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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has delivered an emotional reflection on Nigeria’s recent World Cup disappointments, admitting it would be painful for members of the current generation to end their careers without featuring at football’s biggest tournament. Speaking on AySuga Channel, the FC Porto forward acknowledged the reality facing several senior players in the squad…
…Alex Iwobi to be honoured before kick-off
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have intensified preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after completing their final training session ahead of Friday’s international friendly against Senegal in Ikenne. Justin Madugu’s side put in another strong workout on Thursday at the Remo Stars Stadium, with the players appearing focused and determined as…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Portugal ahead of next week’s international friendly encounter as preparations continue for their second tune-up game of the international window. The team’s arrival in Lisbon was confirmed by Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, who disclosed that 19 players and officials travelled from Poland to Portugal following…
