International Nigerian Footballers

Brentford loan out another player to European club after Frank Onyeka

Brentford loan out another player to European club after Frank Onyeka

Brentford has announced that Nigerian defender Val Adedokun has joined Hungarian club Diรณsgyล‘ri VTV on a season long loan. This move comes shortly after Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was loaned to Bundesliga side Augsburg. Adedokun, who has been a key player for Brentford’s B team, will look to gain valuable first team experience at […]

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Maja's lone strike for West Brom sinks Wayne Rooney's Plymouth

Maja’s lone strike for West Brom sinks Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth

Nigeriaโ€™s Josh Maja netted the decisive goal to secure a 1-0 victory for West Bromwich Albion over Wayne Rooneyโ€™s Plymouth in their English Championship clash on Saturday. Maja’s goal, scored in the 62nd minute, continued West Bromโ€™s strong start to the season and took his tally to six goals for the campaign. Super Eagles defender

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Victor Orakpo debuts in OGC Nice's 8-0 win over Saint Etienne

Victor Orakpo debuts in OGC Nice’s 8-0 win over Saint Etienne

Nigerian striker Victor Orakpo made his home debut for OGC Nice during their historic 8-0 victory over Saint Etienne in a Ligue 1 match on September 20, 2024. Orakpo came off the bench in the 77th minute, replacing Mohamed-Ali Cho. The game had already been decided with Nice leading 6-0 at half time, courtesy of

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Liverpool Add Two Nigerian Players to UEFA Champions League Squad

Liverpool Add Two Nigerian Players to UEFA Champions League Squad

Liverpool have bolstered their UEFA Champions League squad by adding two young Nigerian players, Wellity Lucky Omoruyi and Afolami Onanuga, ahead of their clash against AC Milan at San Siro. Both players have been included in the squad through UEFA’s List B, which allows the registration of youth players who have been with the club

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Omorodion Reacts to Scoring First Goal for FC Porto After 27 Minutes

Omorodion Reacts to Scoring First Goal for FC Porto After 27 Minutes

Samu Omorodion, the Super Eagles eligible forward and 2024 Olympic gold medalist for Spain, has scored his first goal for FC Porto after just 27 minutes of playing time. Omorodion recently completed a permanent move from Atlรฉtico de Madrid to Porto, signing a five year contract with the Portuguese club. The young striker made his

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Championship: Maja Scores in West Brom's Win Over Portsmouth

Championship: Maja Scores in West Brom’s Win Over Portsmouth

Josh Maja was on target as West Bromwich Albion secured a 3-0 away win against Portsmouth in the Championship. Maja gave West Brom an early lead, scoring in just the 54th second after connecting with a cut back from Tom Fellows. This goal marked Majaโ€™s fifth of the season, putting him behind only Erling Haaland

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Augsburg Coach to Make Late Call on Frank Onyeka Bundesliga Debut

Augsburg Coach to Make Late Call on Frank Onyeka Bundesliga Debut

Augsburg’s coach, Jess Thorup, has revealed that a late decision will be made on whether Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka will make his debut in the Bundesliga this weekend. Onyeka, who recently joined Augsburg on loan from Brentford, missed the clubโ€™s last match a 4-0 defeat to Heidenheim due to international duty with Nigeria. Thorup, during

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Barcelona Chief Admits Challenge in Signing Spanish-Nigerian Omorodion

Barcelona Chief Admits Challenge in Signing Spanish-Nigerian Omorodion

Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that signing Spanish-Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion was difficult due to complications in a failed move to Chelsea. Omorodion, a 2024 Olympics gold medalist and Super Eagles eligible player, ultimately completed a transfer to Porto from Atlรฉtico de Madrid. Chelsea had been on the verge of signing Omorodion after the

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Chukwudi Cap Tied to Faroe Islands After Nations League Appearance

Chukwudi Cap Tied to Faroe Islands After Nations League Appearance

Talented central defender of Nigerian descent, Samuel Johansen Chukwudi, has officially been cap tied to the Faroe Islands after featuring in their UEFA Nations League match against North Macedonia on September 7, 2024. This appearance makes him ineligible to play for the Super Eagles in the future. Chukwudi, born in Tรณrshavn, Faroe Islands, was eligible

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Nigeria Competes with Argentina for River Plate Star Striker Asuzu

Nigeria Competes with Argentina for River Plate Star Striker Asuzu

Nigeria is set to challenge world champions Argentina for the services of River Plate’s prolific 17 year old striker, Jonathan Spiff Asuzu. Born in Buenos Aires to a Nigerian father, Asuzu has caught attention this season with an outstanding record of 16 goals in 18 games for River Plate’s youth team. Though eligible to play

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