'It’s unreal' - U21s coach reacts to Butler-Oyedeji making his first team debut for Arsenal
Published: January 25, 2025
Arsenal U21s coach Mehmet Ali was full of praise for Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji following his first team debut for the Gunners in a Champions League encounter against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, January 22.Wearing the number 37 on the back of his jersey, Butler-Oyedeji hopped off the bench to replace Gabrie...
After signing new deal with Chelsea, son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star makes PL2 debut
Published: January 25, 2025
Fresh from signing a new contract at Chelsea, Landon Emenalo made his Premier League 2 debut on Friday night as the development squad suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Southampton.This week, the versatile tri-national midfielder, who is eligible to represent the United States, England and Nigeria national teams, pu...
Sheffield Wednesday eyes Nottingham Forest's Nigeria forward with 12 career goals in PL
Published: January 24, 2025
Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly eyeing Nigeria national teamer Emmanuel Dennis as a potential signing in the winter transfer market.According to The Star, Sheffield Wednesday are in the market for a striker before the close of the January transfer window, and one name being considered to bolster ...
Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy provides fitness update on Ndidi pre-Tottenham Hotspur
Published: January 24, 2025
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has provided a glimmer of hope for Foxes fans with an encouraging update on Wilfred Ndidi's injury recovery ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.The Nigerian international suffered the injury during a Premier League fixture against Brighton & H...
Serie A club enquire about Leicester winger eligible to play for both Nigeria and England
Published: January 24, 2025
Serie A side Lecce have emerged as one of the clubs vying for the signature of Leicester City’s highly-rated young winger, Laolu Omobolaji, according to BBC Sport's news reporter Nizaar Kinsella.The 17-year-old, who has been a standout performer for Leicester City's U18 squad, is reportedly in talks over a contract r...
From dreams to reality: Tottenham starlet sends message to Olusesi after pro debut v Hoffenheim
Published: January 24, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur's young forward Mikey Moore has revealed the heartfelt message he shared with his teammate Callum Olusesi ahead of the young midfielder's senior debut during Spurs' 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim on Thursday night.Olusesi, who replaced James Maddison late in the game, made a memorable debut for the senio...
2007-born midfielder of Nigerian descent makes senior debut for Tottenham in win v Hoffenheim
Published: January 23, 2025
Callum Olusesi, the London born Nigerian midfielder, marked his UEFA Europa League debut on Thursday night as Tottenham Hotspur claimed a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim in Germany.  Spurs secured the win thanks to a brace from Heung-min Son and a goal from James Maddison, despite a spirited second-half comeba...
Monaco interested in Leicester ace Ndidi but proposed loan deal with buy option proves challenging
Published: January 23, 2025
French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco are making a late push to sign Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi before the January transfer window closes, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.The 28-year-old Nigerian international has been identified as a key target by Monaco, who are eager to bolster their mid...
Official: Son of former Super Eagles left-back signs new contract at Chelsea
Published: January 23, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have announced that talented midfielder Landon Emenalo has signed a new deal with the club. The 2008-born player has put pen to paper on his first professional contract after celebrating his seventeenth birthday.He began the 2004-2025 season as a ...
West Ham target Awoniyi addresses speculation about potential Nottingham Forest exit this winter
Published: January 23, 2025
West Ham United target Taiwo Awoniyi has responded to the growing rumours linking him with a departure from Nottingham Forest during the winter transfer window, amidst his ongoing frustration over limited playing time at Nottingham Forest.Awoniyi, who was signed from Union Berlin with the expectation of being a regular...
2003-born Nigerian forward makes senior debut for Arsenal in win against Dinamo Zagreb
Published: January 23, 2025
Nigerian forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji made his senior debut on Wednesday night as Arsenal thrashed Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to all but qualify for the last sixteen of the UEFA Champions League., allnigeriasoccer.com reports.With the outcome of the clash at the Emirates Stadium all but decided, manager Mikel Arteta made his f...
No going back: Nigerian defender agrees move to Brentford subject to medical
Published: January 22, 2025
Brentford are on the brink of announcing the capture of Italian-born Nigerian defender Michael Kayode who had attracted interest from both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.According to Sky Sports UK, the Fiorentina right-back has been scheduled to undergo a medical at Brentford on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a potentia...
Three attack-minded Nigerian players take part in Arsenal's final training session pre-Dinamo Zagreb
Published: January 22, 2025
Talented forward Andre Harriman-Annous was one of three young players of Nigerian descent who trained with the first team on the eve of Arsenal's matchday seven league phase fixture against Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Mikel Arteta monitored U18 striker Harriman-Ann...
Arsenal midfielder Nwaneri in contention to make injury return against Dinamo Zagreb
Published: January 21, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a welcome update on the fitness of teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri, as the midfielder looks to be in contention to make his return from injury in the Gunners' upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb.Nwaneri, who has been sidelined since early this month with ...
Josh Maja's injury: West Brom working on deal to sign Premier League striker
Published: January 21, 2025
Championship outfit West Brom are reportedly working on a deal to sign Ipswich Town centre-forward Ali Al-Hamadi before the close of the January transfer window following the injury suffered by Josh Maja.Maja has been firing on all cylinders this season, netting 12 goals in the Championship, second only to Norwich City...