Nigerian Football News

Nigerian goalkeeper Abdulmajid Muhammad has delivered yet another standout performance for Kryvbas U19 in Ukraine, playing a key role in their thrilling 3-2 victory in the Ukrainian U19 league. According to the report, Muhammad made several crucial saves and commands his area with confidence, helping his side edge the win. The young shot-stopper, who transferred […]

Former Nigerian club youth star Efe Aghama came off the bench to make a notable impact for Cádiz CF in their goalless away draw against FC Andorra in Spain’s Segunda División. Introduced in the 70th minute, the 20 year old winger injected pace and creativity into the contest, completing two accurate passes and delivering a

Nigeria international Kelechi Nwakali finds himself in limbo at Barnsley F.C. after being excluded from the first‐team squad and frozen out of pre‐season preparations. His manager, Conor Hourihane, has confirmed that while Nwakali remains under contract until June 2027, he is not part of the club’s plans moving forward. Nwakali, a former Golden Ball winner

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for FC Nantes’ Ligue 1 encounter against FC Metz this weekend. The 28 year old centre-back, who has been a key figure in Nantes’ defensive setup this season, sustained a slight muscle discomfort during training earlier in the week. Club

Nigeria’s forward staples Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu are once again at the centre of attention in the Turkish Süper Lig as the 2025-26 season kicks off with a distinctly Nigerian flavour. Osimhen, fresh from a sensational spell with Galatasaray that saw him finish as top scorer, has seamlessly transitioned into the new campaign. His

Remo Stars were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to AS FAR of Morocco.  The contest ended 3-2 on aggregate in favour of AS FAR, confirming Remo Stars’ exit at the preliminary round. After a goalless first half, AS FAR broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute through Joel

Katsina United earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 26 clash, thanks to an early goal from Abubakar Sadiq Auwal. The decisive moment came just seven minutes into the encounter, as Auwal pounced to give Katsina United the advantage. Despite pressure from El Kanemi Warriors for

A bright Nigerian prospect, Udoh Victor, has sealed a move from Southampton F.C. (England) to Czech club SK Dynamo České Budějovice. The 19 year old midfielder arrives as the fourth Nigerian to sign for the club this year, signifying the side’s growing interest in Nigerian talent. Known for his sharp ball control, pace and creativity,

German champions Bayern Munich recorded a 4-0 home victory over Club Brugge in a UEFA Champions League match, during which 17 year old forward Wisdom Mike made his European debut. Mike replaced Luis Díaz in the 81st minute of the encounter at the Allianz Arena, marking only his second senior outing for Bayern following his Bundesliga debut

Nigeria’s international defender Chidozie Awaziem played the full 90 minutes as Lille OSC secured an important 2-0 victory away at FC Nantes in Ligue 1. Awaziem, starting in central defence, was part of a solid Lille back-line that kept the hosts at bay and helped preserve the clean sheet. His composed performance and positionally disciplined display