Transfer News - Football In Nigeria

Ifeoma Onumonu completes historic transfer to Montpellier HSC

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 9, 2024

Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has made history by becoming the first Nigerian player to sign with Montpellier HSC, a French Première Ligue club. Onumonu joined Montpellier as a free agent after mutually parting ways with National Women’s Soccer League NWSL side Utah Royals. The 30 year old striker was brought in to bolster Montpellier’s

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Goalkeeper Asemota Joins Aston Villa After Leaving Arsenal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 5, 2024

Aston Villa has officially announced the signing of Owen Asemota, a promising young goalkeeper with Nigerian heritage, who has joined their academy. Asemota, who previously played for Arsenal, rejected a contract extension from the North London club in favour of this new opportunity. He has signed a scholarship deal and is expected to secure a

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Talented 17 Year Old Nigerian Midfielder Sign Deal with Manchester City

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 3, 2024

Talented 17 year old English born Nigerian midfielder, Femi Fapetu, has signed a new deal with Premier League champions Manchester City. The promising youngster, who joined City from Arsenal three years ago, has now put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the club. Fapetu’s new deal comes after a series of impressive

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Anderlecht Loans 2002 Born Midfielder Ishaq to Norwegian Club Odds BK

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 2, 2024

Norwegian top flight club Odds BK has announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Abdulrazak Ishaq on loan from Belgian giants Anderlecht. The 22 year old midfielder, who joined Anderlecht in the summer of 2022, has struggled to secure regular playing time and will now spend the remainder of the 2024 Norwegian season at Odds BK.

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Football League’ Red Devils Sign Super Eagles Defender Tanimu for N1.4b

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 2, 2024

Crawley Town, a newly promoted League One team, has officially announced the signing of Nigerian international Benjamin Tanimu from Tanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars. The transfer was completed for an estimated fee of $850,000 approximately N1.4 billion in Nigerian currency. Singida Black Stars confirmed the deal on England’s transfer deadline day, including a

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Crystal Palace Ozoh Scores First Senior Goal for Loan Club Derby County

By Kelechi / Transfer News / September 1, 2024

David Ozoh, a Nigerian midfielder currently on loan at Derby County from Crystal Palace, scored his first senior goal as Derby County defeated Bristol City 3-0 in their EFL Championship match on Saturday. This milestone comes 588 days after Ozoh made history as the youngest player to ever feature for Crystal Palace in the Premier

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Ibrahim Hafiz Umar Seals Move to Stade de Reims After Chelsea Opts Out

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 31, 2024

Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar has completed a transfer to French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims after Chelsea decided not to sign him. Despite undergoing trials with Chelsea earlier this year, the club ultimately deemed him unsuitable for their recruitment strategy. Umar, who previously impressed during a trial with Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt and won

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Al Ahli Reach Agreement with Victor Osimhen €40 Million Annual Salary

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 30, 2024

Top Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli have reportedly reached an agreement with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on a lucrative four year contract. The deal will see Osimhen earn €40 million per year, a significant increase from the initial offer of €30 million, which was rejected. This new salary is four times what Osimhen currently earns

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Fehintola Mabokanje Joins Red Star Belgrade from FC Robo Queens

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 29, 2024

Fehintola Mabokanje, a rising star in Nigerian football, has officially signed with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade, leaving FC Robo Queens, one of the top teams in the Nigerian Women’s Football League. This move marks a significant milestone in the 19 year old midfielder’s career, as she embarks on a new chapter in European football.

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Charity Reuben Joins Al Ahly Women’s Football Club in Historic Move

By Kelechi / Transfer News / August 29, 2024

In a significant career shift, former Nigerian U20 Women’s international Charity Reuben has signed with Al Ahly Women Football Club. This move is part of Al Ahly’s strategy to build a competitive women’s team, following the Confederation of African Football’s CAF requirement for clubs in inter-club competitions to have women’s teams. Al Ahly, a powerhouse

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