News - Football In Nigeria

Midtjylland Secure Young Striker Friday Etim from Sister Club

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 20, 2025

FC Midtjylland have officially signed Nigerian forward Friday Ubi Etim on a deal running until the summer of 2029. The 23 year old, who has spent the past two seasons at Portuguese side CD Mafra, moves from their partner club as part of the club’s talent pathway initiative. Etim, born in Lagos on 21 May 2002, began his European […]

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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali Receives Support Amid Criticism

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / June 20, 2025

Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi has defended goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, urging Nigerians to show more understanding following recent criticisms. Nwabali, who has been Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, faced scrutiny after conceding a late goal in the 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. Onyeamachi praised

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Semi Ajayi Departs West Brom After Six Seasons

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 20, 2025

Semi Ajayi, the Nigerian international defender, has been released by West Bromwich Albion following the expiry of his contract at the end of June 2025. He departs after six years caring the heart of Albion’s backline. Ajayi, 31, joined from Rotherham United in 2019 and made 177 appearances scoring 13 times and providing crucial defensive stability. In

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Osimhen Reveals He Nearly Lost His Eyes After Horror Injury

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / June 20, 2025

Napoli and Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has opened up about the terrifying head injury he suffered in November 2021 during a Serie A clash with Inter Milan, admitting he “could have lost his sight.” The horror occurred at San Siro when Osimhen collided with Inter’s Milan Škriniar, resulting in multiple facial fractures. Surgeons performed

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Super Eagles Keeper Adeleye Leaves Cypriot Club Enosis Neon

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 20, 2025

Adebayo Adeleye, the Super Eagles goalkeeper, has departed from Enosis Neon Paralimni, the Cypriot First Division club he joined in July 2024 on a free transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem. His contract has now ended, and he is exploring new opportunities abroad. Since arriving in Paralimni, the 24 year old made an immediate impression, featuring 17 times in

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Nürnberg Signs Homegrown Talent Uche Obiogumu to New Deal

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 20, 2025

FC Nürnberg have announced that Nigerian-born forward Uche Destiny Obiogumu has signed a new deal with the club’s U23 side, extending his commitment until June 2026. The 20 year old attacker, who returned to Nürnberg in September 2024 from Hoffenheim’s development team, impressed with 62 youth appearances contributing 21 goals and 18 assists before heading back to the

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Historic First Final for Kwara United and Abakaliki FC

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / June 20, 2025

Kwara United will face Abakaliki FC in a landmark final of the 2025 President’s Federation Cup. It will be the first time either side has reached this stage of Nigeria’s oldest football competition. Kwara earned their spot after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rangers International at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, thanks to a

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Ferdinand Urges Man United to Land Osimhen This Summer

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 19, 2025

Rio Ferdinand has made a fervent appeal to Manchester United, insisting they must pursue Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in the upcoming summer transfer window. Citing Osimhen’s prolific record at Galatasaray and his elite-level consistency, the former Red Devil demanded that United “make it happen” swiftly. Ferdinand highlighted the lack of cutting edge from Rasmus Højlund

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Onuachu inches closer to permanent transfer to Trabzonspor

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 19, 2025

Super Eagles and Southampton striker Paul Onuachu is reportedly edging towards a permanent move to Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor following a prolific loan spell last season. The 30 year old Nigerian, who scored 17 goals and supplied four assists in 25 outings, has already agreed personal terms with Trabzonspor. Reports suggest the Turkish club have

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FC Robo Queens Resume Training June 30, Eye NWFL Redemption

By Kelechi Abel / News / June 18, 2025

Lagos-based FC Robo Queens have announced that they will return to training on Monday, 30 June 2025, in preparation for the upcoming NWFL Premiership season. The announcement came via Head Coach Emmanuel Osahon, who expressed confidence that the squad will stage a strong comeback after missing the Super Six playoffs last term. In his statement, Osahon said, “The wait

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