David Okereke Set to Leave Cremonese as Free Agent
Former Nigeria U-23 international David Okereke will bring his four-year spell with Italian club Cremonese to an end after the expiration of his contract on June 30. The 27-year-old forward will leave the Serie A side as a free agent, ending a stint that saw him become an important member of the Grigiorossi squad. Okereke…
Transfer: Nigerian Midfielder Peter Ademo Joins Real Zaragoza from Sheriff Tiraspol
Spanish club Real Zaragoza have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Peter Ademo from Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol for an undisclosed fee, marking another major milestone in the youngster’s rapidly progressing career. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract after enjoying an impressive campaign with Sheriff, where he established himself as…
Iker Casillas Calls for 64-Team FIFA World Cup Expansion
Legendary Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has called on FIFA to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, arguing that the current qualification format involving the best third-placed teams is flawed. The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 nations, an increase from the traditional 32-team format that…
Philip Enyeama Appointed Assistant Coach at French Club USM Merville
Philip Aniekan Enyeama, the elder brother of former Super Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, has been appointed assistant coach of French lower division club USM Merville, Naijasports confirms. The appointment marks another step in Philip Enyeama’s coaching career as he takes on a new role in French football, where he will assist the…
Official: Flying Eagles Winger Clinton Jephta Completes Permanent Move to FC Inter Turku
Flying Eagles winger Clinton Jephta has completed a permanent transfer to Finnish top-flight club FC Inter Turku from Nigeria Premier Football League side Niger Tornadoes. The 19-year-old earns the move after impressing during a successful four-month loan spell with the Finnish club, who have now exercised their option to make the transfer permanent. Jephta began…
Done Deal: Tom Dele-Bashiru Set for €2 Million Move to Aris Thessaloniki
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is set to begin a new chapter in his career after Aris Thessaloniki reached an agreement with Watford over a transfer worth up to €2 million, NaijaSports report. The 25-year-old is expected to travel to Thessaloniki this week to complete the formalities before signing a three-year contract with the Greek Super…
Transfer Watch: Turkish Club Erzurumspor Target Super Eagles Forward Peter Olayinka
Turkish Süper Lig side Erzurumspor are reportedly pushing to sign Nigerian forward Peter Olayinka on a free transfer as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, Naijasports report. The 29-year-old is currently available after leaving Cypriot champions APOEL, where he made 14 league appearances and scored two goals during his spell…
Christy Ucheibe Leaves Benfica After Trophy-Laden Six-Year Spell
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has officially brought an end to her successful six-year stay at Portuguese champions Benfica, closing the curtain on one of the most decorated spells by a Nigerian footballer in the country’s history, Naijasports report. Benfica confirmed that the Nigerian international will leave the club following the expiration of her contract…
Transfer Update: Premier League Clubs Circle Super Eagles Midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi
Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has reportedly attracted interest from two Premier League clubs this summer, but the Nigerian is understood to be keen on remaining at Olympique Marseille and fighting for his place ahead of the new season. The 22-year-old joined the French giants from Belgian side Zulte Waregem in February on a four-year…
World Cup Opener: El Tri Cruise Past Bafana Bafana to Kick Off 2026 Campaign in Style
Co-hosts Mexico launched the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium to extend their unbeaten run in World Cup opening matches to eight games (W6, D2). With football’s biggest tournament returning to Mexico for the first time in 40 years, the atmosphere…
