News - Football In Nigeria

Onyedika Pushing for Club Brugge Exit Amid Galatasaray Interest

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 23, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is pushing for a move away from Belgian giants Club Brugge during the ongoing January transfer window, Complete Sports reports. The Nigeria international is keen to join Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, where his compatriot Victor Osimhen is a leading figure. Galatasaray have already agreed personal terms with the 24

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Osimhen, Lookman & Yekini Lead Nigeria’s All-Time AFCON Goal Kings List

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 22, 2026

Nigeria’s rich history at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been defined by goals and creative play, and a new ranking highlights the nation’s most prolific contributors in terms of goals and assists in the competition. The list, compiled by Complete Sports, blends historic legends with modern stars who have shaped the Super Eagles’

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Revival-Seeking Rovers FC Appoint Umar Abdullahi as New Technical Adviser

By Kelechi / News / January 22, 2026

Rovers Football Club of Calabar have appointed Coach Umar Abdullahi as their new Technical Adviser in a bid to turn around their fortunes in the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The announcement came during a ceremony held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, attended by Cross River State Sports Commission Chairman Hon. Lawrence Etta,

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Trabzonspor Submit Offer for Dele-Bashiru as Transfer Interest Grows

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 22, 2026

Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have formally submitted an offer for Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who is currently contracted to Lazio, according to Complete Sports. The Black Sea Storm’s proposal has been tabled as the winter transfer window gathers pace. Dele-Bashiru — a 24 year old central midfielder who featured for Nigeria at AFCON 2025 returned

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Bruno Ogbus Loan Move to Kaiserslautern Put on Hold by SC Freiburg

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

The planned loan transfer of Nigerian-eligible defender Bruno Ogbus from SC Freiburg to 1. FC Kaiserslautern has been put on hold, with the Bundesliga club deciding to retain the 20 year old centre-back for the time being. The defender was widely expected to move to the 2. Bundesliga outfit on loan to gain regular first-team

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Abraham Ojo Seals Move to Raków Częstochowa From Botev Plovdiv

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

Nigerian midfielder Abraham Ojo has completed a transfer to Polish Ekstraklasa club Raków Częstochowa, departing Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria for a new chapter in Central Europe, Sports247 reports. The 19 year old defensive midfielder, who established himself as a regular and reliable presence at Botev Plovdiv during the 2025 season, has signed a long-term contract

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Leeds United Complete Signing of Nigerian Defender Leonard Ngenge

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

Premier League club Leeds United have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge from Remo Stars FC, Bold Sports reports. The 18 year old centre-back has penned a contract with the West Yorkshire club that runs until the end of the 2026/27 season, and he will initially link up with Leeds United’s Academy

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Troost-Ekong Completes Move to Qatari Club Al Ahli SC on Long-Term Deal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has completed a transfer to Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC, Complete Sports reports. The 32 year old centre-back leaves Saudi Professional League club Al Kholood — where he featured regularly and made 49 appearances, scoring twice — to sign a contract with Al Ahli that runs until

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Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Tijani Joins Hungarian Side Nyíregyháza Spartacus on Loan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

Former Flying Eagles striker Muhammad Tijani has completed a loan move to Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC in the Hungarian top flight for the remainder of the season, Complete Sports reports. The 25 year old forward arrives from Slavia Prague, where he has spent the last three seasons on loan to various clubs. Tijani’s career path has

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NFF Explains Why Super Eagles Missed AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Ceremony

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 21, 2026

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why the Super Eagles players were absent from the medal presentation ceremony following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Although Nigeria secured the bronze medal with a 4–2 penalty shootout win over Egypt in the third-place playoff, the squad did not

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