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

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

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

Trabzonspor Submit Offer for Dele-Bashiru as Transfer Interest Grows

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

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

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

Abraham Ojo Seals Move to Raków Częstochowa From Botev Plovdiv

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

Leeds United Complete Signing of Nigerian Defender Leonard Ngenge

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

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

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

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

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

NFF Explains Why Super Eagles Missed AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Ceremony

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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Sheffield United Join Race for Frank Onyeka, Preparing January Bid

Sheffield United Join Race for Frank Onyeka, Preparing January Bid

Sheffield United are preparing a January transfer bid for Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka, who is currently on the books at Brentford but no longer a regular first-team starter, Complete Sports reports. The Championship club have made formal enquiries about signing the 28 year old as they look to strengthen their midfield during the winter window.

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Ikpeba Urges Goalie Competition for Nwabali, Cites AFCON Record

Ikpeba Urges Goalie Competition for Nwabali, Cites AFCON Record

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has called for increased competition in the Super Eagles’ goalkeeping department, saying Nigeria should have “two great goalkeepers” vying for the national team’s No. 1 spot. Ikpeba spoke positively about Stanley Nwabali, who has been Nigeria’s first choice in recent matches, but stressed the need for internal

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