News - Football In Nigeria

AFCON 2025: Chelle Plans to Beat Algeria, Urges Hard Work

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 7, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has already begun planning how to overcome Algeria ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash, insisting that his players must elevate their focus and effort after a convincing 4–0 win over Mozambique. Speaking after the Round of 16 victory in Fès, Morocco, Chelle praised his squad’s

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Durosinmi Awaits Clearance Before Training With New Serie A Club

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi is currently waiting on international clearance before he can begin training with his new Serie A club, Pisa SC, following his transfer from Czech side Viktoria Plzen. The forward’s move to Italy has been largely agreed, but Pisa must first secure the necessary paperwork including his international transfer certificate before Durosinmi

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Fenerbahçe Preparing Offer to Sign Ademola Lookman

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahçe are stepping up their pursuit of Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, currently with Atalanta, by preparing an opening transfer offer ahead of the January window. The proposal on the table is reportedly a €5 million paid loan with a potential obligation to buy for around €37 million a structure designed to ease

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José Peseiro Appointed New Coach of Saudi Club Al-Ula FC

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 6, 2026

Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has taken up a new managerial role with Saudi First Division League side Al-Ula FC, marking his return to coaching after recent stints elsewhere. The 65 year old Portuguese coach who guided Nigeria to a runner-up finish at AFCON 2023 — has been officially unveiled as Al-Ula’s new

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Valencia to Sign Sadiq Umar on Loan, Not Permanently

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 6, 2026

Spanish side Valencia CF are reportedly set to bring Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq to the club on loan instead of a permanent transfer. The decision stems from the financial and contractual circumstances surrounding the player’s parent club, Real Sociedad, and Valencia’s own transfer strategy. Valencia have expressed strong interest in reintegrating the Nigerian forward

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Durosinmi’s Pisa Move Confirmed by Viktoria Plzen

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 6, 2026

Czech side Viktoria Plzen have confirmed that Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi is set to complete a transfer to Serie A club Pisa in the January window. The deal agreed with the Italian outfit is worth an initial €9 million plus up to €2 million in performance-related add-ons. In a club statement, Plzen revealed that Durosinmi

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Super Eagles Hammer Mozambique 4–0 to Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 6, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stormed into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Victor Osimhen doubled the lead just five minutes later, reacting fastest from

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Osimhen Linked With Bayern Move as Galatasaray Poised to Cash In

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 5, 2026

Galatasaray’s star striker Victor Osimhen has entered the transfer radar of German giants Bayern Munich, with the Turkish club reportedly open to selling the Nigerian forward at the end of this season, according to reports. Sources indicate that Osimhen’s representatives have been sounded out about a possible move to Bayern, though talk of a transfer

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AFCON 2025: Chukwueze Says Super Eagles Ready to Chase Title

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 5, 2026

Samuel Chukwueze has declared that the Super Eagles are fully prepared to push for victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Fulham winger, who provided two assists in Nigeria’s 3–1 Group C win over Uganda, spoke to journalists during training ahead of their Round of 16 clash with Mozambique in Fes.

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Serie A Beckons: Nigerian Striker Durosinmi to Join Pisa in €9m Deal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 5, 2026

Serie A side Pisa are on the brink of securing the signing of Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi from Czech club Viktoria Plzeň in a €9 million deal plus performance-related add-ons, according to reports. The 23 year old centre-forward has attracted interest from several European clubs, including West Ham United, Benfica and VfB Stuttgart, but is

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