The Slavia Prague centre back, one of the breakout performers in Nigeria’s 2025/26 international calendar, will return to his club for treatment and faces a potentially long spell out of action at the worst possible moment in his career. Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal on […]
Done Deal: Yohanna Signs for Brighton on Five-Year Contract
The teenager from Bauchi State, who left Nigeria for Sweden less than 12 months ago and became one of the most watched players in the Allsvenskan, has beaten off competition from Newcastle United and Chelsea to land at one of English football’s most respected player development clubs. Brighton and Hove Albion have officially announced the
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Done Deal: Ogbelu Leaves Esperance for Libyan Giants Al-Ittihad SC
The 23 year old defensive midfielder, a product of the Fosla Academy in Abuja and a former NPFL standout with Nasarawa United, has penned a three-year contract and becomes Al-Ittihad’s fifth summer recruit. Nigerian defensive midfielder Onuche Ogbelu has completed his move to Libyan Premier League giants Al-Ittihad SC, signing a three-year contract with the
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From Lagos to Europe’s Transfer Radar: Akpe Victory and the €5m Battle Brewing
The 19 year old centre back has made 18 appearances for Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi since arriving in January 2026 and adapted so quickly to European football that clubs from seven countries are now competing for his signature. Nigerian centre back Akpe Victory is at the centre of one of the most competitive transfer races involving
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Agbejoye in Frame to Replace Yohanna at AIK as Brighton, Newcastle, Chelsea Battle for Nigerian Star
Two Nigerian teenage wingers, one from Bauchi via a Kaduna academy and one from Sagamu in Ogun State, are at the centre of a remarkable transfer story that could see AIK Stockholm break the Swedish record for an outgoing transfer and immediately look to Nigeria for the replacement. AIK Stockholm have identified Grass Runners FC
Marseille €18m Bid Falls Short — Sevilla Want €25m for Akor Adams
The Super Eagles striker is Sevilla’s top scorer in 2025/26 and currently in Portugal with Nigeria’s squad ahead of Wednesday’s friendly, while French transfer outlet Fichajes reports Marseille have identified him as a summer priority target. Olympique Marseille have placed Akor Adams on their summer transfer shortlist and are prepared to submit an €18 million
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Trabzonspor Reject €11m Saudi Bid for Onuachu — But Door Is Open
The bid is the second Saudi offer for the 32 year old this calendar year, following Al-Ahli’s rejected approach in January, and Trabzonspor’s head coach has made no secret of the fact that he would prefer a different profile of striker next season. Trabzonspor have knocked back a €11 million offer from a Saudi Arabian
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Nunes Ruled Out vs Chile, Race to Recover for Nigeria — Martinez Update
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed Matheus Nunes will miss Saturday’s friendly against Chile and is a doubt for Nigeria, while Joao Felix is expected to return to training and feature in the Chile game before Wednesday’s Super Eagles test. Roberto Martinez has provided a pre-match injury update ahead of Portugal’s double-header June fixtures,
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Azeez on Odemwingie Comparisons: ‘I Need to Create a Name for Myself’
The 24 year old Millwall winger, who turned 25 on the day this story was published, scored a debut brace for the Super Eagles at the Unity Cup in May and is now at the centre of one of the most interesting transfer situations in the Championship this summer. Femi Azeez has responded to the
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Slot Added to Fulham Shortlist — Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze Watch On
With Marco Silva confirming his departure for Benfica and Arne Slot now available after his Liverpool sacking, the race to become the next Fulham manager is taking shape and the outcome matters enormously for the three Nigerians at the heart of the squad. Arne Slot has been added to Fulham’s managerial shortlist as the west
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