Okafor Opts for Nigeria Over Malawi Ahead of Morocco Debut

Okafor Opts for Nigeria Over Malawi Ahead of Morocco Debut

By / Nigerians Abroad /
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 […]

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Semi Ajayi Embraces Hull City Challenge on Two‑Year Deal

Semi Ajayi Embraces Hull City Challenge on Two‑Year Deal

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Semi Ajayi, the experienced Super Eagles defender, has officially joined English Championship side Hull City on a two‑year contract, with a club option for a third year. The 31 year old will link up with his new team on 1 July, after being released by West Bromwich Albion at the end of his six‑season stint

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Manu Garba Reappointed as Golden Eaglets Coach for Fourth Term

Manu Garba Reappointed as Golden Eaglets Coach for Fourth Term

By / Training & Coaching /
The Nigeria Football Federation has officially retained Manu Garba as Head Coach of the Golden Eaglets, marking his fourth tenure in charge of the U‑17 national team. The appointment was approved by the NFF’s Executive Committee following the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub‑Committee. Garba previously led Nigeria to FIFA U‑17 World Cup glory

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Sixtus Ogbuehi Seals Three‑Year Deal with K.V. Kortrijk

Sixtus Ogbuehi Seals Three‑Year Deal with K.V. Kortrijk

By / Transfer News /
Belgian club K.V. Kortrijk have announced the permanent signing of Nigerian forward Sixtus Ogbuehi from Spain’s CD Eldense. The 22 year old has agreed a three‑year contract, keeping him at the Guldensporenstadion until June 2028. Ogbuehi joined Eldense from AD Ceuta in summer 2024, making six appearances in LaLiga Hypermotion and featuring once in the Copa

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Barau FC Appoints Ladan Bosso as Technical Adviser for NPFL Debut

Barau FC Appoints Ladan Bosso as Technical Adviser for NPFL Debut

By / Training & Coaching /
Barau FC, newly promoted to the Nigeria Premier Football League for the 2025/26 season, has struck a deal with veteran coach Ladan Bosso to serve as Technical Adviser. The Kano‑based club confirmed the agreement via a statement, with unveiling details and contract terms set to follow. Bosso joins with immediate effect as the team prepares for

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Galatasaray Finalise €75m Victor Osimhen Deal with Historic Reception

Galatasaray Finalise €75m Victor Osimhen Deal with Historic Reception

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Galatasaray have reached a definitive agreement with Napoli to secure Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen on a permanent €75 million transfer. The payment structure includes €40 million upfront, with the remaining €35 million due by mid‑2026, plus possible bonuses and a 10 percent sell‑on clause. Osimhen—loaned to Galatasaray for the 2024/25 season scored 26 league goals in 30 matches and

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No Nigerian Match Official Chosen for FIFA U‑20 World Cup in Chile

No Nigerian Match Official Chosen for FIFA U‑20 World Cup in Chile

By / Law & Ethics /
In the official release of FIFA’s named match officials for the U‑20 World Cup in Chile, which runs from 27 September to 19 October 2025, there are 54 appointments in total 18 referees and 36 assistant referees but notably, no Nigerians feature among them. Despite Nigeria qualifying for the tournament alongside other African nations like

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Awaziem Returns to Ligue 1 with Three‑Year FC Nantes Deal

Awaziem Returns to Ligue 1 with Three‑Year FC Nantes Deal

By / Transfer News /
Chidozie Awaziem, 28, has inked a three‑year contract with French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes, marking his return to the Canaries after earlier featuring for the club during the 2017–18 season. The Nigerian centre‑back joins from Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids, where he started all 20 matches this season and recorded one assist in a 3–2 win

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3SC Appoints Bunmi Fadayomi as New COO to Drive Commercial Growth

3SC Appoints Bunmi Fadayomi as New COO to Drive Commercial Growth

By / Governance /
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has appointed seasoned marketing communications expert Bunmi Fadayomi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. This strategic move aims to enhance the club’s operational efficiency and unlock new commercial opportunities ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Fadayomi brings over 25 years of experience across

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Exciting Move: Young Nigerian Striker Joins Austrian Bundesliga Side

Exciting Move: Young Nigerian Striker Joins Austrian Bundesliga Side

By / Transfer News /
Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol have confirmed the signing of Ademola Ola‑Adebomi, the 21 year old centre‑forward formerly of Crystal Palace, marking the end of a 13‑year association with the Premier League club. Ola‑Adebomi, who joined Crystal Palace as an eight year old, never featured in the senior side, though he was included in the

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