Player Profiles

Tolu Arokodare, the Genk striker, has expressed that criticism only motivates him to perform better. Recently, he faced criticism from both fans and Belgian football pundit Wesley Sonck, who disapproved of Arokodare’s sleeveless attire during warm ups. In response, Arokodare stated, The criticism gives me extra energy in a way. He explained that his choice […]

Antonio Nusa, the 19 year old football sensation whose father is Nigerian, has chosen to join RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, bypassing potential moves to the Premier League and Serie A. Nusa signed a five year contract with Leipzig, with the transfer estimated to have cost over 21 million euros. He is seen as a

Top English clubs Arsenal and West Ham have shown interest in 16 year old Simone Reilly, a promising midfielder currently playing for Bohemian FC in the Republic of Ireland. Reilly, who has been included in the provisional squad for Nigeria’s Falconets ahead of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, has attracted attention

The proposed transfer of Samu Omorodion, often referred to as the “New Osimhen,” to Chelsea has collapsed. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the deal, which involved a 40 million euro transfer fee agreed upon between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea, is “100% off” due to significant but unspecified issues. The 20 year old striker,

In an effort to bolster their squad, Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht Women announced the signing of talented forward Rose Adewusi in May. Adewusi, who is eligible to play for both Nigeria and Belgium, has been a standout player from her early days at Zulte Waregem. Born on March 20, 2006, to a Nigerian father, she

Jordan Kadiri has transferred from Belgian club Lommel SK to Romanian club UTA Arad. The 24 year old striker signed a contract that runs until next year, with an option for an additional year. Kadiri, who joined Lommel from Swedish club Ostersunds FK in the summer of 2020, struggled for game time in Belgium. Last

Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce is keen to retain Bright Osayi Samuel for the upcoming season despite speculation linking him with a return to England. The former Queens Park Rangers player has drawn interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace, and Leeds United. Osayi Samuel, who joined Fenerbahce from QPR in January 2021, has a contract

Alhassan Yusuf emerged as a significant midfield revelation for the Super Eagles under coach Jose Paseiro at the delayed 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. Yusuf, who got a long overdue call up due to Wilfred Ndidi’s injury, impressed in the Group A opener against Equatorial Guinea. Throughout a busy season, he made 42 appearances across

Despite facing an injury hampered first season back in the Premier League, right back Olaoluwa Aina proved to be a valuable signing for Nottingham Forest, having joined on a free transfer from Torino in the Italian Serie A. Aina’s performance for the Super Eagles was particularly noteworthy during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in

News of another milestone for Nigerian football as Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini, clinches the Most Valuable Player award for the best U23 star in the Women’s Serie A. Since joining Juventus from Florida State Seminoles in January, Echegini has dramatically influenced the league. The 23 year old midfielder notched up 10 goals and an