Cap-tied Austria international born in Nigeria on target, Tijani benched as Salzburg, Bayern share spoils
Published: February 17, 2022
Austrian champions Salzburg were so close to earning a dream result against Bayern Munich in a Champions League round of 16 clash at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday night, only to concede in the very last minute. Of the four youngsters of Nigerian descent manager Matthias Jaissle named in his matchday 23, only ex-Go...
How will Ujah’s return impact Union Berlin?
Published: February 16, 2022
After a lengthy injury spell, Anthony Ujah finally returned to action for Union Berlin at the weekend. Although, it ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund, the Nigerian should ultimately provide depth and experience to Urs Fischer’s team. Union continued their dramatic rise with a seventh-p...
Top ten Nigerians in Bundesliga history : Okocha, Oliseh, four U17 World Cup winners make list
Published: February 10, 2022
The official website of the German Bundesliga has compiled a list of the top ten Nigerian players in Bundesliga history. Of the ten Nigerian players selected, two have won the Africa Cup of Nations - Austin Okocha and Sunday Oliseh, while four previous U17 World Cup winners in the shape of Jonathan Akpoborie (1985), P...
Confirmed : German-Nigerian fullback extends contract with Werder Bremen
Published: February 07, 2022
Felix Agu has committed his future to Werder Bremen by signing a contract extension with the German 2.Bundesliga side. The financial terms and duration of the new contract have not been disclosed by the Green-Whites. Signed from VfL Osnabruck in the summer of 2020,  he made 15 appearances for Werder Bremen in t...
2019 Golden Eaglets captain added to Red Bull Salzburg Champions League roster
Published: February 03, 2022
Former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani is the 'surprise candidate' added to the Red Bull Salzburg roster for the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League, informs the official website of the Austrian Bundesliga champions. Red Bull Salzburg have been paired with one of the favourites for the title, Bayern Mu...
'One of the best strikers in Bundesliga' - Respected pundit highlights qualities of Awoniyi
Published: December 12, 2021
Respected German pundit and former Arminia Hannover defender Hartwig Hasselbruch has heaped praise on Union Berlin's Taiwo Awoniyi, labeling the ex-Liverpool striker as one of the best players in the Bundesliga. Hasselbruch pointed out that several African players often find it difficult to adapt to the Bundesliga bec...
Ex-Liverpool striker Awoniyi scores 14th goal of the season in front of Manchester United scouts
Published: December 04, 2021
In a game they dominated from start to finish, Union Berlin defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 at Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Berlin) on Friday night, a victory that sees the capital outfit climb to fourth position in the provisional German Bundesliga standings.Manchester United scouts were present at the stadium and their i...
Former Liverpool striker Awoniyi becomes Union Berlin's record goalscorer in Bundesliga
Published: November 22, 2021
Taiwo Awoniyi set a club record when he found the net for Union Berlin in their 2-0 win over Hertha Berlin on Saturday, November 20. According to the official website of the Bundesliga, the former Liverpool striker became Union Berlin's record goalscorer in the Bundesliga with 13 goals after breaking the deadlock in t...
Bayern eye move for Osimhen as replacement for Lewandowski but face Man Utd competition
Published: October 22, 2021
According to Italian transfer market expert Paolo Bargiggia, Bayern Munich are plotting a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but face competition from Premier League giants Manchester United.   Bayern Munich have started planning for life without Robert Lewandowski who comes off contract with the German champions...
Report : Borussia Dortmund target move for Super Eagles striker to replace Erling Haaland
Published: October 19, 2021
Many European clubs have been linked with a move for Nigeria international center forward Paul Onuachu in recent days and the latest side to show an interest is Borussia Dortmund. There is currently uncertainty about whether Erling Haaland will be a player of Dortmund next summer with several European clubs interes...
'We are happy' - Union Berlin coach pleased with summer signing from Liverpool
Published: October 17, 2021
Union Berlin boss Oliver Ruhnert is pleased with his summer signing from Liverpool, Taiwo Awoniyi after another goalscoring display by the newly-capped Nigeria international. The 24-year-old's progress meant he was able to rub shoulders with Premier League stars Kelechi Iheanacho, Frank Onyeka and William Troost-Ekon...
Super Eagles invitee named in German Bundesliga Team of the Week
Published: October 05, 2021
Taiwo Awoniyi has been included in the German Bundesliga Team of the Week by the official website of the Bundesliga. The 2013 U17 World Cup winner scored Union Berlin's 100th Bundesliga goal in the 69th minute as they came from behind to register a 2-1 victory over Mainz on Sunday. At minute 73, the former Liverpo...
Dortmund reignite interest in N19.2b-rated PSV winger Madueke as replacement for Sancho
Published: September 28, 2021
Borussia Dortmund have reportedly reignited their interest in PSV Eindhoven's Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Nonso Madueke ahead of the reopening of the transfer window. The online edition of German television channel Sport1 claims that Dortmund are in the market for a winger as a replacement for Jadon Sancho, who joined ...
Germany squads announcement : 5 Nigeria-eligible players including 2 Bayern products called up
Published: August 28, 2021
The German Football Association (DFB) has announced its rosters for the age group national teams ahead of international matches and training camps in September, with five Nigeria-eligible players handed call-ups. Bayern Munich academy products Kimberly Ezekwem and Jamie Lawrence, and SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubol...
Four Nigerians named in Salzburg's UCL playoff round squad but ex-Eaglets skipper misses out
Published: August 17, 2021
Austrian Bundelsiga champions Salzburg have registered four young players of Nigerian descent for the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League. American-Swiss-Nigerian-Congolese defender Bryan Okoh (18) is joined on the roster by German-Romanian-Nigerian striker Karim Adeyemi (19), Austrian-Nigerian center forwar...