International Nigerian Footballers

Arsenal’s young midfielder, Ife Ibrahim, has confirmed his eligibility to represent Nigeria, citing his Nigerian heritage and family ties to the Yoruba language and culture. Since joining Arsenal from AFC All Stars in 2016, Ibrahim has committed to the club, even turning down opportunities from Chelsea, Tottenham, and West Ham. Known for his versatility, the […]

Victoria Ezebinyuo, a German-born defender with Nigerian roots currently playing for SC Freiburg, has expressed interest in representing Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The 22 year old, whose father is Nigerian and mother is German, previously represented Germany at the U17 level, including their successful 2019 UEFA U17 Women’s Championship campaign. Although there has been no contact

Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe has signed with Hayes &amp Yeading United FC in the Isthmian League South Central Division. The 28 year old forward, who had been without a club since April after his release from Ebbsfleet United, impressed the coaching staff at Hayes &amp Yeading United during a trial period. His new teammates

Huddersfield Town’s Nigerian midfielder David Kasumu has been named in the League One Team of the Week after a stellar performance against Barnsley. Kasumu, 25, played a crucial role in Huddersfield’s 2-0 victory, securing three points for the Terriers. He scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time, firing a powerful shot from long range

Jeff Ekhator, the 17 year old Italian born Nigerian striker, scored his first Serie A goal for Genoa during their 5-1 defeat to Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday. Ekhator came off the bench in the 67th minute and netted a long range strike in the 83rd minute, making him the second youngest player

Sadiat Joy Babatunde, a 25 year old attacking midfielder for Borussia Mönchengladbach, has committed her international future to Nigeria, choosing the Super Falcons over her country of birth, Germany. Born in Aachen, Germany, to Nigerian parents, Babatunde is eligible to represent Nigeria without needing a nationality switch, as she has never played for Germany at

London born Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi was included in Tottenham Hotspur’s gameday squad for the first time in their 2-1 victory over Ferencváros in the UEFA Europa League. The 18 year old, who had a breakout season in 2023-2024 with 24 goal contributions across 30 appearances in various competitions, traveled with the first team to

Manchester United academy graduate Tosin Kehinde has been left out of the Ferencváros squad for their Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite high expectations from Nigerian fans, Kehinde will not participate due to his omission from the squad list for the league phase of the competition. Meanwhile, 18 year old Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi

Maxi Oyedele, a product of Manchester United’s academy, has earned his first senior national team call up for Poland ahead of the UEFA Nations League matches against Portugal and Croatia. Oyedele, who recently joined the Polish club Legia Warsaw, is eligible to represent three countries Poland, Nigeria, and England, owing to his Polish mother and

Nigeria is likely to miss out on securing Lecce’s talented Danish born left back, Patrick Dorgu, who is on the radar of top Premier League clubs such as Tottenham and Liverpool. The 19 year old has been named in Denmark’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Spain and Switzerland in October. If he