Player Profiles

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named the most valuable Nigerian player in the Premier League with a market value of €25 million, according to the latest figures from Transfermarkt. This valuation, while impressive, is below his career-high valuation of €32 million. Iwobi’s stellar form this season includes five goals and three assists in 16 […]

Tolu Arokodare, the Nigerian striker currently playing for Belgian club Genk, is looking forward to a promising new year after a remarkable season. He scored 10 goals and made four assists in 17 matches, earning praise for his contributions to the team. Reflecting on his journey, Arokodare expressed gratitude for the rewards of his hard

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun continues to prove his class, earning a spot in Whoscored.com’s Scottish Premiership Team of the Week following Rangers’ dominant 3-0 victory over Ross County on Sunday. Balogun played the full 90 minutes, delivering a commanding performance at the heart of the defence. Rangers took an early lead through Hamza Igamane

Omotara Junaid, Arsenal Women’s U21 captain, has confirmed her eligibility to represent Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The 17 year old midfielder, born in the United States to a Nigerian father and an English mother, has already represented England at youth levels, including the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. However, she would need a one time

Nigerian talent scout Paul Aladejare has detailed how Chido Obi-Martin, a Danish born Nigerian striker, joined Arsenal despite fierce competition from Tottenham and Chelsea. Obi-Martin impressed scouts during a trial game in 2020, scoring four exceptional goals in just 20 minutes, including a dazzling solo effort in the final minute. Arsenal ultimately secured his signature

Kevin Martins, a product of Inter Milan’s academy and son of former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins, has started to carve out his own path in football. Currently playing for Monza, the 19 year old forward has featured in three first team matches this season, including two Italian Cup games and a Serie A fixture, where

Swedish football powerhouse IFK Göteborg has invited 16 year old Kennedy Okpaleke, a Swedish-Nigerian central defender, for a trial ahead of a potential transfer. Currently signed to Lindome GIF in Sweden’s Division 2, Okpaleke will train with the Allsvenskan club’s senior squad until the end of the month. Okpaleke, who has represented Sweden at both

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong, currently playing for Al Khalood FC in Saudi Arabia, appears poised to end his career in the Middle Eastern country. After moving from PAOK Salonika in Greece, Troost Ekong has settled seamlessly, finding success and stability that has eluded him during his itinerant club career. The 31 year old,

Wilfred Ndidi marked a major career milestone on Saturday as he made his 200th Premier League appearance for Leicester City in their 3-2 victory over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. This achievement places Ndidi among a select group of players who have played over 200 matches for Leicester in the Premier League. Only Jamie Vardy

At just 17, Mohammed Simon Garba is emerging as one of Nigeria’s most promising young footballers. Currently playing as a winger for Nasarawa United FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, Garba has gained attention with his impressive pace, technical skill, and goal scoring capabilities. His journey from Gwagwalada to the NPFL underscores his