Nigerians Abroad

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers says he means business ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, insisting he wants to play a key role for Nigeria at a major tournament after impressing in recent internationals. The Rangers forward, who scored Nigeria’s opening goal in their 2–1 win over Ghana in the Unity […]

Championship club Blackburn Rovers have expressed pride in defender Ryan Alebiosu after he earned his first senior call-up to the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In an official statement, Blackburn acknowledged that they are “disappointed to be losing a key player at such a crucial stage in the season”

The 23 year old goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi produced a masterclass between the posts in Sunday’s New Zealand derby, hauling off 10 saves and denying two penalties yet his side, Wellington Phoenix, still fell to rivals Auckland FC in a hard-fought 3–1 loss. Oluwayemi’s reflexes were razor-sharp, his command of the box authoritative; at times, he

Wilfred Ndidi, vice-captain of Super Eagles, has publicly urged his club-teammate Felix Uduokhai the German-born centre-back now at Beşiktaş J.K. to swap allegiances and represent Nigeria at senior level. The exchange happened in a light-hearted video on Snapchat Ndidi, with a grin, appealed directly: “Come and play for Nigeria. Centre-back, we want centre-back.” Uduokhai laughed,

Fikayo Tomori has explained why, despite being eligible, he never represented Super Eagles at senior level. The AC Milan defender, born in Calgary to Nigerian parents and raised in England, revealed on the Filthy Fellas Podcast that he never received a call-up from Nigeria. Tomori, 27, recounted that after playing for Canada’s U-20 side, he

Rangers have officially introduced Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez, the 23 year old Nigerian-eligible centre-back, who celebrated his first Ibrox appearance by scoring in a cup match. Fernandez signed for Rangers from League One side Peterborough United, agreeing to a four-year contract, a deal announced in July 2025. Standing at 1.94 m, he brings both a

Super Falcons interest in Real Sociedad forward Edna Imade has come to a halt the 25 year old has opted to represent Spain at the senior level. Imade has been included in Spain’s 25-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League doubleheader against Germany on November 28 and December 2. Her selection effectively closes

Dutch‑Nigerian forward Emanuel Emegha, who is set to join Chelsea, has made his senior debut for the Netherlands — a decision that means he is no longer eligible to represent the Super Eagles. At 22, Emegha has committed his international future to the Dutch side after being called up for a 2026 World Cup qualifier against

Young Nigerian-German forward Justin Adozie continues his rise at Borussia Mönchengladbach II, delivering another influential cameo in a 2-0 away victory over Bocholt in the German Regionalliga West. Coming on in the 80th minute, the 20 year old Adozie brought pace, urgency and directness to Gladbach’s attack, unsettling the opposition defence and helping his team

Mathew Yakubu, goalkeeper for Slovak side Dukla Banská Bystrica, has reaffirmed his ambition to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, stating that a return to the national squad remains a clear objective. Yakubu previously earned his first call‑up to the Super Eagles in September 2020 under then‑coach Gernot Rohr, when he featured on the wider list