Transfer News - Football In Nigeria

Emmanuel Godwin Thrilled to Take Next Step After Quitting Sweden

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 10, 2026

Nigerian defender Emmanuel Godwin has expressed delight after recently completing a move from Swedish second-division side Trelleborgs FF to Czech club FK Pardubice, describing it as the right time to take the next step in his career. The 20 year old opted for a new challenge in the Czech Republic’s Fortuna Liga, signing a long-term […]

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Nottingham Forest Interested in Dele-Bashiru

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 10, 2026

Nottingham Forest have expressed interest in signing Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Italian Serie A club Lazio during the ongoing winter transfer window. The Premier League side has made exploratory enquiries about the 24 year old’s availability, according to Italian reports. Lazio are understood to value Dele-Bashiru at around €15 million plus bonuses, and initial

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‘I’m the Happiest Guy in the World’: Sadiq Umar on Valencia Return

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 9, 2026

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has described his permanent return to Valencia CF as a dream come true, calling himself “the happiest guy in the world” following the completion of his transfer from Real Sociedad and signing a contract through June 2028. Speaking after his unveiling, Sadiq said he had been waiting since last summer

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Okeke Set to Face Huddersfield After Return to Stockport From Walsall

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 9, 2026

Nigerian-born defender Jid Okeke is poised to go straight into the starting lineup for Stockport County in their English League One clash against Huddersfield Town this weekend following his recall from a loan spell at Walsall FC. The 21 year old, who was born in Germany to Nigerian parents, had been gaining valuable match experience

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Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran Completes Move to Colorado Rapids

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 9, 2026

Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran has officially signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Colorado Rapids, completing his transfer from French Ligue 1 club RC Lens. The 22 year old has agreed a deal that will keep him with the Rapids through at least the 2028-29 season, with club options extending through 2030-31. Ojediran will occupy

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Premier League Club Enters Race for Flying Eagles Star, Sets Price Tag

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 8, 2026

A Premier League club has joined the transfer chase for a Flying Eagles star winger, with reports revealing both the club interested and an approximate price tag set for the 2025 U-20 standout. According to reported updates from ScoreNigeria, Chelsea FC are among the top-tier English teams monitoring the talented young Flying Eagles attacker who

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Nigerian Defender Nwaiwu Arrives in Turkey to Finalise Trabzonspor Transfer

By Kelechi / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu has landed in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of the final steps in his expected transfer to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor. The 22 year old arrived ahead of his medical tests and signing of a contract with the Black Sea-based side after the two clubs reached a principle agreement. Nwaiwu, who

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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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