International Nigerian Footballers

CD Leganés forward Sydney Osazuwa and Valencia winger David Otorbi Ejededawe are poised to make their mark as they represent Spain in the upcoming 2024 European U17 Championship in Cyprus from May 20 to June 5, Osazuwa and Otorbi have been named in Spain’s squad for their first major tournament. Born in Fuenlabrada to Nigerian […]

Fisayo Dele Bashiru scored a crucial goal for Hatayaspor in their match against Besiktas as they fight to avoid relegation this season. Bashiru netted in the 55th minute, giving his team the lead. However, Besiktas equalized seven minutes into stoppage time through a penalty, ending the match in a draw. This goal marked Bashiru’s seventh

The Swiss Football Association has announced the national team’s provisional roster for the upcoming European Championship, including three players of Nigerian descent. Red Bull Salzburg’s central defender Bryan Okoh, who has only made two appearances for the Austrian club’s first team, has been named in the training camp squad. Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji and AC

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has announced his provisional squad for the 2024 European Championship, with no players of Nigerian descent cutting. Notably, Bayern Munich academy product Joshua Zirkzee, who was scouted by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, was omitted. Additionally, Kingsley Ehizibue, a 2020 Super Eagles invitee, and Everton’s Lagos born winger Arnaut Danjuma were

La Liga club Getafe is preparing a loan move for Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Sadiq, who has struggled to secure a spot in Real Sociedad’s first team since returning from an injury that sidelined him for much of last season, has scored three goals in 26 league appearances this season.

Franco Umeh scored the decisive goal as Crystal Palace triumphed over PSV in the Premier League International Cup final, securing a 1-0 victory. The match, held at Selhurst Park, saw the presence of first team coach Oliver Gasner, star player Eberechi Eze, and several other first team members. Crystal Palace’s head coach Darren Powell fielded

Oladapo Afolayan, the dynamic Nigerian forward, was pivotal in St. Pauli’s successful bid for promotion to the Bundesliga, following a decisive 3-1 victory over Osnabruck. Afolayan’s stellar performance, featuring two goals and an assist, secured the win that propelled St. Pauli to the top of the Bundesliga 2 standings with 66 points, ensuring their place

Udinese Primavera team captain Samuel Nwachukwu looks up to notable central defenders from the English Premier League for inspiration. During an exclusive interview with the official channel of Udinese, he shared his admiration for Antonio Rüdiger, now with Real Madrid, and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, highlighting their unique qualities that influence his playing style.

Reading Football Club has officially released its list of retained and released players following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Among the key announcements was the decision regarding Nigerian winger Paul Mukairu, who will not be offered a permanent deal and has returned to his parent club FC Copenhagen. Mukairu, who joined Reading last summer

Samuel Chukwueze made a significant impact in AC Milan’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Genoa at the San Siro on Sunday. Chukwueze, contributing his third assist of the Serie A season, crafted a precise cross in the 45th minute, setting up Alessandro Florenzi to head in Milan’s first goal, equalizing at 1-1. The match began with