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...
'The dream' - 11-goal forward Olusanya eyes PL move amid stalled contract negotiations
Published: February 16, 2025
St Mirren forward Toyosi Olusanya has addressed speculation surrounding his future, admitting that while a move to the Premier League has always been a dream, he remains undecided on his next step as his contract nears expiration.  The former Middlesbrough forward is in the final five months of his deal and St Mirren ...
Bassey's first goal of the season proves the difference as Fulham beat Ola Aina's Nottingham Forest
Published: February 15, 2025
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey emerged as Fulham’s hero, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Ola Aina's Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.The Nigerian center-back delivered a crucial header in the 62nd minute, securing all three points for Marco Silva’s side.Bassey op...
'Should have done better' - Michael Owen reacts to Ndidi's missed chance in Leicester's loss to Arsenal
Published: February 15, 2025
Leicester City are deep in relegation trouble after suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in a Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Three players of Nigerian descent were in action from the very beginning, including Wilfred Ndidi, who made his first Premier League appearance...
Ola Aina lets slip he is likely to sign a new deal at Nottingham Forest, lauds 17-goal striker
Published: February 15, 2025
Ola Aina has let slip that he is likely to sign a contract extension at Nottingham Forest, after stating that he hopes to be part of the Reds for many years.The Nigeria international has roughly four months left on his contract at Nottingham Forest and was linked with moves to Manchester City and Galatasaray in the Jan...
'Difficult game to come in' - Ex-Chelsea defender lauds George for impressive cameo v Brighton
Published: February 15, 2025
Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has singled out young winger Tyrique George for praise despite the Blues’ disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the American Express Stadium.  George made his second Premier League appearance in the match, coming on for the ineffective Pedro Neto in the final 25 minutes.By then,...
Fulham's Bassey namechecks Arsenal, West Ham stars as he reminisces about his time at Ajax
Published: February 15, 2025
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has reminisced about his time at Ajax Amsterdam, name-checking Arsenal's Jurrien Timber and West Ham's Mohammed Kudus as players he still keeps in touch with.  Bassey moved to Ajax in 2022 after a standout season with Rangers, where he played a key role in their run to the UEFA Euro...