Nigeria Players Abroad

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• Inter Lagos boss Shakiru Giwa resigns after winless NPFL start

  Shakiru Giwa has resigned as head coach of Inter Lagos after the club’s difficult opening to their first Nigeria Premier...

• Plateau United goalkeeper Okiemute Odah urges side to maintain momentum after 4-0 win

  Plateau United goalkeeper Okiemute Odah has called on his team-mates to sustain their strong run after their emphatic 4-0 victory...

• Frank Onyeka praised after Coventry City’s 4-1 win over Newcastle United

  Nigeria international Frank Onyeka was praised for his impact as Coventry City recorded a convincing 4-1 victory over Newcastle United...

• Sporting Lagos welcome Samuel form and Okoro return before Plateau United test

  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter says the return of Odinaka Okoro and the recent form of Victor Samuel have...

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  Akor Adams Unable to Stop Venezia’s Losing Run as Atalanta Claim 3-1 Victory

  Super Eagles striker Akor Adams featured for Venezia as they suffered a sixth consecutive defeat in Serie A, losing 3-1...

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  Finidi George Warns of Defensive Fatigue as Rivers United Maintain Unbeaten Run

  Rivers United technical manager Finidi George has praised his team's consistency in the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season...

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  Iheanacho Reportedly Recommends Henry Onyekuru to Bursaspor

  Turkish club Bursaspor are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru, with compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho said to have encouraged...

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  Simeone Backs Lookman Despite Admitting Super Eagles Star Is Below His Best

  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has backed Ademola Lookman to rediscover his best form, despite acknowledging that the Super Eagles...

• Dele-Bashiru returns as Lazio win strengthens Nigeria midfield options

  Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made his return from a thigh injury as Lazio beat Monza 3-1 in the Italian Serie...

• Simeone backs Lookman to rediscover form before Manchester United tie

  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he still believes in Ademola Lookman, despite acknowledging that the Nigeria forward has not...

• Simeone urges Lookman to keep taking risks as Atletico form dip continues

  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone believes Ademola Lookman can recover his best form after a challenging opening to the 2026/27...

• Akor Adams unable to stop Venezia’s sixth straight Serie A defeat

  Akor Adams made his sixth Serie A appearance but could not prevent Venezia from suffering another defeat as Atalanta won...

• Bursaspor step up pursuit of Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru

  Bursaspor have increased their interest in signing Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru, with Kelechi Iheanacho reportedly encouraging the Turkish club to...

• Usor injury puts LASK appearance against Liverpool in doubt

  Nigerian winger Moses Usor is a major doubt for LASK’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Liverpool on Wednesday after suffering...

• Perr Schuurs says Tolu Arokodare presented a challenge unlike any he has faced

  Perr Schuurs says Tolu Arokodare has a combination of physical power and playing style that he has rarely encountered during...

• Victor Osimhen fit to exploit Barcelona’s high defensive line, says Galatasaray coach

  Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia says Victor Osimhen is fit and ideally suited to trouble Barcelona’s high defensive line in...

• Stellenbosch FC complete free transfer for Nigeria midfielder Adeyanju Kazeem

  Stellenbosch FC have signed Nigerian midfielder Adeyanju Kazeem on a free transfer from Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) club Plateau...

• Rafiu Durosinmi credits Genk team-mates for prolific start

  Rafiu Durosinmi says the support of his Genk team-mates has been central to his outstanding start at the Belgian Pro...

• Kelechi Iheanacho praised for key role in Bursaspor promotion push

  Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er has praised Kelechi Iheanacho’s immediate influence after the Nigeria international made a prolific start to...