News - Football In Nigeria

Onuachu Returns To Training, Boosting Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 11, 2026

Paul Onuachu is back in training with Trabzonspor and moving freely, a welcome sign for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying opener. Concerns over Paul Onuachu’s availability for the Super Eagles’ upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are easing, with the striker back in full training at Trabzonspor. From Injury

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Suleiman Completes Move To Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 10, 2026

Former Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has sealed a switch to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Qadsiah, turning the page after a fitness-hampered spell at RB Leipzig. Former Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has completed a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, joining Brendan Rodgers’ side after a short and difficult spell with Bundesliga outfit

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Akintola Leaves Hull City For Second Spell At Omonia FC

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 10, 2026

Nigerian winger David Akintola has left Hull City to rejoin Cypriot club Omonia FC, returning to a side he first played for back in 2020. Hull City have confirmed the departure of Nigerian winger David Akintola, who has left the club to complete a move to Cypriot side Omonia FC. The Tigers said Akintola’s contract

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Super Eagles Set For Russia Friendly In Nizhny Novgorod On October 6

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, sandwiched between two AFCON qualifying fixtures. The Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. A Busy October For Nigeria The friendly comes exactly

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Eguavoen Named Interim Super Falcons Head Coach For Olympic Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 9, 2026

Augustine Eguavoen has been handed interim charge of the Super Falcons as Nigeria begin their pursuit of a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for the team’s second-round Olympic qualifying ties against Comoros in October, as the

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Charlton Confirm Okonkwo’s Super Eagles Call-Up For AFCON Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / September 8, 2026

Charlton Athletic have confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been called up to the Super Eagles squad for Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Sky Bet Championship side Charlton Athletic have confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received a call up to the Super Eagles squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of

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Tijani Completes Loan Move To Slovakia’s FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 6, 2026

Samson Tijani has swapped the Czech top flight for Slovakia, joining FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent. Former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani is on the move again. The Nigerian midfielder has joined Slovakian outfit FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova on loan for the 2026/27 season, arriving from

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Done Deal: Akinsola Completes Move To Cercle Brugge

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 5, 2026

A career built across Sweden, Spain and Portugal has led Tunde Akinsola to his next stop in Belgium’s top flight. Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Tunde Akinsola from Portuguese side AVS Futebol SAD. Akinsola has signed a contract running until June 2030, with the option of a

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Olatunji Seals Loan Move To Belgian Club SK Beveren

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 5, 2026

A well-travelled Nigerian forward with stops across four countries is heading back to Europe, this time on loan in Belgium. Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji has completed a season-long loan move to Belgian club SK Beveren from Major League Soccer side Real Salt Lake. The 27-year-old brings considerable European experience to Beveren, having previously featured for

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Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For Genoa

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 4, 2026

A Serie A swap sends Kingsley Ehizibue from Udinese to Genoa, closing a four-year chapter and opening a new one for the experienced right back. Nigerian right-back Kingsley Ehizibue has completed a move to Genoa from fellow Serie A side Udinese. Ehizibue spent four years at Udinese following his arrival from Bundesliga club FC Cologne

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