerian forward and former Chelsea target, made headlines recently as he made his Ligue 1 debut for Stade de Reims. This significant milestone comes after a series of ups and downs in his young career, highlighting his resilience and determination to succeed in European foo...
Ndidi in action for 77 minutes as Leicester set unwanted PL record after loss to Brentford
Published: February 22, 2025
Leicester City are in big trouble with the former Premier League champions suffering a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford at the King Power Stadium on Friday night.The Foxes set an unwanted Premier League record following the loss to the Bees, becoming the first side to suffer six consecutive home losses in the Engli...
'He'll have to wear a mask' - Nottingham Forest boss confirms Awoniyi is available against Newcastle
Published: February 21, 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that striker Taiwo Awoniyi is available for selection ahead of their Premier League clash against Newcastle United. However, the Nigerian forward will have to wear a protective mask as he continues his recovery from injury.Speaking at his pre-match press conf...
UCL, UEL, UECL last-16 draw: Boniface, Dessers, Onyedika, Tosin & more discover opponents
Published: February 21, 2025
Super Eagles forwards Victor Boniface, Cyriel Dessers, and several other Nigerian players have learned their next opponents as UEFA held the draws for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League knockout stages.  Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella's Bayer Leverkusen will take on Bayern Munich in the Round...
Liverpool's teenage Nigerian forward training with Arsenal after Tottenham Hotspur trial
Published: February 20, 2025
Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for teenage Nigerian forward Cornelius Akaunu.According to Arsenal youth team expert, Jeorge Bird, Akaunu is currently training with Arsenal ahead of a potential transfer. The promising forward featured as a trialist for the Gunners U17s in a friendly at ...
'Struggling with scoring problems' - Pundit backs Obi to replace misfiring Hojlund in Man Utd lineup
Published: February 20, 2025
As Manchester United struggles in front of goal, questions arise about the future of Rasmus Højlund, who has not found the back of the net in his last 15 appearances. In light of this ongoing drought, football pundit Flemming Toft believes it may be time for the 17-year-old sensation, Chido Obi, to step into the lime...
Romano reveals Osimhen wants to be sold but Man Utd have not made any approach for the striker
Published: February 19, 2025
Speaking on his YouTube channel, transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano provided an update on the future of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is spending the season on loan at Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray.The Nigeria international has been in sensational form since landing in Istanbul last September, contribut...
Four Nigerian teenagers and Butler-Oyedeji train with Arsenal first team before West Ham clash
Published: February 18, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over four Nigerian teenagers on Tuesday, ahead of the London derby against West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.According to the training images published by the Gunners on the official webpage, history-making midfielder Ethan Nwaneri (17), left...
History-maker: Nigerian midfielder becomes first footballer to kick a ball at Everton's new stadium
Published: February 18, 2025
Nigerian midfielder Ademide Akarakiri made history on Monday night by becoming the very first footballer to kick a ball in a game at Everton's new stadium.Akarakiri joined the Toffees from Arsenal in the summer of 2024, signing a two-year scholarship deal and was promoted to the U18 squad on a permanent basis.The Hale ...
Aston Villa monitoring the situation of Super Eagles forward Chukwueze
Published: February 17, 2025
Premier League club Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring the situation of Samuel Chukwueze ahead of the summer transfer window.Chukwueze has found it difficult to make an impact since joining AC Milan from Villarreal in the summer of 2023.Before his move, the Nigerian international had a standout season with the Yello...
Top dribbler Nwaneri joins Man Utd, Tottenham, Everton stars in Premier League Team of the Week
Published: February 17, 2025
Super Eagles target Ethan Nwaneri has been recognized for his impressive performance in the latest round of matches played in the Premier League, with football statistics website Whoscored naming the Arsenal forward in its Team of the Week for game week 25.The England U19 international bagged his first senior assist as...
What Danish-Nigerian wonderkid Chido Obi said after senior debut for Manchester United
Published: February 17, 2025
Denmark U17 international of Nigerian descent, Chido Obi took to social media to share his thoughts after making his official debut for Premier League giants Manchester United.Wearing the number 56 on the back of his jersey, the Manchester United wonderkid entered he game as a substitute in the closing minutes, replaci...
17yo striker of Nigerian descent makes senior debut for Man Utd in loss to Tottenham Hotspur
Published: February 16, 2025
Danish-born Nigerian center forward Chido Obi made his professional debut as Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening. With United facing an injury crisis that sidelined Mason Mount, Lisandro Martínez, Lu...