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Chuba Akpom Undergoes Medical with Lille Ahead of Transfer

Chuba Akpom Undergoes Medical with Lille Ahead of Transfer

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom, who switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria, is undergoing a medical with French club Lille. The transfer will see Akpom join Lille on loan from Ajax Amsterdam, with an option to buy. Transfer expert David Ornstein confirmed the deal, highlighting that Lille fended off competition from several Premier […]

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Kebbi United Appoints Bashiru as Head Coach Ahead of the 2024/25 Season

Kebbi United Appoints Bashiru as Head Coach Ahead of the 2024/25 Season

Kebbi United has appointed Muhammad Bashiru as their new head coach for the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season. Equipped with a UEFA Tactical and Strategic Management certificate, Bashiru is expected to bring an innovative, modern approach to the team. His appointment marks a new chapter as the club seeks to build on past successes and

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Odegbami backs Morocco for AFCON 2025, doubts Nigeria's chances

Odegbami backs Morocco for AFCON 2025, doubts Nigeria’s chances

From December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, with 24 teams competing for continental glory. Legendary Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami has shared his thoughts on the tournament, casting doubts on Nigeria’s chances while tipping Morocco to potentially lift the trophy. While acknowledging that Nigeria can advance

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Chuba Akpom Set to Leave Ajax Amid Lack of Playing Time

Chuba Akpom Set to Leave Ajax Amid Lack of Playing Time

Nigerian international Chuba Akpom is set to leave Ajax on loan with an option to buy before the transfer window closes. According to Dutch newspaper Telegraaf, the former Arsenal striker is attracting interest from several clubs, including Fiorentina Italy, Lille France, and Sunderland England. Akpom, who pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, is reportedly frustrated

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Nigerian Winger Ade Wedingo Oguns Joins KAS Eupen on Loan

Nigerian Winger Ade Wedingo Oguns Joins KAS Eupen on Loan

Belgian side KAS Eupen have secured the loan signing of Nigerian left winger Ade Wedingo Oguns from 36 Lion for the remainder of the season, with an option for a three-year extension. The transfer was facilitated by Cem Sagar, CEO of Diamond Sports Management, with support from Brian Paramore. Wedingo, 23, began his career at

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Flamingoes Invitee Erhabor Joins Portsmouth on Loan

Flamingoes Invitee Erhabor Joins Portsmouth on Loan

Portsmouth have secured the loan signing of 19 year old Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season. The 2022 Flamingoes invitee becomes Portsmouth’s fifth signing of the January transfer window and will wear the number 56 shirt. Erhabor reunites with her former Brighton teammate Hannah Poulter, who

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Napoli Reject Galatasaray’s €65m Offer for Osimhen

Napoli Reject Galatasaray’s €65m Offer for Osimhen

Napoli has rejected a €65 million bid from Galatasaray for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Currently, on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen has been in stellar form, scoring 12 goals in 15 league appearances this season. The Turkish Super Lig champions included an option to make the loan deal permanent, but their offer was declined as Napoli

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NAFF President Unveils Bold 2025 Vision for Amputee Football

NAFF President Unveils Bold 2025 Vision for Amputee Football

In a virtual meeting held on January 20, 2025, the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation NAFF President, Ambassador Paul Maduakor, outlined an ambitious plan to propel amputee football forward. Addressing players from both the Special Eagles and Special Falcons, Maduakor expressed appreciation for their dedication, noting the Special Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 World Amputee Football

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RC Lens sign Swedish-Nigerian winger Agbonifo on loan from BK Häcken

RC Lens sign Swedish-Nigerian winger Agbonifo on loan from BK Häcken

French Ligue 1 club RC Lens have officially signed Swedish winger of Nigerian descent, Jeremy Agbonifo, on loan from BK Häcken with an option to buy. The 19 year old has been making headlines in Sweden’s Allsvenskan league and is currently a youth international for Sweden at the U21 level. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Agbonifo

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