British football fans see their sporting lives dominated by headlines from the Premier League. Even those who follow clubs in lower divisions or in Scotland or Wales will still gravitate to the goings on of the most prestigious domestic league in world football.
This season, there’ll be several who’re watching stars of the Super Eagles, both established and up-and-coming. Before the end of the transfer window, nine Nigerians were set to play for Premier League clubs – the same as the US and more than Norway, Senegal, or even Northern Ireland.
Where to Watch the Premier League’s Super Eagles
Fans in the UK have seen their coverage of the EPL split between two broadcasters – and occasionally three – for over a decade now. The primary carrier is Sky Sports, which delivers all of the Saturday afternoon games, Sunday games, Monday games, and some midweek games, totaling over 210 matches shown live.
The other channel or platform is TNT Sports. They get the early Saturday game, midweek fixtures, but also, crucially, cover the UEFA Champions League. Being a part of Warner Bros., and following the entry of HBO Max to the UK market, they also offer a way to live stream through the popular entertainment app.
Sky also uses Now TV to leverage this growing desire to stream in the UK. This is also the angle Amazon wiggled into on its odd Premier League showings. Brits have swiftly adopted live streams as the go-to, from sports coverage to the online live casino UK players can access, and where there’s a distinct crossover between the two.
Sports Unlimited Blackjack, Sports Arena The Sun Vegas, Sports Roulette, and Sports Blackjack 1 have found a hefty British audience thanks to their crossing over of casino games and football coverage. So, during the 3 o’clock blackout when Premier League games can’t be shown live, some will keep up with the action while playing here.
Super Eagles Called Upon to Dig Deep this Season
Two of the most high-profile Nigerians in the Premier League are at the same club. Fulham is home to both Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, and both have become a relied upon presence in the dressing room. In recent seasons, Fulham have done well to establish themselves as a top-half team, but boss Marco Silva left in the summer.
In comes a manager with incredible pedigree and an eye on European competition in the form of Álvaro Arbeloa. Iwobi and Bassey will be needed to keep it tight in midfield and the back as the squad grows into his new formula. From an established Premier League to the top newcomers, Coventry City have brought in two Super Eagles.
Seeking power and pace in the midfield and up top, as has been covered by PTNG as a reuniting of teammates, Coventry first signed Frank Onyeka and then leapt at the opportunity to add Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. Back at Awoniyi’s old club, Ola Aina is primed to thrive in Oliver Glasner’s defensive setup.
Beyond those five star players, Premier League fans will be looking to new and promising arrivals for Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Hull City – where Semi Ajayi also looks to play a big role – to shine in 2026/27.
