International Nigerian Footballers

Super Eagles newcomer Anthony Dennis is attracting serious interest from multiple European clubs, with teams from Germany’s Bundesliga and France’s Ligue 1 keen on securing his signature. Reports indicate that Stuttgart and another unnamed Bundesliga club, as well as OGC Nice and Stade Rennes in France, are actively monitoring the 20 year old box to […]

The National Sports Commission NSC has announced its commitment to assisting the Nigeria Football Federation NFF in securing Arsenal’s teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri for the Super Eagles, instead of England. NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade confirmed that the commission will do everything possible to ensure Nigeria does not lose the highly-rated youngster to the Three Lions.

Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has been crowned the Liga F Player of the Month for February, following her outstanding performances for UDG Tenerife in Spain’s top-tier women’s league. The 23 year old Nigerian beat competition from some of the league’s biggest stars, including Real Madrid’s Alba Redondo, Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen, and Deportivo’s Ainhoa

Chizaram Ezenwata, son of former Gombe United player Ndubuisi Ezenwata, made his Premier League 2 PL2 debut for Chelsea in a disappointing 5-0 loss to Manchester City at the Joie Stadium on Friday night. The England U17 international of Nigerian descent came off the bench in the final seven minutes of the match. He was

SC Freiburg’s young goalkeeper, Noah Atubolu, is on the verge of breaking two Bundesliga records ahead of the March international break. The 21 year old shot stopper recently became the first goalkeeper since 2014 to save four consecutive penalties, equalling the record set by former Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Atubolu now has a chance

With Nigeria struggling in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, head coach Eric Chelle faces the task of strengthening key positions, particularly in goal. While Stanley Nwabali has emerged as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, there is a pressing need for more competition and depth in the squad. Several goalkeepers of Nigerian descent, playing across Europe

Premier League side Arsenal are closely monitoring Nigerian teenage forward Cornelius Akaunu, currently on trial with the club. The young prospect, who has been part of Liverpool’s academy setup since 2017, recently featured in a friendly match for Arsenal’s U17 team, helping them secure a 3-1 victory at Hale End. Akaunu’s talent has been catching

England manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly keeping a close eye on Arsenal’s teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri, as the Three Lions look to secure his international future and prevent a potential switch to Nigeria. According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, England is considering fast-tracking the 16 year old into the senior squad, a move that

Leicester City fullback Olabade Aluko has officially committed his international future to Nigeria over England, despite being eligible to represent both nations. The 18 year old defender, born in 2006, has expressed his openness to joining Nigeria’s U20 team Flying Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations AFCON. Although Aluko and his

Chelsea academy product Dubem Eze and Ipswich Town U21 midfielder Abube Onuchukwu have received their first call-ups to Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, ahead of a two-legged friendly against Egypt later this month. Nigeria, a seven-time U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON champion, will face Egypt on February 25 and 27 in Cairo.