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

The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will in the coming days begin the screening of new assistant coaches for head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle. Eric Chelle's backroom staff is set to be revamp in the next coming weeks Chelle came with four of his assistants, while the NFF seconded the duo of Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogumodede as part of his backroom staff. They were a part of the team that won bronze at the recently

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

Eric Chelle will to continue as Super Eagles head coach despite recent suggestions that he might leave Eric Chelle will become the highest ever earning Super Eagles coach when he reaches an agreement to extend his current contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The coach who led to the team to a third placed team at the recently concluded AFCON still has a year to go on his current deal, but the National Sports Commission (NSC) in conjunction with the NFF have de

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

Former Nigeria international defender Efe Ambrose says he is interested in the vacant U20 job of the Nigerian team following the exit of Aliyu Zubairu as coach. Efe Ambrose was part of Nigeria's most recent AFCON winning Squad A member of the AFCON winning team of Nigeria in 2013. Ambrose who has already gotten his coaching badges in Scotland where he is based said it will be his own way or helping in the development of young players in Nigeria. Efe who still plays football i

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

The first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria Stanley Nwabali is not in the plans of head coach Eric Chelle for their upcoming engagement in the next international window. Stanley Nwabali is set to miss out on Nigeria's March international games, having not played since his departure from Chippa United Nigeria will be up against world cup debutants Jordan in March and Chelle will use the game to access fringe players, and also some new players who he has

Former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro saved the team from a very likely ban from FIFA during his time as head coach of the team. Jose Poseiro helped Nigeria avoid a costly mistake that would have led to a significant punishment from FIFA Peseiro who led the team to the final of the AFCON two years ago, where they were beaten by the host Cote d’Ivoire left after the tournament and he is presently the head coach of Saudi Arabia side Al-Ula. During his

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports claiming that FIFA has delivered a verdict on Nigeria’s protest concerning the eligibility of players fielded by the DR Congo national football team. No decision has been made yet regarding the alleged Ineligible players fielded by Congo despite speculations Speculation had circulated online suggesting that world football’s governing body had ruled on the matter, with some reports even alleging that Nigeria had been

The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Alhaji Shehu Dikko has reveal how they will handle any decision taken by FIFA on the protest lodged by Nigeria on the eligibility of some players in the team of DR Congo that defeated Nigeria in the final of the world cup qualifiers playoff. According to multiple sources, a decision over the petition submitted by NFF is expected today Nigeria protested against seven players in the team that will represent Africa in next mon

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

Rangers of Scotland defender Emmanuel Fernandez has said yes to playing for the senior national team of Nigeria. Emmanuel Fernandez has scored 4 goals in 17 games for Rangers this season Fernandez has been a revelation in the Scottish League this season following his move in the summer, and reports say he was close to joining German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in the January transfer window. The 24 year old was born in London to parents of Nigerian descent making him el

Hamburg summer signing Philip Otele is in the list of new players who will be a part of the Super Eagles team when they resume in March. Phillip Otele has recorded an assist in two Bundesliga games for Hamburg While still at Swiss side FC Basel Otele made the provisional list for the AFCON, but was dropped from the final list of 28 players picked for the tournament by head coach Eric Chelle. At that time Chelle felt they were some players ahead of him notably Chidera Ejuke of

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