Transfer News

Nigerian goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu has officially penned a deal with Slovak top‑flight side MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica, following an impactful stint at ŠKF Sereď. Yakubu, 26, previously made notable appearances for Sereď and later Stará Ľubovňa, catching the attention of Dukla after registering 14 solid games in the second tier. Born on 9 March 1999 […]

Promising 19 year old centre-back Josiah Okanu, scouted by Rivers United coach Finidi George from Emre Jackson FC of Port Harcourt, has left the club to explore fresh opportunities as Rivers gear up for the CAF Champions League. Despite being officially registered for the 2024/25 season, Okanu did not make an appearance for Rivers United.

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has revealed that his 2017 move to Chinese club Changchun Yatai was motivated by the lucrative financial package involved. Ighalo departed Watford for £20m to join the Chinese Super League side, where he scored 36 goals over two seasons. Speaking on Echo Podcast, the former Manchester United forward explained

EFL League One club Blackpool have announced the signing of promising forward Zaccai Etuhu from Accrington Stanley. Etuhu has joined the Seasiders on a two-year scholarship deal running until June 30, 2027. Coming from a footballing family with deep ties to the professional game, Zaccai’s father, Dickson Etuhu, was a key figure for the Super

Samuel Ayodeji Bamidele has finalised a move from Shooting Stars SC in Nigeria to Zambian giants Power Dynamos FC, signing a two year contract through until 2027. The 26 year old central defender joins as part of a significant recruitment drive aimed at strengthening the squad ahead of the 2025/26 MTN Super League season and

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, 27, remains firmly on Atletico Madrid’s radar as the club prepares for further departures this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish side is ready to pursue Lookman should additional exits materialise following Angel Correa and Rodrigo Riquelme’s confirmed departures, and potential moves for Rodrigo de Paul. Lookman has delivered a remarkable

Boluspor, a Turkish football club competing in the Trendyol 1. Lig, has secured the services of Nigerian forward Rasheed Akanbi on a two-year contract. The 26 year old, who has previously played for Menemenspor and Kocaelispor in Turkey, brings valuable experience to the team. Akanbi’s recent stint at Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol saw him participate

Chukwuma Eze, the Nigerian centre-back who played a role in Real Oviedo’s promotion to LaLiga, has been loaned to Real Avilés Industrial CF for the 2025/26 season. The 21 year old, who joined Oviedo in 2021 from Lagos-based Collis Edwin SC, has spent the past two seasons on loan at CD Llanes and L’Entregu CF.

Umar Abubakar has officially joined Portuguese side FC Famalicão on a five-year contract, ending speculation over his next destination. The 21 year old forward, fresh off a stellar season in Belgium, expressed delight at the move and eagerness to make an immediate impact in the Primeira Liga. Last term, Abubakar scored an impressive 21 goals

Raja Casablanca are on the verge of securing Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from South Africa’s Chippa United. The 29 year old shot-stopper, fresh from being named DStv Premiership’s best goalkeeper, is expected to arrive for pre-season in Agadir after a successful stint in South Africa. Nwabali was instrumental in Nigeria’s run to the AFCON