Mikel Arteta Includes Nine Nigerian-Eligible Players in Arsenal’s Premier League Squad

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has officially revealed the Gunners’ Premier League squad for the 2025-26 season following the closure of the summer transfer window. Among the fresh talent listed are nine promising players eligible to represent Nigeria at the international level, emphasizing Arsenal’s growing focus on youth development from their Hale End Academy.

The nine Nigerian-eligible players named by Arteta include Khari Ranson, Josh Nichols, Cam’ron Ismail, Josh Ogunnaike, Samuel Onyekachukwu, Ethan Nwaneri, Ife Ibrahim, Andre Harriman-Annous, and Daniel Oyetunde. Several of these young stars have already signed professional contracts with the club, highlighting Arsenal’s confidence in their potential.

Ethan Nwaneri, touted as one of the brightest young midfield talents, has garnered significant attention, with both himself and Nichols already called up to the Premier League matchday squads. Their inclusion reallocates Arsenal’s vision toward securing a balanced team that blends experienced players with emerging homegrown talent.

All the Nigerian-eligible players in the squad have been nurtured through the club’s elite Hale End Academy, which has built a reputation for developing technically skilled and tactically aware athletes capable of adapting to top-flight competition.

While the senior squad consists of 21 players, Arsenal has also registered younger athletes eligible for the U21 list and scholars, ensuring a pipeline of talent ready to be integrated through various competitions.

Arteta’s squad features a mix of new signings such as Kepa Arrizabalaga, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, and Piero Hincapie, alongside established players committed to driving Arsenal’s ambitions this season. The inclusion of homegrown Nigerian talent aligns with the club’s broader strategic goals, promising exciting prospects both domestically and on the European stage.

Fans will be watching closely as these young players gain competitive minutes, contributing to Arsenal’s quest for Premier League glory and future international success.

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