Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka was in action as Brentford lost 1-0 to Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 11th appearance for Brentford, was substituted in the 90th minute for Lewis-Potter. Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard had a goal ruled out in the first half by the video assistant referee but defeat was harsh on …

Looking ahead to the 2026/27 football season, several clubs across Europe have already strengthened their squads with new signings, while others continue to explore the market for reinforcements. Nigerian players have also been caught up in the transfer frenzy, with several of them securing moves to new clubs. Perhaps the most notable transfer involving a Nigerian so far is that …

Zadok Yohanna will remain at Brighton & Hove Albion during the 2026/27 campaign, with the Premier League club ruling out the possibility of sending the youngster out on loan, reports completesports.com information. Reports had suggested Yohanna could leave on a temporary deal this summer, but Brighton are keen for the promising defender to continue his development at the club. The …

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has been welcomed to the French topflight by its organisers Ligue 1. Adams recently joined Montpellier from Norwegian club Lillestrom. Before his exit from Lillestrom, the former Flying Eagles star had scored 15 goals in 15 league appearances this season. Commenting on Adams’ move, Ligue 1, on Twitter, posted the picture of the Montpellier new signing …

Universitatea Cluj of the Romanian Super League has announced the signing of Friday Adams. completesports.com information. Adams previously played for another Romanian club, FC Botoșani, where he spent three seasons. The 23-year-old began his career in Nigeria at the Ikon Allah Kaduna academy and his development was noticed by the Russian youth team at FDC Vista. His first breakthrough came …

Trabzonspor will demand a fee of around €35 ​​million to part ways with Chibuike Nwaiwu this summer. completesports.com information Nwaiwu joined Black Sea Storm from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old quickly established himself as a key player at Papara Park, scoring three goals and providing one assist in 16 league appearances. The centre-back also …

Swedish club AIK Stockholm have bid farewell to Zadok Yohanna after the youngster completed his move to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. completesports.com information. Brighton announced the signing of the highly-rated winger on Saturday, with Yohanna signing a five-year contract that will keep him at the Amex Stadium until June 2031. The transfer fee was not disclosed. The …

Sevilla striker Akor Adams is on the radar of Olympic Marseille in Ligue 1. completesports.com information. Adams has been linked with a move away from Sevilla this summer due to the club’s ongoing financial difficulties. La Liga’s strict financial regulations require clubs to generate substantial income through the sale of players before they can register new signings, making player departures …

Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke has become a transfer target for Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the summer transfer window, reports completesports.com. Ejuke is expected to leave Sevilla after another disappointing campaign for the Spanish club. The 28-year-old struggled to make a significant impact, recording one goal and one assist in 29 La Liga appearances for the Rojiblancos. Several Premier …

Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze have been nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award. Completeesports.com information. The Cottagers had 15 goals shortlisted for the individual award. Iwobi obtained a double nomination for the Goal of the Season award. The versatile midfielder was nominated for the first time for his magnificent goal against Manchester City. Also Read:Iwobi’s Brilliant Hit For …