International Nigerian Footballers

In a significant development for Nigerian football, Victor Eletu, the prodigious midfielder from the Flying Eagles, has been elevated to AC Milan’s first team training. This move comes as the team prepares for the crucial second leg of their UEFA Europa League match against Rennes at Roahzon Park. Eletu’s promotion is a testament to his […]

Victor Osimhen’s recent heroics for Napoli, particularly his crucial equaliser in a UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona, have sparked conversations about his future, especially from Premier League legend Thierry Henry. Osimhen, who has been instrumental for Napoli, is on the verge of leaving the Serie A champions this summer, with speculations about his next

In a significant development for Nigerian football, Arthur Okonkwo, a 22 year old goalkeeper formerly part of England’s youth setup, has received FIFA’s nod to switch allegiances and represent the Super Eagles at the senior level. Okonkwo, who has been showcasing his skills on loan at Wrexham from Arsenal, decided to change his national team

Frank Onyeka, the dynamic midfielder for Brentford, has attributed his enhanced performance levels to his recent participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. Despite Brentford’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in a closely contested Premier League match, Onyeka’s contributions on the field were notably impactful. The 26 year old Nigerian international, who played

Monitoring dozens of matches on February 20th, notable performances from Nigerian footballers abroad caught the eye. In England’s Championship, Joe Aribo, the Super Eagles midfielder, marked his first goal of the year despite Southampton’s 2-1 defeat to Hull City. Coming off the bench at halftime, Aribo’s late goal was a highlight, though it wasn’t enough

In an enlightening revelation, David Doherty, a Nigerian football administrator based in the UK, has shared insights into the aspirations of Luton Town FC’s standout duo, Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo, concerning their international football careers. Despite being eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, the pair have not yet been capped at any

In a pivotal League Two encounter, Arsenal’s on loan goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo showcased his skills by securing his first clean sheet in six matches, contributing significantly to Wrexham’s narrow 1-0 victory over Notts County at the STōK Cae Ras. This win was particularly noteworthy for Wrexham, a club with the distinction of being the third

Ajax Amsterdam is reportedly ready to offload Chuba Akpom, the Super Eagles eligible forward who joined the club last summer from Middlesbrough. According to sources from Algemeen Dagblad via FootballTransfers, Ajax plans to sell Akpom along with seven other players acquired last summer. This decision aligns with coach John van ‘t Schip’s strategy to integrate

Joshua Zirkzee, the Bologna striker making waves in Serie A with nine goals and three assists this season, has opened up about his international future amidst speculation linking him with the Super Eagles. Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Nigerian mother, Zirkzee has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and

Michael Folorunsho, the Hellas Verona midfielder, has become the talk of the town following his remarkable performance against Juventus, where he scored a goal reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane’s legendary volley. At 26, the Italy born Nigerian has shown immense growth and skill, leading to speculation about his potential inclusion in the Nigerian national team. Folorunsho’s