Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Former Ajax, Real Madrid and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has described Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare as a dangerous player when he is the center of attention on the pitch. Arokodare joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer after Wolves’ relegation to the Championship, and quickly put his difficult spell in England behind him. The 25-year-old …

Spanish side Real Betis are reportedly interested in signing Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemeachi. The Nigerian international was linked with a move away from the Greek club last summer, but Olympiacos decided not to sell the left-back at the time. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Olympiacos are now open to selling Onyemeachi, although they are expected to demand a fee …

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after suffering an ankle injury. The 23-year-old suffered the injury during Plymouth Argyle’s clash against Crystal Palace Under-21s last month, playing for 33 minutes before being sent off. Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley provided an update on Oseni’s condition, revealing that the club is taking extra …

Gift Orban scored and also provided an assist as Amedspor beat Beşiktaş 3-2 in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday. Orban has taken his tally in the Turkish top flight to seven goals and two assists in six games. Furthermore, the 24-year-old has scored in his last four league games for Amedspor. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi did not play …

Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick will make his competitive debut for Brentford when they take on Reading in tonight’s Carabao Cup clash. Fredrick joined Brentford from the Simoiben Football Academy on loan in August 2023 before the Premier League club made the move permanent in April 2024. The 21-year-old was first included in Brentford’s senior squad in January 2024, when …

Juan Iglesias scored a late header to give Sevilla a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Valencia at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Friday’s La Liga clash. Nigerian international Chidera Ejuke was involved in the match when he came on in the 63rd minute in his fifth league appearance this season. Before the clash against Valencia, which was without the injured Umar Sadiq, …

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 …