News - Football In Nigeria

Hull City Owner Names Osimhen Best Foreign Player in Super Lig

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 7, 2026

Acun Ilicali says Turkish football’s growing spending power has made it far harder for clubs like his to lure players such as Victor Osimhen back to England. Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has publicly rated Victor Osimhen as the finest foreign player currently plying […]

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HJK Sign Former Golden Eaglets Midfielder Qurib Adetola

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 7, 2026

Finland’s record league champions have moved for the 18 year old attacking midfielder straight out of Derby Football Academy, with an agreement running through 2027 and an option for 2028. HJK, the most decorated club in Finnish football, have added a young Nigerian prospect to their ranks,

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Dessers’ Return to Full Fitness Boosts Chelle Ahead of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 6, 2026

The Panathinaikos striker has confirmed he is back in full training after an injury ravaged debut season in Greece, giving Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle another attacking option to call on this September. Cyriel Dessers has some good news for Eric Chelle heading

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Eguavoen: Developing Well-Trained Coaches Is Our Responsibility

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 5, 2026

Speaking at a week long CAF D-Licence course in Asaba, the NFF technical director says grassroots coaching quality is central to the federation’s development mission. Nigeria Football Federation technical director Augustine Eguavoen says raising the standard of grassroots coaching is a responsibility his department takes seriously, speaking during a week long Confederation of African Football

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FC Basel Close In On Deal For Nigerian Defender Akpe Victory

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 5, 2026

Standing 6ft 5in tall and only two years into his European career, the Abuja-born centre back has beaten out interest from four clubs to seal a move to Switzerland. Swiss side FC Basel are closing in on a deal to sign Nigerian defender Akpe Victory this summer, according to a report from Soccernet.ng, beating out

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Real Sociedad Chase Uche After Difficult Crystal Palace Loan Ends

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 5, 2026

After a bruising loan spell in south London that yielded no Premier League minutes from the bench that mattered, the Super Eagles midfielder is drawing serious interest back on the continent. Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche looks set for a fresh start away from the Premier League after a difficult loan spell at Crystal Palace,

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Super Eagles, Kosovo Open Talks Over Historic First Friendly

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 4, 2026

A courtesy visit from Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister to Nigeria’s sports ministry has opened the door to a first ever meeting between the two national teams. Nigeria’s Super Eagles could face Kosovo for the first time at senior level after both countries opened discussions over a friendly fixture, according to a report from Soccernet.ng. The

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Club Brugge Reportedly Eyeing Move For Tottenham’s Sowunmi

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 4, 2026

Belgian giants Club Brugge never quite gave up on the teenage forward, and Complete Sports reports they now believe the door could reopen this window. Belgian side Club Brugge are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur teenager Elisha Sowunmi, according to an exclusive report from Complete Sports, with the 18 year old

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Trabzonspor File FIFA Complaint Against Al-Ahli Over Onuachu Approach

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 4, 2026

A season of prolific goalscoring has made the Super Eagles striker a wanted man, but his club say a Saudi suitor broke the rules trying to get to him. Trabzonspor have filed an official complaint with FIFA against Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, accusing them of making improper contact with Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu

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Osimhen’s Agent Spotted In Madrid As Atletico Interest Grows

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 4, 2026

Half of European football’s elite appear to be circling the Super Eagles striker this summer, but Galatasaray are holding firm on their price and Osimhen himself says he isn’t pushing for an exit. Victor Osimhen’s agent George Gardi was spotted in Madrid this week for fresh talks over a possible move to Atletico Madrid, reigniting

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