Ogasabi on 9am News reported the conclusion of the summer transfer window in Europe’s top leagues, where many Nigerian players secured moves to new clubs. Notable Nigerian players transfer include:
Frank Onyeka: Loaned to FC Augsburg from Brentford to gain more playing time.
Kelechi Iheanacho: Joined Sevilla as a free agent after leaving Leicester City.
William Troost-Ekong: Moved to Al-Kholood in Saudi Arabia on a two-year deal after a season with PAOK.
Alhassan Yusuf: Transferred from Royal Antwerp to New England Revolution, signing a contract until 2027.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Loaned to Lazio from Hatayspor with an option to buy.
Kelechi Nwakali: Joined Barnsley on a three-year deal after his contract with Chavez was terminated.
Gabriel Osho: Signed by Auxerre on a one-year contract after leaving Luton Town.
Other Nigerian players also made significant moves, including:
Chidozie Awaziem: Boavista to FC Cincinnati.
Alhassan Yusuf: Royal Antwerp to New England Revolution.
Izu Chimezie: Plateau United to West Armenia.
Kayode Olanrewaju: (Free agent) to Sanliurfaspor.
Chidi Emmanuel: Supreme Kings Academy to Dijon.
Victor Okeke: Triple 4 Academy to Elfsborg.
includes Andrew Ikefe moving from Shabab Sahel to Al Ahed FC, and Gabriel Orok from Al Nasr Benghazi to Al Ahli Benghazi. Meanwhile, Franklin Sasere transferred from Sunshine Stars to Floriana, and Gift Sunday joined Bodø/Glimt FK from PSF Academy.
Other significant transfers involve Sunday Anyanwu leaving Bendel Insurance for Ostersunds, Wale Musa switching from FC Zbrojovka to USM Algers, and Ishaq Rafiu moving from MK Maribor to ND Primorje. Additionally, Emmanuel Michael moved from Simoiben Academy to LASK, while Chima Akas left Belenenses for Khaitan SC.
More transfers include Hamza Ojediran joining RC Lens from Debreceni SV, and Stephen Abah transferring from Mavlon FC to FK Jablonec. Meshack Ubochioma signed with Dundee United from Zalaegerszegi TE, and Amos Ochoche moved to Stade Reims from Sporting Supreme FC. Oghenekaro Etebo, now a free agent, joined Kirmizikara, while Etiosa Ighodaro moved from AmaZulu to Supersport United.
Hassan Mohammed transferred from Ojodu City to NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi joined OH Leuven from Salernitana. Mustapha Ubandoma, on loan, switched from Randers to IK Start. Shobowale Ademola moved from Dominion Hotspur to MFK Chrudim, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, on loan, left Inter Milan for Sampdoria.
Stanley Iheanacho transferred from FC Midtjylland to CD Mafra, and Chidera Henry moved from Mosta to FK TransINVEST. Jesse Akila joined FC Van from AS Trencin, while Ismael Taofeek transferred from Lorient to Gornik Zabrze. Sunday Akinbule left Mosta for SC Prishtina, and Iyede Omonigho switched from AC Horsens to Voskla Poltava.
Jonathan Okoronkwo joined Hatayspor from Krasnodar, and Dele Yusuf transferred from FC Radnicki to FK Vojvodina. Joshua Akpudje left Dinamo Tbilisi for Tampereen Ilves, and Paschal Durugbor, now a free agent, joined Neuchatel. Hilary Gong transferred from AS Trencin to Widzew Lodz, while Anthony Obonogwu, another free agent, joined Floriana.
Sixtus Ogbuehi moved from CD Cueta to CD Eldense, and Ezekiel Henty switched from Ironi Ashdod to Kiryat Shimona. Emmanuel Umeh joined FC Zurich from Botev Plovdiv, and Philip Otele transferred from CF Cluj to Al Wahda. Ikenna Ferdinand left NK Dubrava for Levski Sofia, while Favour Ogbu moved from Crvena Zvezda to Al Wahda Abu Dhabi.
Also, Other moves include Funsho Bamgboye joining Hatayspor from Rapid Bucuresti, and Kenneth Ikugar transferring from Zlin to Sigma Olomouc. Jimmy Evans left Betim Futbol for AS Nancy Lorraine, and Benjamin Tanimu joined Crawley Town from Ihefu SC. Abduljeleel Abdulateef, on loan, switched from Emiloju FC to Odds BK, while Ayodele Adeshine moved from Beyond Limits Football Academy to Lille.
Hafiz Umar joined Reims from Ojodu City, and Simon Omoh transferred from Varnsdorf to Jablonec. Breaking news also includes Victor Jaiyeola, now a free agent, signing with FK Kukesi. Esther Onyenezide moved from Real Madrid Femeni to Hapoel Jerusalem, Toni Payne transferred from Sevilla Femeni to Everton Women, and Jennifer Echegini joined PSG Women from Juventus Women. Finally, Chidinma Okeke left Vegalta Sendai to join Club America.
Furthermore, These moves reflect the growing global presence of Nigerian footballers, with many securing opportunities in top European leagues and beyond. Breaking news on 9am news Nigeria continues to monitor these developments as the players adapt to their new teams.
Finally, Stay tuned to 9am News Nigeria for more updates on Nigerian footballers and their global transfer. Breaking news and insightful reports continue to bring you the latest developments from the world of sports.
