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Broke La Liga Club May Be Forced to Sell Super Eagles Striker Akor

By Kelechi Abel / Merch & Branding / January 12, 2026

Spanish La Liga side Sevilla FC could be compelled to sell Super Eagles striker Akor Adams amid reported financial difficulties at the club, according to transfer updates. The Nigerian forward who has featured regularly for Sevilla since joining from Montpellier and scored in AFCON 2025’s quarter‑final win over Algeria has attracted attention from clubs across Europe due to […]

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Osimhen, Osayi-Samuel & Onyemaechi Named in AFCON Quarter-Final Best XI

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / January 12, 2026

Three Super Eagles stars — Victor Osimhen, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi have been included in the Best XI of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals, following Nigeria’s impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech. The selections were based on ratings from performance data site Sofascore, which highlighted their dominant displays in the last eight

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Terem Moffi Demands Contract Termination at OGC Nice

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 12, 2026

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has officially requested the termination of his contract with French club OGC Nice, citing security concerns and dissatisfaction with how the club handled off-field incidents. The 26 year old forward — who is under contract with Nice until June 2027 — has approached the legal commission of the French Professional

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BUA Chairman Rabiu Announces 0,000 Reward for Super Eagles

BUA Chairman Rabiu Announces $500,000 Reward for Super Eagles

By Kelechi Abel / Merch & Branding / January 12, 2026

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of the BUA Group, has pledged a $500,000 reward to Nigeria’s Super Eagles if they win their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final match against Morocco. The announcement was made following Nigeria’s 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria, which booked the team’s place in the semi-finals. Rabiu shared the pledge on his

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Ayenugba Shines as Heartland, Beyond Limits Draw in NNL

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / January 12, 2026

In a Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Heartland FC and Beyond Limits FC played out a 0–0 stalemate, with neither side able to break the deadlock in a fiercely contested encounter. A defining moment came late in the match when Beyond Limits goalkeeper Daniel Ayenugba produced a superb

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to Depart Fes for Rabat Monday Afternoon

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to leave their base in Fes and travel to Rabat on Monday afternoon as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final clash with hosts Morocco. The move was confirmed by the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, following Nigeria’s return to Fes after a convincing 2–0 quarter-final win

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Rangers Sign Nigerian-Born Midfielder Tochi Chukwuani

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 12, 2026

Rangers FC have completed the signing of Nigerian-born midfielder Tochi Chukwuani from Austrian Bundesliga side Sturm Graz, the Scottish Premiership club has announced. The 22 year old joins the Light Blues on a three-and-a-half-year contract in a deal worth around £4 million plus add-ons. Chukwuani who holds Danish and Nigerian nationality brings experience from top-flight

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Boniface Begins Rehabilitation After Successful Knee Surgery

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / January 12, 2026

Super Eagles and Werder Bremen forward Victor Boniface has begun his rehabilitation programme following successful knee surgery in Innsbruck, Austria, the club’s medical team and multiple reports confirm. The Nigerian striker, sidelined due to a persistent knee injury and ruled out for the 2025/26 season, shared footage on social media of himself working with a

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Brentford Complete Signing of Nigerian-Born Forward Kaye Furo

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 12, 2026

Brentford FC have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian-born forward Kaye Furo from Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge, the Premier League club confirmed. The 18 year old has signed a long-term contract after impressing scouts with his performances for Brugge’s first team. Furo the son of former Super Eagles defender Iyenemi Furo made his senior

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Akpe Victory Seals Hungary Switch as Zalaegerszeg Strengthen Defensive Ranks

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 11, 2026

Nigerian centre-back Akpe Victory has completed a permanent transfer to Hungarian top-flight side Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet (ZTE) from Lithuanian club FK Banga Gargždai, bolstering the Hungarian side’s defensive options ahead of the 2026 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season. Victory arrives off the back of a strong campaign in Lithuania’s A Lyga, where he earned praise for

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