Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Juventus equalized in added time to force a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in Sunday’s biggest Serie A clash. completesports.com information. Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze, who came on in the second half, picked up another assist in the league after setting up teammate Alphadjo Cissé to put Milan ahead. But Federico Gatti scored in the 92nd minute to help …

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has provided an update on Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker suffered an injury during Friday night’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. Osimhen opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 13th minute, finishing clinically after latching onto a pass from Lucas Torreira. However, the 27-year-old’s impressive start to the match was cut short after …

Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah are closing in on the signing of Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. According to transfer expert Rudi Galetti, Al-Qadsiah has agreed a full deal with Leipzig worth between €9 million and €10 million, including bonuses. Negotiations over personal terms are still ongoing with Suleiman, but there is growing confidence that a …

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC thrashed Nice 3-0 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 match. The Nigerian international, playing his second game for the Paris Club, put in a brilliant performance for the hosts. Also read:Eredivisie: Arokodare scores in third consecutive match as Ajax achieves big away win He was replaced in the 63rd minute by …

Nigerian teenage winger Zadok Yohanna was missing in action as Chelsea made a perfect start to this season’s Premier League after beating Brighton 4-3 in an entertaining match at Stamford Bridge. Yohanna, who played for Brighton in the team’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa last weekend, was omitted from the squad for the game against Chelsea. The hosts had only …

Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed his disappointment after Coventry City suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Premier League newcomers Hull City. Frank Lampard’s team was defeated by the Tigers at the CBS Arena on Saturday. Liam Millar scored the decisive goal eight minutes from time. Coventry enjoyed some good moments in the match and created a number of scoring opportunities, but …

Premier League giants Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40m deal for Atalanta’s Italian-born Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor. This was revealed by European transfer expert and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. “Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta,” Romano wrote on his X handle. “I understand the deal for the 18-year-old defender …

Gift Orban netted a hat-trick as Gent hammered Polish club Pogon Szczecin in the first leg, third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League on Wednesday. Orban has now scored five goals in all competitions for the Belgian club. It is a fifth consecutive win for Gent so far in the new campaign. Also read: I’m In Milan To Win …

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has completed a permanent move to Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor. completesports.com information. The 29-year-old player joined the Green and Whites from French side Nantes after signing a two-year contract. He will wear the number 15 shirt for the 2026/27 campaign. Return to familiar territory The move marks a return to familiar territory for Awaziem, …

Samuel Chukwueze provided a superb assist as AC Milan came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Scottish champions Celtic in a pre-season match on Saturday. completesports.com information. Chukwueze, who was named among the substitutes, came on at the start of the second half to provide the assist that made it 2-2. It was Celtic’s final pre-season match before …