News - Football In Nigeria

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to Depart Fes for Rabat Monday Afternoon

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to leave their base in Fes and travel to Rabat on Monday afternoon as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final clash with hosts Morocco. The move was confirmed by the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, following Nigeria’s return to Fes after a convincing 2–0 quarter-final win

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Rangers Sign Nigerian-Born Midfielder Tochi Chukwuani

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 12, 2026

Rangers FC have completed the signing of Nigerian-born midfielder Tochi Chukwuani from Austrian Bundesliga side Sturm Graz, the Scottish Premiership club has announced. The 22 year old joins the Light Blues on a three-and-a-half-year contract in a deal worth around £4 million plus add-ons. Chukwuani who holds Danish and Nigerian nationality brings experience from top-flight

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Brentford Complete Signing of Nigerian-Born Forward Kaye Furo

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 12, 2026

Brentford FC have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian-born forward Kaye Furo from Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge, the Premier League club confirmed. The 18 year old has signed a long-term contract after impressing scouts with his performances for Brugge’s first team. Furo the son of former Super Eagles defender Iyenemi Furo made his senior

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Akpe Victory Seals Hungary Switch as Zalaegerszeg Strengthen Defensive Ranks

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 11, 2026

Nigerian centre-back Akpe Victory has completed a permanent transfer to Hungarian top-flight side Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet (ZTE) from Lithuanian club FK Banga Gargždai, bolstering the Hungarian side’s defensive options ahead of the 2026 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season. Victory arrives off the back of a strong campaign in Lithuania’s A Lyga, where he earned praise for

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Petković: ‘My Players Are Devastated’ After Algeria’s AFCON Exit

By Kelechi / Interviews / January 11, 2026

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković has described his squad as “disappointed and devastated” following their 2–0 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final loss to Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Marrakech. Petković acknowledged that his players had given their all in the tournament and were hurt by elimination, but stressed the need to keep their heads high

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AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Adams Score as Eagles Beat Algeria

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 11, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals at the Stade de Marrakech, booking their place in the semi-finals of the tournament. The win sets up a mouth-watering clash with hosts Morocco in Rabat later this week. The match was tight in the first half,

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Son of 2000 AFCON Star Set for Brentford Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 10, 2026

Kaye Furo Joins Brentford: Nigeria’s Next Star? Kaye Furo, the 19-year-old son of former Super Eagles defender Iyenemi Furo, has completed a £8.7 million move from Club Brugge to Brentford, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract. The Belgian-born Nigerian-heritage forward remains eligible for Nigeria’s senior team, and his international future is one of the most intriguing sub-plots

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Adaramola Returns to Palace as Okoronkwo Heads to Doncaster Rovers

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born defender Tayo Adaramola has returned to Crystal Palace after his loan at Leyton Orient was cut short, ending his spell with the League One side midway through the 2025/26 season. His temporary deal with Orient — which began in July was terminated by mutual agreement, bringing him back to his parent club ahead of

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Emmanuel Godwin Thrilled to Take Next Step After Quitting Sweden

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 10, 2026

Nigerian defender Emmanuel Godwin has expressed delight after recently completing a move from Swedish second-division side Trelleborgs FF to Czech club FK Pardubice, describing it as the right time to take the next step in his career. The 20 year old opted for a new challenge in the Czech Republic’s Fortuna Liga, signing a long-term

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Nottingham Forest Interested in Dele-Bashiru

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 10, 2026

Nottingham Forest have expressed interest in signing Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Italian Serie A club Lazio during the ongoing winter transfer window. The Premier League side has made exploratory enquiries about the 24 year old’s availability, according to Italian reports. Lazio are understood to value Dele-Bashiru at around €15 million plus bonuses, and initial

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