News - Football In Nigeria

Osimhen Declines €30 Million Annual Salary from Saudi’s Al Ahli

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 12, 2025

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has once again rejected a lucrative offer, this time turning down Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli despite being offered a staggering salary of €30 million per year. The Saudi giants proposed an €80 million transfer fee to Napoli, but Osimhen opted to stay with Galatasaray, where he is currently on […]

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Iheanacho Reflects on Career Lessons from Vardy, Touré, Mikel Obi

By Kelechi / Interviews / February 11, 2025

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, currently on loan at Middlesbrough from Sevilla, has credited several football legends for shaping his professional journey. Speaking with Middlesbrough’s media team, the 28-year-old forward highlighted the impact of Jamie Vardy, Yaya Touré, and John Mikel Obi, among others, on his career development. Iheanacho acknowledged former Manchester City managers Manuel Pellegrini

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Chippa United Coach Accepts Blame for Fielding Grieving Nwabali

By Kelechi / Interviews / February 11, 2025

Chippa United’s head coach, Thabo September, has accepted responsibility for the team’s 1-0 defeat against TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership, attributing the loss to his decision to play goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The Nigerian shot-stopper, who recently lost both his parents, had requested to sit out the match due to emotional distress. Despite Nwabali’s plea,

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Super Falcons’ Abiodun Loaned Out to Dallas Trinity

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 11, 2025

Washington Spirit, a club in the NWSL, has confirmed that Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun will be on loan at Dallas Trinity in the USL Super League for the 2025 season. Abiodun, who recently completed her final season at the University of Pittsburgh, signed a three-year contract with Washington Spirit, with an option to extend

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2026 WCQ: Midfield Trio Eye Super Eagles Recall for Critical Fixtures

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 11, 2025

With Nigeria sitting precariously in fifth place in Group C, head coach Eric Chelle faces a critical challenge ahead of March’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. To revive the Super Eagles’ struggling campaign, Chelle is eyeing some new but familiar faces in the midfield. Three players have emerged as strong contenders: Joe

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Super Eagles Open Door for Chrisantus Uche’s International Debut

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 10, 2025

Chrisantus Uche, the 21 year old Getafe midfielder, could be on the verge of making his senior debut for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Uche has been included in coach Eric Chelle’s 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. A source revealed that the coach is planning a visit to

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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Shines Again with Late Goal in Lazio’s Triumph

By Kelechi / News / February 10, 2025

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru continued his impressive form as a super-sub, scoring his fifth goal of the season in Lazio’s commanding 5-1 victory over Monza in the Italian Serie A. Introduced in the 65th minute, Dele-Bashiru made an impact two minutes before full-time, adding the fifth goal to seal a dominant performance. The midfielder’s season tally now

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11 Top Nigerian Players Secure New Clubs in Winter Transfer Window

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 9, 2025

The 2024/25 winter transfer window witnessed several Nigerian footballers making moves to new clubs, with some seeking fresh opportunities due to limited playing time and others stepping up to bigger stages. Here’s a rundown of the 11 most notable transfers involving Nigerian players. Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla to Middlesbrough) Iheanacho returned to England on a loan

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Amuneke Praises Osimhen’s Decision to Stay at Galatasaray

By Kelechi / Interviews / February 8, 2025

Former Nigerian international Emmanuel Amuneke has commended Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for choosing to remain with Turkish giants Galatasaray during the January transfer window. Osimhen, who joined the club from Napoli last summer, has been instrumental in Galatasaray’s success, regaining his top form and earning widespread admiration in Turkey. Speaking to Africa Foot, Amuneke

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Eric Chelle Includes Three NPFL Stars in Super Eagles Provisional Squad

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 8, 2025

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named three players from the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL in his 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The squad will later be trimmed to 23 players before Nigeria’s crucial matches against Rwanda on March 21 and Zimbabwe on March 25. Enugu Rangers central defender

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