Nigerians Abroad

Hull City is on the verge of finalising a deal for Nigerian winger David Akintola, who is currently a free agent after his contract with Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur Rizespor expired. The 29 year old is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Sky Bet Championship side. Akintola had the option to join

Chioma Okafor, the 21 year old striker playing with the University of Connecticut in the United States, has chosen to commit her international future to Nigeria’s Super Falcons instead of Malawi’s Scorchers. Born in Malawi to a Nigerian father and Malawian mother, Okafor had earlier featured in training with Malawi in 2015 and was invited

Everton Football Club has confirmed the signing of Nigerian-English midfielder Malik Olayiwola to a two-year scholarship deal, effective from the 2025–26 season. This agreement follows Premier League regulations, allowing players in their U17 year to commence their careers on a scholarship before signing a professional contract upon turning 17. Olayiwola, widely regarded as one of

Nigerian striker Praise Adebo has expressed her determination to remain grounded and committed after a flying start to her career at St. Mirren Women’s FC. Since joining the Scottish side midway through the season, the young forward has already found the net four times in just nine appearances quickly establishing herself as one of the club’s

Zacariah “Zac” Shuaib, a talented 18 year old central midfielder eligible for Nigeria, England, Spain and India, is reportedly close to agreeing a move to Real Sociedad after being released by Arsenal this summer. Shuaib spent three years with the Gunners’ academy, turning professional in 2023, but failed to receive a contract extension and entered his final

Tottenham winger Damola Ajayi has made an immediate impact in a friendly outing for Doncaster Rovers, finding the net in his debut appearance since joining on loan from Spurs. The 19 year old, who impressed during his senior debut for Tottenham by scoring against Elfsborg in the Europa League, demonstrated his attacking prowess once again

Bournemouth has announced that five academy players, including Nigerian midfielder Malachi Ogunleye, have signed new contracts with the club. Ogunleye, 18, has been with Bournemouth since the age of 11 and captained the U18s in the Professional Development League and FA Youth Cup last season. He also featured in the Professional Development League and Premier

Crystal Palace young keeper Owen Goodman has joined League One side Huddersfield Town on loan for the 2025–26 season. The 21 year old, having impressed on loan at AFC Wimbledon where he kept 21 clean sheets in League Two underwent a medical this week before the move was officially confirmed. Goodman’s exceptional 2024–25 stint saw