Photo confirmation : Ex-Nigeria U20 star returns for second spell at Middlesbrough
Published: June 29, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing for former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi. The 29-year-old has been unveiled as a new player of Boro (see photo) following a successful physical examination at Rockliffe. Predominantly a winger by t...
Nigerian-born defender, previously linked with Chelsea & Man City, wanted by Galatasaray
Published: June 29, 2021
Atlanta United fullback George Bello is the subject of transfer interest from several European clubs, according to multiple reports in the Turkish and American press. Born in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, the 19-year-old Bello is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his parents and citizenship but ...
Done deal : Bolton Wanderers loan in Arsenal-reared winger of Nigerian descent
Published: June 28, 2021
Through their official website, newly-promoted League One club Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the loan signing of Anglo-Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi. The England U20 international has put pen to paper on an initial six-month loan deal from German 2 Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. Amaechi played youth football f...
Tough tackling defender departs Chelsea after three years
Published: June 28, 2021
Exciting young defender Charlie Wiggett has taken to social media to announce his departure from European champions Chelsea. Wiggett was on the books of Chelsea for three years having joined the Premier League side from Swindon Town in his U15 year. The Reading-born Wiggett was among the U18s first-year intake ...
Real Madrid keen to insert buy-back clause in proposed deal taking Nigerian winger to Torino
Published: June 28, 2021
Italian Serie A club Torino are thrashing out a deal with Real Madrid for the signature of Spanish-Nigerian-Korean winger Marvin Akinlabi. According to transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio writing for Tuttomercatoweb, Torino Technical Director Davide Vagnati has started talks with Real Madrid for Akinlabi. W...
Rennes ready to battle West Ham, Brighton & Hove for 35-goal Nigerian striker
Published: June 28, 2021
Rennes are the latest team interested in signing Nigerian attacker Paul Onuachu, according to reports. Butfootball making reference to MSV Foot says Cédric Bakambu is not the only center-forward tracked by the Brittany club in the summer transfer window as they also have Onuachu on their radar. Rennes are in th...
Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee, linked with Leeds United, Crystal Palace, turns down foreign offers
Published: June 28, 2021
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide has made a decision on his next destination when his contract with demoted Championship club Sheffield Wednesday expires on June 30. According to The Star, the likelihood of the central defender remaining in the United Kingdom has increased as he has turned down offers from...
Photo confirmation : Promising goalkeeper inks new deal with WSL champions Chelsea
Published: June 28, 2021
With a statement on their official website, FA WSL champions Chelsea have announced that Emily Orman, 18,  has committed her future to the club by putting pen to paper on a new deal. The talented goalkeeper has signed her first professional contract with The Blues, a deal that runs until 2023 with the option to ex...
Bolton Wanderers plotting potential move for 'homesick' former Arsenal winger Amaechi
Published: June 28, 2021
League One newcomers Bolton Wanderers are reportedly plotting a potential summer move for former Arsenal winger of Nigerian parentage Xavier Amaechi. Football Insider says the England youth international is undergoing a trial at Bolton Wanderers, who were promoted to the third-tier of English football via the playo...
Preston North End closing in on deal for former Man Utd fullback of Nigerian descent
Published: June 28, 2021
Nigeria-eligible fullback Matthew Olosunde is close to a move to Championship outfit Preston North End, according to reports. LancsLive says Preston North End are on the brink of confirming the signing of one-cap United States international Olosunde. The Lilywhites are in desperate need of a right-back ahead of ...
Arsenal interested in signing flamboyant Anglo-Nigerian winger dubbed the 'new Riyad Mahrez'
Published: June 27, 2021
English Premier League side Arsenal are interested in signing flamboyant PSV Eindhoven winger Nonso Madueke, according to Spanish transfer market website Todofichajes. The Nigeria Football Federation target has been on the radar of the Gunners for a few months and they could firm up their interest by making an offi...
Napoli insist most expensive African-born player in history is not for sale amid Tottenham link
Published: June 27, 2021
According to Area Napoli citing La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli have no intention of selling Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international became the most expensive African-born player in history when he moved to The Blues from French side Lille in exchange for €70 million last summer. ...
Liverpool icon Gerrard wants to sign eighth Nigerian player of his Rangers tenure
Published: June 27, 2021
According to the online edition of Daily Mail UK, Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard, who manages Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers, is eyeing a move for Nigeria-eligible Northampton prospect Caleb Chukwuemeka. Caleb is the older brother of central midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka who made two appearances for Aston Villa'...
Brentford-bound Super Eagles star previously admitted Chelsea was his dream club; Kante role model
Published: June 27, 2021
Nigeria international Frank Onyeka is close to a finalizing a switch to Premier League boys Brentford. The FC Ebedei product has been linked with a departure from FC Midtjylland since last summer but the Wolves managed to convince him to stay for one more season as they needed his services for the UEFA Champions Lea...
World Cup and Euro winner posts glowing endorsement of Manchester United rising star Shoretire
Published: June 27, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian striker Shola Shoretire recently named Manchester United attacking midfielder Juan Mata as the first team player he admires the most. Mata and Shoretire have the same stature - diminutive in nature - but have a low center of gravity that opponents find it very difficult to get the ball from their fee...