Nigerian Footballers Abroad

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 …

Spanish side Valencia are weighing the possibility of signing Nigerian striker Josh Maja following his departure from Sky Bet Championship side West Bromwich Albion. completesports.com information. Maja is currently available on a free transfer after his contract with the Baggies expired at the end of the 2025/26 season, making him an attractive option for clubs looking to strengthen their attack …

Falconets forward Janet Akekoromowei is close to completing a long-term move to Portuguese champions Benfica. completesports.com information. The transfer represents a major step forward in the 18-year-old’s career after she recovered from a serious injury that temporarily stalled her dream of playing in Europe. Akekoromowei suffered the injury during the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and …

Trabzonspor have put a €30 million price tag on Paul Onuachu amid transfer interest. completesports.com information. The Nigerian international has been heavily linked with a move away from Papara Park this summer. Trabzonspor have rejected two different offers from Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe’s rival in Istanbul, Beşiktaş, is observing the situation and has not yet made any proposals. Read also:Trabzonspor ready to …

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 …