Korede Osundina, the American-Nigerian winger currently at Casa Pia, is being linked with a move to Turkish 1. Lig club Muglaspor.

Osundina, 22, joined Casa Pia from Feyenoord Under-21s in January 2025 in a €250,000 transfer and has a contract with the Portuguese club until June 2028.

The right winger has made two appearances for Casa Pia in the 2026-27 Liga Portugal campaign, starting one match and registering no goals or assists. His league record for the club stands at two appearances and 97 minutes.

Osundina began his senior career in the United States before moving to Feyenoord’s development system in 2023. He spent part of the 2023-24 season on loan at FC Dordrecht, making the move permanent to Casa Pia the following January.

A switch to Muglaspor would take the player from Portugal’s top flight to Turkey’s second tier, although the available information does not indicate that an agreement has been reached or provide a proposed transfer fee.

Born in Naperville, Illinois, Osundina is eligible to represent both the United States and Nigeria. He is currently valued at €350,000 and remains under contract at Casa Pia, where he wears the number 13 shirt.

Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has completed her move to Women’s Super League side Palace, with the club officially confirming the arrival of the Nigeria international, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Palace announced the signing in a statement welcoming the goalkeeper to the club.

"Welcome to Palace, Comfort. We are delighted to announce the signing of Nigeria international goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor,” the club stated.

Erhabor, who has represented Nigeria at senior international level, now begins a new chapter of her career in England with the Super League outfit.

The Nigerian goalkeeper will be aiming to establish herself within the squad and earn regular playing opportunities as she prepares for the upcoming campaign.

Her move to Palace provides another opportunity for Erhabor to continue her development at club level while strengthening her claim for further involvement with the Super Falcons.

Kingsley Ehizibue has completed a move from Udinese to Serie A rivals Genoa for the 2026/27 season, with the Nigerian defender set to begin work with his new team in the coming days.

The 31-year-old right-back joins Genoa after spending four years at Udinese. He moved to the club in 2022 from Bundesliga side FC Cologne and went on to make 119 appearances in all competitions.

During his time with Udinese, Ehizibue scored four goals and provided two assists. His switch to Genoa gives him the opportunity to continue his Serie A career while taking on a fresh challenge at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Ehizibue said he was delighted to have arrived at Genoa and suggested the move also carried personal significance after he previously chose not to accept an offer from the club.

“As a believer, this is the best way to ask for forgiveness after, years ago, I backed out of the offer I received. Things change, and my outlook has changed. I want to get involved, and I feel joy in knowing I’ll be defending Genoa’s colors. I thank the club,” he told the club’s official website.

His arrival is also expected to complete Genoa’s options at full-back, according to the club’s chief of football Diego Lopez.

Lopez believes Ehizibue’s pace, experience and ability to operate in different roles will allow him to make an immediate contribution.

“Ehizibue brings sprint, ample mileage, and knowledge of the league: always a plus. With Kingsley, we’ve finalized the full-back roster. We’re counting on his athleticism and adaptability to be ready to contribute quickly,” Lopez said.

Ehizibue will now prepare to join his new team-mates as Genoa build towards the 2026/27 campaign. His experience of Italian football was a key part of the move, having spent the past four seasons competing in Serie A with Udinese.

The defender’s career has included a spell in Germany with FC Cologne before his move to Italy. He will now wear Genoa’s colours and continue his professional career with a club that expects him to add depth, energy and versatility to its defensive group.

The transfer represents a new beginning for Ehizibue following his lengthy spell at Udinese, where he established himself as a regular contributor and recorded six goal involvements across his 119 appearances.

Galatasaray have submitted their UEFA Champions League squad for the 2026/27 campaign, with Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen and new signing Rafael Leao among the headline names included by the defending Turkish Super Lig champions.

The Istanbul club’s selection brings together a group of high-profile players as they prepare for their latest European campaign. Leao is part of the squad after completing a move from AC Milan on a four-year deal worth €38m.

His arrival adds further attacking quality to a team already led by Osimhen, whose inclusion makes him one of the central figures in Galatasaray’s plans for the season. The club have placed both forwards at the forefront of their public build-up to the new campaign.

The submitted list also contains a strong collection of established international players across midfield and defence. Ilkay Gundogan, Lucas Torreira and Leroy Sane are among the midfielders named, while Davinson Sanchez is included in the defensive group.

Ugurcan Cak?r completes the list of players specifically identified in the squad as the goalkeeper. Together, the named players underline the depth of experience available to Galatasaray as they turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League.

The club have also released official photographs showing the squad wearing their traditional red-and-yellow kits. Other images capture the players in training and celebrating together, presenting a united group ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Galatasaray enter the season as Turkish Super Lig champions, and the squad submission marks an important step in their preparations for the continental competition. The presence of Osimhen, Leao, Gundogan, Torreira, Sane, Sanchez and Cak?r gives the team a notable collection of names with which to approach the campaign.

Leao’s transfer is especially significant after his move from AC Milan. The four-year €38m agreement brought the Portugal international to Istanbul and made him one of the major additions to Galatasaray’s squad.

The club’s red-and-yellow presentation and training images have helped build anticipation around the team, with the photographs emphasising both the scale of the squad and the sense of unity within it. Galatasaray’s Champions League list now formally includes its leading stars as the club prepares to represent the defending Turkish Super Lig champions in Europe.

Attention will now turn to the 2026/27 campaign, with Galatasaray’s star-studded squad set to feature Osimhen and Leao alongside a midfield containing Gundogan, Torreira and Sane, a defence including Sanchez, and Cak?r in goal.

Galatasaray have submitted their squad for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and new signing Rafael Leão among the headline names included, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Turkish Super Lig champions are preparing for another demanding European campaign after assembling a squad packed with established international stars.

Leão joined the Istanbul giants from AC Milan on a four-year deal reportedly worth €38 million, adding further attacking quality to a team already led by Osimhen.

The Champions League squad also features experienced midfielders ?lkay Gündo?an, Lucas Torreira and Leroy Sané, while Davinson Sánchez is included among the defensive options.

Goalkeeper U?urcan Çak?r is also part of the registered squad as Galatasaray prepare for their European fixtures.

Official images released by the club show the players in their famous red-and-yellow colours during training sessions and team activities, highlighting the unity within the squad ahead of the new campaign.

With Osimhen and Leão expected to play key roles in the attack, Galatasaray will be hoping their star-studded squad can deliver a strong Champions League run in the 2026/27 season.

Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Tunde Akinsola from Portuguese club AVS Futebol SAD.

The 23-year-old has agreed a contract with the Belgian Pro League side until June 2030, with Cercle Brugge holding an option to extend the deal by a further year.

Akinsola is expected to strengthen the club’s attacking options, with his pace, explosiveness and individual ability viewed as key assets. He can operate on either flank and is capable of playing in several attacking positions.

The winger will join up with his new team-mates once the remaining administrative formalities have been completed.

Cercle Brugge technical director Luciano Murchio said the club were convinced Akinsola’s qualities would suit their style of play.

“Tunde is a strong one-v-one player who can be very dangerous in the final third and in transition moments,” Murchio told Cercle Brugge’s official website.

“Thanks to his versatility, he can play across several attacking positions and adds extra quality to our offensive options.

“He is the type of attacker who fits the way Cercle wants to play, and we are convinced he will create many dangerous attacking moments.”

Akinsola started his career in Nigeria with Valiant FC before moving to Sweden as a teenager. He joined Vasalund at the age of 17, beginning his development in European football with the Swedish club.

His next move took him to Spain, where he signed for Real Valladolid in 2022. The forward initially played for the club’s reserve side before progressing to the first-team squad.

Akinsola made his La Liga debut the following year, appearing as a substitute against Sevilla.

He moved to Portugal at the beginning of 2024, joining AVS Futebol SAD on loan. The transfer was made permanent later in the same year, allowing him to continue his development with the Portuguese club.

During his time at AVS, Akinsola established himself as one of the side’s standout performers. His performances were built around his acceleration, technical ability and direct approach in attack.

Cercle Brugge will now hope those qualities can translate to the Belgian Pro League as Akinsola begins the next stage of his career.

The move gives the Belgian club a versatile attacking option under a long-term agreement, while Akinsola will continue his progress in Europe after spells in Sweden, Spain and Portugal.

By Adeboye Amosu

Genclerbirligi have agreed a loan deal to sign Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo from French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice until the end of the season.

The Turkish Super Lig side confirmed the arrival of the 20-year-old striker on their official X account on Thursday.

“Victor Orakpo Joins Our Genclerbirligi,” the club stated.

“Our club has reached an agreement with France’s OGC Nice team for the loan transfer of 20-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Orakpo until the end of the season.

“We welcome Victor Orakpo to our family and wish him success under the red-black jersey.”

Orakpo began his development at FC Bako before joining VOE Football Academy, which was part of the international academy network operated by Bayern Munich.

He moved to OGC Nice on 31 January 2024, signing a contract that was initially due to run until 2027. The Nigerian made his senior debut for the French club later that year, coming on as a substitute in a 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat by Auxerre on 18 August 2024.

Nice extended his contract on 26 August 2024, keeping him at the club until 2028.

On 2 February 2026, Orakpo moved to Nancy on loan in Ligue 2. His switch to Genclerbirligi represents another temporary move as he continues his development away from Nice.

Genclerbirligi were established on 14 March 1923 by students from Ankara Sultanisi, a high school. The club was formed after several students were left out of the school team, known as “Sultani”.

The Ankara club enjoyed a successful period in the early 1930s, winning three consecutive titles in 1930-31, 1931-32 and 1933-34.

Genclerbirligi missed some seasons before returning strongly in 1933-34, when they finished second. They won again in 1934-35, securing what was described as their fifth title.

In 1936-37, they narrowly missed out on another championship after losing the title in a close contest with city rivals Ankaragucu.

Orakpo will now join Genclerbirligi as the club look to benefit from his experience with OGC Nice and his previous loan spell in Ligue 2. The move gives the Nigerian forward an opportunity for regular football in the Turkish Super Lig while remaining under contract with the French club until 2028.

Venezia head coach Giovanni Stroppa has praised Nigeria striker Akor Adams, describing him as “definitely a good player” while suggesting that improving his defensive work could help him develop into a complete modern forward in Serie A.

Adams joined Venezia from Sevilla in a €17 million transfer and made an immediate impression by scoring twice on his debut against Modena in the Coppa Italia.

The 25-year-old has yet to find the net in Serie A, having played two matches for his new club, but Stroppa believes the striker has already shown qualities that can make him an important player for Venezia.

Speaking to pazzidifanta, Stroppa said Adams had the technical ability required to succeed, while identifying further areas for development in his overall game.

“Under the technical aspect, there is always room for improvement. On the tactical aspect, he makes the first pressure, goes deep and goes at the goal: he is definitely a good player.”

Stroppa’s comments come as Venezia continue to work on their organisation without the ball. The coach has stressed the importance of Adams and his team-mates maintaining tactical discipline, particularly by keeping the correct distances between the lines during matches.

Although Adams has not yet scored in the Italian top flight, his two-goal Coppa Italia debut provided an encouraging start to his career with Venezia. His arrival from Sevilla made him one of the club’s significant attacking additions, and his performances are being closely watched as he adapts to the demands of Serie A.

Stroppa also reflected on Venezia’s wider performance, saying the team had produced a strong first half but failed to convert its chances into goals and points.

“We played a great first half, but we didn’t score. The result is missing and you have to score points.

“We work for performance and we can be satisfied with the level of play. But we pay for the episodes and we have to be more careful. The opportunities created are too many not to bring points home”, he concluded.

The Venezia manager’s assessment combines encouragement with a clear demand for improvement. Adams’ ability to apply pressure, drop deeper and attack the goal has impressed Stroppa, but greater defensive contribution and collective discipline will be required as the Nigerian international continues his adaptation to Italian football.

For now, the striker’s first Serie A goal remains outstanding after two appearances, following the memorable double that announced his arrival against Modena in the Coppa Italia.

Femi Azeez says joining Brighton & Hove Albion represents a “dream come true” after completing his move from Millwall on transfer deadline day.

The Nigeria international has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League club following an impressive spell with the Sky Bet Championship side. Azeez, 25, said the chance to play in England’s top flight was an ambition he had held throughout his career and that he was determined to make the most of the opportunity.

“It’s every young boy’s dream, isn’t it? Something I’ve been dreaming of for my whole life, and to be given this opportunity is like a dream come true really,” Azeez told Brighton’s official website.

“I’m going to take this opportunity. I’m going to work hard. I want to be successful here, so I’m over the moon.”

Azeez said discussions with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler played an important part in his decision to move to the club, despite interest from elsewhere.

The winger was impressed by the detail in Hurzeler’s explanation of Brighton’s plans and felt the club’s approach matched his own ambitions and personality.

“Obviously, I had a chat with the manager beforehand and his attention to detail and everything that he was telling me got me really excited to come,” he said.

“The club has got a very good track record of developing players as well and I know the ambition and the drive, and everything about the club just aligned with me as a person.

“So, for me, I thought it was a great fit.”

Azeez arrives at Brighton after producing the best campaign of his career so far with Millwall last season. He scored 11 goals and supplied eight assists, performances which earned him selection in the PFA Championship Team of the Season.

The move will take him into a higher level of competition, but Azeez believes the work ethic and ambition that helped him succeed in the Championship can also serve him well in the Premier League.

He acknowledged that he would need time to adapt to the demands of top-flight football, while expressing confidence that he could reproduce the form he showed at The Den.

“I’m confident. I obviously know the Premier League is a different step, different level to the Championship. One that I’ll have to get used to,” he added.

“But obviously with me as a person, hard work and ambitious, I have no doubts that hopefully I can bring what I showed last season again to Brighton this season and moving forward.”

Brighton have a strong reputation for developing players, something which also appealed to Azeez as he considered his next move. His four-year agreement gives him the opportunity to continue his progress at a club competing in the Premier League.

The transfer was completed on deadline day, bringing an end to his time at Millwall and opening the next stage of his career with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Comfort Erhabor has joined Crystal Palace Women on a two-year contract after completing a free transfer from Portsmouth.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper, who represents Nigeria’s Super Falcons, left Portsmouth at the end of the 2025/26 season after making six appearances in all competitions.

Erhabor, who was born in the Netherlands and brought up in England, said she was excited to begin the next stage of her career with the London club.

“It feels really good to be here. I’m very excited to get started,” Erhabor told Crystal Palace’s official website.

“I’m aspiring to play at the highest level, so this is a really big step in my career.”

The move gives Erhabor the opportunity to continue her development at a club preparing for life in the Women’s Super League after Crystal Palace secured promotion last season.

Palace finished second in WSL 2 to earn their place in the top flight. Their first match of the new WSL campaign will be at home against Everton on Sunday.

Potter welcomes Nigeria international

Crystal Palace manager Jo Potter described Erhabor as a promising young goalkeeper and said the club were pleased to bring her to Selhurst Park.

“Comfort is a promising young goalkeeper, and we are thrilled to have her here at Palace,” Potter said.

Erhabor started her football journey in the academy at Brighton & Hove Albion before gaining senior experience through loan spells at Hibernian and Plymouth Argyle.

Those temporary moves helped her build experience in the women’s game before she joined Portsmouth, where she featured six times during the 2025/26 campaign.

She took another significant step in her international career in February when she made her Super Falcons debut. Erhabor started Nigeria’s friendly against Cameroon and was subsequently selected for the country’s squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Her arrival adds further goalkeeping options to a Crystal Palace side embarking on their first WSL season after promotion. For Erhabor, the move represents a chance to compete at a higher level while continuing her progress with both club and country.

The goalkeeper’s switch was completed on a free transfer following her departure from Portsmouth, bringing her spell with the club to an end after one season in which she made six competitive appearances.

Tino Anjorin, the England and Nigeria midfielder at Torino, has been linked with a move to Goztepe in Turkey’s Super Lig.

Anjorin joined Torino permanently from Empoli on 1 July 2026 after spending the 2025-26 season on loan at the Serie A club. The transfer was valued at €4.5m, with the 24-year-old signing a contract that runs until 30 June 2028.

The midfielder has made one appearance for Torino so far this season, playing in the Italy Cup, while he has not featured in Serie A. He has no goals or assists in the campaign.

A move to Goztepe would come only two months after Anjorin completed his permanent switch to Torino. The player began his senior career at Chelsea and also spent loan spells with Lokomotiv Moscow, Huddersfield and Portsmouth before moving to Empoli in 2024.

Anjorin helped Portsmouth win the English third tier in 2023-24 and was part of Chelsea’s Champions League-winning squad in 2020-21. His current market value is listed at €4m, while his Torino contract remains in place until 2028.

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has again insisted that Paul Onuachu will remain at the Turkish Super Lig club, dismissing suggestions that the Nigeria international could leave during the current transfer period.

Onuachu has been strongly linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, while further speculation emerged after Trabzonspor signed Guinea-Bissau international Franculino Dju from Danish club FC Midtjylland.

The arrival of the 21-year-old forward led to claims that Trabzonspor could be prepared to sell Onuachu, but Dogan said the Black Sea Storm would not consider offers for their striker.

“There is no question of Paul Onuachu leaving. He is the league’s top scorer; such a situation is out of the question,” Dogan was quoted by marasbugun.com.tr.

Dogan’s comments represent the latest public indication that Trabzonspor view Onuachu as central to their plans, despite the transfer interest surrounding the 32-year-old.

Onuachu shared the Turkish Super Lig’s top-scorer award last season with Istanbul Basaksehir’s Eldor Shomurodov. Both players finished the campaign with 22 goals.

The Nigeria international has, however, yet to score in five appearances across all competitions this season. That slow start has added to the attention surrounding his position at Trabzonspor, particularly following the club’s decision to bring in another international forward in Franculino Dju.

Despite those developments, Dogan rejected the possibility of an Onuachu departure and made clear that the club has no intention of entertaining a proposal for the striker.

The president’s statement also follows comments from the Trabzonspor manager that Onuachu needs time to rediscover his scoring form. The forward’s contribution last season made him one of the leading attacking players in the Turkish Super Lig, where his 22 goals placed him level with Shomurodov at the top of the scoring standings.

For now, Trabzonspor’s position is that Onuachu is not available, even as reports continue to connect him with a move to Saudi Arabia. The club’s stance is unchanged following Franculino Dju’s arrival, with Dogan stressing that the prospect of the Nigerian leaving is “out of the question”.

Manchester City are continuing their efforts to sign Nigeria midfielder Jennifer Echegini from Paris Saint-Germain before the Women’s Super League transfer window closes tonight.

The WSL champions have already seen several offers rejected by the French club, but remain determined to reach an agreement for the 25-year-old.

According to Guardian Sport women’s football writer Tom Garry, City are still working to complete a deal for Echegini despite PSG’s resistance. The French side are keen to retain the player, who has one year left on her current contract.

Echegini has become an important member of the PSG squad since joining the club in 2024. Her performances have attracted continued interest from England, where she spent part of her youth career with Charlton Athletic, Millwall and Arsenal.

The Nigeria international also has previous experience in senior English football before moving abroad. She spent one season with Juventus prior to her switch to PSG, scoring 10 goals in 16 appearances for the Italian club.

She was involved for PSG on Wednesday evening as they recorded a 5-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in a UEFA Women’s Champions League play-off tie. Echegini provided an assist in the emphatic victory.

City’s pursuit comes as the club look to strengthen their squad before the domestic transfer deadline. However, any move depends on PSG agreeing to release a player they regard as an important part of their team, with Echegini still under contract for another year.

The midfielder’s career has developed across England, Italy and France. After beginning her youth career in England, she spent a season with Juventus and made a significant contribution during her time in Turin before joining PSG.

Her latest appearance for the French club underlined her continued involvement in the team, but City’s interest has not diminished. Several proposals have been turned down already, leaving the two clubs with limited time to find a resolution before the WSL window shuts.

Echegini’s form for Juventus, where she scored 10 times in 16 games, helped establish her reputation before her move to Paris. Since arriving at PSG in 2024, she has further strengthened her standing as a Nigeria international and a key player at club level.

With the deadline approaching, City are still pushing to conclude negotiations, while PSG continue to seek the midfielder’s retention.

Dutch-Nigerian right-back Kingsley Ehizibue, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Genoa in Serie A.

The 31-year-old became unattached after leaving Udinese on 1 July 2026, ending a four-year spell with the Italian club. Ehizibue joined Udinese from German side 1. FC Koln in August 2022 in a deal reported at €1.5m.

A return to Serie A would offer Ehizibue an immediate opportunity to continue in a competition where he has made 115 appearances, scoring four goals and providing two assists. His record also includes 69 Bundesliga appearances and 122 games in the Eredivisie.

Ehizibue began his senior career with PEC Zwolle, progressing through the club’s youth system before establishing himself in the Netherlands. He later moved to Koln in 2019, where he spent three seasons before switching to Udinese.

Born in Munich, Ehizibue represents both Dutch and Nigerian nationality. He has played primarily as a right-back and is right-footed.

The reported interest from Genoa comes with the defender available after his departure from Udinese. No transfer fee has been specified for the proposed move, and the link remains at rumour stage.

Ashleigh Plumptre scored on her return to competitive football, but Al-Ittihad were beaten 2-1 by Al-Hilal in the Saudi Women’s Super Cup semi-final, with Super Falcons team-mate Asisat Oshoala scoring the goal that sent her side into the final.

Plumptre was restored to Al-Ittihad’s starting XI after several months away from competitive action and made an immediate impact. The defender found the net in stoppage time at the end of the first half, giving Al-Ittihad a renewed chance of reaching the showpiece match.

Her goal brought the scores level and capped a significant personal moment after a lengthy absence. It was also Plumptre’s first goal for Al-Ittihad since joining the club, adding further significance to her return.

Al-Hilal, however, responded after the interval and regained the advantage through Oshoala. The experienced Super Falcons striker finished to put her team back in front and restore their lead in the semi-final.

Al-Ittihad continued to search for another equaliser, but they could not find a way through the Al-Hilal defence. Al-Hilal held on to secure a 2-1 victory and book their place in the Saudi Women’s Super Cup final.

The result ended Al-Ittihad’s hopes of progressing despite an encouraging display from Plumptre, whose return to the starting line-up was one of the main positives for her team.

The defender had been sidelined for several months before being selected from the start, and her goal showed the attacking contribution she can make as she works her way back towards full fitness and match sharpness.

For Al-Hilal, Oshoala’s decisive intervention proved enough to overcome Plumptre’s late first-half effort. The victory means the club will contest the final, while Al-Ittihad must reflect on a match in which they remained within touching distance after battling back before half-time.

Plumptre’s performance nevertheless offered encouragement for the remainder of the campaign. Having regained her place in Al-Ittihad’s starting XI and opened her scoring account for the club, the Super Falcons defender will now look to build on the appearance and establish herself as an important figure as the new season progresses.

The semi-final also highlighted the involvement of two Nigeria internationals on opposite sides, with Plumptre scoring for Al-Ittihad and Oshoala providing the decisive response for Al-Hilal. Yet it was Oshoala’s side who emerged from the contest with the result that mattered most, securing their passage to the Saudi Women’s Super Cup final.

FC Dallas have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian winger Daniel Job from Norwegian club Kongsvinger IL, with the 21-year-old agreeing a contract that runs until the end of the 2029 season.

The Major League Soccer club also hold an option to extend the deal for a further year. Job’s transfer fee has been reported to be in the region of $5.2 million, which would make the move the biggest transfer involving a player departing the Norwegian lower leagues.

Job joins FC Dallas after an outstanding spell with Kongsvinger, where he produced eight goals and nine assists in 20 appearances. His form attracted interest from clubs across Europe before the American club completed a deal for the winger.

FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta said the club believed Job had the potential to develop into an important attacking player and highlighted the qualities he will bring to the side.

“Daniel is a promising young winger who has excelled in Norway and generated a lot of interest from clubs across Europe,” Zanotta told the club’s official website.

“We believe he has a lot of upside and the qualities to continue developing at FC Dallas, and we’re excited to have him here. His speed and ability to attack defenders will give us another dynamic option in the final third and add another element to our attack.”

Job’s arrival gives FC Dallas another option in the final third as he begins the next stage of his career in MLS. The club will hope his pace, direct play and recent record in front of goal can translate successfully to Major League Soccer.

The Nigerian winger will now focus on continuing his development in the United States and competing for a regular role within the FC Dallas attack. His long-term contract reflects the club’s belief in his potential and provides him with an extended opportunity to establish himself at the team.

The transfer is also notable for Kongsvinger and Norwegian football, given the reported size of the fee and the claim that it represents a record move for a player coming from the country’s lower leagues.

Job’s move comes as another Nigerian player, Chido Obi, is set to join Willem II on loan.

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu is a senior content writer and an NPFL, Super Eagles and Chelsea expert.

Nigerian-English midfielder Joe Aribo, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to League One side Wycombe.

The 30-year-old central midfielder left Southampton on 1 July after returning from a loan spell at Leicester, where he spent the second half of the 2025-26 season. Aribo joined Leicester from Southampton on loan on 2 February 2026, before the temporary move ended on 30 June.

Aribo moved to Southampton from Rangers in July 2022 for a reported €8.2m fee. He made 53 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring five goals, and also featured 32 times in the Europa League during his career.

A move to Wycombe would return Aribo to the level where he first established himself in English football. He made 81 League One appearances for Charlton, scoring 14 goals and providing 13 assists, before joining Rangers on a free transfer in 2019.

Aribo won the Scottish Premiership with Rangers in the 2020-21 season and the Scottish Cup the following campaign. His current market value is listed at €1.8m.

The reported link with Wycombe emerged on 2 September, with the club competing in League One. Aribo remains without a club, and the rumour has not been confirmed as a completed transfer.

Nigerian midfielder Aly Casmir Chinonso has been linked with a move from JS Omrane to fellow Tunisian Ligue 1 club Esperance.

Chinonso, 20, has started both of JS Omrane’s league matches in the 2026-27 season, playing the full 180 minutes and receiving one yellow card. He has not scored or registered an assist during those appearances.

The defensive midfielder joined JS Omrane on 31 January 2025 and has since made two Ligue 1 appearances, both coming in the current campaign. He is under contract with the club until 30 June 2027.

The reported interest would see Chinonso remain in Tunisia’s top flight, with Esperance considering a player who has established himself in JS Omrane’s starting line-up at the beginning of the season. No transfer fee or agreement has been reported, and the move remains at the rumour stage.

Born in Nkpor, Chinonso is listed as a Nigeria international prospect and primarily operates in defensive midfield. He is right-footed and stands 1.70 metres tall.

The proposed switch would represent only the second club move of his senior career, after his arrival at JS Omrane in January 2025. For now, Chinonso remains a JS Omrane player with two years left on his contract.

Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is the subject of reported interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, with the 29-year-old currently at Besiktas.

Ndidi joined the Turkish side from Leicester City in August 2025 for a reported €8m and remains under contract until 30 June 2028. A move to Al-Ittihad would take him from the Turkish Super Lig to the Saudi Pro League, although there is no indication that an agreement has been reached.

The defensive midfielder has made three Super Lig appearances this season, playing 110 minutes, and has featured twice in Europa League qualifying, where he provided one assist. He has not scored in either competition.

Ndidi spent eight seasons with Leicester after moving to the club from Belgian side Genk in January 2017. During his time in England, he won the FA Cup in 2021 and the Championship in 2023-24.

The Lagos-born midfielder, who holds Nigerian and English nationality, has a current market value of €8m. His existing Besiktas contract means any transfer would require the Turkish club to agree terms with Al-Ittihad rather than allowing Ndidi to leave as a free agent.

Nigeria forward Victor Orakpo has been linked with a move from Nice to Turkish Super Lig club Genclerbirligi.

The 20-year-old centre-forward is currently part of the Nice squad but has yet to feature in Ligue 1 this season, despite being available for two matches. He has not started a game or recorded an appearance, goal or assist in the campaign so far.

Orakpo returned to Nice at the end of June after spending the second half of last season on loan at AS Nancy. Before that, he had been with Montpellier on loan, having joined the club from Nice in July 2025.

His return to the French club followed a spell with Nice's reserve side, which he joined from Global Academy in January 2024. Orakpo became part of Nice's senior setup in July 2024 and remains under contract until 30 June 2028.

The striker's current market value is listed at €400,000. A move to Genclerbirligi would take him from Ligue 1 to Turkey's top flight, although the rumour does not include a reported fee or indicate that an agreement has been reached.

Orakpo, who was born in Lokoja, Nigeria, is 1.94m tall and favours his right foot. For now, he remains a Nice player with four years left on his contract.