Author: Ignatius Umeh

Nigeria’s Super Falcons rounded off their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania’s Twiga Stars in an international friendly played behind closed doors on Thursday evening in Casablanca, Morocco, Sportblits.com reports. The encounter served as the Super Falcons’ final tune-up before Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament gets underway on July 26, with matches scheduled to be played across Casablanca, Fez and Rabat. Goals from captain Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Esther Okoronkwo secured victory for the nine-time African champions, who will head into the competition full of confidence after…

Swedish champions Malmö FF have officially explained why Emmanuel Ekong’s proposed transfer away from the club failed to materialise, confirming that concerns over a pre-existing knee injury led to the collapse of the deal, Sportblits.com reports. The 24-year-old Nigeria-eligible forward had been strongly linked with a move away from Malmö during the summer transfer window, with widespread reports indicating that Croatian giants Hajduk Split were close to completing his signing. However, what initially appeared to be a straightforward transfer unexpectedly broke down after the buying club reportedly raised concerns during the mandatory medical examination. While Malmö did not officially identify…

Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk have officially completed the signing of Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi from Italian club Pisa SC, with the Nigerian forward signing a four-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2030, Sportblits.com reports. The transfer marks another important milestone in Durosinmi’s steadily progressing career as he joins one of Belgium’s most successful clubs ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Following the completion of the deal, Genk confirmed that the Nigerian international will wear the No. 17 jersey, becoming one of the club’s key attacking additions for the new season. The move reflects…

Rangers International have reached an agreement with Remo Stars FC to stage their CAF Champions League preliminary round home matches at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne pending the completion of renovation work at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, popularly known as The Cathedral, in Enugu, Sportblits.com reports. The decision was approved by the Rangers hierarchy as the seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions seek a suitable CAF-approved venue for their opening continental fixtures. With renovation work at their traditional home ground yet to be completed, the Flying Antelopes opted for the modern Remo Stars Stadium, one of the few…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has publicly responded to reports alleging he was involved in a training ground incident at Wolverhampton Wanderers, insisting that several of the claims circulating in the media are inaccurate, Sportblits.com reports. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward addressed the speculation after he was left out of Wolves’ squad for Wednesday’s pre-season friendly against Maidenhead United, fueling rumours about his future at Molineux during the ongoing summer transfer window. Arokodare, who joined Wolves following an impressive spell at Belgian side Genk, has recently been linked with several clubs across Europe, including Turkish outfit Trabzonspor and Serie A sides Fiorentina…

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed that Bursaspor’s long-term vision and ambitious project were the key reasons behind his decision to join the Turkish club ahead of the 2026/27 season, Sportblits.com reports. The 29-year-old Nigerian international completed his move to the Turkish side after ending his spell with Scottish champions Celtic, becoming one of Bursaspor’s marquee signings as they prepare for a promotion push in the Turkish First League. Bursaspor, one of Turkey’s most historic clubs, recently secured promotion from the third tier and have already made it clear that their immediate objective is to return to the Turkish…

Nigerian attacker John Lawani has made an immediate impact in East Timorese football, enjoying a bright start to his career with Emmanuel FC following his move from Sri Lankan side ST Mary’s. The forward has wasted little time settling into life in the Liga Futebol Amadora Primeira Divisão, scoring two goals in his first two appearances for his new club. Instant Impact in East Timor Lawani’s early performances have quickly endeared him to Emmanuel FC supporters, with the Nigerian showcasing his goalscoring instincts, intelligent movement and composure in front of goal. His ability to adapt quickly to a new league…

South Korean top-flight club Gangwon FC have officially announced the signing of Nigerian forward Jesse Sekidika. The 29-year-old joins the K League side on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract with Azerbaijani club Sabah FK on June 30, 2026. While Gangwon FC have not disclosed the length of the agreement, the move marks another chapter in the well-travelled career of the versatile attacker. New Challenge in South Korea Sekidika arrives in South Korea with a wealth of experience gained across several European leagues. The Nigerian winger leaves Sabah FK after a highly successful spell in Azerbaijan, where…

Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen have confirmed the permanent signing of London-born Nigerian striker Toyosi Olusanya following his successful loan spell at Pittodrie. The 28-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Dons after becoming a free agent upon the expiration of his deal with Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo. Reward for Impressive Loan Spell Olusanya joined Aberdeen on loan during the second half of last season and quickly became an important member of the squad. The Nigerian forward made 18 appearances across all competitions and contributed three goal involvements, performances that convinced the Scottish club to secure his services…

Nigeria international Sadiq Umar has admitted he is considering retiring from the Super Eagles following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The striker made the revelation during an interview with Radio France International Hausa, explaining that he has yet to make a final decision and will reassess his future with the national team when the new season gets underway. “I am thinking of retiring from the Nigerian national team, but I will make the final decision when the new season begins,” Sadiq said. World Cup Disappointment Still Hurts Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World…