International Nigerian Footballers

Rangers’ new centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez announced himself in style during his debut, scoring a headed goal in the 23rd minute to help the Light Blues overcome Alloa Athletic 4–2 in the Scottish League Cup and advance to the third round. Rangers took the lead through Nedim Bajrami in the 13th minute, before a Joe Rothwell […]

Sunderland have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2025–26 season as they prepare for the Premier League opener against West Ham United. Former Nigeria U20 international Ahmed Abdullahi will wear number 29, while Ajibola Alese and Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi have been assigned numbers 42 and 47 respectively. Abdullahi, who joined Sunderland from Gent last summer, had

The Nigeria Football Federation looks set to secure the signature of 18 year old River Plate youth team striker Jonathan Spiff Asuzu. Ten months ago, exclusively reported that Asuzu had opted to represent Nigeria internationally despite being born and raised in Argentina. Asuzu, born in Palermo, Buenos Aires, to a Nigerian father, Godwin Asuzu, and

Chiemela Ude, the Super Falcons-eligible goalkeeper, has renewed her contract with Arsenal securing her stay until the end of the 2026–2027 season. She earned promotion to the club’s under-21 squad and joined the travelling group for pre-season training in Kamloops, Canada. Announcing the news on Instagram, Ude said she is “Proud to be part of

Chelsea have named a 26 player squad for a six day pre-season camp in the Netherlands, and among those selected is Super-Falcons-eligible midfielder Ashanti Akpan. The 19 year old, an England youth international of Nigerian descent, could feature in their friendly against Ajax at Sportcomplex de Toekomst on Sunday. Chelsea exercised a one-year extension option

A highly-regarded Germany youth international of Nigerian heritage, Wisdom Mike, has signed his first professional contract with Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich. The club confirmed in a statement on their official website that the 16 year old forward has extended his stay with the champions. Last season, Mike received a senior team call-up but remained on

Nigeria-eligible forward Ayomide Junaid has ended her spell with Arsenal Women, just months after the departure of her sister Omotara. The teenage striker cut ties with the European champions earlier this summer and has since travelled to the United States alongside her brother, Tolu Junaid, who was part of the Golden Eaglets’ training camp in

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has revealed that he could conclude his playing days in one of four countries: Nigeria, Japan, South Africa, or the United States. The 30 year old, currently at Rangers, made the remarks amid speculation over his future, with clubs in Greece reportedly interested in his services. Dessers remains under contract

Hull City are set to complete the signing of Akin Famewo, a 26 year old centre-back born in Lewisham, London, and of Nigerian heritage. The former Charlton Athletic loanee, now a free agent after departing Sheffield Wednesday, is the club’s latest defensive recruit continuing their recruitment from Nigerian-background talents in England. Famewo progressed through Luton

Tottenham Hotspur Women have announced the promotion of midfielder Mife Aramide to their Under‑19 squad ahead of the 2025–26 Professional Game Academy (PGA) League season. Aramide, who qualifies to represent the Super Falcons, impressed with her performances across the club’s youth teams during the 2024–25 campaign. Aramide has previously featured regularly in Tottenham’s U16 and