Newly capped Nigeria international winger Femi Azeez is keen on a move to the English Premier after missing out on promotion with Championship side Millwall. Last season he was voted in the English Championship team of the season after hitting 11 goals with 8 assists. Azeez made his international debut for Nigeria at the Unity Cup, and make an instant in impression with a brace in the semi final 2-0 win against Zimbabwe, and an assist in the 3-0 win against Jamaica in the fin

Newly promoted English Premier League side Coventry City are close to announcing the signing of another Nigerian ahead of their campaign next season. Nigerian midfielder Antony Dennis is close to securing a move to Coventry In January, the team of Frank Lampard signed Nigeria international midfielder Frank Onyeka on loan from Brentford, and he was key in ensuring that they maintain their momentum which led to automatic promotion from the Championship as champions. His deal wa

Newly capped Nigeria international defender Abdullahi Bewene has become a huge subject of interest from top teams in Belgium after his exploits with the Super Eagles. Bewene has attracted interest in Belgium following his performances against Poland and Portugal The Banik Ostrava of Czech Republic defender who was handed a late call up to the team by head coach Eric Chelle held his own in the game against Poland and Portugal respectively. Yesterday he came off the bench to sh

English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion held off a late challenge from rivals Newcastle United and Chelsea to complete the signing of Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK. The player arrived in London earlier today and will undergo a routine medical, with announcement said to be imminent later today. He will sign a five year deal with the Seagulls, who will pay a transfer fee of €28m initial fee and 2m in add ons, completing a €30m transfer package. More details t

Galatasaray and Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly been offered to Barcelona by “intermediaries” but the striker is not said to be in the club’s plans for the future. Victor Osimhen's future at Galatasaray is uncertain following recent comments by Eric Chelle Barcelona are eager to bring in a new No. 9 this summer to replace Robert Lewandowski and have made Atlético Madrid Julian Alvarez their top transfer target. A new report from Diario Sport claims

Swedish side AIK have informed the camp of Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna that he should pick one of either Newcastle United or Chelsea as his next destination. Yohanna's camp is said to favour a move to Newcastle over Chelsea We exclusively gathered that both teams are willing to pay €30m plus five in additional payments for the 18 year old, much more than what Brighton who had earlier reached an agreement on personal terms for his signing. Brighton’s offer of €15m plus five

English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion thought a deal has been reached for the signing of Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK after an agreement on personal terms were struck with the player’s camp. Newcastle lead the race to sign Zadok Yohanna after making a 30 million euros offer Their offer of €20m was deemed as sufficient enough to sign the 18 year old Nigerian, and they were working out the terms of the payment of the fee, including possible add ons and fut

A major battle is underway for Nigerian wonderkid Zadok Yohanna, with Premier League giants Newcastle United making a huge move to secure the signature of the AIK sensation. Zadok Yohanna is poised for a move to England Sources close to the negotiations reveal that Newcastle have submitted a package worth up to €30 million, consisting of €25 million guaranteed plus a further €5 million in performance-related bonuses. We can exclusively reveal that it’s more than what Brighton

English Premier League side Brighton are few details away from signing 18 year old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK. Zadok Yohanna pulled out of the Unity cup as a precaution for his thigh injury, and also avert any risk of transfer jeopardy. Zadok has emerged as the hottest property in Swedish football following a whirlwind start to the season, and was handed an invitation to the Nigerian team. He failed to honour the invitation after picking up a thigh in

English Premier League side Brentford have officially promoted Nigeria international defender Benjamin Fredrick to the first team ahead of the start of next season. Benjamin Frederick has consistently featured in the Super Eagles team since his debut at the Unity Cup Last season Fredrick who was voted the player’s player of the year for the B team of the club was on loan to Belgium side FC Dender, but it was cut short in November after he picked up a meniscus injury. Now back

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer's World Cup. Phil Foden (left) has played in one World Cup, while Harry Maguire has played at two Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will also be left out, with the 33-year-old saying he is "shocked and gutted" at the decision. Both were named in Thomas Tuchel's previous squad in March, for the friendlies against Japan and Uruguay, though

Scottish giants Rangers have started planning in earnest for next season after failing to beat Celtic to the league title. Akpe Victory is expected to succeed Emmanuel Fernandez if he eventually leaves They are keen on strengthening their defence with the future of start defender Emmanuel Fernandez not certain. The Nigerian international has been a revelation this season at the club. Already they have started making plans for life without him with their pursuit of another Nig

A team in the English Premier League has agreed a deal for the signing of Nigeria international midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Italian Serie A side Lazio. Dele-Bashiru has 4 goals and assists in 5 starts for Lazio A host of teams in the English Premier League had the Nigerian midfielder on their radar, and from what we understand there is an agreement in principle for his signing, when the summer transfer window opens. It is why he hasn’t been a regular at Lazio in the l

The impending summer transfer of highly rated Nigerian teen Zadok Yohanna of Swedish side AIK has taken a different turn not envisaged by anyone in the last 72 hours. The 18 year old winger has become one of the hottest young prospects in European football following a series of outstanding performances in Sweden this season, attracting growing attention from top clubs across the continent. Sources close to the situation indicate that a long list of clubs from the Premier Leag

What should have been a week focused entirely on a high-stakes El Clasico against Barcelona has instead become dominated by reports of conflict and crisis inside Real Madrid's dressing room. Defeat on Sunday against Barcelona will hand Real's fiercest rivals their second consecutive La Liga title. But while Barca - who were themselves in turmoil not so long ago - continue to prosper, Real Madrid are in chaos, as a result of fan unrest, managerial uncertainty and even allegati

The agent of Nigeria international midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro says his client has multiple offers in the wake of reports claiming that a permanent deal has been agreed for him to stay on a permanent deal with relegated Italian Serie A side Pisa. Akinsamiro joined newly promoted Pisa at the start of the season, and made an instant impact and caught the attention of the Nigeria national team selectors who rewarded him with a spot in the team for the AFCON. However since ret

Former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr says Paris FC midfielder Moses Simon has done what no Nigerian player has ever done in the history of the French Ligue 1. Simon has spent six years in the top division in France playing for modest teams in Nantes and now Paris FC. He had somehow maintained his relevance at both teams. Over the weekend he provided an assist in their shock 4-1 win over Monaco taking his tally to 36 goals and 41 assists in 203 Ligue

Derby County midfielder David Uzoh is said to be the next in line to commit his international future to the senior national team of Nigeria from England. The 20 year old was is on loan to English Championship side Derby County from Crystal Palace, and has so far proven to be a good addition to the squad of the Rams. Born in Spain to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in England, he made it clear three years ago when he made his breakthrough at Palace that he is open to th

Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey sparked debates online after posing with Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha after his man of the match display against Fulham. Ngumoha picked up the man of the match award with his goal paving the way for Liverpool to beat Fulham 2-0. A result which kept their chances of making the top five alive. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Ngumoha who is yet to play for England at senior level is still eligible to play for Nigeria, and a report whi

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle is watching development around the international future of Everton’s midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. Tim has been on the radar of the coach for almost a year, but initial approach drew a blank response from the 22 year old who has his sights on stepping up to the senior national team of England. Still eligible for Nigeria despite representing England at various youth levels, latest reports say he is now open to the idea