Cardiff City consider terminating the contract of Super Eagles defender before end of the season
Published: February 13, 2025
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has shed light on the uncertain future of Nigerian international Jamilu Collins, who has been deemed surplus to requirements at the club.  Collins, who has struggled for form this season, was keen on securing a transfer during the January window to revive his career.However, no club made...
Super Eagles striker Iheanacho makes full debut for Middlesbrough in loss to Sheffield United
Published: February 12, 2025
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho made his highly anticipated debut for Middlesbrough on Wednesday, following his loan move from Sevilla. The 28-year-old was included in the starting lineup for their Championship clash against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.Iheanacho's debut was marked by a mix of positive and ...
FA Cup Team of the Round honours for Newcastle forward Osula after brace of assists v Birmingham
Published: February 12, 2025
After his outstanding performance during Newcastle United's 3-2 win over Birmingham City in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup, Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, William Osula has been included in the Team of the Round by football statistics website Whoscored.The Magpies came from behind to advance to...
New West Brom coach reveals how close he came to signing Super Eagles striker at Blackburn
Published: February 12, 2025
New West Brom coach Tony Mowbray has revealed that he came close to signing Super Eagles striker Josh Maja while he was in charge of Blackburn Rovers. Maja, who is currently recovering from a leg injury, is West Brom's top scorer with 12 goals in 26 appearances this season.Mowbray, who took over as West Brom coach rec...
Meet Akan Okomoh: The Finnish-Nigerian tactician coaching Finland's U17 women's team
Published: February 11, 2025
The world's football coaching space has a rarity of Nigerians. However, Akan Okomoh is one of such few names that is bent on changing such narratives. The 32-year-old Finnish-Nigerian coach has been at the helm of Finland's U-17 women's team since 2022. Born July 14 1992, Okomoh grew up in Finland and developed a pas...
Feyenoord and Danish-Nigerian coach Babalola go their separate ways ahead of UCL tie v AC Milan
Published: February 11, 2025
Feyenoord has parted ways with head coach Brian Priske and his backroom staff, including Danish-Nigerian assistant coach Lukas Babalola Andersson, just days before their crucial UEFA Champions League playoff against AC Milan. The decision, announced on Monday, comes after a series of inconsistent performances that lef...
Middlesbrough new boy Iheanacho names Leicester, Man City and Chelsea legends as career influences
Published: February 11, 2025
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho has paid tribute to some of the biggest influences on his career, naming Leicester City great Jamie Vardy, Manchester City icon Yaya Touré and Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi among those who have played a significant role in his development.Speaking to Middlesbrough's media team, Ihean...
'I pushed him' - Chippa United boss admits he was at fault for fielding grieving Nwabali
Published: February 10, 2025
Chippa United's recent loss to TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership has been a subject of discussion, with many pointing fingers at goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali's blunder that led to the winning goal. However, Chippa United coach Thabo September has taken responsibility for the defeat, admitting that he made a mistake by...
Europe's top 10 leagues: Akpom is best Nigerian striker off the bench since start of 2023-24 season
Published: February 10, 2025
Chuba Akpom is the best Nigerian striker off the bench in the top ten European leagues since the start of the 2023-2024 season.The Super Eagles hopeful joined French Ligue 1 outfit Lille in the January transfer window, and opened his account for Les Dogues in the closing minutes of a 2-1 loss to Le Havre AC on Saturda...
Victor Boniface, who dreams of La Liga move, in attendance as Barcelona thrash Sevilla
Published: February 10, 2025
Victor Boniface, the Nigerian striker who has been turning heads in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, was in attendance at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium as Barcelona defeated Sevilla 4-1 in a La Liga match on Sunday, February 9, 2025, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Boniface, who has long harbored dreams of pla...
'Glimpses of a good player' - Blackburn Rovers boss highlights Dennis' potential after debut
Published: February 10, 2025
Blackburn Rovers coach John Eustace was encouraged by the performance of Emmanuel Dennis during his side's 2-0 loss to Premier League opponents Wolverhampton Wanderers in an Emirates FA Cup fourth round clash on Sunday afternoon.The forward made his competitive first team debut, having had only a few training sessions ...
Lille striker Akpom joins Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Moffi, Simon in scoring on Ligue 1 debut
Published: February 09, 2025
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom made a memorable Ligue 1 debut for Lille, scoring a late goal in their 2-1 loss to Le Havre. And in doing so, the Hale End Academy graduate followed in the footsteps of Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon and Terem Moffi, who scored on their Ligue 1 debuts for Lille, Nantes a...
'That's why the 10 teams came up' - Former Chelsea striker expects Rangers to cash in on Dessers
Published: February 08, 2025
Former Chelsea striker Billy Dodds expects Scottish giants Rangers to cash in on Cyriel Dessers at the end of the season. The Nigerian forward had been linked with a move away from Ibrox in the January transfer window, but ultimately remained with the club.Dessers' agent had revealed that 10 teams had expressed intere...
Kelechi Iheanacho's jersey number revealed ahead of Middlesbrough debut
Published: February 08, 2025
Championship club Middlesbrough have revealed Kelechi Iheanacho's squad number ahead of a possible debut next week.Middlesbrough completed the signing of the Nigeria international on transfer deadline day in the winter window, but the deal was not completed in time for him to be part of the squad for the Championship c...
'There's a lot of interest' - Rangers striker Dessers confirms receiving multiple offers in winter market
Published: February 07, 2025
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has confirmed receiving multiple transfer offers from European clubs during the January transfer window.  The 30-year-old was heavily linked with a move away from Ibrox, with clubs from Italy and Spain reportedly interested in securing his services.However, despite the speculation, ...