Nigerians Abroad

Leicester City’s promising right-back, Olabade Aluko, has received a late call-up to the England U20 squad ahead of their friendly against Switzerland. This development follows Nigeria’s earlier attempt to engage the 18 year old, who made history as the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the Premier League for Leicester City. Aluko’s inclusion […]

Born in Hvidovre, Denmark, to Nigerian parents, Chukwuani remains eligible to represent Nigeria at the international level. However, his participation in this competitive fixture now places Denmark in a stronger position to secure his long-term commitment. Should Chukwuani decide to switch his allegiance to Nigeria in the future, he would require FIFA approval for a

Fortuna Hjørring forward Joy Omewa has been dazzling this season, and her purple patch has stirred debate over whether she should be recalled to the Super Falcons. Her form in Denmark has been impressive Omewa has already scored four league goals this campaign, and has added several more in European fixtures. Last season she was

Manuel Akanji, Inter Milan centre-back, has opened up about the meaning behind the tattoo of an eagle on his left arm, revealing it as a tribute to his Nigerian heritage and the Super Eagles. Born in Wiesendangen, Switzerland to a Swiss mother and Nigerian father, Akanji explained in an interview with Inter TV that despite

Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha is set to join Chelsea in 2026 on a long-term seven year contract, having been signed from Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg. The 22 year old enjoyed a breakthrough season in France, scoring 14 goals and contributing three assists in 27 league appearances, which drew interest from multiple top clubs. Born

Isaac Schmidt, the versatile Leeds United loanee, is no longer eligible for the Super Eagles after making a cap-tying appearance for Switzerland in their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia. Born to a Swiss-German father and Nigerian mother in Lausanne, Schmidt could previously have chosen to represent Nigeria or Germany. His replacement of Silvan Widmer in

American-born defender Zach Molomo, eligible for both the United States and Nigeria, has taken a decisive step in his professional journey by signing with North Texas SC the reserve team of FC Dallas on a two year contract extending through 2026, with a club option for 2027 . The 16 year old made his first

Bayern Munich academy goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has expressed a keen interest in representing Nigeria at senior level, despite his rapid rise in Europe. The 20 year old, who previously featured for the Flying Eagles at the U-20 World Cup, believes playing for the Super Eagles would be the ultimate honour. “I want to play more

Germany’s football association has secured the international future of highly-rated centre-back Nnamdi Collins, effectively preventing Nigeria from capping him for the Super Eagles. The defender, who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt, made his senior debut for Germany in their opening UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifier against Slovakia in Bratislava. Since it was a competitive fixture, Collins

England youth international of Nigerian descent, Rio Ngumoha, has been shortlisted for the Premier League’s Goal of the Month award for August. The 17 year old etched his name into Liverpool’s history by becoming the club’s youngest-ever scorer, netting at the age of 16 years and 361 days. His dramatic winner coming in the 100th