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Jonathan Okoronkwo Joins Sivasspor in Turkish Super Lig Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 31, 2026

Nigerian forward Jonathan Okoronkwo has completed a transfer to Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor, Completesports.com reports. The 22 year old attacker signed a one and a half-year contract with the club, joining from Hatayspor. Okoronkwo has had a varied career with previous spells at clubs including Botev Plovdiv, Krasnodar, and Arsenal Tula. He was the […]

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Ademola Lookman Transfer: Atletico Madrid Enter Race as Fenerbahçe Close In on Atalanta Deal

By Ubaso / Transfer News / January 30, 2026

Fenerbahçe have reached a broad agreement with Atalanta over the transfer of Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, but the Turkish Super Lig club still faces crucial hurdles before completing a deal worth around €40 million. The Istanbul outfit remains in talks over the payment structure, while Atletico Madrid have made a late push to explore the

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Super Falcons Ace Joy Omewa Seals Move to Nottingham Forest Women

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 28, 2026

Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has completed a transfer to Nottingham Forest Women from Danish club Fortuna Hjørring, Completesports reports. The 23 year old striker has signed a contract that will keep her at the City Ground until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. Omewa arrives in England on the back of a productive spell

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Club Brugge Boss Ivan Leko Rules Out Raphael Onyedika Exit This Month

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 24, 2026

Club Brugge head coach Ivan Leko has dismissed speculation that Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika will leave the Belgian champions in this January transfer window, insisting the 24 year old remains part of his plans at Jan Breydel Stadium. Onyedika has recently been linked with a move to Galatasaray with reports suggesting that Turkish giants have

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Wolves in Talks With FC Basel Over Nigerian Winger Philip Otele

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 23, 2026

Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are in negotiations with Swiss Super League club FC Basel for the signature of Nigerian winger Philip Otele, Complete Sports reports. The 26 year old wide forward has emerged as a target for Wolves as they seek attacking reinforcements before the January transfer window closes. Basel are reportedly open to

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Onyedika Pushing for Club Brugge Exit Amid Galatasaray Interest

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 23, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is pushing for a move away from Belgian giants Club Brugge during the ongoing January transfer window, Complete Sports reports. The Nigeria international is keen to join Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, where his compatriot Victor Osimhen is a leading figure. Galatasaray have already agreed personal terms with the 24

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Trabzonspor Submit Offer for Dele-Bashiru as Transfer Interest Grows

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 22, 2026

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

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

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

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

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

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 21, 2026

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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