Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Lookman enjoys Atalanta’s victory over Fiorentina

Ademola Lookman reacted to Atalanta’s hard-fought win over Fiorentina at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday. La Dea reacted twice and won the exciting match 3-2. Lookman, making his Serie A debut of the season for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side, scored a goal and also provided an assist. Read also: “Too much stress”: Peseiro reveals the reason for his departure from …

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Osimhen marks Galatasaray debut with assist in 5-0 win

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen grabbed an assist on his debut for Galatasaray in their 5-0 win over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. Osimhen was named in Galatasaray’s starting XI despite having joined the club on loan from Napoli just a few days ago. He thought he had put Galatasaray ahead in the 25th minute when he …

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Troost-Ekong reflects on his move to Saudi club Al-Khaloood

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed the reason behind his decision to join Saudi Arabian Professional Football League club Al-Khaloood. Troost-Ekong joined Paulo Duarte’s side from Greek Super League champions PAOK Thessaloniki last month. The 31-year-old spent just one season at PAOK, winning the Greek Super League title with the club. The centre-back was first linked with a possible …

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Super Falcons star completes move to French club Montpellier

Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has joined French women’s side D’Arkema Montpellier. Onumonu joined La Paillade from NWSL side Utah Royals. The 30-year-old is the first Nigerian to sign for Montpellier. Read also: Finidi: Osimhen has yet to apologize for his social media outburst The forward will play for a club outside the United States for the first time. “I’m …

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Osimhen: Mertens convinced me to sign for Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen has revealed that his former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens convinced him to join Galatasaray. The Nigerian international agreed to join the Turkish Super Lig champions on a season-long loan deal on Monday. Osimhen, who arrived in Istanbul on Tuesday morning, was warmly welcomed at the airport. Read also:AFCON 2025Q: Iwobi, Bassey and Onyeka arrive at the Super Eagles …

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Osimhen could join Galatasaray on loan

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have opened talks with Napoli to sign Victor Osimhen on loan. The striker is currently sidelined at Napoli after failing to secure a move to either Al-Ahli or Chelsea on transfer deadline day. The Partenopei have made it clear that the Nigerian international will not be part of the team again. Read also:AFCON 2025Q: Rangers …

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Ndidi scores assist in Leicester’s 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa

Wilfred Ndidi provided an assist but it was not enough as Leicester lost 2-1 at home to Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League match. It hasn’t been the best return to the Premier League for the Foxes as they are now winless in their first three games with just one point and sit 15th. Aston Villa took the lead in …

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Onyeka joins Bundesliga side Augsburg on loan

Frank Onyeka has completed his loan move to Bundesliga club Augsburg, according to reports Complete sports.com. The measure is subject to international authorization. “Frank has been an important player during our last three seasons in the Premier League,” Brentford head coach Thomas Frank told official club website. “He has been a huge part of our success and I can’t praise …

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Iroegbunam makes the best XI for the second round of the Carabao Cup

England-born Nigerian midfielder Tim Iroegbunam has been included in the Carabao Cup second round squad. The top 11 of the round were compiled by whosescored.com and published on the Carabao Cup X website. Iroegbunam was impressive for Everton in their 3-0 win over lower division club Doncaster Rovers. Read also: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Rohr reveals squad for …

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