Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles of Nigeria can still make it to the 2026 World Cup in the light of the protest against DR Congo for fielding ineligible players in the world cup qualifiers playoff. Alex Iwobi is one of few Nigerian players, left in the squad, who played in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia Nigeria were beaten 2-4 on penalties by DR Congo in the world cup qualifiers playoff, effectively ending their hope of picking the remaining two available tickets via the i

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has postponed its Annual General Assembly (AGA) earlier scheduled to hold on February 14, 2026, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The NFF Annual General Assembly has been postponed to Next Month In a notice circulated to members of Congress, the federation announced that the assembly has now been rescheduled for March 26, 2026. Letters informing congressmen of the change have been dispatched accordingly. Confirming the development, NFF General S

George Ilenikhena has etched his name into Nigerian football history after completing a record-breaking transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, becoming the most expensive Nigerian teenager ever. Ilenikhena recently broke the record for Monaco's youngest Champions League goalscorer, a record previously held by Kylian Mbappe. The 19-year-old forward’s move from AS Monaco is reportedly worth €30 million, surpassing the long-standing benchmark set by John Mikel Obi, whose €2

CD Castellón, a Spanish clubside has signed highly talented teenage Nigerian attacker, Elisha Ephraim, a product of Mavlon FC. Elisha Ephraim has completed a switch to CD Castellon Ephraim can function effectively as a winger or a striker. He is endowed with rich football inteligence, skills and natural instinct to score goals and to create assists, depending on the occassion. Mavlon FC in Europe The management of CD Castellón are pleased to offer him his first professional

18 year old forward David Oguejiofor has joined Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr from Kaduna based Nigerian football academy Simoiben Football Academy. Oguejiofor trained alongside players he was watching on television two weeks ago in the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, Inigo Martinez among others . The deal was completed before the close of the January transfer window with Oguejiofor joining the team on a six months initial loan deal, with the option of making

The January transfer window around major leagues in Europe came to a close yesterday with so many Nigerian players taking advantage of it by moving to new teams. It was a good window for Nigerian players; with high profile transfers, career step ups and several other headline deals taking place We pick ten top transfers made by Nigerian players during the course of the window, which lasted for a month. Ademola Lookman to Atletico Madrid – The best move of the window by a mile

Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey snubbed a big money offer to move to Saudi Arabia in the recently concluded January transfer window. Calvin Bassey made the tournament’s best XI at the recently concluded AFCON where Nigeria finished third Bassey has a year left on his deal at Fulham but the club hold an option of extending it for another year. An offer from Saudi Arabia which is said to be four times what he currently earns in England was lodged for his services b

The January transfer window came to a close yesterday for major European Leagues with so many players of the senior national team of Nigeria using the window to switch teams. Following their heroics at the AFCON, the Nigerian Senior National team players were heavily linked with moves all around Europe However there were some who were not able to switch teams despite their desire. We take a look at five of them. 1. Wilfred Ndidi to Ajax – Besiktas turned down a bid of around

The vice captain of the senior national team of Nigeria Moses Simon says he is confident that his teammate Luca Koleosho will commit his international future to Nigeria despite his present status as a player of the U21 of Italy. Luca Koleosho joined Paris FC on loan from Premier League side Burnley in the summer of this season Koleosho who is of Nigerian descent joined Simon at Paris FC on loan from English Premier League side Burnley, and he has already made a positive impre

Top teams around the world have made contact with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the possibility of playing a friendly game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the build up to the World Cup. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, claimed bronze medal in the just concluded AFCON, whilst showcasing an exhilarating attacking brand of football Nigeria failed to qualify for the world cup, but their strong showing at the AFCON has put them in pole position for high grade friend

Not so many players make the kind of transfer that Uchenna Ogundu just made to German Bundesliga side Augsburg from Turkish side Alanyaspor. Uchenna Ogundu will be looking to stake a claim for club and country in the next 4 months after a sporadic rise to the top 5 European leagues The 19 year old is a graduate of Nigeria’s “Diamond Youth Academy” and moved to Turkey in the summer of 2024 to join Turkish third division side Şanlıurfaspor.Super Eagles Merchandise However at th

Philip Otele has agreed a move to German Bundesliga side Hamburg from Swiss side FC Basel. Philip Otele who made the Super Eagles preliminary list of players for the recently concluded AFCON The 26 year old is expected in Germany later today for a routine medical according to transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, it will be a loan deal with the German side having the option of signing him permanently at the end of the season. A left winger who can also play upfront as the main

French Ligue 1 giants Olympique de Marseille have agreed to a deal with Belgian side Zulte Waregem to sign Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi on a permanent transfer. Tochukwu Nnadi was one of few Nigerian players to get their first cap at the AFCON 2025 ​ According to reports, Marseille will pay €6m for the Nigeria international, who caught the attention of the French club with his impressive performances in Belgium this season. The 22-year-old has been a mainstay for Zulte

Ademola Lookman is set to finally get his exit from Atalanta, after La Dea reportedly accepted Atletico Madrid’s second bid for the Super Eagles ace. The Nigerian International was original set to be heading to Turkey, before a late transfer plot from Spanish giants altered proceedings Fenerbahçe have led the race for Lookman’s signature for most of the window. After weeks of talks and rejected informal bids, they finally reached a verbal agreement with Atalanta. The Yellow

FC Porto has agreed all terms to sign Nigeria international forward Terem Moffi from French Ligue 1 side Nice on a loan deal till the end of the season. Terem Moffi has 19 Caps for Nigeria Moffi hasn’t played for the French side since November after he was attacked by the fans of the club. His attempt to have his contract terminated in order to leave as a free agent wasn’t successful. A loan deal was reached with the Portuguese side for his January exit with a clause that isn

Nigeria international forward Ademola Lookman has put a hold on talks on a January transfer move to Turkish side Fenerbahce before the close of the window following interest from Atletico Madrid. Ademola Lookman recorded 4 assists and 3 goals in the just concluded 2025 AFCON. Lookman already agreed terms on a move to the Turkish side with only a club to club agreement being finalised with Atalanta, after they demanded €10 million more from what was offered. Fenerbahce have ho

The 19-year-old's late goal sealed Villa's 3-2 comeback victory against Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday to help them finish second in the Europa League league phase. Born in England on the 2nd of November, 2006, Jamaldeen is primarily an attacking midfielder who can play across other positions in the centre of the park. Jamaldeen joined Aston Villa from West Bromwich Albion in August 2023, and signed his first professional contract two months later. The highly-rated teenager st

Nigeria’s prospects of securing a favorable ruling from FIFA over its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have received a significant boost following the world football governing body’s recent sanctions against Malaysia for fielding ineligible players. FIFA’s recent ruling against Malaysia has strengthened Nigeria’s case The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had approached FIFA after the Super Eagles were eliminated by DR Congo on penalties in the fin

High flying Sheffield United right back Femi Seriki turned down the chance to be a part of the Super Eagles team to the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco. Femi Seriki has recorded a goal and 4 assists in 22 games for Sheffield United this season In his search for more options at right back in the build up to the AFCON, head coach of the Nigerian team Eric Chelle was offered two options to pick from in the English Championship in light of the injury to Ola Aina. Chelle was o

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will improve the depth of the team after their bronze medal finish at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco. Eric Chelle is looking to bolster his squad depth for future games While Chelle will retain the bulk of the team when they resume for the AFCON qualifiers in March, he has however made a decision on some players after watching them at close quarters at the AFCON, and will likely not include them in his imm