The 2026 summer transfer window is a defining one for the future of Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson, who are all expected to make big moves, especially if they have a good World Cup campaign. Elliot Anderson (left), Carlos Baleba (middle) and Adam Wharton(right) are all expected to leave their respective clubs this summer The trio are the most talked about defensive/deep laying midfielders in the Premier League, whether they do move or not, 2 or more cars cann

Head coach of Turkish side Galatasaray Okan Buruk says the team made a huge decision when they decided to spend €75m on the permanent signing of Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window. Victor Osimhen has 9 goals and 3 assists in the Turkish Super Lig After a productive loan spell two seasons ago from Napoli, Osimhen made a permanent switch to the Turkish side in the summer for a fee considered by many as outlandish by a Turkish side. Yester

Leicester City defender Caleb Okoli made a big mistake turning down Nigeria when he was approached by former coach Jose Peseiro according to a source close to the Portuguese. Caleb Okoli was a regular Premier League starter for Leicester City last season Okoli was a target for Peseiro who was in charge of the Super Eagles, and the coach confirmed that he will try to convince the then U21 international of Italy, who was a teammate of Ademola Lookman back then at Atalanta to co

Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen was a thorn in the flesh of the defence of Italian Serie A side Juventus with two assists for Galatasaray in a shocking 5-2 win in the first round of their round of 32 playoff in the UEFA Champions League. Victor Osimhen has provided 4 goals in two games for Galatasaray Fresh from picking a double assist against Eyuspor in a 5-1 win, he followed it up today with another one as his proved to be too strong for the Italian side, who h

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured another friendly game for the upcoming international window in the month of March. The Super Eagles are expected to face Jordan and Iran in March, if FIFA's Verdict rules against Nigeria Yesterday a date was secured for a friendly game against world cup bound Jordan in March, and now another game has been agreed with fellow Asian side Iran who are also heading to the 2026 World Cup. Spokesman of the Football Federation of Iran Amirmahd

Coach of Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner has dropped Nigeria international midfielder Uche Chrisantus from the list of registered players in the Europa Conference League. Chrisantus Uche has failed to string consistent performances together, ever since he joined the Eagles The on loan midfielder who has made two appearances in the tournament was dropped from the list of registered players, to make way for the registration of players signed by the club in the January transfer wi

Victor Osimhen has revealed the real reason behind his decision to leave Italian Serie A side Napoli ahead of today’s UEFA Champions League game against Juventus. Victor Osimhen gave to assist to help Galatasaray defeat Juventus Osimhen who guided Napoli to their first ever league title in 33 years three seasons ago, forced his way out of the club by initially joining Galatasaray on loan before making the transfer permanent in the summer. He will be up against an Italian oppo

On loan Simoiben of Kaduna prospect David Oguejiofor made an instant impact for Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr with a goal and assist for their U21 in his debut game. David Oguejiofor scored and assisted on his debut for Al Nassr's U21 team The 19 year old who was signed on loan during the January transfer window wasted no time in making his mark at the club, when he was introduced for his debut against the U21 team of Al-Jabalin. He wasted no time in getting on the score sheet t

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has taken the initiative towards becoming the new coach of French Ligue 1 side Marseille. Eric Chelle is reportedly interested in taking up the Vacant role at Marseille Chelle who is presently the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria is among the names touted to be the coach of the Ligue 1 side, following the exit of Roberto De Zerbi as coach. Yesterday the Malian who lives in Marseille reached out to the

The senior national team of Nigeria will be back in action in the March international window with a friendly game against Asian side Jordan in their capital city Amman. The Super Eagles will face Jordan in Asia, subject to FIFA's ruling on Congo's case It will be the first time, the team will be in action since finishing third at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco, but the game is dependent on a decision by world football governing body FIFA on their protest against DR C

Arthur Okonkwo picked up his ninth clean sheet of the season as Wrexham continue their giant killing run in the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Ipswich yesterday. Arthur Okonkwo is up with the top goalkeepers in England this season, keeping clean sheets and saving penalties Okonkwo who was the hero for the English Championship side in the last round of the tournament, where they knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest on penalties was once again at his best. It was his n

The international career of Brentford defender Michael Kayode could take a dramatic turn with reports indicating that the 21 year old hasn’t ruled out a switch to Nigeria from Italy. Michael Kayode has been instrumental to Brentford's Europe placing in the Premier League table Born in the Italian city of Borgomanero to parents of Nigerian descent, he has represented Italy at different youth levels from U18 to U21, but still remains eligible for Nigeria as he is yet to be capp

The Congolese Football Federation is allegedly doing everything within their powers to hand twist FIFA into rulling in their favour as the World Football Governing body meets on Monday February 16, to decide on the petition filed by the Nigeria football federation on the eligibility of six Congolese players in last year’s FIFA 2026 Africa World Cup play-offs. A decision is expected to be taken before the March international break, when the intercontinental play offs are set t

21 year old goalkeeper Colin Andrew is open to representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite playing for Czech Republic at U21 level. Zbrojovka Brno's Colin Andrew is of Yoruba Decent Born to Nigerian parents in Czech Republic, the shot stopper who was a part of the U21 team of the country of his birth last year, he recently moved to second division side Zbrojovka Brno, who are top of the league and in strong position to gain promotion to the top division. Despite his invi

The pending petition from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) challenging the eligibility of some players in the squad of DR Congo that defeated Nigeria on penalties, to grab the sole ticket to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoff for a spot at the world Cup. A decision by FIFA is expected before the March international break, where the World Cup international playoffs will continue After the defeat in November, Nigeria acting on a tip off from sources in DR Con

There is the likelihood of Stanley Nwabali losing his position as the first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria in the event that he fails to get a club, before their next international engagement. Stanley Nwabali's position as Nigeria's First choice goalkeeper is in jeopardy after leaving Chippa United Nwabali is presently without a club after leaving Chippa United of South Africa by mutual consent. He is now waiting for offers from clubs before the end

The Austrian Football Association are refusing to allow Nigeria to have a free run at Borussia Dortmund star Carney Chukwuemeka whose international future is up in the air. Carney Chukwuemeka has netted twice for Dortmund in their quest for a Bundesliga title The former Chelsea and Aston Villa player was born in Eisenstadt, Austria, to Nigerian parents, but grew up in England where he earned caps at various youth levels up to U20 level, and was part of the under-19 side that

Nigerians woke up to the news linking the head coach of the senior national team Eric Chelle to the vacant managerial job at French Ligue 1 side Marseille. The National Sports Commission are yet to finalise Eric Chelle's contract extension, thereby sparking rumours Chelle led the Super Eagles to a third place finish at the recently concluded AFCON playing an enterprising brand of football that won them admirers. A brand that made the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to insis

French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille are reportedly considering a move for Nigeria national team head coach Eric Chelle, raising uncertainty over his future with the Super Eagles. Eric Chelle is the most sought after African Coach, after guiding the Super Eagles to a third place finish The development comes just 24 hours after Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau publicly expressed confidence in Chelle’s long-term commitment to the national team. Howev

Italian Serie A side AC Milan are confident that Fulham will trigger the option of the permanent signing of Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze who is currently on loan with the English side. Samuel Chukwueze has contributed to 7 of Fulham goals, including a brace against Manchester City The loan deal of Chukwueze gave Fulham the option of signing him permanently at the end of his loan spell in the summer, based on his performance. So far he has made himself a key f