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Arteta Calls Up Nigeria-Eligible Nwaneri and Ibrahim for Arsenal Training

By Zee Dladla | 11.10.2026 | Sports Last Updated On 11.10.2026

Arteta Calls Up Nigeria-Eligible Nwaneri and Ibrahim for Arsenal Training

Nigeria-eligible academy talents Emerson Nwaneri and Ife Ibrahim trained with Arsenal’s senior squad as Mikel Arteta stepped up preparations for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Leeds United.

Academy pair involved with first team

  1. Nwaneri, the brother of Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, has stood out for the club’s Under-18 team during the 2026 U18 Premier League season.
  2. The young player has registered three goals and an assist across five league outings, but has not yet featured for Arsenal’s senior side.
  3. Ibrahim, another highly rated Hale End prospect, has already impressed Arteta and previously made his first-team bow.
  4. The midfielder came on after the interval against FC Kairat in Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League match in January 2026.
  5. Both players took part in the senior training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, alongside a number of the 15 international players returning to the club ahead of the Premier League restart.

Nwaneri and Ibrahim are both available for Arsenal in Premier League competition because they qualify as Under-21 players.

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Zee Dladla
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Zibuyile began her media journey as a sales intern at Mediamark (Kagiso Media) before moving into digital content creation for ZAlebs.com. Over four years, she helped evolve the platform from a simple blog into one of South Africa's leading independent entertainment news sites.

Following ZAlebs' transition to Celebrity Worx in 2016, Zibuyile was promoted to Executive Editor, recognized for her sharp audience insight and ability to match editorial with branded content. Highlights of her time include a Bookmark Award nomination, judging TLC's Next Great Presenter, reporting from the MTV EMAs, and building partnerships with radio stations like YFM, Cliff Central, and Good Hope FM.

Her editorial work also expanded to include fast-growing digital verticals—such as lifestyle tech, online entertainment, and gambling-related content—tailored to evolving reader interests and brand opportunities.

Published on 11.10.2026
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