International Nigerian Footballers

Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha is set to join Chelsea in 2026 on a long-term seven year contract, having been signed from Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg. The 22 year old enjoyed a breakthrough season in France, scoring 14 goals and contributing three assists in 27 league appearances, which drew interest from multiple top clubs. Born […]

Isaac Schmidt, the versatile Leeds United loanee, is no longer eligible for the Super Eagles after making a cap-tying appearance for Switzerland in their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia. Born to a Swiss-German father and Nigerian mother in Lausanne, Schmidt could previously have chosen to represent Nigeria or Germany. His replacement of Silvan Widmer in

American-born defender Zach Molomo, eligible for both the United States and Nigeria, has taken a decisive step in his professional journey by signing with North Texas SC the reserve team of FC Dallas on a two year contract extending through 2026, with a club option for 2027 . The 16 year old made his first

Bayern Munich academy goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has expressed a keen interest in representing Nigeria at senior level, despite his rapid rise in Europe. The 20 year old, who previously featured for the Flying Eagles at the U-20 World Cup, believes playing for the Super Eagles would be the ultimate honour. “I want to play more

Germany’s football association has secured the international future of highly-rated centre-back Nnamdi Collins, effectively preventing Nigeria from capping him for the Super Eagles. The defender, who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt, made his senior debut for Germany in their opening UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifier against Slovakia in Bratislava. Since it was a competitive fixture, Collins

England youth international of Nigerian descent, Rio Ngumoha, has been shortlisted for the Premier League’s Goal of the Month award for August. The 17 year old etched his name into Liverpool’s history by becoming the club’s youngest-ever scorer, netting at the age of 16 years and 361 days. His dramatic winner coming in the 100th

Through the club’s official channels, Hungarian champions Ferencváros confirmed that the Lagos-born winger Tosin Kehinde has departed following a fruitful stint that delivered successive Nemzeti Bajnokság I titles. Kehinde, who signed in 2023 from Danish side Randers FC, accumulated two goals and four assists across 30 appearances in all competitions. Among his standout moments was

Crystal Palace have confirmed the loan move of 19 year old striker Jemiah Umolu of Nigerian heritage to League Two side Bromley for the 2025/26 season, continuing their trend of developing young talent through strategic temporary transfers. Umolu becomes the fifth player of Nigerian descent to head out on loan this summer, joining David Ozoh

Championship side Ipswich Town have unveiled their latest group of academy scholars for the 2025–26 season, welcoming eleven new talents including two Nigeria-eligible players scholarship terms. Jayden Adetiba and Kellyan Olawole formalised their scholarship deals at Portman Road last month, with family and friends present to celebrate the occasion. Under EFL regulations, all under-17 players

Italian Serie A outfit Lecce have declined the Nigeria Football Federation’s appeal to release promising winger Divine Onyemachi for Flying Eagles duty as they prepare for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The club’s decision aligns with a similar stance taken over Matías Pérez, a summer recruit who has also been denied permission to join