Announcement imminent : Southampton's Nigerian winger joins Burnley, subject to medical
Published: August 11, 2022
Championship outfit Burnley are reportedly on the verge of announcing the signing of Southampton's Nigerian winger Nathan Tella.   The Athletic UK says Tella is set to undergo a medical ahead of completing a season-long loan move to the Clarets.   Burnley, who are coached by the legendary Manchester C...
Nottingham Forest table N10.2 billion bid for seven-cap Nigeria international
Published: August 11, 2022
Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest have firmed up their interest in Emmanuel Dennis by making a bid to sign the Watford striker this summer.   According to The Athletic UK (subscription required), the total fee inclusive of add-ons is in the region of £20million (approximately N10.2 billion in Nigerian c...
Opinion : Super Eagles star who can fit into Manchester City's system
Published: August 11, 2022
The summer transfer window is about three weeks away to its end and while we have been thrilled by some of the transfers we have witnessed, Nigerian football faithful are not too pleased that only a few of their players get the chance to strut their talent at big clubs.   Izuchukwu Michael in this piece highligh...
Ten Hag promotes Shoretire to Manchester United first team training pre-Brentford
Published: August 10, 2022
England U19 international of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire has been promoted to Manchester United first team training before their Premier League meeting with Frank Onyeka's Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium.   The 18-year-old was among the players Dutch football tactician Erik ten Hag monitore...
Chelsea complete signing of talented African striker for youth team
Published: August 10, 2022
Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly completed the signing of English-born Zimbabwe wonderkid Shumaira Mheuka from Brighton & Hove.   Blues insider Chelsea Youth has confirmed that Mheuka's move to Stamford Bridge is done and dusted.   A centre-forward by trade, Shumaira comes from a footbal...
Snapped : England boss Southgate meets with Chelsea's Super Eagles-eligible midfielder
Published: August 10, 2022
England manager Gareth Southgate was a surprise visitor at Chelsea's Cobham Training Centre on Wednesday to observe the players during their training routine, informs the official website of The Blues.   The Three Lions boss also had the chance to meet the Blues' manager Thomas Tuchel as well as England ...
Italian-Nigerian defender expected to complete his move to Tottenham Hotspur next week
Published: August 10, 2022
Italy U21 international of Nigerian descent Destiny Udogie is expected to complete his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur next week.   Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano says the Udinese defender will fly to the English capital on Monday, August 15 in order to undergo medical tests with Tottenham Hotspur ...
Liverpool confirm Nigeria-eligible defender will start Anfield career with U21s
Published: August 10, 2022
Through their official website, Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Nigeria-eligible defender Oludare Olufunwa.   The Reds have clarified that Dare will start his Anfield career with the U21s team in the 2022-2023 season.   Olufunwa was offered a contract after impressing the academy coaches during a ...
Chelsea close to reaching an agreement with Manchester United target
Published: August 10, 2022
According to reports, Chelsea are ahead of Manchester United in the race for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.   The Times UK claims that The Blues are close to reaching an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee for the Netherlands international and are awaiting the decision of the 25-year-old.   ...
Should Frank Lampard continue Iwobi experiment after Onana's arrival?
Published: August 10, 2022
With the transfer window coming to an end, English Premier League giants Everton have made significant strides in trying to avoid the relegation threat they had to overcome at the last stretch of the 2021/2022 season.   Recently, the Toffees have signed Amadou Onana from French club Lille in a deal reportedly wo...
Nottingham Forest mulling over loan move with option to buy for Super Eagles star
Published: August 10, 2022
Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest are reportedly mulling over signing Watford Striker Emmanuel Dennis on loan with an option to buy included in the potential deal.   Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for the Nigeria international but Steve Cooper's side have yet to firm up their interes...
'He won't be able to sleep tonight' - Man Utd legend reacts to Ehibhatiomhan's first senior goal
Published: August 10, 2022
In what was his third career appearance as a professional, Nigerian-born centre-forward Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan netted his maiden goal for Reading as they were beaten 2-1 by Stevenage in a Carabao Cup first round clash at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday evening.   In the 63rd minute, Ehibhatiomhan broug...
EFL Cup wrap : Three Nigerian-born strikers, Bolton's Afolayan and Walsall's Abraham on target
Published: August 09, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on target for their respective clubs in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening.   Surulere-born striker Daniel Udoh opened his account for the season as Shrewsbury Town came from behind to claim a 3-2 win over Carlisle Un...
Blues and Super Eagles legend 'likes' Chelsea's post announcing departure of Germany striker
Published: August 09, 2022
Germany international Timo Werner has left Stamford Bridge on a permanent transfer back to his former club RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of 30 million euros after failing to adjust to the rigours of English football.   The rapid attacker is leaving the club having won the Champions League, Super Cup and the...
'Haaland is the missing link' - Ex-Dortmund star Ikpeba waxes lyrical about Man City striker
Published: August 09, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba believes Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the missing link for the Premier League champions and will help Pep Guardiola's team dominate teams especially in the UEFA Champions League.   City began the defence of their title on Sunday evening with a 2-0 win ov...