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Atalanta have confirmed the inclusion of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman in their squad for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, despite an eventful summer marked by failed transfer attempts. Clubs such as Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham Hotspur showed serious interest, yet no deal was finalised. Inter Milan came closest to securing his signature, reportedly […]

Umar Sadiq was notably absent as Real Sociedad played out a 2–2 draw with Espanyol in their La Liga clash on Sunday. The Nigerian striker has yet to make an appearance for the Basque side this season and has been linked with a departure amid the transfer window. Espanyol flew out of the blocks, taking

Nigeria international Frank Onyeka featured for Brentford as they claimed their first Premier League victory of the season, edging Aston Villa 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Onyeka, making his second league appearance of the campaign, came on in the 69th minute to reinforce the midfield and help the Bees preserve their advantage.

Italian giants AC Milan are in advanced discussions to acquire Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen, according to German media sources. Just days ago, Boniface and his agent, Atta Aneke, insisted he would remain at Leverkusen for the 2025–26 campaign. Now, Sky Sport Germany’s Patrick Berger reports that Milan have submitted an official

Nottingham Forest appear ready to move on Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi after signing French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, casting doubt on his future at the club. Awoniyi impressed last season with 17 goals and three assists in 33 league outings after arriving from Rennes. However, the new signing pushes him down to fourth in the

Wilfred Ndidi marked his first outing for Besiktas as the club edged past Eyüpspor 2-1 in a spirited season opener. He featured in the starting XI and remained on the field for 70 minutes before being substituted for Demir Tiknaz due to a minor knock. “The atmosphere was great. The support from our fans was

Chidozie Awaziem featured for the entire duration as FC Nantes fell 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 opener on Sunday, 17 August 2025. The Super Eagles defender, who joined Nantes from Colorado Rapids earlier this summer, started in central defence for the Canaries. Despite a disciplined defensive performance, Awaziem was inadvertently involved in

Brentford are poised to smash their transfer record by signing Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara for a fee of £42.5 million, including add-ons, according to the BBC. If the deal goes through, Ouattara will become the club’s most expensive signing, eclipsing Igor Thiago, whose move cost £30 million. With seventeen days remaining before the transfer window

Sevilla remain unable to register Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Kelechi Iheanacho for the upcoming La Liga season, as the club contends with severe financial restrictions. Neither player was included in the squad submitted to La Liga, leaving their participation in doubt. The club currently hovered near its salary cap, forcing the deregistration of several

Southampton have confirmed that Princewill Ehibhatiomhan, the younger brother of Benin City-born forward Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, has joined Swindon Town on a season-long loan, subject to EFL approval. The 19-year-old striker signed a new deal with the Saints just a month prior to his move. In the 2024–25 Premier League 2 season, Princewill emerged as a