Nigerian Footballers Abroad

French side Paris Saint-Germain of D1 Arkema are actively pursuing Juventus midfielder Jennifer Echegini. Echegini joined Juventus in January after breaking ties with American team Florida State Seminoles. However, the Nigerian international is looking to move away from the Bianconeri after spending just six months at the club. The 23-year-old has already notified Juventus of his decision to leave this …

Spanish side Sevilla Femenino have announced the departure of Super Falcons winger Toni Payne. The versatile winger spent six years with the rojiblancos. Payne, who was born to Nigerian parents in Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America, joined Sevilla from Dutch giants Ajax in 2018. The 29-year-old played 181 games in all competitions for the red and whites, with 30 …

KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare hopes to get the opportunity to represent Nigeria in the future. Arokodare is one of the young Nigerian forwards making waves in Europe. The 23-year-old scored 12 goals in 40 league appearances for Genk during the 2023/24 season. Also read: WCQ 2026: It will be unfair to appoint a technical advisor for Finidi –Lawal Victor …

Ademola Lookman has been named Atalanta’s Player of the Month for April and June, reports completesports.com. Lookman scored six goals and provided three assists in the two months analyzed. The Nigerian international grabbed the headlines after scoring a hat-trick in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League final victory over Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. It is the first time that the winger has …

Joshua Zirkzee has been called up to the Netherlands squad for EURO 2024 after Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners withdrew through injury. Initially, coach Ronald Koeman had left Zirkzee out for the tournament that begins on Friday in Germany. They have had plenty of injury problems with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey also struggling to be fit for the opener. Atalanta midfielder …

Elijah Adeboye and Gabriel Osho were on target for Luton Town who held Newcastle United to a thrilling 4-4 draw in Saturday’s Premier League clash at St. James’ Park. Adebayo has now scored in back-to-back games for Luton, netting a hat-trick in his last outing. Saturday’s goal took his tally in the Premier League to nine. For Osho his strike …

Former Flying Eagles midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is set to extend his contract with Sky Bet Championship club, Watford. According to Sky Sports, Dele-Bashiru and Watford are currently locked in talks over the new contract. The Nigerian is expected to put pen to paper on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old moved to the Vicarage Road from Manchester City in 2019. Read …

Premier League club Brentford have announced Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka has signed a new four-year deal at the club. Onyeka will now remain with the Bees until 2027. The 25-year-old arrived the Gtech Community Stadium from Danish club FC Midtylland in 2021. Read Also: 2023 WWC: I’m Totally Heartbroken —Oliseh Laments Super Falcons Loss To England “I’m very pleased that …

Nigerian forward Elijah Ani has been nominated for the Rwanda Premier League Player of the Year award, reports Completesports.com. Ani enjoyed a successful spell with Bugesera FC in the 2023/24 season. The former Lobi Stars forward finished the season as top scorer with 15 goals from 27 games. Read Also:2026 WCQ: NPFL Players Have What It Takes To Compete In …

Barcelona have announced that they have reached an agreement with National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Bay FC for the transfer of Asisat Oshoala, whose contract ended on June 30, 2024. Barcelona confirmed Oshoala’s departure in a statement on Thursday. Oshoala scored 117 goals in 162 games for the Spanish women’s team. Her goals means she is the fourth highest scorer …