NIGERIA

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship side Burnley for the signing of Nigerian-born midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the two clubs have finalized the deal and that the midfielder is now ready to complete the formalities before being presented by the Istanbul giants. According to Romano, the transfer package …

Teenage goal machine Excell Agada was left in tears after his father torpedoed a Swedish chance in a desperate bid to stop the “predatory” agents. On the surface it seems like a case of a blocked future, but on closer inspection it seems more like a case of a determined father protecting the interests of his young and talented son. …

Nigeria’s largest grassroots event kicks off on July 23. The application period has officially closed and 1xBet has announced the 100 teams that will compete in the new 1xCup season. Experienced teams, already accustomed to the pressure of big matches, and bold newcomers will fight for the title and generous prize money. All participants are very motivated and enthusiastic, since …

Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her disappointment after being left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. Coach Justine Madugu unveiled his 25-player squad for the tournament on Friday, with Plumptre among the notable absences. The versatile defender has been sidelined since March after suffering a foot injury while playing for Saudi club Al-Ittihad Ladies. Although …

Nigerian international defender Benjamin Fredrick has signed a new contract with English Premier League side Brentford, OwngoalNigeria.com reports. He was loaned last season to Belgian club FC Dender, after being voted the club’s best under-23 young player. His loan was cut short due to an injury. Returning to Brentford, he was linked with the first team for pre-season and the …

French side Stade Reims have completed a deal for Nigerian defensive midfielder John Otomewo from Hapoel Jerusalem, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Otomewo has already passed the routine medical examination and will travel to France on July 14, where he will complete the procedures for the operation, which will later be revealed by the club. The 19-year-old impressed as a holding …

Newly appointed AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze will remain at the club, following his return from a loan spell at English Premier League side Fulham. As we exclusively reported, he received an offer from Turkish side Trabzonspor, but turned it down in favor of returning to Milan, where Amorim promised him a …

The power of sports to foster international relations and community development was fully demonstrated this week when the Moses Simon Foundation hosted its latest football tournament with the support of the French Embassy in Nigeria. The event was attended by the representative of the French Embassy in Nigeria, Ketty Regis, who highlighted the initiative as a model of “sports diplomacy.” …

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is not happy with the small role he played for the team in the World Cup, where they were eliminated in the round of 32. Chukwuemeka was eligible for England, Nigeria and Austria, but after representing England at different youth levels he opted to change his nationality to Austria before the World Cup. Prior to …

19-year-old Nigerian defender Akpe Victory has completed his move to Swiss giants FC Basel from Hungarian side Zalaegerszeg, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The giants defender arrived on a free transfer from Lithuanian side Banga last summer and in just one season emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the Hungarian league. Three teams – Scottish giants Rangers, Portuguese powerhouse Benfica …