News - Football In Nigeria

Awaziem Returns to Ligue 1 with Three‑Year FC Nantes Deal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 25, 2025

Chidozie Awaziem, 28, has inked a three‑year contract with French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes, marking his return to the Canaries after earlier featuring for the club during the 2017–18 season. The Nigerian centre‑back joins from Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids, where he started all 20 matches this season and recorded one assist in a 3–2 win […]

Awaziem Returns to Ligue 1 with Three‑Year FC Nantes Deal Read More »

Exciting Move: Young Nigerian Striker Joins Austrian Bundesliga Side

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 24, 2025

Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol have confirmed the signing of Ademola Ola‑Adebomi, the 21 year old centre‑forward formerly of Crystal Palace, marking the end of a 13‑year association with the Premier League club. Ola‑Adebomi, who joined Crystal Palace as an eight year old, never featured in the senior side, though he was included in the

Exciting Move: Young Nigerian Striker Joins Austrian Bundesliga Side Read More »

Super Eagles’ Olakunle Olusegun Secures Loan to Russian Side Pari NN

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 24, 2025

A loan move has taken Nigerian forward Olakunle Olusegun from Krasnodar to Russian Premier League side FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod (Pari NN). The 23 year old joins on loan for the 2025/26 season after playing a starring role in Krasnodar’s title‑winning 2024/25 campaign. Olusegun, having recently earned his first senior cap in Nigeria’s friendly against Russia, was

Super Eagles’ Olakunle Olusegun Secures Loan to Russian Side Pari NN Read More »

Ex-Super Eagles Striker Ideye Recalls N7,000 Feeding Allowance at Enyimba

By Kelechi / Interviews / July 24, 2025

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has disclosed that his matchday feeding allowance at Enyimba FC was a mere N7,000, highlighting systemic failings in player welfare across the NPFL. He painted a bleak picture of the league’s conditions, saying “People don’t know the hardship NPFL players face. At Enyimba, my feeding money on matchdays was

Ex-Super Eagles Striker Ideye Recalls N7,000 Feeding Allowance at Enyimba Read More »

Watford Confirm Professional Contract for Young Nigerian Forward

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 24, 2025

Watford have confirmed that Kash Odiase, an 18 year old Nigerian forward, has signed his first professional contract with the club ahead of the 2025–26 campaign. Despite undergoing surgery in March to address a serious injury, the player was offered a deal reflecting the club’s belief in his potential. Odiase impressed during the previous season’s

Watford Confirm Professional Contract for Young Nigerian Forward Read More »

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Joins Pisa on Loan from Inter Milan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 24, 2025

Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has officially joined Serie A newcomers Pisa on a season-long loan from Inter Milan. The 20 year old arrives with an option for Pisa to purchase him permanently, while Inter retains a buyback clause. Akinsanmiro, who joined Inter from Remo Stars in January 2023, made a single appearance for the Nerazzurri’s

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Joins Pisa on Loan from Inter Milan Read More »

Amapakabo Snubs Kano Pillars, Commits to Abia Warriors for 2025–26

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 23, 2025

Imama Amapakabo will remain at the helm of Abia Warriors for the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, dismissing interest from Kano Pillars. Although Kano Pillars reportedly approached him, the club’s media director Solomon Igwe described their overture as an attempt to poach the tactician. “He’s with us. He didn’t join Kano Pillars as alleged.

Amapakabo Snubs Kano Pillars, Commits to Abia Warriors for 2025–26 Read More »

Forest’s Aina urges club to aim higher after Europa League qualification

By Kelechi / Interviews / July 23, 2025

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has called on Nottingham Forest to maintain momentum from their standout campaign as they prepare for the 2025–26 season. The defender, instrumental in their successful qualifying push, made 35 Premier League appearances last term scoring twice and providing one assist as Forest secured a coveted spot in the UEFA Europa

Forest’s Aina urges club to aim higher after Europa League qualification Read More »

Tomori says Milan becoming more aggressive as Allegri fine-tunes tactics

By Kelechi / Interviews / July 23, 2025

Fikayo Tomori has confirmed that AC Milan are adapting to Massimiliano Allegri’s tactical blueprint, emphasising greater aggressiveness and compactness at the back. Speaking ahead of the Udinese match, he explained that the system has added a third centre‑back but retained its core defensive principles staying aggressive and maintaining a high defensive line. With Tomori paired

Tomori says Milan becoming more aggressive as Allegri fine-tunes tactics Read More »

Athletes Face Hardship as Nigeria Fails to Offer Post-Sport Support

By Kelechi / News / July 22, 2025

Many Nigerian sportspeople who once brought pride to the nation now face an abrupt fall from grace, as they retire with minimal preparation for life beyond the field. There is no systematic transition programme, no reliable pension scheme and virtually no healthcare provision for former athletes. What support exists is often symbolic short‑lived initiatives or

Athletes Face Hardship as Nigeria Fails to Offer Post-Sport Support Read More »