Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor is not eligible to play for Italy despite the fact that he was born and raised in Italy. Honest Ahanor has kept 6 clean sheets at Atalanta, making him one of the best teenage young defenders in Europe Ahanor who has emerged as the best young defender in the Italian top division this season playing a leading role in the team’s six clean sheets this season, when he has played alongside 22 year old Giorgio Scalvini. Born in the Italian city of Ave

The news of little known David Oguejiofor moving from Kaduna based Academy Simoiben owned by the wife of Nigeria international Moses Simon, Mrs Ibukun Simon to Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia came as a surprise to many. Oguejiofor was top scorer in the NLO playoff and the Kaduna State FA Cup playing for Simoiben FC Oguejiofor joined the Saudi team on an initial six months loan deal. Starting with the U21 where his progress will be monitored for promotion to the main team and also a

Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles of Nigeria can still make it to the 2026 World Cup in the light of the protest against DR Congo for fielding ineligible players in the world cup qualifiers playoff. Alex Iwobi is one of few Nigerian players, left in the squad, who played in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia Nigeria were beaten 2-4 on penalties by DR Congo in the world cup qualifiers playoff, effectively ending their hope of picking the remaining two available tickets via the i

George Ilenikhena has etched his name into Nigerian football history after completing a record-breaking transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, becoming the most expensive Nigerian teenager ever. Ilenikhena recently broke the record for Monaco's youngest Champions League goalscorer, a record previously held by Kylian Mbappe. The 19-year-old forward’s move from AS Monaco is reportedly worth €30 million, surpassing the long-standing benchmark set by John Mikel Obi, whose €2

The January transfer window around major leagues in Europe came to a close yesterday with so many Nigerian players taking advantage of it by moving to new teams. It was a good window for Nigerian players; with high profile transfers, career step ups and several other headline deals taking place We pick ten top transfers made by Nigerian players during the course of the window, which lasted for a month. Ademola Lookman to Atletico Madrid – The best move of the window by a mile

Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey snubbed a big money offer to move to Saudi Arabia in the recently concluded January transfer window. Calvin Bassey made the tournament’s best XI at the recently concluded AFCON where Nigeria finished third Bassey has a year left on his deal at Fulham but the club hold an option of extending it for another year. An offer from Saudi Arabia which is said to be four times what he currently earns in England was lodged for his services b

The vice captain of the senior national team of Nigeria Moses Simon says he is confident that his teammate Luca Koleosho will commit his international future to Nigeria despite his present status as a player of the U21 of Italy. Luca Koleosho joined Paris FC on loan from Premier League side Burnley in the summer of this season Koleosho who is of Nigerian descent joined Simon at Paris FC on loan from English Premier League side Burnley, and he has already made a positive impre

Top teams around the world have made contact with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the possibility of playing a friendly game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the build up to the World Cup. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, claimed bronze medal in the just concluded AFCON, whilst showcasing an exhilarating attacking brand of football Nigeria failed to qualify for the world cup, but their strong showing at the AFCON has put them in pole position for high grade friend

The 19-year-old's late goal sealed Villa's 3-2 comeback victory against Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday to help them finish second in the Europa League league phase. Born in England on the 2nd of November, 2006, Jamaldeen is primarily an attacking midfielder who can play across other positions in the centre of the park. Jamaldeen joined Aston Villa from West Bromwich Albion in August 2023, and signed his first professional contract two months later. The highly-rated teenager st

This season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase draw has placed record title holders Real Madrid (Spain) against Portuguese side Benfica (Portugal), while an all-French fixture have defending champions PSG facing AS Monaco. Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray hosts Juventus, while Ademola Lookman's Atalanta go head to head with Bayer Leverkusen The draw, held on Friday at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, also has the only English side in the playoff, Newcastle

High flying Sheffield United right back Femi Seriki turned down the chance to be a part of the Super Eagles team to the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco. Femi Seriki has recorded a goal and 4 assists in 22 games for Sheffield United this season In his search for more options at right back in the build up to the AFCON, head coach of the Nigerian team Eric Chelle was offered two options to pick from in the English Championship in light of the injury to Ola Aina. Chelle was o

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will improve the depth of the team after their bronze medal finish at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco. Eric Chelle is looking to bolster his squad depth for future games While Chelle will retain the bulk of the team when they resume for the AFCON qualifiers in March, he has however made a decision on some players after watching them at close quarters at the AFCON, and will likely not include them in his imm

The captain of the U20 team of Nigeria Daniel Daga has not been included in the squad of Norwegian side Molde for their winter camp. Daniel Daga faces alleged sexual assault charges in March after his holiday from Nigeria Molde are currently at their winter camp in La Nucia, a suburb of Span with 27 players in preparation for the season but without Daga, who is facing charges of sexual assault. Daga joined the team a year ago, and was handed indefinite suspension when the mat

A German Football Association (DFB) official has said it is time to consider a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the wake of United States President Donald Trump's actions. Oke Gottlich (right) is part of the German FA and president of Bundesliga club St Pauli The US will host world football's showpiece event this summer, along with Canada and Mexico. President Trump caused outrage among European leaders earlier this month by threatening to acquire Greenland, which is controll

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday wing-back Yisa Alao for an initial fee of over £500,000 plus significant performance-related add-ons, with Chelsea beating three other Premier League top clubs to secure the talented full-back. Chelsea beat Liverpool, Manchester United and other Premier league clubs to sign Alao Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed: “Chelsea agree deal to sign talented 17 year old fullback Yisa Alao from Sheffiel

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering postponing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to updates from the football governing body’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. CAF are considering postponing the ne,t edition of AFCON, after the changes they made to the calendar The proposed postponement is linked to CAF’s recent adjustment to the tournament calendar, which is expected to align the competition on a four-year cycle, with the first edition und

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will later today run the rule on Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez in today’s UEFA Europa League game against Ludogorets. Emmanuel Fernandez has scored 5 goals in 16 games for Rangers The 24 year old has caught the attention of some to the top teams in Europe this season with his goal scoring prowess for the Scottish side from his role from the centre of defence. According to reports he turned down the chance to

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has explained why Super Eagles players were absent from the medal ceremony at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Super Eagles defeated Egypt in Penalty shootouts to claim bronze Nigeria clinched third place on Saturday after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties, but the players were not present to receive their bronze medals following Sunday’s final between Morocco and Senegal. Speaking on the issue, Gusau sa

Former Chelsea and now German Bundesliga's Borussia Dortmund player Carney Chukwuemeka is open to the idea of playing for the senior national team of Nigeria. Carney Chukwuemeka expresses interest in playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria Born to parents of Nigerian descent in Austria and raised in England, the 22 year old is eligible for all three countries but so far he has only represented England at various youth levels. Like we exclusively reported last year, he was tor

The senior national team of Nigeria moved 12 places in the recently released FIFA ranking moving from 38th in the world to 26th. Nigeria were rewarded with their biggest climb in years following their AFCON performances Their rise is largely due to their performance at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco, where they finished as third by beating Egypt 4-2 in the losers final on Saturday. Beyond the semi final defeat to Morocco on penalties, they won six of their seven game