Nigerians Abroad

Diego Simeone has explained why Ademola Lookman was played out of position against Villarreal, and personally apologised to the Nigerian for the compromise. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has apologised to Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman for deploying him as a makeshift central striker during the club’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal, explaining that injury and

A red card and two separate leads lost made for a chaotic afternoon at the Metropolitano, with Ademola Lookman featuring before being replaced late on. Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Villarreal in Sunday’s La Liga fixture. Lookman, who had a relatively quiet

Whatever level Lithuania’s SFL League is playing at, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen’s numbers keep climbing, and this weekend’s hat trick was another reminder why. Nigerian talent Noah Abolaji Salaudeen continued his remarkable scoring form in Lithuania, striking a hat trick and an assist as O.G. Kaisiadorys came from behind to beat VRSK 6-3 in Matchday 12

Moses Simon injected some spark into Paris FC’s attack after the break, but couldn’t quite find the breakthrough his side needed against a stubborn Troyes. Super Eagles winger Moses Simon featured as Paris FC played out a goalless draw away at Troyes in Saturday’s Ligue 1 fixture at the Stade de l’Aube. Simon was introduced

Barely a year into his move to Norway, Daniel Daga has already convinced Molde to tie him down for the long haul. Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has signed a new long term contract with Norwegian club Molde FK. The new deal will keep the 19 year old at the club until the summer of

Habeeb Ogunneye’s rise at Manchester United has caught Arsenal’s eye, but the young defender’s international future is still an open question between two countries. Arsenal are plotting a move for Manchester United defender Habeeb Ogunneye, who has Nigerian heritage through his family, according to a Telegraph Sport report cited by Complete Sports. Ogunneye spent last

Fresh off a clean sheet in his comeback appearance, Maduka Okoye has moved to shut down transfer speculation and reaffirm his commitment to Udinese. Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has firmly pledged his commitment to Udinese, insisting his focus is entirely on the Italian club despite continued transfer speculation linking him with Juventus and Inter

Days after completing his move from Nottingham Forest, Taiwo Awoniyi is already talking about the goalscorers who inspire him as he prepares for his Coventry bow against Arsenal. Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has vowed to deliver goals for Coventry City as the newly promoted club prepares for its Premier League return against Arsenal on

After a breakout debut campaign that had Europe’s biggest clubs circling, Emmanuel Fernandez is being told by his own manager to raise his game again. Rangers head coach Derek McInnes has called on Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez to rediscover his best form following a shaky start to the 2026/27 season. Fernandez has faced scrutiny