News - Football In Nigeria

Nigerian Winger Ade Wedingo Oguns Joins KAS Eupen on Loan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 31, 2025

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

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 31, 2025

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

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 30, 2025

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

By Kelechi / News / January 30, 2025

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

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 29, 2025

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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Arsenal Academy Graduate Daniel Oyegoke Joins Hellas Verona from Hearts

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 29, 2025

Italian Serie A club Hellas Verona has completed the signing of former Arsenal academy defender Daniel Oyegoke from Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian. The transfer, confirmed through official channels, is subject to Scottish FA approval and international clearance. Oyegoke, who was born in Barnet, England, to Nigerian parents, has signed a three and a

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Rivers Angels coach Blankson confident before FC Robo Queens clash

By Kelechi / Interviews / January 29, 2025

Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for their crucial NWFL Group B clash against league leaders FC Robo Queens. With Robo Queens sitting at the top of the table with six points, Blankson acknowledges the strength of the opposition but remains optimistic about his side’s chances of securing

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Valencia Femenino Signs Nigerian Forward Ezekiel Motunrayo

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 28, 2025

Spanish Primera División Femenino side Valencia CF Femenino has announced the signing of 21 year old Nigerian forward Ezekiel Motunrayo. This marks Valencia’s second Nigerian acquisition during the January transfer window, following the loan of Super Eagles star Umar Sadiq from Real Sociedad. Motunrayo has signed a contract that will keep her at the club

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Super Eagles coach prioritizes World Cup qualifiers over 2025 AFCON

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 28, 2025

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Sékou Chelle has made it clear that his immediate focus is on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, even as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON draw has placed Nigeria in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Chelle, who led Mali to the quarterfinals in the previous

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Sunshine Stars bolster squad with 16 signings, 3 promotions

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 28, 2025

Sunshine Stars FC of Akure has bolstered its squad for the second phase of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season by signing 16 new players and promoting three from their youth academy. The Owena Whales aim to improve their performance after a challenging first half of the season. The new signings include experienced

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