Tag: Nigeria

Manchester United are looking to finalise a deal for Arsenal's 16-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin, who recently turned down a new contract with the Gunners.

Arsenal youth forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has revealed his eligibility for Nigeria and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with his international future still undetermined.

Arsenal academy product and Gunners fan Nathan Tella made his debut for Nigeria at the weekend, picking the Super Eagles over England.

Arsenal youngster Cam'ron Ismail is making his mark in the u18s, and he's eligible to play for three different national teams in the future.

The first Arsenal player to return home from Australia and New-Zealand is Katie McCabe. The first Arsenal player to return home from Australia and...

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka visits Nigeria, potentially influencing local football and further strengthening his bond with his heritage.

Arsenal's Omotara Junaid is making waves, attracting attention from the Nigeria Football Federation. Discover her journey from Arsenal U16s to a possible international career.

Arsenal youth centre-forward Chido Obi has been called up by the England u16s, having previously played youth internationals for Denmark.

Bukayo Saka has funded 120 operations described as 'life-changing' for children in Nigeria after he partnered up with the Charity BigShoe.

Bukayo Saka says being born and raised in England made it difficult for him to pick the Nigeria senior national team instead.

Miguel Azeez is the subject of a three-way fight between England, Spain, and Nigeria to secure his international services at senior level.

Nigeria are 'accelerating their attempts' to convince Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka to pick them over England, according to a report.

Nur Mohammed suffered the devastating loss of both his parents at the hands of Boko Haram but says it was football that helped console him while Mesut Ozil serves as his role model.

Nigeria will not 'beg' Bukayo Saka to play for them with the Arsenal youngster eligible to represent both the Super Eagles and the Lions. Saka...

Chuba Akpom knows he needs to fight to get back into the PAOK starting lineup if he wants a chance to play for the Nigeria national team.

Bukayo Saka hasn't decided if he'll play for England or Nigeria internationally, having featured for the former at youth level.

Alex Iwobi suffered a heartbreaking elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, meaning he has one more match until he finally begins his holiday.

Alex Iwobi netted a 66th-minute winner for his side as they beat Cameroon 3-2 on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations play-off.

On Sunday night there was uproar across the footballing world because a Cameroon player spat at an England one but less was said about the tackle on Steph Houghton that could have left her like Abou Diaby, so what's that about?

Alex Iwobi has been named as the third most valuable Nigerian included in their AFCON squad.

Arsenal's young defender, Joseph Olowu, has opted to represent Nigeria instead of England.

Alex Iwobi wants to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha by winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria this summer.

Alex Iwobi has been hailed as 'key' to Nigeria's hopes at this summer's AFCON tournament by the Super Eagles former coach, Sunday Oliseh.

Alex Iwobi started his second match of the international break for Nigeria on Tuesday, and he won more praise for his performance than in the first.

Alex Iwobi started in a 3-1 win for Nigeria on Friday, but his performance has been criticised in the country despite their victory.

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr insists he's not worried about lacking quality in midfield, with John Obi Mikel's future up in the air, because he has three players in mind as replacements.

Alex Iwobi will preview Nigeria's new kit alongside Leicester City's Wilifred Onyinye in a ceremony in London.

Alex Iwobi will preview Nigeria's new kit alongside Leicester City's Wilifred Onyinye in a ceremony in London.

John Fashanu thinks Nigeria should build their team for the African Cup of Nations around Alex Iwobi, after the 22-year-old's recent upturn in form.

Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo thinks Alex Iwobi has improved significantly in recent months, and that will help give Nigeria a 'big chance' in the Africa Cup of Nations.

17-year-old Bukayo Saka could make his home debut when the Gunners face Qarabag at the Emirates on Thursday night.

Alex Iwobi sent a message to all the Nigerian Arsenal fans for their Independence Day on Monday.

Arsenal are ‘locked in a chase’ for young Nigerian starlet Akinkunmi Amoo as well as Samson Tijani and Olatomi Olaniyan according to media reports in the country.

Nigeria’s manager Gernot Rohr won’t call up any replacements for Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina and William Troost Ekong, who all withdrew from the Super Eagles squad for their AFCON qualifier.

Arsenal have named their Premier League squad for the season and it contains 11 Nigerians.

Kelechi Nwakali is pleased to have received his first official senior call up for Nigeria, after he was named in the squad to face Seychelles next week.

The USA Soccer Federation has called up Forlain Balogun for their u18 team ahead of a tournament in the Czech Republic, ‘leap-frogging’ England and Nigeria who are both interested in the player.

Alex Iwobi has sent a message to Nigerian teammate Victor Moses, after the Chelsea winger announced his retirement from international football this week.

Alex Iwobi has agreed a deal to become an ambassador for DStv.

Alex Iwobi admitted that he ‘didn’t do well’ against Croatia but admits being played out of position is a ‘sacrifice’.