Player Profiles

Former Flying Eagles striker Jerome Akor made an impressive start in France, scoring four goals in his first three games after his transfer from Norway. Akor was the leading scorer in the Eliteserien with 15 goals before his record transfer from Lillestrom to Ligue 1 club Montpellier. Many experts had anticipated a move to Belgium […]

Swiss champions FC Zürich are set to announce the signing of talented Nigerian defensive midfielder Isaiah Okafor from Bayer Leverkusen on a two year deal. According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, the agreement includes an option to extend the contract until June 30, 2029. Isaiah, the younger brother of AC Milan star Noah Okafor,

Trabzonspor is keen to retain Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu beyond the summer, having made an improved offer to Southampton. The Turkish club is prepared to pay a higher loan fee than the €1.5 million paid last summer. The €15 million price tag set by Southampton for a permanent transfer is deemed too high, prompting Trabzonspor

Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke is reported to be one of the highest earners at Belgian club Antwerp. The 25 year old, currently on loan from Russian club CSKA Moscow, earns approximately 1.6 million euros per year. Ejuke will become a free agent at the end of this season when his contract with CSKA Moscow

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the renowned goalkeeper for the Super Falcons, has been honoured as the best women’s goalkeeper in France, a recognition that has thrilled the Nigerian star. Nnadozie has been exceptional this season, achieving six clean sheets in 16 league appearances, totalling 1,440 minutes of play. The accolade was celebrated by Nnadozie on her Instagram,

Alex Iwobi has etched his name above John Mikel Obi in the record books as the Nigerian with one of the highest numbers of Premier League appearances. During the weekend’s match at Craven Cottage, Iwobi participated fully in Fulham’s 1-1 stalemate against Crystal Palace, marking a significant milestone in his 250th appearance in the league.

Players who transcend borders to play for nations connected by heritage are becoming increasingly common. Among them, Victoria Ezebinyuo is making headlines. Born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother, she has become a symbol of this dual heritage. Victoria’s football journey began early, nurtured within the youth systems of SC Freiburg.

Elisha Sulola, emerging from Tottenham Hotspur’s academy, is a name gaining recognition not only in club football but also as a potential powerhouse for the Nigerian Super Falcons. Born in England and holding dual nationality, Sulola has recently made her mark at Valencia CF Femenino in Spain’s Liga F, impressing as a versatile midfielder or

Celebrations abound for Finidi George as he reaches his 53rd birthday, with tributes flowing in from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Ajax, and Real Betis. Each institution took to its social media to mark the occasion, highlighting George’s substantial contributions to football both on and off the field. Happy birthday Coach George Finidi, declared the

Concerns mount over Suleiman Abdullahi’s career at IFK Göteborg, following a challenging battle with a long term knee injury. The former Flying Eagles forward has been sidelined this season, unable to add to his tally of 17 appearances from the last campaign. There is growing speculation, that Abdullahi, 27, might not return to the pitch