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Joe Aribo Set to Join Leicester City on Loan From Southampton

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 1, 2026

Nigeria international Joe Aribo is poised to join Leicester City on loan from Southampton until the end of the season, Completesports.com reports. The 29 year old midfielder has struggled for game time at Southampton this term and is now expected to link up with the Championship side ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline. Aribo, whose contract

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NPFL Golden Boot Winner Anas Yusuf Seals Move to JS Saoura

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 1, 2026

Nigerian forward Anas Yusuf has completed a transfer to Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club JS Saoura, Completesports.com reports. Yusuf joined the JS Saoura squad from Nasarawa United after successfully passing his medical examinations in Algeria on Saturday night. The 22 year old striker finished last season as the top scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football

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Jonathan Okoronkwo Joins Sivasspor in Turkish Super Lig Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 31, 2026

Nigerian forward Jonathan Okoronkwo has completed a transfer to Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor, Completesports.com reports. The 22 year old attacker signed a one and a half-year contract with the club, joining from Hatayspor. Okoronkwo has had a varied career with previous spells at clubs including Botev Plovdiv, Krasnodar, and Arsenal Tula. He was the

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Ademola Lookman Transfer: Atletico Madrid Enter Race as Fenerbahçe Close In on Atalanta Deal

By Ubaso / Transfer News / January 30, 2026

Fenerbahçe have reached a broad agreement with Atalanta over the transfer of Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, but the Turkish Super Lig club still faces crucial hurdles before completing a deal worth around €40 million. The Istanbul outfit remains in talks over the payment structure, while Atletico Madrid have made a late push to explore the

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Super Falcons Ace Joy Omewa Seals Move to Nottingham Forest Women

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 28, 2026

Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has completed a transfer to Nottingham Forest Women from Danish club Fortuna Hjørring, Completesports reports. The 23 year old striker has signed a contract that will keep her at the City Ground until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. Omewa arrives in England on the back of a productive spell

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Solution FC Miss Out on 2026 Federation Cup After Registration Failure

By Kelechi / News / January 27, 2026

Solution FC of Anambra State will not emerge from the state FA Cup to feature in the 2026 Nigeria Federation Cup (President Federation Cup) after failing to complete their registration for the Anambra FA Cup qualifying tournament, a prerequisite for entry into the national competition. The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) opened registration for the

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Club Brugge Boss Ivan Leko Rules Out Raphael Onyedika Exit This Month

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 24, 2026

Club Brugge head coach Ivan Leko has dismissed speculation that Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika will leave the Belgian champions in this January transfer window, insisting the 24 year old remains part of his plans at Jan Breydel Stadium. Onyedika has recently been linked with a move to Galatasaray with reports suggesting that Turkish giants have

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Salim Fago Lawal Nears Record-Breaking Exit From NK Istra After AFCON Boost

By Kelechi / News / January 23, 2026

Super Eagles forward Salim Fago Lawal is reportedly close to leaving Croatian top-flight club NK Istra 1961 for a big transfer move during this winter window European media say. The 23 year old’s impressive form in Croatia and his recent senior national team exposure have reportedly attracted serious interest from clubs willing to pay a

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Oliseh Says Osimhen-Lookman Clash Hurt Nigeria’s AFCON 2025

By Kelechi / Interviews / January 23, 2026

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has delivered a stark critique of Victor Osimhen’s on-field conduct at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), claiming that a verbal outburst against teammate Ademola Lookman disrupted Nigeria’s momentum and contributed to their failure to win the tournament. Oliseh aired his views on his YouTube channel, asserting that

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Wolves in Talks With FC Basel Over Nigerian Winger Philip Otele

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 23, 2026

Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are in negotiations with Swiss Super League club FC Basel for the signature of Nigerian winger Philip Otele, Complete Sports reports. The 26 year old wide forward has emerged as a target for Wolves as they seek attacking reinforcements before the January transfer window closes. Basel are reportedly open to

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