Transfer News - Football In Nigeria

Junior Ajayi Joins Libyan Side Al Hilal Benghazi on a Free Transfer

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 6, 2025

Nigerian forward Junior Ajayi is on the move once again, joining Libyan club Al Hilal Benghazi on a free transfer after parting ways with Egyptian side Smouha SC. The 28 year old striker brings with him an impressive résumé, having played for top clubs across Africa and achieved significant success throughout his career. Ajayi began

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Blackburn Rovers Sign Super Eagles Forward Emmanuel Dennis on Loan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 5, 2025

EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers have secured the loan signing of Nigerian international Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest. Dennis becomes the fourth Super Eagles player to feature for Blackburn, following in the footsteps of Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Dickson Etuhu, and Hope Akpan. The 26 year old forward’s move was confirmed on the January transfer deadline day,

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Golden Eaglets winger Nwachukwu joins Sheffield United

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 5, 2025

Christian Nwachukwu, the 19 year old former Golden Eaglets winger, has officially signed for English Championship side Sheffield United from Bulgarian top flight club Botev Plovdiv. The promising winger has committed to a contract that runs until 2027, with an option for a two year extension. Nwachukwu’s transfer marks part of Sheffield United’s evolving data-driven

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Kazeem Olaigbe Completes €6m Transfer to Ligue 1 Side Rennes

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 4, 2025

Belgian club Cercle Brugge have confirmed that Nigerian winger Kazeem Olaigbe has taken a “new, beautiful step” in his career after completing a transfer to French Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes. The 21 year old signed a contract with Rennes that runs until mid-2029, with the French club paying €6 million for the player. Olaigbe’s

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Chukwueze’s Deadline Day Move to Fulham Collapses

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 4, 2025

Samuel Chukwueze’s anticipated deadline day transfer to Premier League side Fulham has fallen through after AC Milan and Fulham failed to reach an agreement. The Nigerian winger was expected to join the London club on a loan deal with an obligation to buy, but negotiations broke down before the transfer window closed. Despite the setback,

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Iheanacho Returns to England, Joins Middlesbrough on Loan

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 4, 2025

Middlesbrough have secured the loan signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho from Sevilla for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season. Iheanacho, who fits into Boro’s homegrown player quota due to his formative years at Manchester City, brings a wealth of experience and attacking prowess to the team. The 28 year old striker arrives with over

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Lillestrom Secure 16 Year Old Nigerian Talent Seun Akanji

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 4, 2025

Norwegian top flight club Lillestrom has officially signed promising 16 year old Nigerian winger Seun Akanji from Nigeria National League NNL side Sporting Lagos. The signing, announced on Lillestrom’s official website, includes an option for the club to fully purchase the player. Akanji joined the club for training in mid-January and featured in friendly matches

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Golden Eaglets Star Akinkunmi Amoo Joins Shanghai Jiading Huilong

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 3, 2025

Former Golden Eaglets standout Akinkunmi Amoo has signed with Chinese second-division club Shanghai Jiading Huilong after completing successful trials. The 24 year old winger’s move comes after his contract with Omonia Nicosia was terminated in March 2024. Amoo’s career took a downturn due to a long term injury and legal issues involving a rape case

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Chuba Akpom Undergoes Medical with Lille Ahead of Transfer

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 2, 2025

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom, who switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria, is undergoing a medical with French club Lille. The transfer will see Akpom join Lille on loan from Ajax Amsterdam, with an option to buy. Transfer expert David Ornstein confirmed the deal, highlighting that Lille fended off competition from several Premier

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Kebbi United Appoints Bashiru as Head Coach Ahead of the 2024/25 Season

By Kelechi / Transfer News / February 1, 2025

Kebbi United has appointed Muhammad Bashiru as their new head coach for the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season. Equipped with a UEFA Tactical and Strategic Management certificate, Bashiru is expected to bring an innovative, modern approach to the team. His appointment marks a new chapter as the club seeks to build on past successes and

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