International Nigerian Footballers

Paris FC have reached an agreement to sign Luca Koleosho, a Super Eagles-eligible forward currently on Burnley’s books, according to transfer reports. The French Ligue 1 club — where Super Eagles winger Moses Simon also plays are set to complete a permanent transfer for the 21 year old attacker, bringing an end to his stint […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has voiced its delight after FIFA approved Arthur Okonkwo’s international allegiance switch from England to Nigeria. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Okonkwo represented England at youth levels turning out for the U15, U16, U17 and U18 sides between 2015 and 2018. FIFA’s clearance, which came in December, paves the way

Abia State‑born youngster Zina Adiele is steadily carving out a reputation as one of the most exciting Nigerian prospects emerging from England’s youth football system, with his performances attracting growing attention across development circles. Adiele, who relocated to England at a young age, has impressed with his technical quality, intelligence on the ball and maturity

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers says he means business ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, insisting he wants to play a key role for Nigeria at a major tournament after impressing in recent internationals. The Rangers forward, who scored Nigeria’s opening goal in their 2–1 win over Ghana in the Unity

Championship club Blackburn Rovers have expressed pride in defender Ryan Alebiosu after he earned his first senior call-up to the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In an official statement, Blackburn acknowledged that they are “disappointed to be losing a key player at such a crucial stage in the season”

The 23 year old goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi produced a masterclass between the posts in Sunday’s New Zealand derby, hauling off 10 saves and denying two penalties yet his side, Wellington Phoenix, still fell to rivals Auckland FC in a hard-fought 3–1 loss. Oluwayemi’s reflexes were razor-sharp, his command of the box authoritative; at times, he

Wilfred Ndidi, vice-captain of Super Eagles, has publicly urged his club-teammate Felix Uduokhai the German-born centre-back now at Beşiktaş J.K. to swap allegiances and represent Nigeria at senior level. The exchange happened in a light-hearted video on Snapchat Ndidi, with a grin, appealed directly: “Come and play for Nigeria. Centre-back, we want centre-back.” Uduokhai laughed,

Fikayo Tomori has explained why, despite being eligible, he never represented Super Eagles at senior level. The AC Milan defender, born in Calgary to Nigerian parents and raised in England, revealed on the Filthy Fellas Podcast that he never received a call-up from Nigeria. Tomori, 27, recounted that after playing for Canada’s U-20 side, he

Rangers have officially introduced Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez, the 23 year old Nigerian-eligible centre-back, who celebrated his first Ibrox appearance by scoring in a cup match. Fernandez signed for Rangers from League One side Peterborough United, agreeing to a four-year contract, a deal announced in July 2025. Standing at 1.94 m, he brings both a

Super Falcons interest in Real Sociedad forward Edna Imade has come to a halt the 25 year old has opted to represent Spain at the senior level. Imade has been included in Spain’s 25-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League doubleheader against Germany on November 28 and December 2. Her selection effectively closes