NIGERIA

Victor Ozhianvuna is not a name many Nigerians have heard before in relation to playing for the Nigerian senior team, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. However, he is a household name in the Republic of Ireland, where he became a star at the age of 17 playing for top division league leaders Shamrock Rovers. His promotion caught the attention of Arsenal who soon …

Nigerian international striker Tolu Arokodare has been joined in the first team of Wolverhampton Wanderers, a team relegated from the English Premier League, by another Nigerian, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. It has been confirmed that Wolves have been relegated to the English Championship and many expect them to begin rebuilding their squad with a view to instant promotion back to the English …

Nigerian international midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro’s agent says his client has multiple offers following reports that a permanent deal has been reached for him to remain on a permanent deal with relegated Italian Serie A side Pisa, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Akinsamiro joined newly promoted Pisa at the start of the season, made an instant impact and caught the attention of the Nigerian …

The Nigerian senior team’s attack in the upcoming Unity Cup friendly tournament will be led by the trio of on-loan Nice striker Terem Moffi, Plymouth striker Owen Oseni and Rafiu Durosinmi of Pisa relegated from Serie A. We can exclusively reveal that despite the enormous pressure, Chelle passed on the option of handing a withdrawal to the duo of Kelechi …

Arsenal’s 19-year-old defender and midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly is one match away from equaling the Arsenal legend’s record with former Nigerian international striker Kanu Nwankwo, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Yesterday, Lewis-Skelly played a major role in helping Arsenal advance to the UEFA Champions League final, their third semi-final appearance in the tournament. Last season he started both games of the loss against PSG …

The Republic of Ireland have moved ahead of Nigeria in the race for the 18-year-old Benfica Under-23 striker’s international future by handing him a first invitation to their senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com. Born to Nigerian parents in the Irish city of Cork, he is a teammate of another Nigerian, Peter Edokpolor, in the Portuguese under-23 team and was rumored to be …

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Taiwo Awoniyi’s return has come at exactly the right time for Nottingham Forest, with improved results under a new manager who tightens the relegation outlook and changes the way betting markets interpret their season. Nottingham Forest’s campaign has not followed a straight line. For long periods, they looked like a team edging towards the bottom three, lacking confidence and without …

David Ozoh, who recently agreed to play for the Nigerian senior team, has bid farewell to his loan team, Derby County, following the end of the English Championship season, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. The 20-year-old was on loan from Crystal Palace and made a huge impression, making 33 appearances with two goals from his deep-lying midfield role. He wrote a farewell message …

Hellas Verona defender Daniel Oyegoke spoke about the possibility of playing for Nigeria’s senior team, despite having represented England at different youth levels. Born in England to parents of Nigerian descent, the 23-year-old began his Arsenal career with loan spells at Brentford and MK Dons, but failed to break into the senior team, leading to his departure to Scottish side …