International Nigerian Footballers

Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has expressed optimism regarding Oghenekaro Etebo’s recent transfer to Turkish second division team Gençlerbirliği S.K. on a two year contract. Etebo, who had missed the previous season due to injuries and did not play for any club, is seen by Sodje as taking a positive step in his career. Reflecting […]

Arsenal’s tri national forward, Nathan Butler Oyedeji, is drawing interest from Belgian sides Standard Liege and Eupen for a permanent transfer. Eligible to represent Nigeria through his father, England where he was born and raised, and Saint Vincent via his mother, Butler Oyedeji has struggled to break into Arsenal’s first team. Having joined Arsenal at

Chelsea is determined to secure the signing of Danish-born Nigerian left back Patrick Dorgu, currently playing for Serie A club Lecce. This move aims to outmanoeuvre fellow London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, both also interested in the talented defender. Dorgu had an outstanding season in Serie A, making 32 appearances and scoring two goals,

Derby County has officially announced the signing of Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh on a season long loan. The deal sees Derby County beating out competition from RC Lens, West Brom, Cardiff City, Plymouth Argyle, and Luton Town. Ozoh, who made history as Crystal Palace’s youngest ever Premier League debutant at 17 years, eight months,

Antonio Nusa will not be joining the Premier League this season after Crystal Palace withdrew from negotiations with Belgian team Club Brugge. This marks the second time the winger, whose father is Nigerian, has missed a Premier League move. In January, a potential transfer to Brentford fell through due to concerns over his knee discovered

Former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi is set to join Belgian club OH Leuven from Italian club Salernitana. The 22 year old striker is expected to sign a three year contract, with OH Leuven paying 1.8 million euros to Salernitana, who will also receive 10% from any future transfer of the player. Ikwuemesi had a

Emmanuel Umeh, a Flying Eagles striker, made an impressive debut for FC Zurich by scoring a goal on the opening day of the Super League season in Switzerland. Umeh, who participated in the U20 World Cup in Argentina last year, came off the bench to score in his first official game for FC Zurich after

Several top European football clubs, including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Newcastle United, are vying for the signature of Chido Obi Martin, a Danish born Nigerian centre forward. Obi Martin, who has turned down a scholarship and professional contract with Arsenal, is expected to make a final decision next week regarding his future. The talented

Pep Guardiola has included Flying Eagles eligible forward Justin Oboavwoduo in Manchester City’s pre season tour squad in the United States. The Premier League champions have named twenty seven players for the tour, during which they will face Celtic, AC Milan, Barcelona, and Chelsea. Oboavwoduo, an England youth international of Nigerian descent, has been promoted

Former Nigerian international footballer, Peter Odemwingie, has transitioned to professional golf at the age of 43. He recently earned accreditation as a professional golfer, motivated by a desire to boost Nigeria’s presence in the global golfing community. Odemwingie believes Nigeria is underrepresented in the sport and sees his efforts as a step towards changing that.