International Nigerian Footballers

Ferencváros star Fortune Bassey has shared insights into his early football influences and fandom. Growing up in Benin City, Nigeria, Bassey was an ardent Chelsea supporter. He recounted his deep emotional investment in the club, particularly during the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, where Chelsea lost to Manchester United on penalties. Bassey admitted that he […]

Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi, born in Abuja, Nigeria, is now cap tied to Canada after playing in the ongoing Copa America. Oluwaseyi, who was given minutes in every game except the opening defeat to Argentina, is no longer eligible to represent Nigeria. He made his competitive debut against Peru on June 26, following the

Habeeb Ogunneye and Maxi Oyedele, two promising talents of Nigerian descent, are striving to catch the eye of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during the early pre season training. The duo’s performances could earn them a spot in the squad for the upcoming pre season friendly against Rosenborg in Trondheim, Norway on July 15.

Liverpool is on the verge of signing Rio Ngumoha, a promising forward eligible for the Golden Eaglets, from Chelsea on a scholarship deal, pending Premier League approval. The 15 year old chose Liverpool over Chelsea and other European clubs, drawn by the prospect of a clear path to the first team. Chelsea, criticized for not

Joshua Zirkzee is now cap tied to the Netherlands after making his debut in their 2-1 victory over Türkiye in the quarterfinal of the 2024 European Championship at Olympiastadion Berlin. Türkiye initially took the lead in the 35th minute with a header from Samet Akaydin, assisted by Arda Güler. The Netherlands equalized in the 70th

Stoke City has officially announced their new group of academy scholars for the 2024-2025 season, which includes Nigerian centre forward Jayden Ogbebor. The talented striker signed a two year scholarship during a special event at the bet365 Stadium, with Academy Director Gareth Owen and other academy staff present. Ogbebor, along with Connor Day, Oghosaiwi Enabulele,

Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Odemwingie, revealed the challenges he faced transitioning into golf. Now a professional golfer, having graduated from the Professional Golfers Association school, Odemwingie discussed his journey in an interview with Channels Television’s Sports Tonight. He highlighted the difficulty of the transition, noting that many struggle with the demanding study requirements. Despite

Italian Serie B club Bari is on the brink of signing left footed Nigerian central defender Nosa Obaretin from Napoli. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Obaretin will spend the upcoming season on loan at Bari. Last season, he played 35 games for Serie C team Trento, scoring twice. Obaretin, born on January 26,

Striker Chinonso Offor has extended his loan transfer to Bulgarian club Arda Kardzhali from Major League Soccer MLS club CF Montreal. The 24 year old initially joined Arda Kardzhali on loan in February and has now extended his stay until December 2024. Offor has previously had loan spells at Belgian club Zulte Waregem and has

Nottingham Forest is preparing to offload four players, including Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Dennis, before the month ends. The club is under pressure to sell these players to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules by the June 30 deadline. In March 2024, Nottingham Forest was docked four points for breaching these financial