Nigerians Abroad

Chelsea trained midfielder Dubem Eze has committed to representing Nigeria internationally, turning down England, where he was born. Currently contracted to Bolton Wanderers until mid-2026, Eze is on loan at Chorley, a non-league side, for the remainder of the 2024–2025 season. The 20 year old spent eight years developing at Chelsea’s famed Cobham academy and […]

Abube Onuchukwu, a 19 year old box to box midfielder for Ipswich Town, has pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, despite being eligible to represent England through his British passport. The decision comes ahead of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to be held in the Ivory Coast, where Onuchukwu may play for

Trevan Sanusi, a 17 year old forward of Nigerian descent, made his senior debut for Newcastle United in their 3-1 Emirates FA Cup third round victory over Bromley at St. James’ Park. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe fielded a much changed side, with Sanusi introduced as a substitute for William Osula, who had earlier scored Newcastle’s

Isaac Schmidt, a versatile Nigerian utility player, made a phenomenal full debut for Leeds United in their 1-0 FA Cup third round victory against Harrogate Town at Elland Road. The Lausanne born 25 year old showcased his defensive and all round capabilities, sparking questions about his limited Championship playing time. In the game against Harrogate

Granada CF forward Edna Imade, with a five game scoring streak, has expressed her intent to represent Nigeria internationally despite eligibility to play for Morocco and Spain. The 24 year old, born in Morocco but raised in Seville, Spain, has caught attention with her remarkable goal scoring exploits in the Spanish women’s league. This season,

St Mirren have announced the signing of 21 year old Irish-Nigerian forward Owen Oseni from Gateshead FC on a three and a half year deal. The Scottish Premiership side secured Oseni’s services despite interest from several English Football League EFL League One and Two clubs. Oseni’s impressive performances at Gateshead, where he scored 12 goals

Newcastle United forward William Osula has reaffirmed his commitment to representing Denmark at the international level, despite being eligible to play for Nigeria through his father. Born in Aarhus to a Danish mother, Osula has expressed pride in his Danish heritage and feels strongly connected to the country where he was raised. Osula, who joined

Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma has reaffirmed his dedication to TSG Hoffenheim, a club he has been with for over a decade. The 29 year old reflected on his journey, calling Hoffenheim his “second home” and acknowledging the significant role it has played in his career. Currently ranking among Hoffenheim’s top 10 players with the

The 2025 MLS SuperDraft concluded with two players of Nigerian descent making notable selections. CF Montréal drafted Michael Adedokun, a winger from Ohio State University, with the 13th pick of the first round. Meanwhile, the Colorado Rapids selected Efetobo Aror, a midfielder and former Barca Academy student, with the 12th pick overall. Michael Adedokun The

Nigerian forward Ade Adeyemo has earned a spot in the League One Team of the Week by WhoScored.com following his exceptional performance for Crawley Town in their recent match against Peterborough United. Despite Crawley’s 4-3 loss, Adeyemo was a standout performer, scoring one goal and excelling in multiple areas. Adeyemo reduced the deficit in the