Transfer News - Football In Nigeria

Nwabali Confident Super Eagles Still in the Hunt for 2026 Qualification

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 27, 2025

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains upbeat despite Nigeria’s stuttering start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Speaking on Brila FM, the 29 year old netminder emphasised that the door to the finals is still ajar provided the team seizes maximum points in their remaining fixtures. Currently sitting fourth in Group C after

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Derrick Abu exits Southampton as contract ends

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 26, 2025

Southampton have confirmed that versatile full‑back Derrick Abu will leave the club at the end of his contract on 30 June 2025, drawing the curtain on his two‑year stint at St Mary’s. The 21 year old, born in Germany to Nigerian parents, joined the Saints in July 2023 after departing Chelsea. Although Abu shone with

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Basel Makes Permanent Move After Loan Amid Premier League Interest

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 26, 2025

A keen offer from Brentford, Fulham, Burnley and Sheffield United followed Philip Otele’s permanent signing with FC Basel the Swiss side exercised their option to keep the Nigerian winger until 2028. The Rhineland club confirmed the deal on 4 June, just weeks after Otele impressed during his loan spell that began in mid‑January. Otele joined

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Everton Preparing Summer Move for Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 26, 2025

Everton are reportedly preparing to make a move for Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi this summer. The Nigerian midfielder, who has been a key figure for the Foxes since his arrival in 2017, is available for a transfer due to a £9 million release clause in his contract, activated following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League.

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Taiwo Awoniyi Signs Three‑Year Nottingham Forest Extension

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 26, 2025

Nottingham Forest have secured a three-year contract extension with Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi, keeping him at the City Ground until summer 2028, manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed. The 27 year old marked his loyalty by declaring his unwavering commitment to remain in the Premier League. Awoniyi has endured a challenging 2024–25 season, featuring in

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AC Milan Eye Youngest Nigerian from 2024–25 Europe’s Big 5

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 25, 2025

Serie A giants AC Milan are among the front-runners in the race to sign Raphael Onyedika, the Super Eagles midfielder who has starred for Club Brugge, PUNCH Sports Extra report. The Belgian club, fresh off another Pro League title, values the 24 year old at around €20 million a sum Milan appear prepared to match. Onyedika, a standout performer in Brugge’s

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Former MLSer Offor Joins Russian Premier League’s FC Baltika

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 25, 2025

Nigerian goalkeeper Samuel James delivered an outstanding performance in Finland’s Ykkösliiga, recording a remarkable 10 saves during SJK Seinäjoki II’s narrow 2–1 defeat to PK-35. Despite the loss, James’s efforts were widely praised, with fans and analysts alike highlighting his crucial interventions that kept his team in contention throughout the match. The 18 year old,

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Simon Completes Medical Ahead of Paris FC Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 25, 2025

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has completed his medical ahead of a prospective move to Paris FC, signalling the end of his five‑year stay at FC Nantes. The 29 year old revealed that he’s open to fresh challenges abroad but will not move to another Ligue 1 club, respecting his legacy at Nantes. Paris FC, backed

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Romanian Giants Sign Super Eagles Defender on Free Transfer

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 24, 2025

Romanian champions CFR Cluj have officially signed Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo on a free transfer after his Kasimpasa contract was terminated on 28 June 2025. At 31, Omeruo brings a wealth of experience, boasting 69 international caps and significant contributions to Nigeria’s successful campaigns, including the 2013 AFCON triumph and bronze in 2019. Omeruo’s contract with Cluj

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Felix Danebo Joins Clube Atlético de Macedo de Cavaleiros

By Kelechi / Transfer News / June 23, 2025

Felix Danebo, a promising Nigerian midfielder, has secured a move to Clube Atlético de Macedo de Cavaleiros (CA Macedo de Cavaleiros), a club competing in Portugal’s Segunda Divisão Série Norte.The club, founded in 1954, plays its home matches at the Estádio Municipal de Macedo de Cavaleiros, which has a capacity of 2,500 spectators. Danebo’s transfer

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