Confirmed: Two young Nigerian defenders sign new contracts with Watford
Published: July 17, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Championship club Watford have announced  the group of youngsters who have received their scholarships ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.Two young defenders of Nigerian descent, Tomiwa Akinyimika and Chaniel Ogieva-Okunbor, have signed scholarship deals with the Hornets.Akinyimika...
Official: Versatile Nigerian striker signs new contract with Birmingham City
Published: July 15, 2025
Through the club's official website, Championship new boys Birmingham City have announced their new intake of first year scholars ahead of the upcoming season, with a Nigerian teenager part of the group. Fifteen players have signed two-year scholarship deals with The Blues, including Nigerian forward Denzil Uchenna.Uc...
'Being considered' – Pafos official confirms Super Eagles CB Awaziem is a transfer target
Published: July 14, 2025
Pafos FC, the reigning Cypriot First Division champions, have confirmed their interest in signing Nigerian international centre-back Chidozie Awaziem to bolster their squad for the 2025-2026 season.Pafos’ press representative, Christoforos Mattheou, addressed the transfer speculation."He is also a player being consid...
Report: Three-time African champions Raja interested in acquiring Super Eagles GK Nwabali
Published: July 14, 2025
Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca have set their sights on acquiring Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from South African club Chippa United, as the 29-year-old continues to attract attention following his stellar performances.According to Africa Foot, the Botola Pro League side are in talks with Chippa United over...
'Biggest reinforcement' – Slavia chairman hails Super Eagles CB decision to extend contract
Published: July 12, 2025
Slavia Prague have secured the futures of two of their key players, Igoh Ogbu and Christos Zafeiris, by tying them down to new contracts at Fortuna Arena, fending off potential interest from abroad.Both players had attracted attention from foreign clubs following impressive performances last season, but the Czech giant...
Confirmed: Two defenders of Nigerian descent sign new contracts with Norwich City
Published: July 10, 2025
Through the official website, Championship outfit Norwich City have announced that two talented defenders of Nigerian descent have signed new contracts with the Canaries.Theo Adelusi has signed a new three-year deal, keeping him at Carrow Road until 2028, while Oser Okpiabhele has signed his first professional contract...
Oguntolu and Osayande sign first professional contracts with Derby County
Published: July 08, 2025
Two Nigerian players are among eight youngsters who have signed their first professional contracts with Derby County, the club confirmed via their official website. Two years after signing scholarship deals with Derby County, Justin Oguntolu and Adisa Osayande have signed on the dotted line to continue their journeys ...
Walsall defender Okagbue wanted by League One clubs Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United
Published: July 08, 2025
Two League One clubs are battling for the signature of promising defender David Okagbue following his standout campaign with Walsall in League Two.According to Football League World, both Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United have expressed strong interest in signing the 21-year-old permanently this summer.Okagbue imp...
'Cyriel was here' – Rangers boss explains Dessers' omission from squad against Club Brugge
Published: July 07, 2025
Rangers manager Russell Martin has explained why Cyriel Dessers was omitted from the squad for Sunday afternoon's friendly against Club Brugge at Ibrox Stadium.Ahead of kickoff, the Nigeria international was seen engaging with supporters at Ibrox, posing for photos and signing autographs for Rangers fans.Dessers has be...
Dessers absent from Rangers squad v Club Brugge as new Nigerian signing makes debut
Published: July 06, 2025
Cyriel Dessers was seen at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Rangers battled back from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly against Belgian side Club Brugge.The Nigeria international has been heavily linked with a summer move to Greek Super League side AEK Athens, but Rangers are playing ha...
Glasgow-born Nigerian striker who spent a decade at Celtic extends West Brom stay
Published: July 03, 2025
Championship club West Brom have officially announced that Glasgow-born Nigerian striker Eseosa Sule has extended his stay at the Baggies.  Eseosa and six other young professionals have signed contract extensions with West Brom.Sule brought an end to his decade-long spell in Celtic's youth ranks when he joined West Br...
Confirmed: Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent signs new deal with Celtic
Published: July 03, 2025
With a statement on the official website, Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have announced that seven youngsters have signed their first professional contracts with the club, including talented midfielder of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Obidiwe. Hassan Dembele, Nathan Meechan, Joseph Haney, Rocco Di Giacomo, Lucas Cl...
'Signed a new contract' – Igoh Ogbu addresses speculation about his future at Slavia Prague
Published: July 03, 2025
Following a string of impressive performances for Slavia Prague, Igoh Ogbu has drawn interest from several clubs across Europe.Slavia Prague fended off interest from Galatasaray and several French Ligue 1 clubs to tie Ogbu down to a new contract in May.Despite signing a contract extension, valid until December 31, 2027...
Confirmed: Two youngsters of Nigerian descent sign new deals with West Brom
Published: July 02, 2025
Through the official website, West Brom have informed that thirteen players have signed scholarship terms with the club ahead of the upcoming season, including Nigerian centre-back Joel Asomugha.Asomugha has been promoted to the Baggies U18s squad and the deal keeps him at the club until at least June 30, 2027.The defe...
AEK Athens' search for a striker: Cyriel Dessers still No. 1 target but fee holds up deal
Published: July 01, 2025
AEK Athens have identified Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers as their top transfer target this summer, but a disagreement over the transfer fee is delaying progress in the deal.AEK Athens insider Kostas Ketsetzoglou has weighed in on the ongoing speculation linking Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers with a move to the Greek ...