International Nigerian Footballers

Former Canadian international Scott Nathaniel Artfield has backed Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers to deliver even more for Rangers, despite early criticisms of his performances. Dessers, who has been scoring in both the Scottish Premiership and the Europa League this season, faced transfer speculation in January but ultimately stayed with the Glasgow side. In his […]

Arsenal’s promising young goalkeeper Khari Ranson, who is eligible to represent Nigeria and Ghana, has made his debut for England’s U18 national team. Born in London to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother, Ranson’s international future remains open, but the English FA appears to have taken the lead in securing his allegiance, having previously

David Ozoh, the highly-rated Crystal Palace midfielder currently on loan at Derby County, has been ranked fifth in the world for passing accuracy among U20 midfielders across 65 leagues, according to the International Centre for Sports Studies CIES. Only Caleb Yirenkyi FC Nordsjælland, Warren Zaïre-Emery Paris Saint-Germain, Noah Nartey Brøndby, and Isak Vural Frosinone rank

Solomon Udo, a Nigerian-born footballer, has been called up once again to the Armenia national team for their crucial UEFA Nations League knockout match against Georgia later this month. Udo, who was born in Nigeria and raised in Akwa Ibom, moved to Europe to further his football career before switching international allegiance to Armenia. Since

Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise has opened up about why he chose to represent France at the international level, despite being eligible to play for Nigeria, Algeria, or England. Born in England to a Nigerian father and an Algerian-French mother, the 22 year old revealed that his choice was deeply influenced by his admiration for

David Stockbrink, a Dutch born midfielder from Fortuna Sittard’s youth academy, has joined the Flying Eagles’ camp in Katsina as they prepare for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The player, who is eligible to represent Nigeria through his mother and also qualifies for Germany, was invited by head coach Aliyu Zubairu to strengthen

Felix Agu, the Werder Bremen fullback who has openly expressed his desire to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has been included in WhoScored’s Bundesliga Team of the Week following his impressive display in Bremen’s 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. The 24 year old has long been on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF

Noah Atubolu, the highly-rated Freiburg goalkeeper, has made a definitive statement regarding his international future, confirming his desire to play for Germany, despite being eligible for Nigeria. Born to a German mother and Nigerian father, Atubolu has long been on the Nigeria Football Federation’s NFF radar. However, speaking to Sky Germany, the goalkeeper made it

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Chido Obi is available for selection ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford. “Everybody can start. If they are training tomorrow, if they played today, they can be ready. Chido is on the list, so he can play,” Amorim stated in his press

Premier League side Bournemouth have invited Zane Okoro, a highly rated Nigerian forward from Lincoln City, for a trial with a potential move in sight. The 17  year old striker made headlines when he became Lincoln City’s second youngest goalscorer at 17 years and 49 days, netting in a 5-0 win over Manchester City U21s