Spanish champions Barcelona have reached a full agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Karim Adeyemi, Soccernet.ng reports. The German forward, who is of Nigerian descent, had been the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer. With his contract at Dortmund due to expire in 2027 and no breakthrough in talks over a new deal, the Bundesliga club […]

German side Eintracht Frankfurt have entered the race to sign Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika’s future has become uncertain, especially after entering the final year of his contract with the Belgian club earlier this month and reports have increasingly linked him with a move away, as Club […]

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has revealed the toughest striker he has faced in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Bassey has been one of the best defenders in the English top flight since joining Fulham from Ajax in 2023. His brilliance has seen him become a key man at the back for the Cottagers. […]

Former Super Eagles winger and ex-Shooting Stars General Manager Dimeji Lawal has slammed John Obi Mikel over his recent attacks on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Soccernet.ng reports. Lawal says the Chelsea legend should focus on providing practical solutions instead of repeatedly condemning the country's football administrators. Mikel made several explosive allegations while on a […]

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel could be set for a sensational return to Fenerbahce just one year after leaving the Turkish giants for Birmingham City, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old right-back joined the EFL Championship side on a free transfer last summer, hoping to reignite his career in England after spending four-and-a-half successful seasons in Istanbul. […]

Nigerian teenage midfielder John Otomewo is set to begin the next chapter of his fast-rising career in France, Soccernet.ng reports. French club Stade de Reims have agreed a deal to sign Otomewo from Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Jerusalem in what is being described as the biggest transfer in the Israeli club's history. According to […]

This article contains detailed descriptions of a violent attack and its psychological aftermath On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., according to the Alytus County Chief Police Commissariat, DFK Dainava star Jeremiah Chinonso was five minutes away from the team bus, following his regular matchday routine with his AirPods on, carrying the dream […]

Venezia have stepped up their efforts to sign Nigerian and Sevilla striker Akor Adams, who could be heading to Italy in the coming days, Soccernet.ng reports. The Serie A newcomers sent sporting director Filippo Antonelli to Spain for face-to-face talks with Sevilla over a deal for Adams, according to transfer insider Gianluca di Marzio. If […]

Super Eagles and Paris FC winger Moses Simon has admitted that failing to secure a move to Liverpool remains one of the biggest regrets of his professional career, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old, who is on the back of his first season with Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC after leaving FC Nantes, has enjoyed a successful […]

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Spanish La Liga club Sevilla could soon lose Akor Adams, as Venezia has taken another key step toward signing the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 26-year-old forward has been linked with several clubs this summer, but it appears that newly promoted Serie A side Venezia is his most likely destination. ​Initially, Los Nervionenses rejected an […]

Celtic head coach Martin O’Neill has provided an update on the future of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker's future has been uncertain since the end of last season, with questions over whether he would remain at Celtic beyond his first campaign following his free transfer from Sevilla last summer. Despite an injury-hit […]

OGC Nice sporting director Roger Ricort has shared an update on Terem Moffi amid the uncertainty surrounding the Super Eagles striker’s future, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Moffi is among the Nigerian stars expected to switch clubs this summer. He fell out with OGC Nice last November after he and his teammates were attacked by fans following a […]

Sevilla have two Super Eagles stars, and both have been linked to several clubs this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​They first signed Chidera Ejuke on a free transfer in 2024, then signed Akor Adams from Montpellier in January 2025 in a deal worth €5.5 million. ​The two players have had quite different experiences at the club […]

Karim Adeyemi is edging closer to a move to Spanish champions Barcelona, with the Borussia Dortmund forward now very close to completing the transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. The attacker of Nigerian-descent joined Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in 2022 and has established himself as one of the club's standout performers since his arrival. He won the Bundesliga Rookie of the […]

Karim Adeyemi is edging closer to a move to Spanish champions Barcelona, with the Borussia Dortmund forward now very close to completing the transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. The attacker of Nigerian-descent joined Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in 2022 and has established himself as one of the club's standout performers since his arrival. He won the Bundesliga Rookie of the […]

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed the team he believes will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his original favourites, Germany, crashed out of the tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old Udinese shot-stopper made the prediction while attending the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show during Paris Fashion Week. The former Watford […]

Flying Eagles winger Tahir Maigana has completed a permanent move to Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi TE from Abuja-based Football Academy FC Wireless, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the option of a further year, marking his first move to European football after emerging as one of Nigeria's brightest young prospects, hoping to […]

Eric Chelle's chances of becoming the next coach of the Desert Foxes of Algeria has dipped following latest developments in the North African country, Soccernet.ng reports. The Algeria FA continues their search for a new national team coach with former Watford assistant coach Karim Belhocine emerging as the leading candidate to replace Vladimir Petkovic, according […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the quarter-final stage today, with France taking on Morocco at the Boston Stadium, a replay of the semi-final of the previous edition, Soccernet.ng reports. Former Super Eagles and Portsmouth striker John Utaka has sided with Les Bleus ahead of the Atlas Lions, citing France's attack as the devastating effect […]

The 2026 World Cup has been the major topic in the football world since it kicked off in June, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The tournament began last month, and fans from all over the world have been treated to premium football excitement. ​Before the start of the tournament, there was a lot of talk about one of […]

Samuel Chukwueze's future at AC Milan has taken a dramatic turn after new head coach Rúben Amorim made it clear that the Nigerian winger is staying at the Italian club, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze had been strongly linked with a permanent exit from San Siro after returning from a season-long loan at Premier League side Fulham. […]

Nigeria-eligible defender Idris Fabiyi is among 15 promising youngsters who have signed their first-year scholarship contracts with Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Under Premier League regulations, all players under the age of 17 must begin the season on a scholarship contract before becoming eligible to sign professional terms upon turning 17. ​In an official statement released […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is gradually drawing to a close after nearly a month of top-level football, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The tournament has reached the quarter-final stage, with only eight teams remaining: Morocco, France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, Argentina, and Switzerland. Having navigated five rounds of games, all eight nations will definitely be hopeful of […]