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Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Italy-born Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta in a €40m deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea table over ₦68b for Italy-born Nigerian defender

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor in a deal worth €40m, with the Italy-born Nigerian-eligible youngster already...

Brighton are reportedly considering a move for Nigeria international Femi Azeez after his impressive 2025/26 Championship campaign with Millwall.

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Brighton plot move for another Super Eagles star

Brighton are reportedly considering a move for Millwall forward Femi Azeez as the Premier League club continue an exceptionally busy summer transfer...

Victor Osimhen, Semi Ajayi and Arthur Okonkwo led the Super Eagles weekend performers, while Zadok Yohanna made his Premier League debut and six Nigerians endured difficult outings across Europe and England.

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Stars and flops: Osimhen, Ajayi and Okonkwo headline mixed Super Eagles weekend

Super Eagles stars produced a weekend of contrasting fortunes across Europe and England from August 21 to 23, 2026, with Victor Osimhen...

Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi scored as Hull City marked their Premier League return with a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium.

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Ajayi claims first award of new Premier League season after stunning Manchester United

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has claimed the first Man of the Match award of his Premier League season after delivering a...

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Super Eagles defender Ajayi scores as Hull City shock Manchester United

Nigeria international Semi Ajayi scored the opening goal as Hull City marked their return to the Premier League with a stunning 2-0...

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has explained why Taiwo Awoniyi fits his recruitment plans, highlighting the Nigerian striker’s Premier League experience, power and ability to hold up the ball.

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Lampard reveals what Awoniyi will bring to Coventry ahead of Arsenal oponer

Taiwo Awoniyi will begin his Coventry City career with little time to settle as the newly promoted club face a daunting return...

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Arsenal could land Osimhen for £60m as Galatasaray reportedly open to sale

Victor Osimhen’s future has taken another turn amid growing links with Arsenal, with reports claiming that a bid in excess of £60m...

Trabzonspor have rejected offers from Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace for Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, insisting the Nigerian will only leave if their €30 million asking price is met.

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Trabzonspor stand firm as Premier League clubs fail to meet Nwaiwu valuation

Trabzonspor have made it clear that Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu is not for sale unless interested clubs meet their €30 million...

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‘I’m too old for Arsenal’ – Super Eagles star explains why Arsenal move won’t happen

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has playfully dismissed suggestions he could join Arsenal, joking that he is now “too old” to make...

Former FIFA and Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed Elite Referees Director by the Turkish Football Federation, where he will oversee the development of the country's top match officials.

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Anthony Taylor retires after officiating more than 830 elite matches

One of England’s most accomplished football referees, Anthony Taylor, has announced his retirement from elite officiating after a career spanning more than...