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Millwall have confirmed the release of Nigerian centre-back Chinwike Okoli as part of their retained and released list for the 2024–2025 season. Okoli, 21, exits the Championship side without a first-team appearance but leaves behind a strong legacy at youth level. The towering defender captained Millwall’s U18 side in 2021–2022 and went on to lead […]

Henry Offia, a former Flying Eagles forward, has opted to terminate his contract with Swedish second division club Vasteras SK, just halfway through the agreed two year deal. The 25 year old joined Vasteras SK ahead of the 2023 season. During his time at the club, he made 17 appearances and found the net three

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to be handed a rare starting opportunity for Nottingham Forest against Brighton this weekend, following an injury to first choice forward Chris Wood. Awoniyi has endured a frustrating campaign, largely playing a substitute role behind the in-form Wood, who has scored 18 goals and registered three assists in 29

Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has confirmed that Nigerian international Jamilu Collins may leave the club before the end of the season. The left-back has struggled for form and playing time, making just three league appearances this season. Collins was eager to secure a transfer during the January window in hopes of reviving his career,

West Ham United have recalled their 18-year-old striker, Princess Ademiluyi, from her loan spell at Charlton Athletic in the Barclays Women’s Championship. The talented forward had impressed during her time with the Addicks, making 13 appearances in all competitions. However, the Women’s Super League side has brought her back, signalling significant plans for her development.

Victor Osimhen, the celebrated Nigerian striker and former CAF Player of the Year, received an outpouring of love and heartfelt birthday wishes from Super Eagles stars as he turned 26 on December 29, 2024. Currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, Osimhen has had a standout season, netting 12 goals in 15 matches across all

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have ended 2024 as the top ranked women’s football team in Africa, according to the latest FIFA rankings. Ranked 36th globally, the nine time African champions outpaced reigning WAFCON champions South Africa, who are 53rd in the world. Morocco, Zambia, Ghana, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire followed as the continent’s other

Ola Aina’s brilliant goal in Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 victory over West Ham United has surprisingly been omitted from the Premier League’s November Goal of the Month shortlist. The Super Eagles defender scored a thunderous strike from outside the box, his first goal for Forest this season, during the match at the City Ground. After outmuscling

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are reportedly targeting a loan move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella when the transfer window opens in January. The 24 year old joined Leverkusen from Premier League club Southampton last summer but has struggled to secure regular playing time under manager Xabi Alonso. Tella, who made 24 league appearances

Victor Osimhen, the current star striker of the Super Eagles, has paid homage to Nigeria’s all time top scorer Rashidi Yekini, describing him as the greatest striker in the nation’s football history. Yekini’s record of 37 goals in 58 international appearances remains unbroken since his retirement. I really don’t care about this record, Osimhen said.