International Nigerian Footballers

Dutch‑Nigerian forward Emanuel Emegha, who is set to join Chelsea, has made his senior debut for the Netherlands — a decision that means he is no longer eligible to represent the Super Eagles. At 22, Emegha has committed his international future to the Dutch side after being called up for a 2026 World Cup qualifier against […]

Young Nigerian-German forward Justin Adozie continues his rise at Borussia Mönchengladbach II, delivering another influential cameo in a 2-0 away victory over Bocholt in the German Regionalliga West. Coming on in the 80th minute, the 20 year old Adozie brought pace, urgency and directness to Gladbach’s attack, unsettling the opposition defence and helping his team

Mathew Yakubu, goalkeeper for Slovak side Dukla Banská Bystrica, has reaffirmed his ambition to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, stating that a return to the national squad remains a clear objective. Yakubu previously earned his first call‑up to the Super Eagles in September 2020 under then‑coach Gernot Rohr, when he featured on the wider list

Young Nigerian-heritage defender Zach Molomo is emerging as one of the brightest prospects in U.S. football. Currently plying his trade with North Texas SC, the talented centre-back is fast building a reputation for his composure, confidence and commanding presence in defence. The left-footed youngster is admired for his ball-playing ability, calmness under pressure and his

Teenage sensation Nicholas Oyekunle has made his long-awaited senior debut for Southampton F.C. in their 2-0 home defeat by Preston North End F.C..  The 18 year old forward entered the match in the 86th minute, replacing full-back Mads Roerslev as Southampton sought a late equaliser. Oyekunle has already made headlines in the youth ranks, recording

Comfort Erhabor, the Nigerian-eligible goalkeeper currently with Portsmouth Women, is preparing to make her competitive debut in England’s Women’s Super League 2 with the club ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. At just 20 years old, Erhabor has already had loan spells at Hibernian Women (Scotland) and Plymouth Argyle Women as part of her development from

Coaches from both the reigning world champions and African champions have offered updates on the international future of Edna Imade, the 25 year old forward currently on loan from Bayern Munich. Born in Morocco, of Nigerian parentage, and having lived for more than two decades in Spain, Imade is eligible to represent Morocco, Nigeria or

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, has handed first-team training opportunities to three teenagers of Nigerian descent as the Gunners prepared for their Premier League clash with Fulham. Seventeen year old midfielder Ife Ibrahim and eighteen year old forward Daniel Oyetunde took part in the session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Friday. Ibrahim is in his

Nigerian‑born footballer Osas Schmidt has opened up about her decision to play for Switzerland instead of Nigeria, stating that the Super Eagles never approached her about representing Nigeria. She claimed that despite her eligibility, there was no outreach from Nigerian football authorities before she opted for the Swiss national side. Schmidt emphasises that the lack

Leicester City’s promising right-back, Olabade Aluko, has received a late call-up to the England U20 squad ahead of their friendly against Switzerland. This development follows Nigeria’s earlier attempt to engage the 18 year old, who made history as the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the Premier League for Leicester City. Aluko’s inclusion