Man-in-form Jacob Murphy on target for Newcastle in 7-goal thriller against Ola Aina's Forest
Published: February 23, 2025
Jacob Murphy continued his fine form for Newcastle United, finding the net in their thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest at St. James' Park. While Murphy remains eligible to represent Nigeria, his counterpart Ola Aina, a full Super Eagles international, was also in action for Forest.Murphy struck in the 25th m...
Son of ex-Gombe United star steals the show for Chelsea U18s with goal and assist v West Ham
Published: February 23, 2025
Chizaram Ezenwata, son of ex-Gombe United player Ndubuisi Ezenwata, stole the show for Chelsea as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United in an U18 Premier League fixture on Saturday.Six players of Nigerian descent were on parade at Cobham Training Ground, with Ezenwata joined in the starting lineup by Chelsea ...
Nottingham Forest defender Aina urges teammates to approach Newcastle clash with right mentality
Published: February 23, 2025
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has called on his Nottingham Forest teammates to approach their Premier League clash against Newcastle United with the right mindset as they aim for a crucial victory at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon.  Aina, who has been one of Forest’s standout performers this season, has been n...
Fabrizio Romano reveals PL target Lookman will leave Atalanta as Gasperini tries to mend rift
Published: February 22, 2025
Ademola Lookman's time at Atalanta appears to be nearing its end following a tense fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.The forward, who etched his name in the club's history with a stunning hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final, found himself at odds with Gian Piero Gasperini after a missed penalty against Cl...
'Very raw' - Danish pundit reveals what impressed him about Chido Obi after second Man Utd game
Published: February 22, 2025
Danish football pundit Lasse Vøge praised Denmark youth international of Nigerian descent Chido Obi following his second appearance for Manchester United's first team on Saturday.The former Arsenal schoolboy hopped off the bench in the 70th minute as the Red Devils came from two goals down to salvage a point against E...
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...