News - Football In Nigeria

Super Eagles Touch Down in Marrakech for Algeria Quarter-Final Clash

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final showdown with Algeria’s Desert Foxes at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. The squad arrived in the host city on Thursday after departing their previous base in Fès, where they finished the group stage unbeaten and thumped Mozambique […]

Super Eagles Touch Down in Marrakech for Algeria Quarter-Final Clash Read More »

Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran Completes Move to Colorado Rapids

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 9, 2026

Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran has officially signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Colorado Rapids, completing his transfer from French Ligue 1 club RC Lens. The 22 year old has agreed a deal that will keep him with the Rapids through at least the 2028-29 season, with club options extending through 2030-31. Ojediran will occupy

Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran Completes Move to Colorado Rapids Read More »

Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents on January 15

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will learn their group stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday, 15 January, when the CAF final draw takes place in Rabat, Morocco. This will be a historic draw as the tournament expands to a 16-team format for the first time. The ceremony is scheduled for

Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents on January 15 Read More »

Premier League Club Enters Race for Flying Eagles Star, Sets Price Tag

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 8, 2026

A Premier League club has joined the transfer chase for a Flying Eagles star winger, with reports revealing both the club interested and an approximate price tag set for the 2025 U-20 standout. According to reported updates from ScoreNigeria, Chelsea FC are among the top-tier English teams monitoring the talented young Flying Eagles attacker who

Premier League Club Enters Race for Flying Eagles Star, Sets Price Tag Read More »

Algeria 4–1 Nigeria: Desert Foxes Dominate AFCON Meetings

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 7, 2026

In head-to-head clashes between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Algeria’s Desert Foxes, the North Africans have held a notable advantage in recent meetings, especially in Africa Cup of Nations and related encounters on the continent. In their last five head-to-head fixtures, Algeria have come out on top four times, with Nigeria claiming just one

Algeria 4–1 Nigeria: Desert Foxes Dominate AFCON Meetings Read More »

Nigerian Defender Nwaiwu Arrives in Turkey to Finalise Trabzonspor Transfer

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu has landed in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of the final steps in his expected transfer to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor. The 22 year old arrived ahead of his medical tests and signing of a contract with the Black Sea-based side after the two clubs reached a principle agreement. Nwaiwu, who

Nigerian Defender Nwaiwu Arrives in Turkey to Finalise Trabzonspor Transfer Read More »

AFCON 2025: Chelle Plans to Beat Algeria, Urges Hard Work

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 7, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has already begun planning how to overcome Algeria ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash, insisting that his players must elevate their focus and effort after a convincing 4–0 win over Mozambique. Speaking after the Round of 16 victory in Fès, Morocco, Chelle praised his squad’s

AFCON 2025: Chelle Plans to Beat Algeria, Urges Hard Work Read More »

Durosinmi Awaits Clearance Before Training With New Serie A Club

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi is currently waiting on international clearance before he can begin training with his new Serie A club, Pisa SC, following his transfer from Czech side Viktoria Plzen. The forward’s move to Italy has been largely agreed, but Pisa must first secure the necessary paperwork including his international transfer certificate before Durosinmi

Durosinmi Awaits Clearance Before Training With New Serie A Club Read More »

Fenerbahçe Preparing Offer to Sign Ademola Lookman

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahçe are stepping up their pursuit of Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, currently with Atalanta, by preparing an opening transfer offer ahead of the January window. The proposal on the table is reportedly a €5 million paid loan with a potential obligation to buy for around €37 million a structure designed to ease

Fenerbahçe Preparing Offer to Sign Ademola Lookman Read More »

José Peseiro Appointed New Coach of Saudi Club Al-Ula FC

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 6, 2026

Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has taken up a new managerial role with Saudi First Division League side Al-Ula FC, marking his return to coaching after recent stints elsewhere. The 65 year old Portuguese coach who guided Nigeria to a runner-up finish at AFCON 2023 — has been officially unveiled as Al-Ula’s new

José Peseiro Appointed New Coach of Saudi Club Al-Ula FC Read More »